Remembering Ashby who fought the beast so valiantly. We all must be vigilant in our support of those challenged by addiction. www.reporternewspapers.net/2018/03/02/life-death-families-turn-obituaries-protests-stigma-addiction/

Posted 31/08/2018

Love and miss you every single moment my son. Joseph (Joey) Holler 7-1-1980 to 5/13/2015 ?

My son died. He died from an overdose, the coroner described it as drug toxicity, mostly heroin. There was a wide range of other substances also in his system. I watched him battle this insidious addiction over many years. He was loved deeply by his family and his many friends. The day he died was cold and wild weather, he had been to work all day, he came home changed and headed out again to meet friends. On his return he went to his bedroom and that is where we found him. Our loss is immense and we miss him dreadfully, we wish he could be here to share ordinary day to day activities. In fact I wouldn't even mind if we had one of those heated moments that then ended in a hug and Ï love you mum". The silence around his death is difficult, the stigma and at times the judgment but as he would say they don't know me. I miss that smile, the dancing in the hallway when he thought no one was looking, the hugs, the jokes but most of all I miss him. She is a cruel mistress heroin. Love you Kris

My funny, smart, loving son, Alan Vaughn
12/10/90 - 5/29/15
Forever 24. I miss you with every breath I take. I love you, son. Rest in paradise. Love, Mom

Pekin, IL USA

This is a tribute to a few of the people in my life that went out of this world by way of overdose.  The names are in no particular order, their order of listing in no way represents any significance to importance.  With that being said: RIP Nate Fenju RIP Chris Sinclair RIP Seth Groce RIP Ralph Carr

Missing you everyday sweet Stace.  You were loved and looked up to by everyone you met. You are by far the funniest, smartest and most charismatic person dad and I have even known.  You walked into a room and everyone knew Stace had arrived. You lived life large!  I wish we had known how hard your struggles were and maybe we could have saved you.  Maybe not.  We are working to understand how drugs took control of a wonderful life with such a bright future.  Think of you every day.  You are forever in our hearts.

My beautiful daughter and best friend Aubri Dawson Welsh. Left is to miss her on 9/17/2014 to a heroin overdose two days out of rehab. Aubri was a daughter, wife, sister, mother friend, cousin, neice..all of which she did well. But more importantly she was a caring compassionate and loving human being. A personality and smile that could change the atmosphere in any place she walked into. Aubri had a disease one that does not discriminate. She tried but in the end the disease  was stronger.  She was judged but she never judged. She lived by the motto " there but for the grace of God go I". She was so loved. If a mom's love was enough to save her she would be here today. Sadly missed but always loved and forever in our hearts

My son, Ray forever 38 recently passed from an overdose last month. He was close to his 1 year anniversary of being clean. I am still in shock and broken, I miss him terribly. He had a great heart, loved kids, enjoyed all sports and loved music. I was given the gift this year of seeing him grow, become more humble - we had a lot of deep talks, happy & sad tears and made some great memories that I will truly cherish. Needless to say, it's never enough and I wanted more. Posted 19/08/2019

My beloved daughter Kerri Hedding 9/25/89 to 2/9/2014. Always in my heart and forever on my mind.

My beautiful big sister Jill, I hope you now know that it's the good times I remember. Love always, your little Yoda

Posted 04/09/2018

My dad passed away from a heroin overdose October 25, 2014. He was clean for over 10 years and then relapsed. It's an everyday struggle to deal with and I wish I would have known. I would have tried to help any way I could have. I am thankful my daughter and I were able to spend the holidays and birthdays with him that whole year before because usually we didn't see him for the holidays due to him living farther away. I believe God had a plan. I miss you dad with all my heart. Your birthday is in a couple days. It seems like everything is back to the new norm and then a holiday comes, then the new norm and another holiday. And now your birthday. We all love you and are happy you aren't suffering anymore. ❤️

In Memory of Julieanne May O'Day (May Family)

Alexis L --(father Frank)

Worcester MA USA

I am climbing 100,000 feet on my bike this year in honor of my brother CJ, to get a natural high, and to increase awareness of the reality and the dangers of opioids and drug related overdose. I love you brother. I miss you everyday. I can feel you cheering me on and watching over me as I ride my bike. I hope we can save even one person from the chains of addiction.

