We love you CJ! We are keeping your "beats" alive by helping others struggling with drug addiction keep their heart beats alive! Your loss has not been in vain. The Beat Lives On

Lindenhurst NY USS

On 02/15/13 my world changed forever. That was the day I lost my daughter, Holly. Our lives well never be the same..I miss her every minute of every day. shine bright baby girl until we meet again..I love you forever.

Lansing, Mi

I lost my son Jacob almost a year ago and I cry everyday. Not a second goes by without me thinking of him. When he passed away, it was kind of hard saying why...but then I felt no shame and thought everybody needed to know. He just started using a few months! He hadn't sold everything, stole anything, he was working...it just happened so damn fast! Please talk to somebody!

So, I lost my foster brother, Roy, to a heroin and alcohol overdose in Aug 2000, he was 33. We don't know for sure if it was suicide or accidental. He'd previously made a suicide pact with his girlfriend, was this his part?  It doesn't get easier....I miss him so much. I so much want to turn the clock back, just to change this bit. I didn't know how to save him. I tried, but it wasn't enough. I pray he turned to the Lord. I wish I'd listened better that last night, despite the repetition, should I have taken things more seriously(?), I'd run out of steam and I'm sorry. I wish I'd tried to take him away with us that weekend, I wish I'd helped more financially when I was able, maybe that would have made the difference. I'm so sorry he had to be alone at the end, no one should have to be, the bleakness of it all is hideous. I just want him back. I love him and always will. He was a precious soul, the kindest of hearts, despite his situation. We can never fully understand another's pain and so cannot judge. We can only stand alongside and hope and pray that's enough. Love is the answer and only God's is enough, for all of us. Rest peacefully my lovely, lovely brother.

I lost my wonderful 37 year old Son Carl to an accidental drug overdose on 1/30/13. I miss you and love so much my son. The pain of losing you is more than I can bear. Your pain and suffering are over now my sweet son. I only hope you are at peace now. I Love you my son forever and you are always in my mind and heart. xoxoxo

We lost our 22-year-old son, Ty, on May 14, 2016.  He was a bright, funny, handsome young man.  He had been in residential re-hab for a couple of months and had a job.  We got to enjoy a few months of wonderful communication and accomplishments with him. Unfortunately, addictive thinking apparently took over and he decided he could try using one more time.  So many people let us know how much he had cared about them and how much he had touched their lives.  There was even one young woman who was in the same re-hab program because he had texted and called and encouraged her to check it out.  It is so good to see that there is an app to help people recognize signs of overdose.  The people our son was with were not addicts and did not know what was going on.  Glad to see you getting that information out there.

My son Corey lost his battle with his heroin addiction on Oct 3rd 2014. My life was forever changed. He left behind 2 beautiful boys. He wanted so bad to get away from the drugs but that demon always sucked him back in. He was an amazing father and when clean he was the best son. My heart aches daily. He suffered abuse at the hands of his biological mom's bf between the ages of 4 and 6 until I could get the court to stop her visits. He suffered things you thought only happened in movies. That was how he coped with his pstd from the abuse. Nobody knows the reason a person turns to drugs. I don't judge drug addicts now that I suffered through my son's addiction. But I want him remembered as the dad who did anything for his boys. Who would help a stranger because he had the kindest biggest heart. One that was protective of me and his family. I want him remember for the living young man he was. Not the demon he faced and lost a battle to.

This is a tribute in honor of my daughter Jennifer. Jennifer died of a heroin overdose in 2005. There is not a day that goes by that I don't remember and miss the love we shared.

In remembrace of black my ride or die. Love you and miss you baby boy

Giving all my love and devotion to a beautiful man, 12 yrs of watching him suffer from his addiction he lost the battle on July 13th, 2015. Finally at peace my love. I will never be the same from this.RIP MY BEST FRIEND GILBERT E LOPEZ III. STRONG LOVE ? WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL I'LL FOREVER LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU UN TILL WE MEET AGAIN BABY XOXO

My niece Brittney died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs on April 10, 2014. She was 28 years old. She had kicked her heroin addiction but couldn't escape all the other "legal" forms available to her. After nearly a decade of struggle, her life came to an end alongside her 4 year old daughter. She lived life the best way she knew how and was the best mom she knew how to be.....but in the end, her body and mind needed to rest. Your family loved you Brittney; your smile, your strength and your belief that everyday was another opportunity. You will be missed.

