Remembering my smart, beautiful, loving sister on this day. Juli was a glowing light to everyone who crossed her path. She lost her battle to addiction on May 15, 2015. Her death has affected by so many people as she loved without borders and was known as a friend to all. My family will never be the same and we all walk around with a broken heart every single day. We will be affected by this loss for the rest of our lives and hope that Juli's story will help save lives.

Matt-
You were a ray of sunshine in all our lives, one of the most kind & loving people I've ever known. We all miss you. I'll never forget all the things you reminded me, such as what friendship really is, true compassion and empathy.

Portland, OR, USA

Today, on the 19th of February 2013, we are burying my older brother and I just don't know how to find the strength to do this. The pain in my dad's eyes, his children's eyes. I want to take that all away. I want my brother back, I feel so small right now, spinning out of control in a huge world. My brother had a hard life, so many turmoils, disappointments and so much pain. He suffered from mental illness and the ups and downs with that were incredible. Because of his rollercoaster moods and irrational behaviour his relationships where strained and complicated. I'm struggling with my grief because I feel relieved. I feel relieved he is no longer suffering., no longer alone and struggling with his condition and life in general. Regardless of that he was still my brother, my blood, and I miss him so much more than I ever thought possible. I wish I could change the ending, I wish he didn't feel overdosing on prescription medicines were his only option. I wish he knew we needed him and I wish he would tell me somehow just how to find the words today to say goodbye. My heart is breaking. My condolences to all of you other people experiencing loss of a loved one. My prayers are with you all.

On July the 6, 2016 Our mother lost her battle to drug addiction, our mother had been fighting her addiction for 31 years. Our mother's name is Cindy Irwin she was an intelligent, happy, outgoing and loving woman but sadly at just 44 years old she passed away. Our mother always taught us that there is Hope Over Dope and that we can all make a difference in any addicts life, she got clean a few times off and on throughout her struggle. Our mother leaves Behind a daughter, two sons, 3 granddaughters and 2 grandson's who all love her dearly and who will fight for Hope Over Dope until our final days. Our mother lost her husband 21 years ago on June 30,1995 so we find comfort and condolence in know she is finally reunited with her one true love.   Remember there is always Hope Over Dope help is just a phone call away.

John Joseph Hurtuk IV 10/10/90-06/27/16 25 years 8 months 17 days Son, brother, uncle, friend. An amazing worker, fisherman to be exact. He was going on back to back trips so he could stay clean, bringing in thousands of dollars and still managed to stay sober. Until that one day that he decided one more time would be okay, it wasn't okay. My first forever friend was taken away by heroin, he fought so hard to get clean, to stay clean. Remember that one last time could be your last time. Forever missed, forever loved, never forgotten. I love you John I hope your story can help to save a life, I won't let your death be in vain.

To: My wonderful son Andrew. You are so loved and missed every day. Heaven is now a beautiful place with my precious son Andrew there. I feel you with me every second of each day. Until our hearts meet again! XOXO

I am sad to say that over the years I have lost many friends and family to addiction. I also have three children that have overcome it, thankfully. Those lost are: Micah, Melanie, Doug, Tony, Keith, and Logan. There are still so many I know who are struggling. Please pray for all who battle this disease. #sprinklekindnessnotjudgement

My Dear Son Matthew: Our love for you endures and the memory of you will never fade. You live in our hearts now, but soon will live forever on paradise earth. John 5:28, 29. My hope is to see you there and we will talk, laugh, and hug again.

Remembering Gianni today. A wonderful man and friend who left us too soon.

My son Shawn Dalton Arthurs, age 21, died March 3, 2014 of a heroin overdose. We lost a son, brother, grandson, cousin nephew and best friend. Shawnie will always be remembered for his brilliant smile, his inner and outward beauty, sense of humor, his laughter, compassion and love that he had for his family and friends. Forever on my heart and always on my mind. I love you Shawnie

To my beloved son, who was bipolar, and over-medicated to help him "cope".....His name was Brad and he died October 30, 2012. I was to go over that night and we were going to dye each other's hair for Halloween. He had phoned me that morning and told me how great and good he felt, and he wanted to get together that evening. I got a migrane and didn't go over to his home. I never got to talk with him again and tell him how much I loved him. Brad, your dad and brother and I loved you so much. We know you struggled but we sure loved you. We miss you and will see you soon. You are with us forever. Much love. Mom.

