Bubby, it's been almost 6 years since that Halloween morning that you lost your battle with addiction. Feels like yesterday. You weren't just my brother, you were my best friend also. I miss you every single minute of every single day. Clint inman 10-31-2011 Muncie, Indiana USA

To: My Bab Nathan Chalkley = Still waiting for it to become easier honey. Sad that I didn't get to say goodbye and to tell you that I love you more than anything. I pray that you're at peace and you have overcome your demons. Hope you realise what you left behind. All for the sake of a few minutes of peace that I will never understand. You not only left me behind but you left your two beautiful children behind who miss you more than anything, especially your son Jarrad, who is so much like you and finding it hard to live without you in his life. I will do everything in my power to make his life and Emma's as happy & normal as possible. I am sure that is what you would have wanted for them. All our love Katrina, Jarrad & Emma Chalkley.

Jonathon S. Golden    8/22/1987 - 5/9/2016 An amazing brother, friend and son. Jon impressed me with his wit and humor; he had the best impressions and always came up with hilarious nicknames for everyone. He was a super talented artist. Everywhere we went, he was drawing on napkins and receipts. He was in love with Boston and would take photos all around the city of landmarks, views and every-day happenings. Most of all, he was an amazing brother and loved spending time with his family. Jesse and I will always take you with us through our life, we hope we make you proud. Stay with us, angel.

Ever since I lost my fiance Vincent from an accidental overdose I have never been the same. It has been very difficult for me to wrap it around my head that he passed away from a heroine overdosed since I had no idea that he was an addict and that he was battling this sickness. I wish that he would of told me that he was battling this addiction since I would of helped him to get cleaned. The other hard part was that I was out of the country when the incident happened and my daughter was the one that found him in our bathroom already deceased. The trauma that she has endured from his passing has been one of the hardest thing for me. The pain that I have felt from loosing him and the pain that I am going through seeing be 10 year old daughter go through she is no longer the same little girl. I wish he would of just told me. I feel such a betrayal from the one person that I trusted the most. It has been very hard from me to overcome his lost since I had no idea what was going on with him. I thought that our lives were going great we were going to marry in April. I just wished he would of told me. Posted 15/05/2019

Remembering my son, Austin Nicholas Barthen, who fell asleep from an overdose of OxyContin and never woke up. You are always in my heart. xoxo Posted 04/06/2019

Sean Patrick you will never be forgotten nor shall your passing be in vain. You were taken from from us at the tender age of 18 on 11/11/07 by the demon called heroin. Many have realized the dangers of drug use since your passing and I will continue to keep the torch going to help in educating in hopes of saving lives to this horrible disease. Love Mom and Dad

We are so lucky to have had our brilliant and beautiful daughter, Isabella, for 20 years. We love you, Bella!

Saint Louis, Missouri, US

  To my nephew Brandon who shared the same birthday as me It's your time now time to be free No more battling your addiction you see For now it's time to be with your other family The one's who have died from the same disease Just knowing you will be with them puts my mind at ease Love Auntie Donna

To my father, who was found April 9th 1996. I was just a 15-year-old girl then and you were only 38. We looked for you for almost a month and then I was told that your body was pulled from a river - cause of death overdose. Seventeen years of missing my father and having four children who never got to meet you. Most of all the questions of how does a person overdose and end up in a river. What happened during your last moments. I remain a daughter without answers except one. The answer I give when asked to try them NO and I hope your death will inspire my children to do the same. You made movies, road trips, music, etc. so much fun. I wish I could've shot that monkey off your back but I was just a kid. Forever Your Daughter Forever Missing Her Dad

R.I.P to my awesome uncle matthew. he was an amazing person an we all miss you from the botto of our hearts . fly high free bird Posted 05/04/2019

Lost a beautiful, funny, outgoing father of two little girls, a brother, uncle, son, and friend to many, many people. Before he became a shell of himself, everyone referred to him as the mayor because he talked to everyone, and everyone loved him. He had a passion for plants, landscaping, trees and making people laugh. Because he worked in landscaping, he ultimately ended up with back pain and was prescribed pain killers, which inevitably turned into heroin. We lost our Shayne Ryan on 11/18/2017. Bowie, MD