To: Timothy Thinking of you always

We lost our beloved son Elijah on May 11, 2016 from a heroin overdose. Elijah was a beautiful person, and had many many loved ones supporting him. He will forever remain in our hearts, we miss him dearly eveyday.

To: Thomas McLeod Brock I have another daughter and still the same strong wife, someone that I will love for this and my next life. We didn't know you'd left us for another place and we still don't know if you chose to quit the human race. You were my friend and as close as a brother I guess. We did things our way and made quite a mess. Surrounded by daughters, sisters and wives who tried to help us all through our lives and now that I am reaching into my own twighlight. We both know that parents are right!

To commemorate the memory of Shane, death by overdose.

Sydney NSW Australia

Jarryd Hayden Fields I LOVE YOU

I wanted to make a tribute to the 3 friends/family members I have lost in the last year and a half from overdose!!! YOU RIDE WITH THE DEVIL YOU DIE WITH THE DEVIL!!! I guess it's true!

Todd the best son, father, grandfather,brother and uncle will never ever be forgotten. I listen to your voice and giggle every day and your big smile on your Harley. I will never forget that terrible phone call a mother never wants to get. You were such a special big hearted great man. I just sit and cry every day wanting you to say hey Mom what's for dinner. You loved your family, great food and riding your Harley. We miss and love you so much. At Logan's football game the other day something happened and Tami said Todd would say dum... You should know that. You were 47 years old it's not fair you had so much going for you. I was looking at pictures of your house today k owing you built it with your own hands and how happy it made you. I will never ever get over this!! We love and miss u every minute of everyday. Remembering calling you the night before we lost you and you answered saying hey Mama what's up"...Love and miss you forever sweet Todd it's been four months and it just gets worse.....xxoo

In loving memory of nephew Doonus. We love and miss you every day!! Portsmouth NH United States

I lost my daughter Stacey Ann Phillippe to a fentanyl laced heroin overdose on February 17, 2016. She had 2 beautiful daughters who now have no mother. She was beautiful, intelligent, funny, and loved her family beyond belief. I sometimes feel like I can't breathe and my life as I knew it is gone. I hate this drug! It is ruining lives and cutting short so many beautiful lives. Stacey would have been 36 on 07/23/16.

I would like to have My Son, Robert McCullough's Memory Matter. Roberts Group on Facebook is "ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY ROBERT MCCULLOUGH'S MEMORY MATTERS" Please visit and help make his Memory Matter and to never be forgotten. Lets Educate people about the Heroin Epidemic. Thank you Maplewood, MN

I am writing to pay tribute to my beautiful son, Daniel who died from an overdose on 17th November 2008. He was 26 years old and had fought hard against his addiction for over ten years. He had several; good years where he achieved so much, but finally the addiction beat him. It is now almost seven years since his death and I still miss him everyday. He taught me so much about human fallibility and human strength & wisdom. I am a better person because of him. I love you Daniel - and miss you so much. Your dad and sister also miss you. Forever young; rest in peace! XX

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

Nicholas Arace my only child died of a overdose on December 1, 2013 he was 26 years old.

My message is to Gary.  I truly feel this is not what you would have wanted for your one and only teenage son. Losing you in such a awful way has impacted so many people who loved you. An overdose is such a waste of life. I just  still can't comprehend why we were never enough for you. We had the perfect family.  I truly tried, for many years, to help you recover.  I'm writing to say that I truly try to be the best mom possible to our son. I wish you were here to see the man he is becoming. If anyone does read this please know that you are not grieving alone.

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I lost my dad to drug overdose on August 15, 2013. I miss him so much. I'm left without a leader. My sister and I have been trying to keep our heads up but its harder than it looks. I wish I could've stopped him. I miss you daddy!

In loving Memory of a Daughter, Sister, Mother, Wife,  Aunt, and Friend who lost her life too soon. Marlene Rose everyday we all think of you and know that you are our Angel in Heaven, protecting us.

