For my big brorther missed each and every day by the people who truly knew him you took a piece of my heart the day you went away. how i wish i could spend  another day with you. sadly missed never forgotten Christopher Michael Blake ( Blakey)

To my beautiful princess Julie who died on January 21,2015. She was 16 yrs old. It was an accidental overdose of fentanyl. I love you and miss you everyday.

Ben, I'll cherish you my love. Miss you every day. It's just been over a year and people say it gets easier but it has not. My little girls who you love and love you, miss you. You were a great step father. We were going to be forever together and hopefully one day again. You weren't invincible. I told you that. Our love wasn't perfect but nothing is. You used to say 'what's done, is done'. I'll cherish you, my love........

In memory of Austin Calhoun, Allison Edwards, and Nikki Jones, who all died from heroin overdoses, and to my old friends, Jimmy Williams and Jabbo Morfeu from Tennessee, who died from cocaine overdoses years ago.  Also, to my old friends, Joey Teel, who died in a car wreck as a result of drugs, and Gordon Luthi, who took his own life due to his drug addiction.  May you all rest in peace.  You are not forgotten.  Also, a second tribute from me to my son, Nick Altman, who died from a heroin overdose on November 17, 2015.  I love you my son, and will always keep you in my heart.  Life for us all is just not the same.  Love always, Mom

In memory of my daughter, Elizabeth Suzanne Wallace. She was gone too soon. A beautiful person who loved life and it loved her back. See ya later, Liz. I love you to the moon and back! Mama Picayune, MS, USA

In loving memory of my buddies Jason and Charlie... may no addict's family and friends have to endure the pain of losing them to the preventable tragedy of overdose ever again. Naloxone now!

MY SON DANNY PAST AWAY OCT.26,2014. I KNEW HE WAS SICK BUT DIDNT KNOW HOW TO HELP HIM. HE WAS A VERY GOOD SINGER EVEN HAD A CD OUT. HIS ON YOUTUBE TOO. HE WAS SO EXCITED FOR THE UP COMING BIRTH OF A GIRL...HE HAS TWO SONGS. HE WAS MY OLDEST AND MY HEART IS BROKEN. I MISS HIM SO MUCH..DANNY I LOVE YOU AND IM SORRY I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO HELP YOU. MOM

4/21/15~ Walking through the zoo, singing 'Hakuna Matata', Coleman's favorite Disney movie/song and we find out on Facebook that he has died.  I love and miss you more than I have ever loved or missed before~Coleman Kapiloff Hammond (8/7/90-4/21/15)

Jamie my brother 13-12-85    -    8-6-2016  I will never forget the 8th of June 2016. The day I got that phone call I always dreaded, to say you were gone. We had survived you overdosing many times before but I was never prepared for the final one. I walk around looking normal on the outside but on the inside I hurt. I hope and pray that you are at peace now.  We are all missing you and it will never be the same again. Gone too soon. Never will you be forgotten.  ❤

I lost my son Jesse to a fentanyl / herion over dose 1 year ago. Jesse was 33 and left us with his son Brady who is 4. He was a good son, brother and friend until he became addicted to heroin. We need help with this epidemic. Toooo many lives are being stolen by this demon. Leaving family's in deep despair.

My brother died 5/19/14 from accidental overdose. He was only 25. He was such a good person. That was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I miss him so much. I pray that our loss is someone elses wake up call.

Our wonderful, caring, full of life son passed away of a Heroin overdose on 12/23/15. Our Jason was a Warrior when it came to trying to overcome his addiction, but with great sorrow in our hearts, he was not able to win his war. His turmoil is over, he is at peace now, but our grief is overwhelming. We love and miss our son more than words can say. Jason Freburger... 9/13/86 - 12/23/15

David had a smile and a laugh that could cheer up a room. But inside, he was sad. As a young child, he giggled all the time... I can still hear that giggle in my mind, I can see his eyes light up when he laughed. We were close, always, even throughout his addiction. Even when he was angry with me, I was always the person he needed and wanted when things were good, or bad. I lost count of how many times he was in and out of rehab, and how many times he would get clean, and do well. I remember most that he had a long period of sobriety, two years and during that time he became a Barber. He was genuinely happy, and believed that things would change. We all believed, me, his brother and his dad. Once things started going downhill, he told me once, through the tears, he just couldn't seem to put any clean time together. He would get a couple of months or so, but that was all. The last year of his life, was constant relapses....and he was miserable. He left for vacation, and he got to see his best friend from New York. He was so happy, and so was I... to get the call was so unexpected at that time. But time stood still for me that day: July 26th 2015. My world is forever changed. So now I work in his memory to help others.

My son, Joey Dempsey, II lost his life to a heroin overdose April 28, 2015. He was my baby, a brother, a daddy, an uncle and a boyfriend.  He struggled with the devil off an on for 23 years and finally lost his battle. Although he is finally at peace, I miss him terribly.  I love you more baby boy?. I hate heroin!