I lost my beautiful first-born, Aidan, to a heroin/methamphetamine overdose on July 4, 2015. I fight for him. I fight for all of us who have or love someone with SUD. No one should have to bury a 19-year-old. Ever.

Minot, ND USA

To: Jarrad My baby boy I hope you are pain free whereever you may be. If I had one more day I would tell you how much I miss you since you were taken away. It hurts baby. I try not to cry but it hurts. I hope you are being looked after. I love you and miss you like crazy. I love you now and forever. I love you Jarrad.

In loving memory of my beautiful daughter Amanda Angelucci  who lost her battle with addiction on October 1, 2015. I miss you every second of every day. I miss your larger-than-life personality your smile your laughter your presence. You are now forever at peace in the arms of The Lord. Sleep with angels baby girl until we meet again. Love You. Forever Amanda's mom?

Dear Ismael, I am so hurt that you had to leave us so suddenly and in the manner in which you left this world. I just wish you would have called on me or anybody else for help. Learning that you accidentally overdosed on Heroin, Cocaine and Meth was devastating to your children and to myself. I know that you knew God and believed in him but somehow this terrible drug addiction coupled with alcohol was too much for you to bear. All I know that the sting of Death will someday be eliminated when we see you again. No matter what, you were an excellent Dad to the kids and they will always have you in their hearts.

My beautiful son...Brandon. You struggled from the age of 11 with a severe eating disorder..3 yrs in 3 different hospitals..we prayed that a miracle would happen and you would beat that demon. They had to drug you for months to keep you from ripping a feeding tube sewn into your intestines. I remember how scared we all were that you would rip that tube out too. Such a talented artistic smart sensitive young man, you were so sick. Then you jumped from that addiction to prescription drug abuse. We never stopped trying to encourage. I remember the day you cried in my arms saying "Mom I wish I knew what it was like to wake up in the morning with a smile on my face." I know the guilt you felt inside. You were forever saying "I'm sorry." All you wanted was to "feel" normal, to have a regular life like everyone else. You wanted that and we wanted your happiness more than anything in this world! I would have died for you my son. I would have traded places with you in a heartbeat if only to give you the happiness you longed for! We thought God was going to take you once before with the first illness you had but you were strong and survived. Then we lost you in the end to an accidental prescription drug overdose. When you were a little boy you used to say to me: "Mom I love you to infinity!" Ditto my son, you are safe now in god's land. I will see you again Brandon. Your sister says..."I bet he's playin baseball with God up there mom.!"

July 5, 2014 - the day our lives changed forever. We lost our son Danny, to an accidental heroin overdose.  We miss you everyday and love you forever. ❤️

Lee Pickens, a warm loving son lost his battle on 6-12-15. He was a deep soul, with a big heart and always a smile on his face. He loved his family with all his heart and had a deep faith in God. I always knew he was not for this earth as he held deep hurts and couldn't understand injustices.  He will be forever loved and missed. His life did matter. ♡♡♡

I lost my younger brother Michael 5/28/16 after his battle with his heroin addiction, he was only 23. He had the biggest heart and was an amazingly talented guitar player, the greatest friend and always worried about others before himself. Most people didn't even know he was struggling when he died because he tried to never let it show by making others laugh or building them up. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. I can't wait until we are reunited I miss him so much he was one of my best friends. As he always would say "One Love" to all of you fighters and people grieving. Love never dies.

Coming up on 16 years and I can still hear your voice. It's taken considerable amount of time to form my own associations and opinions on your passing, having been so young, but what I have gathered is this: You are still a hero to me. You'll always be my dad. I love you more than words can ever say. Sail on, Captain.

Remembering you and the memories we've shared is still almost unbearable. You were the light in my life the one I thought would be with me until my end ,not your end!! You were filled with so much laughter on the outside but I knew something  was always bothering you.I wish I new how to help you!! If I could go back in time maybe I could have saved you!!I can never let you go !

Curtis Dean Ashworth you are terribly missed by your loved ones. Your death has left a forever hole in my heart. RIP my love 2/20/83 – 3/16/13

to my beautiful daughter alycia maria turke and handsome son richard john turke u two were with me for more then half my life i feel my world ended first w alycia then one yr later richard how i miss u two xoxo mommy

My best friend lost her battle with addiction in 2012 at just 21 years old. She introduced me to my soon-to-be wife(her cousin). She was an awesome titi to my children. She had such a beautiful soul. There are so many moments in my life that feel so empty without her. It seems addiction takes the most wonderful people. I miss her so much and I think about her everyday. I look for her around every corner. Her life was such a blessing to me. I LOVE AND MISS YOU A.W.!