Over a month ago the world lost one of the deepest, kindest, thoughtful and powerful hearts I've ever had the privilege to know. Jessica ann was in my life from the second grade until our 21st year. I've never had a relationship where we just clicked like that. I couldnt put it into words if i wanted to but our energies were meant to find each other. She saved my life, taught me so many things including how to let my guard down with people and just risk it all for love, and just made me a better person from the light that came from her spirit. She loved hard, fought harder and in all honesty just felt way too much for one person. She felt the feelings of everyone around her even if they didnt deserve her empathy or care, she would do anything for anyone. I still dont want to believe it because i feel like i lost my lungs with her and i start to suffocate but i want to tell the world about her and keep her love going. I owe her more than she ever would have let me repay her for and god i love her more than even she could have understood. With all of that beauty in her she didnt see any of it and i think she couldnt take it anymore. Ill regret ever letting you go for the rest of my life jessica.

Ohio

PAUL GARCIA II Sunrise 11/04/1985 Sunset 04/07/2015   Fly High....

Kenny was my very first friend, and when I look back now the only true friend I ever had. His life was in shambles and I walked away from him. How dare me!? Who was I to walk away from the very best friend I ever had- maybe if I had included him in my pregnancy made him a bigger part of my sons life, maybe he would have wanted to live. Not a day will pass that I don't feel, in part , guilty for his death. Two days shy of his 27th birthday. I love you KB.

A co- worker, a class mate, an inspiring person. To think of the story I never got to hear. You were strong and clean for years and reached your long term goal, then somewhere down the track you lost your way with no help from the media you then left the world behind. I hope you are at peace now but know you are thought off daily. To those you touched and to the clients you helped RIP Dan the Man. XOOXO CR

We lost our beautiful son 2 years and 7 months ago to an opioid overdose. Jordan McBain Miller was 25 years old with a whole life ahead of him. Until there wasn't. Our lives have changed forever. Our grief is our new normal.  I fight every day for drug policy reform and harm reduction. Jordan, we will always love you. We miss you so so much.

In loving memory of my husband Daniel William Martell 2/11/83 - 12/6/12 Forever 29 Dan loss his battle to heroin. Not a moment goes by that I don't think of you, I carry you in my heart. You never got to meet you son Daniel Jr. because you left too soon but know that you are watching over us. Miss you like crazy my love! To me your addiction did not define you and never will.

Monique. I love you and will never forget you. I hope you are free and at peace. Greg X

For E. I love you.

Posted 31/08/2018

Everytime u c me post this I've had to add someone to the list .. I wrote this song in dedication to all those we have lost to heroin/addiction overdose .. And to the families and loved ones may this bring you comfort...   R.I.P Donna Castrucci (mom) R.I.P Laura Mullen (girlfriend) R.I.P Christine Hessel (cousin) R.I.P Mark Mercurio (friend) R.I.P Erik Justice (friend) R.I.P Shane Cullen (friend) R.I.P Lauren Fredrick (friend) R.I.P Brian Lang (friend) R.I.P Scott Woods (friend) R.I.P Jason Thomas (friend) R.I.P Shannon Bessey  (friend) R.I.P Amanda Maxwell (friend) R.I.P Scott Little (friend) R.I.P Kristen King (friend) R.I.P Scot Philbert (friend) R.I.P Kevin Doan (friend) R.I.P Justin Price (friend) R.I.P Mark Marksberry (friend) R.I.P Stephen Diehl (friend) R.I.P Danny Caudill (friend) R.I.P Brandon Alcorn (friend) R.I.P Timmy Conners (friend) R.I.P Rick Weaver (friend) R.I.P Dustin Pittard (friend) R.I.P Ericka Griffin (friend) R.I.P Cyndie Mattingly (friend) R.I.P Luther Combs (friend) R.I.P Nychol Jefferies (friend) R.I.P Clint Smith (friend) R.I.P Lamonte Hubbard (friend) R.I.P Lora Woodward (friend) R.I.P Cory Boehm (friend) R.I.P Nelson Gonzalez (friend) R.I.P Erica Workman (friend) R.I.P Tyler McCabe (friend) R.I.P Carrie Schille (friend) R.I.P Brandy Mae Lunsford (friend) R.I.P Kaitlynn Marshall (friend) R.I.P Dave Mack (friend) R.I.P Leah Biggs (friend) R.I.P Craig Harrison (friend) R.I.P Andy Clemmons (friend) R.I.P Jimmy Hoyt (friend) R.I.P Kyla Williams (friend) R.I.P Seth Saylor (friend) R.I.P Stephanie Osterman (friend)   Check out "Tears in HEAVEN" by The Cincinnati KID http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/song/20178745   Www.soundcloud.com/thenatikid/keep-on   Feel free to SHARE Download it for FREE

In remembrance of our dear friends brother William Michael Katzara.