This tribute is to my beautiful daughter Brie'Anna, the most loving, caring, genuine young women. Brie, as we called her passed away from a heroin overdose at the age of 20 on January 8, 2013. Part of me died that day with her and life as I knew it changed forever. My life without my daughter is so empty and lonely and I grieve for her so bad I wonder if the pain whatever ease. Brie left behing an older sister and brother, a youner sister and two parents we loved her very much. She fought for about 5 yrs and fought hard to overcome her addiction. The friends she was with the night of her overdose could of saved her life by simply dialing 911, but they were so scared of getting in trouble so they dropped her off at the ER and left. She was DOA but the doctors were able to revive her. She was placed on life support and ultimately passed 3 days later. Brie, mommy and daddy love you very much. I look forward to meeting you in heaven when its my turn to join you. Until then please know we think about you every minute of every day your beautiful smile shines through the floor of heaven and we miss & love you more than words can say. I know you are with us always. I love you!!! <3

This is for my beautiful, kind niece Kesley. You died only 2 days ago from an overdose after leaving rehab. You were only 22 years old. Such a great loss to all that knew and loved you. Your 2 year old son will have to grow up not knowing what a great mom that he had. Our hearts are broken. Heaven has received a beautiful angel. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. I love you my sweet girl.

Posted 11/08/2018

I lost my beautiful daughter January 4th 2015. Summer was only 25 years old. A beautiful life and mind lost to the soul stealing, most evil drug. I will miss her everyday for the rest of my life. I love you Summer.

Newcomerstown Ohio, USA

For my daughter Megan Alexandria Johnson. She lost her life to an overdose In March 2011. She was 18 years old and was a freshman in college. She like so many others was left alone instead of gotten help . So please, if someone you know is doing the drugs, and they are unresponsive, don't leave then! Keep them awake, call for help. She would still be here today if the right thing would have been done. She was my daughter and I think of her every minute everyday. We love and miss you so much. See you soon angel..

Alabaster, Alabama

> Brandon was born on June 21, 1991 along with his twin sister, Blair. He had an ever-present smile and an outgoing personality & he loved to make people laugh. He was a fiercely loyal friend who could be depended on. He loved sports , especially golf and basketball. Brandon had a great love for animals, growing up with a houseful of dogs and cats. His happiest times were those spent with family , who affectionately called him "BUBBA". Brandon fought with courage and determination to overcome the disease of substance use disorder, but tragically on November 3, 2015 , heroin took his life. Our hearts are forever broken, but we know that Brandon is safe and sober at home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. " Though youths grow weary and tired , And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary."  Isaiah 40:30-31

My beautiful baby sister thought she was invincible. She felt so much pain and tried to mask it with prescription antidepressants. She stopped doing the hard drugs and was just trying to live. She was looking for love her whole life. At 29 she slipped away. Accidentally she left us without realizing that she took too many pills for her body to handle. Her thin little body is lifeless. Your heart gave up on you. You didn't even mean to leave us, you just wanted the next day to be better. Your girlfriend just left you and I didn't know you were so sad before you left us. I just wish the outcome was different, but its not. I will have to accept it somehow. I will miss you and see you in heaven. I know you'll wait for me.

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

We lost the vibrant spirit of Katrina , on June 14 , 2015.
The Heroine was tainted , she never had a chance, when the needle hit her vein, and she flew to heaven.

Fort Myers, Florida USA

In memory of our dear son and brother, Neil Balmer.

Medicine Hat Alberta Canada

I lost my husband and my son's father on October 30th 2016. He had 4 years clean after serving a 4 year sentence. We were going to get us all together in Boston to start over once we had the money to do so..He had a car..a great job and healthy caring friends..he decided to use again one day..it would be the last. It killed him. I fought the battle against heroin to keep him alive just to get him in that jail cell back in July of 2012..and in the end it was indeed dope that would be there for his last breathe. He had such a beautiful heart but a tortured soul..I'm at as much peace as I guess I can be..I hope he is too. Never be another you Brian...never.

