such a heartbreaking touchy subject. To my mum Vicky, died 16/7/92 always thinking of you. your 2nd grandchild is due to b born in 2 weeks. you would of been so proud! love always Alisha x x x

To my little brother, Joey. My best friend, my guardian angel. Love you forever little bro.

Green, OH

To the families who have lost someone my heart goes out to you. To those still fighting please do not give up

Brick nj usa

My treasured 24 year old son, George Stankov died tragically in a relapse in New York City.... he lost his battle on April 12th 2013. I will be forever proud of my brave son, as I know he tried very hard to master his substance use disorder,  to gain control and get his life back... unfortunately he relapsed  and fell unto the subway tracks and was electrocuted by the third rail... the health care system failed him and he was stigmatized and labeled a throwaway... I watched him shivering laying on the hospital emergency floor in extreme withdrawals to which he was ignored for hours, as I sat there and cried... my son didn't have insurance at that time and that invalidated him to compassionate care. 4 times I watched him pick himself up and do the best he could what what our Healthcare System could afford him but quite frankly 3 - 5 days detox and maybe 2 weeks is not enough time for an opiate addiction to even begin to heal... the Healthcare System currently is setting up those struggling with substance abuse disorder to fail and die... it was far too easy to give him the prescriptions to get him hooked then to give him care and get his life back with dignity... George Stankov was  a beautiful son, a hero to his sister, a loved cousin of 7, a valued friend by many and the love of one very special lady who would have married him. We honor you George!! May you fly free for eternity.

I lost my 17 year old daughter on January 20, 2017 to a herion overdose. I am devastated ?? I want to do all I can to help other families before it's too late. Hackettstown NJ USA

It's been 5 months since we lost you to this terrible addiction our lives will never be the same without you. Our prayer is that you are safe and happy once again our loss is certainly heavens gain. Your smile will forever be etched on our heart and you our dear Candie will never be forgotten. We will always love you...always!

The moment we met, I knew my life was never going to be the same, but the ride was going to be worth it. Oh, what a ride, through thick and thin, we always made it...Until this last time, when a negligent doctor gave you morphine. Less than 2 weeks after that, you were accidentally dead. The pain is overwhelming and deep, the longing to see you once again unbearable. I think about you and miss you every second of my life, Linda. You are my baby girl, and I will always love you and you will always be in my heart and soul. Linda Lee Pearce -03/29/67 to 12/22/2013 A Great person no longer with us because of negligent drug prescription

To Pascal. I will always remember you. Love

My birthday will never be a day of happiness it was the day I lost my estranged husband and the father of my five children to a drug overdose it was a horrible end to a wonderful man who was trying to change and get his life and family back I was unsure if he was actually going to do the things he said on December 1 but he never had the chance too and we are left wondering John we love and miss you very much may you finally be at peace

In Memory of my beautiful son, Robby Nelson - 09/16/82 - 10/17/09 - Accidental Overdose. There's not a day; not even a hour that goes by, that I don't think of you, my beautiful beautiful son. I miss you and love you so very much. I can't wait until we meet again, and I can wrap my arms around you. All my love and heart, forever, Mom.

I lost my son, Jonathan Taylor Nelson o 2/12/15 to a heroin overdose. He was 24 years old. My life and family is forever changed. I miss him with every breath I take.

There by the grace of God go I. Recovering for 8 years and it's still a day by day struggle.
I dedicate this to Cory Monteith who lost his battle with his addiction in 2013. He was more than an actor. He used his celebrity to shed light on this cause as well as youth homelessness and raised money to help marginalized kids get out of their situations. He supported many causes Chrystalis helps people who have been addicted and are now recovering to find jobs give them the tools they need to heal themselves. Project Limelight help Candian youth find value in the arts instead of using the streets. Something good can come from his death and I will remind addicts that there is hope and there is help.

Goodyear Arizona

I lost my brother, my best friend, my protector, a piece of my life I will never get back. At the hands of his "friend" who left him for me to find and try my damndest to bring back. I love you bub! You're smile, spirit, and strength are living on in not only me, but the boys and your boy. You touched many, many lives and meant the world to us all. Forever waiting for my family to be back together for one more bonfire!!!!!

Zachary, We miss you!  Sorry that all of this had to happen.  I wish we could have done more.  Be good up there.  We love you, and not a day goes by that I don't think of something about you.  Peace, glad you found it!

