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

To: Theo Manesis 
We love & miss you so much 
We know that God had other plans for you
 Thinking of you every day
Your Girls - Renee & Sherie xxx

I lost my nephew to Heroin . He was 37. Gone way too soon!! We love you Joshua Scott Brown. You are missed!!!

Rising Sun, Mc

Tim, we love you and miss you.  You are remembered with love every minute of every day.  Love, Rosemarie and Dad

My son Lou lost his battle with addiction on June 1, 2016, at the young age of 27.  i miss him every moment of everyday,,my life will never be the same.  ...Love you always my Lou Lou.

To: My Sister Every step I take, every breath I make I'll be missing you - in my heart forever

We struggled. Every single day together, both from our disease... and i watched...no i let you walk away and never saw you again.. you left 3-7-2015 and 3 days later, the cops come knocking on our door, the rehab we both entered. Together. Told me they found you dead with a needle in your arm. And i want you to know that any other day i would have followed you..but i had just found out i was pregnant. And so i stayed for my little faith of a mustard seed...im coming up on 3 yrs clean 11-4-2014 is my clean date...bitter sweet bcuz it would have been yours to. Our daughter is beautiful. She looks just like you. And i will fight this battle until the day i die so that i can raise our daughter right, relapse will never be an option and i want you to know you did not die in vein and i refuse to let our daughter be another statistic...
And i remember our wedding vows, through sickness and in health, until death do us part...
We were both sick and the disease took you out and im so sorry. I just want you to know that i loved you and thank you for my beautiful angel you left behind. I love you.

Charlotte

My son, my Angel... I miss you with every breath I take.. Nathaniel Rainer Pelkey Jan.15, 1993--Sept.06, 2016 Orangeville ontario

My son, forever 26, lost his life November 2015 while in treatment at a VA Medical Facility. He died of mixture of fentanyl and heroin. After high school he joined the Army where he completed courses of Human Intellegience, Airborne and conquered the challenges endured him and was honored to be an Army Ranger.. He was said to be a stout soldier. He was athletic, participating in baseball, basketball, football while in high school. He had a passion for the Green Bay Packers, and a die heart fan. He loved to laugh, make people laugh, was funny, energetic,compassionate, and had a smile that will be remembered by everyone. His dark journey started after a serious car accident upon returning from the Service. After years of treatments, from rehabs to outpatient clinics, the devil, took control over his life. At this point, he had high hopes that he would find recovery and 10 days after entering the facility, he overdosed. At this point he didn’t like himself. Such a great loss of life,he had so much life to live and so much good to give.He will be forever loved,missed and always in our hearts. To those that lost a loved, my heart breaks for us and those struggling with the addiction, may you be strong to seek recovery.

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

As a recovering heroin addict, I have known my fair share of friends and acquaintances who have overdosed. I've overdosed and am lucky enough to still be here today. I'd like my tribute to be for all those that have not made it out alive. And for the friends and families that lost them. And especially for those still struggling. Please know there is help & a light at the end of the tunnel. #IOAD

Joshua J. Payne
03/02/81 - 03/09/03
Forever 22
Louisiana

Posted 06/03/2019

On February 7th 2016 my brother Steve passed away from an overdose, leaving behind a son, his parents, 4 sisters, 3 brothers, and many nieces and nephews that were very close with him and loved him dearly.  I still cry for him every day and my broken heart literally hurts. Not a single day goes by that i dont think of him and miss him every single second. I do take some comfort in knowing he is at peace after years of battling addiction and depression . I pray he is flying high with the angels and that they know what they have up there and all I have now are memories some really great memories!!!!! Forever in my heart and always by my side, I love you Stephen F. Adams Sr.

To: Samantha Vincent My it's been sooo long. Really miss you and know, you're still with me.

To my son Donald John Kinsler...passed away Feb 27,2010, accidental heroin overdose. I miss you sooo much, think of you constantly everyday, your friends miss you. You'll never know what a positive impact you had on people. I heard so many wonderful stories from your friends and acquaintances. You are so loved and missed by everyone! I started "Stop Overdose Now (S.O.N.) in your memory. Until I can tell you myself always know "I love You"!!! MOM

For my soulmate, Shane Ryan Vincent. You are missed more than you will ever know. Life has been dark since you left. Love you always

York, PA USA

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.

My son Nicholas died of a heroin overdose on March 2, 2012. His brother Joel wrote a song for Nicholas, his family, for others who have lost a loved one and anyone who is thinking of using one last time. The song is called Hello My Brother by Joel revised. It can be found on YouTube.

Remembering Cole, forever 26. I loved you your whole life...I'll miss you for the rest of mine. Posted 04/06/2019

All my love to my darling beautiful daughter Amy Scheele 05/10/77-06/01/15

  You will never know how much a part of our family you became, how much we cared, how much we loved you. RIP Ricky, there's a hole in our hearts we can't fill.

My first born son Shawn passed away April 8th 2017. He died from Heroin laced with Fentanyl. I miss him so much. He will be forever loved and missed. I never got to say goodbye to my baby. Love you Shawn❤️#forever27 Posted 16/04/2019

In loving memory of Trevor Yarrington,  11/16/2013. You will forever be loved by so so many.  Gone but NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!!