To: Kevin Thinking of you always

Jason is missed every moment of every day since he passed on September 9, 2008 from an accidental heroin overdose. Jason had been sober for 8 months when he gave into his urge and lost.He lost his life and we lost him. Life will never be the same without you son. We are grateful he left behind a beautiful daughter the love of his life but I am so sad she will not grow up with her Daddy.We miss your laughter and smile the most.

To: John Never forget you and our friends

I lost my son on May 4, 2-16 to an overdose.  He was a shining star in so many lives.  He had 16 months of amazing recovery.  Sadly, after a mental breakdown and no help from his insurance company he relapsed and overdosed in our home.  I hate this disease and hate this epidemic so much.  I miss my son everyday and my heart breaks for all families that are going through this, or that may lose someone they love.  Stop the Stigma, get them the help they need

Mike, Patrick, Deirdre, Malcolm, Cindy, too young, too soon, the good times remembered always

There's not a day goes by I don't wish I could have saved you. You have no idea how much we all miss you. The pain will never go away, but you'll live on in our memories. Until we meet again, my angel. I love you Dylan James Cade.

Scott, you are the light in our lives. Scott lost his life to heroin at the age of thirty. We all miss you dearly and talk about you often. The stories we tell always make us smile because you were such a blessing. I think about you every day and know that you are in a better place and at peace. Your fight with the disease of addiction is over and your pain is gone. This thought is what helps us through our day. Miss and Love YOU!!

My dear brother Jeff, I miss you so much, your little girl and mom and dad miss you terribly…there is a huge hole in our hearts because you are not here with us. I wish I would have been there for you but I was an idiot and thought you were invincible. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you and where you are now and what I could have done to prevent it. I love you so much my big bro. Peace.

To Drew- my blue eyed teddy bear. You know how much you are missed. I didn't realize how much a heart could hurt, until 26 June 07--- Forever and Always ---Mom

My brother Keith died from a heroin overdose in April of 2015. The heroin was laced with Fentanyl and he was alone when he used. No one in my family had any idea that he was addicted to heroin. Nothing prepares you for this kind of loss, and no one should have to go through this. I miss him everyday.

To: Terry Berube Shepard (LOVING MOTHER AND WIFE) Not a day goes by that I don't think about you all day, or regret things I never did while you were here. But I understand you knew you were my everything. None of our lives will ever be the same as the joy we had when you were here. I'm forever a different person now that god said it was your time. He knew how thoughtful and selfless you were and didn't want us to see you in pain and covering it by addiction. I'll always love you more than life itself! And I'll never forget the things you said that make me the crazy/smart woman I am today. Mom, you're always right by my side no matter what, you are and always will be my role model, and now my Angel. LOVE YOUR BABYGIRL BOWS XOXO

My son Derrick died of an accidental heroine overdose on 5/7/14 age 31, he is missed so much, fly high, shine bright my beautiful boy forever with me XX

Remembering my good friend Nick, 23, who overdosed on heroin August 7th, 2015. He was a good person in many peoples lives. He motivated others when they were feeling down. Had a laugh that could be depicted at any location. A constant smile that could lighten your mood. He was a normal guy that the demon drug took power over him completely. I tried to help him with powerful words of encouragement, full support, and even went to meetings. But the help I gave just wasn't enough. The drug was stronger than him. I still wait for texts from him or snap chats asking how I'm doing. The last thing he ever asked me was if I could take him to McDonalds. I replied with saying let's go tomorrow I'm in bed. Next reply from him was okay that sounds fine with me! See you tomorrow! Goodnight :) The next day he was gone. The day on which his funeral was held, I was suppose to go to a meeting with him instead. But that never happened. Instead I had to attend his funeral. Heroin took him over. It consumed him whole and many would have never thought him. Its a drug that with a one time use will suck you in forever. It's hard to deal with. And the pain in my heart will never fully go away. I'll miss him forever.