Remembering: Foo, Jordan, Simon, Tammy, Brent, Ryan Love you always and will never forget any of you. I am inspired to continue to work in Harm Reduction to educate others on the risks of overdose. Miss you my friends, so much. Rest easy.

In memory of my son, Tim Steil, who lost his battle at the age of 19 on July 2, 2011..Always remembered, never forgotten..not a day goes by that I don't wish you were still here with us..We miss you so much.

My 24 year old son Anthony Michael died from heroin/fentanyl overdose on May 2, 2015 after an 8 year struggle with addiction. Im so saddened to hear about the increasing number of overdoses in our community every single day. It must stop! Im grateful for forums like this that help bring awareness and to let people know that those who overdosed and died are peoples children, siblings, spouses, friends etc.. They were NOT just junkies who deserved to die like some ignorant folks still think! We need to make people more comfortable about asking for help and erase the stigma of "not my child". May all of those who passed soar with the angels and i wish you all that are grieving some peace♡

Today I found out that a real good friend passed away from opioid overdose her name was Alicia Winter. She was a great mother and a great friend. She was beautiful inside and out. I will miss her so much. She tried so hard for her kids and for herself to get clean and she was definitely doing her best at it. Posted 12/05/2019

October 2015 we lost an amazing man to his addiction. My daughter lost her father and I lost one of my best friends. He was such a very talented musician and intelligent man. He had the most gentle heart of anyone I've ever met. His name was Christopher and we miss him everyday. Please know he was a tremendous person who had an addiction, not just some "junkie" as some might think. He was a loving man, father, brother, uncle, and his mother's baby. I love you forever Chris.

RI / USA

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

I lost my daughter Chloe at the age of 17 to fentanyl laced heroin 😢💔 2.9.99 - 1.20.17 We miss you baby girl! Always in our hearts ♥️ Posted 03/06/2019

To: Cory Monteith Hi Cory. Maybe I don't have the right to write you a letter but I just wanted to thank you for having been and still being so inspiring. I won't remember you for the way you left, but for the ways you saved every single one of us. As Finn you taught us that everyone has a second chance and we'll never thank you enough. You'll always be in my heart. Goodbye Hero. With love, Valeria.

My darling David You were the light of my life in an uncertain time. You showed me that the world could be truly beautiful if you just took the time to look. I hope you are still making beautiful discoveries. I miss you every day.

I would like to post a tribute to the following people in my life that have lost their battle with drugs:  Frank Mazenkas (Ex-Husband), Joseph Erhardt (Brother), Jessica Clifford (future daughter in law), Christopher Zawadzki (Future son in law), and Brandon Race (nephew).  May you rest in peace and watch over your loved ones as you help guide them through life down the path of a life of good health and happiness. Although God had other plans for you (angels), I miss all of you and wish you were still here with your family.  Love, Janet.

We lost my cousin Bridget 5/4/16. I will always cherish our memories of growing up together, more like sisters then cousins. She was such an amazing soul and touched all that she knew. She also helped hundreds with their addictions as well. I wish life could have been different for her and I will always miss her. She is forever in my heart. Los Angeles, California, USA

To my beautiful son Hunter - You blessed each and everyone you came in contact with. Your love, kindness, joy and laughter was magnetic. You loved your baby girl for a lifetime and LOLA is truly blessed to have had you as her daddy. You taught me more about love and life than life itself, we fought this war together. I am so proud of how hard you fought! Heaven is a better place because of you. You were larger then life with love and an ANGEL YOU WERE AND WILL ALWAYS BE. God bless my sweet boy - my QUAN I LOVE YOU , MAMA XOXO♥♥♥

To my beautiful daughter Emily. Who passed away much to early from a overdose. She had just turned 29 9 days before her death. I will never forget you my loving baby girl. You were strong. You were brave. You were broken. All at once. I love and miss you too the moon and back. No more pain, no more sorrow, no more suffering. Emily may you know have peace in your heart. Love you, MOM

Joshua,
We miss you, You died way too soon.
We think about You everyday . Life isn't the same without you, there is an empty space
In our family...You can't be replaced!