Shawn was the most loving and giving person. His laugh was contagious. He loved his family but most importantly he loved his nieces and nephews more anything. He will never be forgotten..

Posted 16/08/2019

Thank you for all that you gave to your peers, you are loved, respected, missed, celebrated and valued Posted 26/06/2019

Tony, You should be here. Heroin robbed of your life. You had everything in front of you. You had so many special gifts. You were not only intelligent but blessed to be able to work with your hands. You received all the good looks. It breaks my heart that we didn’t get to say goodbye. I would do anything to hear your laugh again. Your smile was contagious and will never be forgotten. I love you forever and always! I’ll always be your number one fan! Xoxo! Sincerely, Danielle

Posted 23/07/2018

My son died at 23 years old of an overdose. His name was Kenny. He was my best friend and he lit up every room he entered. My life has changed so very much as did his brothers who looked up to him and adored him. Kenny was special and had so much to offer this world. I would like to wear silver in honor of his light that burned out on 4-23-11.

On Jan 30,2017 I lost my best friend my brother mike mchenry. He has struggled with addiction on and off for years. He was just 34 years old. I Love and miss him every single minute of everyday.

Las Vegas nv

In loving memory of my son Ralph 3-5-1988 to 5-27-2012. I will miss you forever, my heart is broken, you left me too soon my son. May God watch over you, until we see each other again. I know you didn't mean to overdose, but I know you thought you were superman. I will always love you with all my heart. Your my #1. Love, Mom oxox

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One day after graduating a 3 year drug rehabilitation program, my dear friend and soul sister Amanda died from an opiate overdose. Amanda❤ Your infectious laugh and brilliant personality will never be forgotten. I will do my very best to convey your intense love to your sons and to your partner, he misses you so very much. While we don't understand, we do "get it". I pray you're dancing in the sky, laughing with Jesus, and patiently waiting to see us all again. I love your heart and I miss your smile and laughter. You will never ever be forgotten. I love you forever.

My precious son Justin, Life will never be the same without you. My heart is broken. I love you so. Watch over us and help your brother Charlie. Your smile could light up this earth. I miss you so........ Till we meet again.... I love you MOM

“To all my girlfriends who left this place too early! Love Waz” “To Shaun, John, Mickey Boy and Richard, Hope you rest in peace Brothers. Love Wildchild” “To Ben, You are my old mate, always will be. Thinking of you daily, you’ll never be far. All my love and kisses forever, Bella” “To Sandy my sweet darling husband, the day you left was the worst day of my life. I wish we could still have fun together. Miss you my darling. Loving you forever, Bel” “My tribute to Phil Love, You were an angel in life, too good for this world. Then God made a decision, to bring you back to his hold. But us here on earth, will forever miss your smile, your kind and gentle ways, still no-one can match your style. I’ll think of you often, and how your eyes were so blue, To YOUR MEMORY I’ll live strong and brave…. ….just like you. Will never forget you mate, Simone” “Midnight, your’e still in my memories” “To Mickey/Shane, All the best in the after life, love always (Tomo) Stacy and Bell” “Dear Kimbo, Hope you get this! It’s not tragic dying doing something you love. R.I.P. love Dean” “To Donna Warner, How we miss you! To Robbie Sails, All our love. From Ross, Keith, Michel” “Heroin, The lost way of life, Heroin, Life comes last, fast, Heroin, So called unbiased friend, Heroin, means the end!!!” “Sharon, Love you and miss you. Always remember our mad times…” “Shane Ell, Miss you, love you, never forget you. I’ll make you proud big brother” “Miss you Paul. C U oneday. Jimi” “Remembering Nicole who was a good woman and will be sadly missed by friends, especially her sons that were left behind. My prayers are with them. Liz, Jason and Rasharni” “Hi Tess, Miss ya mate! Leanne” “Hey Tracey, still thinking of ya mate! Leanne” “To Dylan Clews, still thinking of you. From Ben Halistone” more to come…..

In memory of my son Ralph, my heart is broken and missing a piece. You were amazing loving boy, I have missed you so much. You left this world too soon. This year on May 27,2018 made 6 years that you left this world. You would've been 30 years old. You lived life like it was your last day, the life of the party, your electric energy was contagious, everyone loved you. I know you tried, addiction is a terrible thing, God had a better plan for you. Till we meet again, oxox

Posted 19/06/2018

July 8th 2017- I lost one of my best friends. She struggled with addiction for years. 15 years clean, but in the end Mental Health and Drugs won. She was one of the strongest, most giving people I know. I am forever different because of her. She saved many people by telling of story of overcoming the odds. A piece of me left with her. I'm forever changed. Courtney, you are so loved and missed, forever and always. Wisconsin