In memory of my nephew Luis Alberto Fernandez who passed away due to an overdose on February 10,2017.
Love and miss you dearly. Be free hun

Allentown,Pa

I lost my son Tayler on October 28, 2015 do to accidental overdose. He was only 21 years old. It was a combination of fentanyl patch and xanex. I lost a piece of my heart and soul that day. I miss him every day. He had his whole life ahead of him. He was loving , caring he had the most contagious laugh. He left an impression on every one he met. I wish that people would be better educated on what the effects of combining drugs can do to a person and their families

Brooklyn ny

Missing my beautiful son, Reagan "Ray" Thompson who died from a heroin overdose October 5, 2012 at the age of 20. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend to so many. We have to do whatever it takes to end this epidemic that is stealing a generation of young people!

Dedicated to my best friend, my road dawg, Ruby's favorite uncle, the funniest person ever and omeone I miss more than anything every freaking day. I love you Stern Bust. Happy 30th Birthday tomorrow. I'll be celebrating just how I know we would be-- at the Angel's game getting the free Hello Kitty Plush Toy. :) Michel Paul Sternberg 8/18/86-1/2/15

In memory of the fine actor and good guy that Phillip Seymour Hoffman was. To everyone in his family, and to those with whom he was friends, my deep sympathy at your loss. It is a loss shared on a greater scale by many of his fans. May he rest in peace and may God hold him close.

My younger sister cristy had an overdose two days ago and is still in the hospital. I've never been so scared. Hoping she doesnt have any brain damage from this and can make it out.

To Cory Monteith, It has been 47days since you left us. you fought so hard to overcome your addiction, but lost the battle at the end. I really can't believe that you're gone now. you left us way too soon. I don't know if you can hear or see me but I'm always praying and thinking of you my angel and I promise you to keep doing than till it's my turn to leave this wonderfull wonderfull world. Thank you so much for all the things you've done for this world. for us, your fans. for your family and friends. for Lea. I wish I couuld see your hansome smile for the last time. My heart just breaks while writing this. You've been such an inspiration and idol for a lot of people (including me) I feel so awful for them. I just can't imagine what they're going through. I miss you so! Our beautiful bright star in the sky. Our beautiful angel in heaven. Still can't believe that you have passed away.May the good Lord look after you and love you. I look forward to the day we are reunited. Cory,you've been taken by angels and they only choose the best people to take Still, it hasn't registered that you're not going to be here anymore.. Rest In Peace. I will always be thinking of you.. you'll be forever in my heart. I love you. Love Rim.

In loving memory of Troy Curtis who lost his battle on February 20th, 2014.

My daughter Lily died on a stranger's couch Aug. 6, 2012. She had been living with mental illness for years and had enjoyed a year's sobriety in the company of many people who loved her. I think she thought she could just get away with it one more time. I am actually grateful she is done with all the suffering. But sometimes for me it's new again; I am turn and look into the empty gaping hole, I grind my teeth, fierce tears. No, it can't be.. never hug her again or hear her make a joke. She was 21. Blessed Be.

My son Aaron died from an overdose of Heroin August 11, 2013. I miss him more than I can express. He was only 23 years old, way too young. I miss his smile, his laugh, his hugs. He was such a great guy, so many people loved him. He was so much more than a heroin addict - he was a son, a father, a brother, a friend. He loved baseball, and gummy bears, but he loved his son Cody the most. I am now raising Cody and pray that I can help Cody know who his daddy was, he is to young to remember him. So sad.

My only son, forever 29, left this world 10/02/15. I will miss your smile, your hugs and laughter forever. A part of me is missing. You were an amazing cook who loved to cook for your friends and family. Your love of music was known by everyone and it's hard for me to even listen to it. We will see each other again on the other side my sweet son. Love Mama Dukes.i

Dear Jeff, I miss you so much. I think of you every day. I wish I didn't have to post a message like this, I wish I could tell you in person and hug you tight. I would bring you back to Belgium with me if I could, maybe you would have had a better life there. Your little girl is so beautiful, she still misses you and thinks of you every day. You'll always be my big bro and I love you so much. I'm so sorry you're not here.

On July 1st, 2016, we received the phone call that would forever haunt us and change our lives. We lost our beloved Richard to a heroin overdose. Words cannot describe the pain I feel everyday. Not just mine, but seeing my mother literally break down and sob with such grief. Along with my father and siblings, we all struggle for answers. I still talk to him. It's the only way I can stay sane and go on from day to day. So, until we meet again my brother, I expect to see you at those gates someday when it's my turn, with that huge, infectious smile of yours. We love you buddy. #timetoact #stoptheepidemic