Colora MD USA

"I'm sad but at the same time I'm really happy that something can make me feel that sad. It's like it makes me feel alive ya know? It makes me feel human the only way I could feel this sad now, is if I felt something really good before, so I have to take the bad with the good. So I guess what I am feeling is a beautiful sadness." It's been 46 days since you left this earth. It still doesn't feel real. The world will never be the same without you. I miss you more then I could ever put into words. I will never stop fighting to bring awareness to this terrible disease. I love you. You will forever be my always. Rest easy my baby. Quincy Figueroa 03/05/90-12/1/16

I miss you everyday my beautiful son . You took a big part of me with you.... Port Chester, New York USA

Remembering you my sweet angel! Adam Tripp, age 22, died August 16th 2014. Forever loved and missed. Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

Thoughts and prayers are with all the souls and their families that we have lost to overdose and to addiction x

Love and miss you Nick P

Posted 30/07/2018

My most recent boyfriend of 2 years died of a drug overdose a month ago on July the 29th 2016. His name was Travis. He was caring, funny, always giving and trying to help others. His smile was the brightest id ever seen and always lit up the whole room. I remember the day you slipped up and "tried" things. It was so hard to live with you, you became mean and bitter. We went from having good times to you not wanting to do anything anymore.. All you did was want to be in bed. I slowly watched the man i was in love with turn into someone else. You wouldn't open up to me.. You lied to me, you even blamed me. You didn't want help. You broke my heart when all i wanted was to save you. Travis i know who you really are and im so sorry you lost yourself in this nasty world. I was always here for you and never would have judged you.. I'm so glad i got to tell you i loved you the day before you died. We had such an unfinished story.. Even after all i went through i still wanted you. I wasn't gone. I was waiting on you to get clean. You did so well for months and i even got to see you and your sober face . your beautiful smile. The last time i saw you, you were sober and beautiful and that's how i choose to remember you. I never thought i would lose you. I cry myself to sleep every day. I think of you every second and this has been the hardest thing i ever went through.. I wish you would have opened up to me. ): you are the most beautiful man i've ever laid eyes on and your soul fit mine like a puzzle piece. You are absolutely irreplaceable. I will never understand why god needed you more than me.. It was hard enough trying to be your friend while you were an addict, but i was. & now after my heart breaking from your addiction, my heart breaks for your loss. I have been crying every day for a yr and a half while you were alive and now i have probably a whole other year to go. This has been unreal. I miss you SO much Travis John. I will never replace you. You were my soulmate, my best friend. Its so sad that someone so sweet, generous, and giving as you could get so caught up by something so evil.  I wish i could talk to you one more time.. You will always be in my heart travis. Now all i can do is try and help others. I know that's what you would have wanted. I love you more than words can express. My heart hearts.. RIP sweet angel. 24 years old was way too early. God gained a handsome angel. All of my love until we meet again. Love always, Kelsey ?

Johnny It's been over two years since you passed, I am missing you more today than yesterday. I hope you are happy and playing ball in heaven. Say hi to Dad. Posted 03/06/2019

I miss my brother. He was just perfect. All was falling in place like he planned; two years clean, four days off probation. Then my worst nightmare. My big bro is gone and I’m so badly hurting. I got this my bro always said I did. I will always be so proud of him. He already knew I will hold this down. God please give me the strength.

In loving memory of my only sibling Gretchen Ann Smarra.  May you continue to rest in peace!  We love and miss you always!

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

Timmy Conners, So loved So missed So very dear our broken hearts will always cry a silent tear, until we meet again, Love and Miss you Always, Mom Dad and Sissy

In memory of my beautiful son, Kenneth Charles Grym whos passed away January 8, 2010 of a heroin overdose. Rest peacefully my prince… All my Love, All my life….

Remembering my beautiful son, Michael Lombardo today and always! Praying no other family endures our life long heartache.

Posted 30/08/2018

  "I love you just the same" Kevin Adam Werner 9/17/84 - 4/25/16

Michael Benson, my only brother, I miss you more than I can explain. God knew He had to take you home but you took a part of me with you that I'll never get back. I miss your smile, your jokes, your eyes and hugs. Heaven gained a beautiful soul and I can't wait to see you again. All my love, your sister.