Dad (May 31,1964- July 25, 2015) You passed unexpectedly for me at 51 years young. You were in pain and I'm not mad but I miss you. You were so hardworking and handy. I have no one to help me fix anything anymore. I really began to mature and appreciate how truly genuine, funny and talented you were just about a year before your death. It broke my heart. You deserved to win the lottery and deserved to walk me down the aisle and have the grandchild you were asking for (I'm waiting for marriage). You just deserved everything you wanted cuz you were just that cool. I can't get over how I will never see you again nor will I ever meet anyone as down to earth as you. I work with people your age and they are "not cool". You were a special friend to many people. I'm not just grieving over the loss, I'm grieving over your life that you lost. You were so happy and looking forward to things and I wish the wrong person didn't show up out of the blue July 25, 2015. You were doing so well until then. I miss you.

Ben 18/6/79-9/10/2000 13 years ago today I lost my soulmate. Every day I play out in my mind our life together growing up. I wish you had never got into what you did, things would have been so different for the both of us. Although I know you are always with me it's just not the same - I need u x Wait for me - love u - ditto!

RIP my boy. Anthony Harting, December 28, 1981 to June 20, 2010. With Never-ending love for my son.

My 5 months old baby FLORYL  died on digoxin toxicity March 18,2016.During her confinement The attending physician administered the digoxin intravenously instead  orally for 6 days.

To: Kristopher A battle too hard to win. We loved you regardless and lived in hope the day would come where peace would be your friend. So many new adventures to have - we all love you past the dark and miss your beyond... listening to you . Love Mum xxxxxxxxx

My beautiful boy Daniel Buccianri died at a festival in 2012 you were 34yo. Your last words to me were " I have taken something I have never had before" four hours later you died You paid the ultimate price, how I wish I could have protected you honey. I miss you more every day, your goofy ways your smile but mostly your hugs, i love you more then ever. Mum xo

Dear Tony, We only knew you for a short time, but you soon became one of our closest friends. You were an integral part of our small community, touching all with your spirit and the way you faced lifes adversities. If only someone knew you were lying there in need, holding on to life stubornly in true Tony style right to the very end. Your death touched everyone in town deeply and no-one will ever be able to fill your shoe. It's always the good ones. Love always, C and C

Remembering a young man today, who gave the world his trust and the most beautiful smiles, despite living such a troubled life. Thank you for touching so many lives. I wish it hadn't all been over too soon. I hope that you are safe and happy now. You are missed.

My son, Michael Robert, fought bravely his struggles with drugs for many years. We nearly lost him at age 21. He was in the hospital and rehab for PT and mental therapy for months but he made it back to us. He went diligently to many NA meetings etc.

But at age 28 on August 19, 2014 we lost him. Not a day goes by that I do not think about him and cry and cry and cry. I cry so much and so long and so hard that I cry myself out He was a brilliant young man with a B.S. from Hofstra as well as a Master's degree and he was working on his Ph.D. also.
And he was a stat athlete. I thought he had it all. But I can recall one day when he turned to me and said:"Dad I have to stay clean." I never saw him as addicted but he was. Was it my divorce? Was it his mom's drinking problems? What was it?
I guess we will never really know what it was and it bothers me every day.
My other son Brian (no drugs) is depressed (as am I) but we struggle on. Brian is on track to be a pharmacist. But you see one lesson I have learned in all this is that SMARTS does mean much when it comes to drug addiction.
You can NEVER replace a human. Was he a lost soul? One person said at the wake "He was troubled." I guess he was.
I really think he never got over his mom's drinking etc.

Long Island

Forever in our hearts. Heroin may have taken you, but you are at peace with our Heavenly Father and for that I can try and find peace. Life hasn't been the same since you left, but I know you are watching over me!
John Joseph Churchill,Jr
10/10/1987- 04/21/2009

Chesapeake, Virginia

I'll miss you now and forever. My heart is so broken, since you are gone. I try to live, but without you, it's just so hard ??mom loves you Rob. ROBERT PAUL REBYAK.   ❤️❤️❤️    12/7/1986 ? 4/9/2013

Ryan, Always on my mind Forever in my heart Love and Miss You!!

To our wonderful son Andrew who passed away on 8/11/12. You are the sunshine that never stops. Until we meet again....

In memory of my beautiful brother Tanner Edward Thorne. Born: September 27th, 1982 Died: June 2nd, 2007
Ten years gone, but never ever forgotten. I love you, sweet brother. I will carry on in your memory in all that I do. You are missed.

Everett, Washington USA

For Kevin B> you've been on my mind a lot lately dude. Hope you're doing well up there.

