Politician’s Family Devastated as Four Members Die in Tragic Incident

A Life of Faith and Service
Aaron Del Mar highlighted the Bailey family’s longstanding role in their community. They own thousands of acres of farmland and routinely use helicopters for crop-dusting and farm operations. Darren Bailey has long managed the family’s agricultural operations and runs a private Christian school, while Zachary and his brothers played significant roles in the farm’s daily management. Following the accident, Aaron assisted in arranging transportation for the Bailey family, and the gubernatorial campaign was temporarily paused to allow the family time to grieve.

Aaron recalled his personal connection with Zachary, noting that he had flown with him just six weeks prior to the crash. Zachary held a pilot’s license that he used both for farm operations and for assisting with his father and Aaron’s political campaigns. Aaron fondly remembered spending hours in the helicopter with Zachary, noting the respect and reverence Zachary consistently showed toward his parents. “He just was a good guy,” Aaron said, reflecting on Zachary’s character and dedication.

Zachary had earned his pilot’s license twelve years ago through a Christian ministry program that trained him to deliver food and medicine to communities in developing countries across South America. Aaron emphasized that this was indicative of Zachary’s faith, service-oriented nature, and commitment to helping others. Zachary also served as a youth pastor, further underscoring the family’s dedication to community and ministry work.

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