To: Dad
 I love you always

My beautiful child . You will never be forgotten . Despite your struggles your heart remained the most gentlest . Rest now with Jesus in his peace and love . Lilyrose will never forget her mommy and will always love you to the moon and back . I'll see you over the rainbow one day 💕💕💕💕 Shavertown , PA

  On August 12th my daughter and I received the call we never wanted to get but knew there was a possibility that one day it would come. NOTHING can prepare you for the loss of your child. At the young age of 25 Bret was found in his truck all alone.  We have since found out that his addiction was much worse than we ever thought and the one question we will never have an answer to is WHY?

To my beautiful daughter Debbie who lost her battle with heroin addiction on January 22, 2014. It's only been 3 weeks but it seems an eternity since we lost you. Debbie had a huge heart and loved children and older people dearly. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone but she couldn't win the battle of the heroin demons. While this addiction certainly starts as a choice, it rapidly becomes what appears to be an incurable disease. A huge hole now exists in my heart which will never be filled until we meet again and I know that we will. Please God please watch over my beautiful daughter. A tribute to my daughter Debbie from your Daddy Vic, your Mother Kathy and your Sister Karen!

My beautiful Michelle (daughter) 17 years old. Was found dead of a heroin overdose in her bed, by her mom and I (her dad) on the morning of May 31, 2008.We have suffered the pain of The “worst loss” a human can feel. Ive known too many other victums since then. All too young to die. We will attend Aug 31, NYC Suffolk County, New York

RIP Gone to soon, we will always love and miss you! Joey woodstock

Dear Matt, I wish I could describe in words how much pain I have felt since the moment you passed away.  I miss you more and more with every passing day and I wonder if the pain will ever get better because it seems to get worse.  It has been about 3 and a half years since we've lost you and my life has not been the same; I don't find joy in things I use to and I don't smile as big anymore and I know you only want me to be happy and trust me I want that too I just don't know how.  I think of you all the time and cry every single day that I won't see your beautiful here on Earth again.  Until we meet again my baby brother, I love you and I miss you ALWAYS!!! Love Your Big Sister, Megs

I would like to pay respect to and express sorrow for all who have died as a result of a futile "war on drugs" which in reality is a war on people. So many deaths would not have occurred if we had leaders who had the courage to take drugs out of the hands of organised crime and treat problematic drug use as the health issue that it really is. Until this happens the number of sad tributes will only grow longer.

Dear Miles, We only heard of your tragic passing two days ago and we are still in shock. Our hearts go out to your best friend, your partner and your children as well as the rest of the community which you belonged and played such a big part in. With time we might be able to put better words to give tribute to your life, but until then our good friend, rest in peace. All our love to your family in this time of sorrow.

I'm a Mom in recovery 17 years now. I lost my 36 year old son Matthew to an overdose of fentanyl 8 months ago. Nothing could ever prepare me for the agonizing grief I am going thru. His son Kyle is now fatherless. His sister Melyssa is devestated an only going thru the motions because she has a 1 yr old. She tells me if it wasn't for her son she'd kill herself. If it wasn't for her an my grandsons I would do the same thing. Nothing will ever be the same. I'm in therapy, I talk with other moms an every 1 of them have told me it doesn't get better. The miracle is I haven't used. I have no desire to use. I can be there for my daughter and grandsons like they are there for me. I'm praying for something to be done to stop this deadly epidemic because we are losing a whole generation. Nothing can bring back my son but I do everything in my power to share our story of my son dying on our bathroom floor while myself an his son gave him CPR. Maybe it will save 1 life so his won't be in vain. Ft Pierce FL USA

My only son died 10-08-2003 from a prescription drug overdose. I miss him so much, he was my baby.

My heart died on January 25th 2016...I lost my best friend, my partner in crime, my little sister to heroin..I will keep fighting for you sissy. Love you always and forever. Springfield,Mo USA