Weeum, it's been 5 years and I guess it's safe to say now that there will always be a piece missing from my heart that you took with you to the big guy upstairs. Many days I would rather be with you than down here. Hope with all of my everything that I'll see you again one day. I love you.

In memory of my precious son Nate White. I love you more every day!!  Mom

I lost my baby brother Alex to a heroin overdose on 2/25/2014. Life has been forever changed. We miss you more then words can say. The only thing that gives me peace is knowing you are no longer fighting the demons of addiction but are finally free. I never told you how much I looked up to you! You are my hero and now my angel. We miss you. Life just isn't fair!

Remembering with a broken heart the loss of my husband at age 36 who passed April 1996 and my son at age 27 who passed February 2014. Both died from an opioid drug overdose. Nothing can express the pain and loss this horrible disease has left on my soul! Not a day goes by that I do not think of them.

Remembering Sarah Shay.This angel closed her eyes to sleep and never woke up. Methadone and Xanax. We will never be the same. I pray for her family, they lost someone very special. I'm sorry.

A commemoration my father who accidentally overdosed Dec 30, 2007. Your daughters miss you every day and do everything we can now to help others struggling. xoxox

To my cousin Alex- We fought that battle together I truly thought one day we would think back on our crazy days and think about how stupid we were. I miss you. I can't believe it ended like that the tears don't wash away the pain your mom and dad are numb but the thoughts of you not being in pain is what gets them through the night. I miss you and will never stop loving you. Your sisters are doing so well I know they miss you. Enjoy your life in heaven since you were in misery down here. I'll always love you. You keep me strong and for that I love you.

Mathew you were our everything.  So smart and funny and kind.  We love you forever baby.  Mathew Talacko,  3/21/90-7/4/15 from heart failure due to huffing.  We know you tried so hard to overcome. MomMom, till we meet again.

To my MOTHER Bonnie Ann Carr Wooldridge only 57 at time of death due to a massive heart attack caused by drug overdose......this ache in my heart will never go away...everyday at least once a day, somedays all day I find myself looking for you, my hearts calls out for you and than the realization sets in that you are gone forever. You died a senseless drug addicts death, we all have suffered the pain you left behind. I miss you more than words will ever be able to express. My best nights are the ones I get to dream about you as that is as close as I can get to seeing your face again or hearing your voice. Today, my hope comes from sharing your story as my very own testimony praying that it might save someones life as I know that you would like to know that you helped someone. So please hear my plea as I say" THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO LIVE" and it CAN BE DONE. This coming from someone who survived a 16yr drug addiction of my own, 9 yrs now I have tasted and lived the FREEDOM of a drug-free life. I laid my Mother to rest DRUG FREE 3 yrs ago. I preached at her funeral for the first time. This war can be won if and when we are willing to SURRENDER and GIVE GOD A CHANCE. You don't have to die to night. You don't have to leave your loved ones with the memory of white sheets and blue lights. Freedom is REAL. For MY MOTHER I say I will always LOVE YOU and until we meet again I will continue sharing your story as if it were my own.

John J & Richard K - Always remembered. Lynda B

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

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

Dear Jake, today's your 35th birthday. I'm missing you more than ever.I didn't realize how bad your pain and addiction was, for that I am truly sorry. I hate the fact that you died from a heroin overdose.July 6 is creeping up and it will be a year since you passed on. May you be out of pain and know how much we all love and miss you my son. Love always, the gang - Dad, Mom, James and Jacs

This tribute is in remembrance of my beautiful son Gregory who passed away on October 5th 2014 at age 23. He was the most amazing man and loved his family as much as we all loved him. He is terribly missed by both me and his dad, his three sisters and brother and many nieces and nephews who he loved so much. We will never forget you Gregory. Our lives will never be the same without you. We think of you everyday. He fought this terribly disease with all he had and with our support, but after 15 months clean it took my baby and changed our lives forever. My heart will forever be broken.  Love, your Mom

For Jeff, Tina, Alyssa and Stephen. You were all too young. I think of you often.

Kristen you will never be forgotten.  We love and miss you sooo much. We know you are still with us, watching over us and we will meet again someday. Hard to believe it's been 4 years. Love you,  Mom, Dad & Jen

David i can't belive it will be 3 years on the 30th since you left us. rarely a day goes by that I don't think about you as our daughters are a permanent reminder.

I always hoped that you would follow me into recovery. I know you thought you were different from the others when i took you to a meeting and could go it alone.