Chicago, IL

To: Chris, Katie, and Kyle Three amazing lives lost.. Three stories never finished. Who would you be today? Kyle - what would our children look like? I will never forget you three. Gone but never forgotten! - Danielle

On September 7 2015 Our beautiful daughter,mommy,sissy, granddaughter auntie, Felisha "LaRae" Jackson-Hatch Our beautiful angel was injected w Fentanyl n Heroin by 2 evil people who she thought was her friends..Her oldest daughter ran inside to find her mommy face down in an ashtray w a cigarette still burning then called her grandpa who stayed on the phone w her till he drove to our first born baby girl ..it took him less than 2 minutes to get to her then her dad worked on her for 25 minutes and has nightmares of this whole overdose of our daughter LaRae forever 28 yrs old left behind 3 beautiful girls ages 9,6 & 2 ,2 brothers 25,12 & 1 sister 23.. LaRae was a great mommy n was so proud she had a new niece and loved her very much..We are still waiting to hear from the FBI on her murder.. RIP OUR SWEET ANGEL F.L.J.H forever 28

Simone
Another minute, another hour, another day and another year without you. You were my everything-my soft place to fall. With you gone every day is a struggle-even after all this time. I can't wait until we're together again. Keep a place in the naughty corner for me. I love and miss you more than i could ever imagine-lisa xxxx♡♡♡♡xxx

Preston

In memory of my beautiful daughter who lost her fight and got called home. I believe that she fought as hard ad she could she had 9 months clean when she had a moment of weakness. She was left by someone who claimed to of loved her. My meddsge is please don't just leave someone who overdoses make sure they are breathing 911 is just 3 numbers please call. I love you baby girl

Flint Michigan

Lee loosing you on June 18, 2014 has been the hardest thing I have ever experienced. You will always be with me I know, but missing your handsome smile and hugs is so hard. Love you MORE, Mom

My son Jeff died in July . TIt was a heroin overdose with the "poison " carfentanil. I miss him every day. He will live forever in my heart.

To Jeffrey Moore, passed on April 27, 2006 at the age of 28. Jeffrey, I love and miss you so much. There are no words to describe the void left in my heart when you left me. I have finally found some peace with the thought of you being in a safe, happy place. No more pain, no more self-hating and no more praying for a way to get clean. You are happy safe and drug free, for that I am thankful. You are never out of mind and always in my heart. My precious son I love you so very much, Mom.

Remembering Devin Timothy Rooney. 10/30/86-9/4/16. My only bioligical child who left behind a 3 yr old daughter, an unborn daughter (who is now 7mos old), a Fiance and many devastated friends and family members. We are having the first annual memorial walk in his honor to raise awareness on Thursday August 31st, 2017. You are so loved Devin! Love, Mom

Hudson, NH USA

I lost my son Stefan Woodward after he attended the December stereos in Adelaide to an ecstasy overdose. Its been 7 months and I've. . My family have been crying EVERY day and night  since then. He wasn't feeling well & stood in the first aid line... so called friends called him name's, bullied him ... then Stefan stepped out of that line.. and died there later due to an ecstasy overdose.. due a very high temperature that shut down his organs.. because of ecstasy. Please please look after your friends/mates, DON'T LET THEM WALK OFF ALONE! if they dont feel well seek medical attention, DONT give them shit.. It might be the last time you see them alive.. look after your mates.

18 months ago my beautiful first born son, Kerry Douglas Mullaney, died of a Heroin OD. He was 26 years old. He had been clean & sober for 3 1/2 years, he loved recovery and his friends and sponsors. He  was given pain meds for hand surgery, and turned to Heroin. My son Tim & I will never be the same . Kerry made us laugh, he brought us joy, he knew us and loved us. I begged to seek help, he slipped out of our grasp. Cardinals were his favorite bird, when I see a Cardinal now, it is always bittersweet for me.

To all the fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, girlfriends and boyfriends who are spending this Christmas without the prescious person they lost due to drugs - may your loneliness be filled with only pleasant memories and may you be blessed with the knowledge that you will see your loved one again in a heaven safe from drugs and evilness. Renier Lifeguard Larry Schoeman - we miss you so much my boy. Riaan and Sharon Schoeman, South Africa.