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

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

"To all my girlfriends who left this place too early! Love Waz" "To Shaun, John, Mickey Boy and Richard, Hope you rest in peace Brothers. Love Wildchild" "To Ben, You are my old mate, always will be. Thinking of you daily, you'll never be far. All my love and kisses forever, Bella" "To Sandy my sweet darling husband, the day you left was the worst day of my life. I wish we could still have fun together. Miss you my darling. Loving you forever, Bel" "My tribute to Phil Love, You were an angel in life, too good for this world. Then God made a decision, to bring you back to his hold. But us here on earth, will forever miss your smile, your kind and gentle ways, still no-one can match your style. I'll think of you often, and how your eyes were so blue, To YOUR MEMORY I'll live strong and brave.... ....just like you. Will never forget you mate, Simone" "Midnight, your'e still in my memories" "To Mickey/Shane, All the best in the after life, love always (Tomo) Stacy and Bell" "Dear Kimbo, Hope you get this! It's not tragic dying doing something you love. R.I.P. love Dean" "To Donna Warner, How we miss you! To Robbie Sails, All our love. From Ross, Keith, Michel" "Heroin, The lost way of life, Heroin, Life comes last, fast, Heroin, So called unbiased friend, Heroin, means the end!!!" "Sharon, Love you and miss you. Always remember our mad times..." "Shane Ell, Miss you, love you, never forget you. I'll make you proud big brother" "Miss you Paul. C U oneday. Jimi" "Remembering Nicole who was a good woman and will be sadly missed by friends, especially her sons that were left behind. My prayers are with them. Liz, Jason and Rasharni" "Hi Tess, Miss ya mate! Leanne" "Hey Tracey, still thinking of ya mate! Leanne" "To Dylan Clews, still thinking of you. From Ben Halistone" more to come.....

Tara Autumn Suzanne Parsons Billyard is my beautiful daughter who now resides in heaven, forever loved. She died from fentanyl laced heroine. She has an incredibly gifted son, Cuylar. Tara was just 25 when she passed away. Just two weeks after her birthday. 10/11/89-10/24/2014

On 01/21/16 my husband and I received that phone call no parent ever wish to get. Our local hospital was telling us they had our son and he was currently undergoing a stat head CT and we should come now. Greeted by pastoral staff followed by doctors we were told that he had overdose on Xanax.... Dre was on a ventilator helping him breathe and there was no activity to the brain. My husband and I made a decision to remove him from the machine in the midst of us losing our son we saved 4 lives by organ donation Dre continues to live on through our hearts and others.

We loss our only son Michael Dre Suggs forever 19. We miss you son and will see you again one day❤️

Winterville, NC

My love, I wish I knew how deep was ur addiction, we miss u everyday! Is being two months... am still waiting for u to knock my door!!! I still believe that u are coming home. The best days were when u were sober, happy, I miss ur smile....  RIP George B. 05/07/77-10/13/16

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.

Dearest son, You are so very loved and cherished by me and your older brother , John. There is a quiet spot in the forrest here and I visit with you everyday. I write all about you, every detail. Even your favotite songs and our "secret chats Love is stronger than grief and sorrow. MOM

Boston, MA

My beloved brother JT, who passed into heaven Dec 5th 2012 10:55pm. No longer suffering from his exhausting 14 year journey through addiction. I miss and think about you every day. I know you're always with me, until we reunite in heaven. Every day that passes without you here, just gets harder and harder. I love you JT!

Dear John, I love and miss you so very much, Sweetheart. I will see you when I get to Heaven. Love you, Mom and Dad san diego, Mom

In Loving Memory of... Joshua Lee Sopoci 08/02/1981-06/15/2013 AND Jason Micheal Kealey 01/17/1975-01/10/2011 Both gone far too soon...but never forgotten....

To my beautiful cousin Jessie, miss you and today I light a candle and say a prayer that you continue your journey and prayers for also your family. You were loved and our continued love is sent to you and your family. What a kind man.

Posted 30/08/2018

Dear Brother. I have many conflicting emotions about your passing. I feel GUILTY that we haven't been in touch for so very long. I feel CONFUSED as to why you chose to turn to drugs in the first place so many years ago. I feel ANGRY at the circumstances of the past that made you feel like that was the only way to cope. I feel extremely SAD that you aren't here any more and also somewhat RELIEVED that the trials of this life are now over for you and HOPE that you can be at peace. When I think back to when we were kids I remember your smiling face and wish I could hug you just once more before you go on your way. I love you.

Our wonderful, talented, funny son Ryan passed away on May 12, 2016. Ryan was 27 and held a mechanical engineering degree. He was someone who wasn't afraid to fight for what he wanted, but opiates were a competitor Ryan didn't know how to battle. Hopefully this epidemic will spur new scientific research to advance the treatments available for addiction.

Sterling, MA. USA

My youngest and only, son Justin "Buddy" Pratt was a cute, blonde headed little boy who could make you mad one minute and laughing the next. Buddy loved the outdoors and had a grin that melted my heart. He will be remembered and missed every second of every day. His life and death has saved lives through the non-profit organization Buddy's Purpose that was started to bring awareness and education to our communities. Mom Loves you Bud your forever in my heart and on my mind! Cherry IL 61317