I will never forget the day i was told you had died from a herion overdose the shock and devastation will stay with me forever, having my own pain as you know that you were my first love but also seeing the girls grieve was horrendous. They miss you, please stay close to them xx

Brighton UK

In memory of my son ryan m Snyder  3/7/84----10/20/14

This is for my cousin, my best friend, my second brother, Justin (May 22 1984- March 17 2015). We lost you two weeks and two days ago today. I know because of how kind-hearted you could be and because you told me many times, that you would want me to be happy. It is so hard though. I know that your battle is over and you will never have to hurt again, but I selfishly still wish you were here. You have been by my side since I was 11 days old; having joint birthday parties, romping around in the woods together, having basketball championships in my parents driveway, watching movies, and generally just growing older together. I promise that I will never forget you, your smile, the sound of your laughter, and that I will share stories about you with your daughter as she gets older. I am so very glad that you knew my love for you was unconditional and unwavering. I am doing my best to deal with finding you not sleeping that life-altering morning and part of me still cannot conceive that I will never again be able to hug you or have one of our heart-to-heart talks. I love you cousin and I know you are watching over us.

You were nothing short of amazing. You excelled in everything you did whether it was athletically or academically, had the brightest smile, and the best sense of humor. Not a single day goes by that you are not missed. In loving memory of Christian David Lannutti.

Philadelphia

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.

For my brother-in-law, Brandon. Died December 28, 2012. Our hearts are broken. So many questions left unanswered. Two children left behind at 28 years old. I've never seen our family in so much pain. Your death was unexpected, even though your drug use was controlling your life. I guess it never really seems real until someone you love dies. I always hoped you would pull out of it, or get sober in jail. I can't believe you're gone. We never made amends. I never told you I forgive you even if you aren't sorry. Or that I love you. Or how much you meant to your brother. Now it's too late. I hope you will rest in peace, and that time will make this easier to bare. <3

Even now, nearly a year later, I still see you when I wake up, sitting there, your beautiful red hair hanging over your face. I thought in that moment you had woken me and in that split-split second I waited for you to toss your hair back as you did often once it became long enough, but then I saw it, the wrap around your arm, the maroon streak down to your hand, the blue finger tips. I screamed your name over and over as I laid you down and grabbed the Narcan we kept to prevent this kind of thing from happening. I wanted to shake the life back into you as you had done for me so many times but 'help' had arrived mere minutes after I phoned 911, too soon even for me to figure out how to assemble the Narcan. It was too late and I knew it and have missed you so much ever since. Each day this past summer I thought how we were only two weeks away from returning home to get clean, to returning to college, to get married, and to begin the family we ourselves always wished we had growing up. You were and still are my best friend and the loneliness of being here without you, of getting clean and returning to my old self--the man you fell in love with that wonderful summer of 2010 when everything seemed so magical and endless with possibility--has been pure heart-wrenching agony. Everyday I think of the countless what ifs... what if? what if? what if?... those moments that only in hindsight become that big red flashing light warning you of imminent danger, but at the time seemed inconsequential enough, overwrought even. I should've heeded your warnings, paid more attention to your concerns, trusted the wisdom each time you worried our addiction was escalating and implored me not to go out and get... except for the times when you suggested I do just that because you'd had a rough day and, like me, could really use a shot. I went on a walk yesterday with our dog, Sanser, and your mom and your little brother who hasn't been doing well since you've been gone. It was a beautiful autumn day in Madison, WI. Golden leaves blanketed the field and the Badgers had just kicked Maryland's butt. Dave Chapelle was in town for two nights at the Orpheum. I remembered how autumn apparel was your favorite and how much you loved to cuddle. We had a nice talk avoiding difficult topics and when we parted ways I laid in bed and cried myself to sleep.The holidays, along with what would have been your 26th birthday, are just around the corner. This means Dec. 5, the one-year anniversary of your passing, is weeks away as well. It has been a horrible, horrible year. I know you would be proud of what I've accomplished this year, that you wouldn't want me to be so sad, but it just isn't fair that I'm here and you are not. It doesn't feel right. Something in me died with you that morning, something I'll never recover from, something I will live with and carry around until my time comes. I miss you so much, babe. I look through our photos everyday and stare at your smiling face and think 'how can this be real?' I want the world to know what a warm, gentle, and kind person you were, of what you had to offer the world. I am still so much in love with you Sarah Marie Novotny. I am so sorry for bringing that shit into our lives. I know you would forgive me, because you always did. I just hope I can learn to forgive myself.

I lost my sister to an overdose on December 24,2011.   Not a day goes by that I don't think of her.  She was my only sibling and my best friend.  I still can't believe that she is gone on somedays and its been 5 years.  I'm thinking about you today Lisa.  The day you died part of my heart died with you.  You will never be forgotten.  See you again some day.