I want to start by saying how sorry I am for all of your losses. I lost one of the greatest loves of my life, my first born, our wonderful son Gabriel. At six twenty in the morning on Friday February 22, 2013 I found my beloved son. That morning will haunt me forever. I wanted to go with him, protect him, make sure he would be safe. And at that moment my heart shattered. I will never be the same without him. I have such a void and I miss him all the time; so much that it takes my breath away. A day does not go by that I don’t look out the front window thinking I see you coming up the street. I am angry and saddened at the same time that I won’t get to have my tomorrows with you. I will never get to hear your funny stories or get to know your wife and children because there won’t be any - just silence. I hear you telling me: 'Mom I got this but you didn’t' and now I am left here to try and put the pieces together and make sense of what makes no sense and seems so unfair to me. Heroin is a horrible demon to fight and I wish with all my heart and soul you could have won the battle. I love you and will miss you forever. Please pray and watch over your brother Love always Mom

My Dear Sweet Brother, you were so kind, so giving I wanted so badly for you to come home. Now you will be forever safe and warm. No one will ever hurt you again. Until we meet again, I love you brother.

Rest in Paradise Patrick ❤

Seattle

Amanda Ann Haas If love could have saved you you would still be here with us♡ May 8, 1993 -3/10/17 Napoleon, Ohio USA

Donny- You were the best friend any of us could have asked for. I'll never forget the way you dedicated your life to making us laugh. Our memories are endless. I love you, til forever.

In memory of my amazing sister Luisa- who's soul was too beautiful for earth- who's heart was fragile and who's love changed the lives of everyone she ever crossed paths with.  Her body was taken by an accidental overdose after being clean and strong and fighting so hard to live.  As heartbroken as we are that we can't see her silly smile and hear her giddy laugh we're reminded that although she's no longer in view- her energy is ever present.... Just a little less orderly.  #teamlu #hakunamatata #overdoseawareness

Dylan A Berman 8/5/87 - 11/21/13.   Sending my beloved son, my only child healing love and light!  I love you Dylan❣

Caleb Smythia 08/17/95-12/25/15 Percocet pressed with Fentanyl https://youtu.be/vfOd2JvLQPE  

Cait’s Story

Cait was born into a large Catholic family. She had just one older brother but many aunts’ uncles and cousins. We had family dinners, attended church, CCD classes and girl scouts. She played softball and field hockey, not being into those sports she did Cheerleading from 2nd grade until senior year of High school. She grew up in a normal loving family. Cait was my only daughter, my best friend. I miss our Mother Daughter times immensely. Cait loved small children, animals and her family. She was always the friend people went to for advice and support. And she always gave it whole heartedly.
My Cait began to experience crippling anxiety in High school. She said she was never comfortable in her own skin. If this was the cause of her addiction I am not sure. It started at senior week 2009, the experimentation with drugs. Then after having some serious relationship problems she progressed to Heroin being co codependent with her current boyfriend at the time. She was lost to her addiction and family for close to two years. Finally I was able to convince and or drag her to rehab. She completed a month there. The day after she was home she over dosed. She was taken by ambulance to York Hospital where she was largely ignored because she had regained consciousness and was just a drug addict to them. This I remember clearly, having never experienced this type of ignorance.
In about a week to 10 days she was back to the same rehab, Retreat of Lancaster. After the second month of clear headedness she wanted to be clean. The Vivitrol shot helped her a lot with the cravings she had for the drug Heroin. Later, Caitlin relapsed again and went back to rehab willingly of her choice. I fear there were other relapses, small slips that I was unaware of. Finally December of 2014 she decided to be clean from everything while still being on the vivitrol shot and attending NA. She was actively working toward recovery. She was doing great. I had my daughter back. Her family had her back.
Caitlin wanted to stop the Vivitrol shot. In NA that is known as substituting one drug for another. She was clean of all drugs for almost 5 months. She relapsed on a Thursday. I know this because she wrote in a notebook that “she relapsed to the thing she cannot seem to stay away from”. That following Sunday April 26, 2015 she passed of an accidental Heroin OD on her bed in her home, doing homework. She had five classes left to graduate York College with a BA in Psychology. She wanted to work in a rehab and help other addicts. She never got the chance. She didn’t want to be an addict and never expected that would happen the first time she tried Herion. Please don’t try Heroin the first time. Addiction can happen to anyone.

Shrewsbury Pa

In memory of my son, Jeffrey Aaron Stein (7/1/92 - 7/24/2012). I love you my angel. You're never forgotten. Nothing Gold Can Stay ~Robert Frost Natures first green is gold Her hardest hue to hold Her early leafs a flower Then leaf subsides to leaf So Eden sank to grief Dawn goes down to day Nothing gold can stay