My darling Jaclyn, It's been almost 2 months. Juliana and I miss you every day. She's always saying "I want Mama". All I can say is I want Mama, too. Sometimes it seems like you're not even gone. I will have a fraction of a split second when I will think that I have to tell you something. Other times it seems like you've been gone forever. Katie misses you more than I can imagine. She watches Jules when I need a sitter. I know that you are still here. I see when things are moved, and I hear you when I'm about to do something that you disagree with. And the other night when you kissed Jules on the head at bedtime, my heart just broke. She was so emphatic about it "Mama just gave me a kiss ... on the head. Thank you Mama." Just wanted to tell you that we love you and miss you. Stay around for as long as you can, but when you have to move on, feel free to go. We'll get through. Love, Mom

Michael I love and miss you sooo much I'm hurting my heart hearts please help me get better and remember the good times each day

New York

My baby brother Matt Bertulli died of a heroin overdose at barely the age of 27. He was intelligent, out-going, caring, loving and handsome; he dedicated his life to helping others by working as an anesthetic technician at Milford Hospital.  He loved football, music, cars and hanging with his friends. He was enrolled in nursing school at the time of his death. I miss him everyday and have started a foundation in his memory called Missin' Matt which will be holding its first annually walk in Milford on September 12th. All money raised will be for opening a treatment center to serve our community. To my brother: Matt I love you, I miss you and I'm so proud to call you my brother, Fly high baby brother. Until we meet again. Love your Big Sister, Megs

My brother Aaron passed away on December 25th, 2014 of a heroin overdose.  He was a kind, wonderful person that is survived by his mom and dad, me (his sister), his most beloved nephews (my sons) and his brother in law. Aaron struggled with post traumatic stress syndrome and depression for which he turned to drugs to escape.  His life mattered and he is gone too soon.  I hope creating more awareness will help to save more lives from what I think is a terrible disease that so many good people are unable to escape.  Aaron - we love you and your memory will live on.

Mom, I lost you on 12/12/12 at 2am. My life has never been the same. I wish I knew how bad it really was for you. Pills took you from me. Sadness and depression took you from me. I was so young and didn't want to see it or believe it. I totaled my car a week ago and flipped 3 times. The state trooper said I'm more than lucky to still be alive. I know you had your arms around me. I love you momma. "To the moon and back a million times"  I need you so much. My beautiful Angel!

I lost my beloved first-born son, Mitchell Craig Fleitman, born on April 15, 1988 and passed away at age 22 on June 11, 2010 from an accidental drug overdose (heroin). I found him and will never be the same again. Mitch left behind a mother, a father, and three younger brothers and also a grandmother and many aunts, uncles, cousins,and friends. Mitch loved and played hockey,and also enjoyed spending time listening to music and hanging with his friends. He was interested in auto mechanics and fast cars. He was kind to his friends and stood up for others when they were bullied, as he himself was also bullied so he understood. Our hearts are broken forever. We miss you dearly, my son. I'll love you for always...forever my baby you'll be. Missing you forever in my life.

I'm deeply sadden over the overdose rate in this country. In the past ten years, I have lost four of my children to overdoses. Joey, age 31, Timmy, age 22, Lauren, age 26 and Stephen, age 29. They were all very special to me. They are missed each and every day. The pain of losing them, never goes away. Sometimes, it is almost unbearable. I live with memories of each of them. I could go on and on, but, we all know that our lives have been changed forever. We must go on and try to defeat this epidemic that is killing at a alarming rate. Each day I wake up and hope it gets better, but, wonder if it ever will!!!

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!

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!

To my beautiful baby girl Laree from New York, who was only 18 years old and passed peacefully on 3/16/13 from an accidental heroin overdose. You were and still are my life, my breath and my world. You tried so very hard to battle those demons baby and I am so proud of you for that, but they won. I miss so much, your laugh, your spunk, your love for your friends and always having a blast and I could go on and on, I just miss YOU constantly. You had more people who loved and adored you baby, I just wish you knew it then, but those demons messed up your mind. You are missed by them all. I know you are now helping others and I'm sure with all your energy you are one of god's best! I cannot wait to hug and kiss you again. When god's ready for me, I know you'll be waiting. Life is and never will be the same without you my baby girl. The best thing I ever did in my life was have you! For all of Eternity, Love MOM

I lost my beautiful daughter to an accidental prescription drug overdose on April 2, 2012 when she was 15 years old. Olivia was talented, intelligent, creative, funny, loving and compassionate. She will not be defined by her death but by the shining light she was during her short time here. She is deeply loved and fiercely missed by me, her step-dad, her brother and step siblings as well as all her family and multitude of friends. Kids need to understand that they are not invincible and that some mistakes cannot be fixed. One pill can kill. Olivia, I love you, I miss you, forever and always. There is no other way ~ Mom xoxox

My friend  it's been thirteen days since you were so sadly taken way too young. I want to say R.I.P. Aaron Collins, you won't be forgotten. You were a good friend of mine along with so many others. I'll miss you making me laugh. Miranda Lynch