Ogden, UT

To: Brian In loving memory of my precious son Brian, who lost his battle with addiction on 4/15/2005. His struggle with heroin was so difficult. I know how badly he wanted to be free of that dreadful disease but was not successful in overcoming it. He was tortured by that ugly thing. I remember how sweet he was when he was sober and how desperate he became when he was sick from withdrawal. I miss and love him so much but I truly believe that the Lord saved him from his suffering when he took him home. I pray that he has found peace and tranquility where he is. Much as I miss my son, I am happy that his suffering has come to an end. Brian, I will be so happy when it's my turn to return home and I am with you again. I love you with all my heart. I would give anything to hug you just one more time. Just to see you smile one more time. I hate heroin. All our beautiful children taken before their time. Always in my heart Bri. Love Mom

My son Ryan John Moylan passed away on June 11 2016 he was 30 years old he left behind 3 boys Cayden 13, Nicholas 12, and Ryan jr 7. He was left to die because no one would call 911. My heart is forever broken I miss my son with all I am.

Granite city il

Rest easy Baby Boy. Your struggle is over. My sweet forever love.

Posted 01/03/2019

God granted me a year with you. One year filled with enough love, laughter, and happiness worth a whole lifetime. From the day we met we were inseperable, incapable of being one without the other. You brought me strength, loyalty, and serenity. I have never met someone so perfect, so romantic and so beautiful. You finished my sentences, my thoughts, even my emotions. You were my heart, my soul, my best friend, but most of all my everything. The king to my queen. Every day without you will be a struggle to the end but I pray that one day we will be reunited in our castle again. I love you forever and ever, baby! Mój misiu tęsknię za tobą. Brakuje mi ciebie, co dziennie. Nie wiem jak przeżyje beż ciebie. XoXo

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence wish all the families, friends and colleagues who lost loved ones due to Substance Use Overdose. Their wonderful memories will always have space in the hearts of those who knew them most. We should give hope to those that are still not aware that overdose can change the whole situation, but through it all, hope remains within to avoid the vicious circle turning this way again. Lets remember them with every thoughtful activity for others to learn that overdose is a reality and therefore wish all who lost the loved ones , inner peace, healing and strength during this month of remembrance. Posted 21/08/2019

We lost my brother 10 years ago this year, 3/7/09 after a long battle with addiction. Not a day goes by hes not on my mind. Losing him has left a hole in our lives that is beyond repair. Losing him has been the driving force in my life to help others. If we can save one person, one family....then we've made a difference. I often wonder who he would be today & i look at his son, i look at his nieces and nephews and it breaks my heart all over again. He's missed so much. I will see him again, of this I'm sure. Until then though, we must manage without him. I've come to realize there are things in life u never get over, you just learn to go on in spite of them. This is one of those things. I would have given my last breath to save him, without question. I love you Shayne. 3/25/82-3/7/09 Posted 12/09/2019

In honour of the greatest gift I will ever receive, my treasured big brother Jamie. It’s been 75 days since you left my side and left a hole in my heart. I marvel every day at how the world still spins in colour when through my eyes everything looks so grey. We were robbed of your gentle soul, taken by an accidental drug overdose at just 30 years of age. Your battle with addiction never defined who you were, instead it saw you as a soldier in my eyes. Waking up with this fight every day wasn’t easy for you, but your courage, your resilience and your beautiful big heart made you my hero. I lived in fear of this for so many years and I so naively thought the fierce love our family shared protected us from this reality. Now I know that life is too short and the only thing guaranteed to us is the space in our mind and I intend to fill mine with beautiful memories of you. You’re free from your struggle but now begins mine. Light up the sky my love x

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

To my baby brother, I miss you all the time, 21 years was too short of a time. I love you Christopher

12.13.89 - 11.28.113 Robbie, I miss you so much and will always remember all the fun times we had, the inside jokes, and just how we were supposed to grow old together. I know you're still with me and I strive to make you proud. You were my soulmate and no matter what anyone says we know the love we had for each other and that is eternal. Love you and miss you baby boy 6.19 forever.

I lost my dad Saturday May 21,2016 due to an overdose he was only 32 and I'm 13. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. He tried so many times to beat his battle he went to so many rehabs and meetings but the addiction still had a very strong hold on him. I miss him more than anything but I know he is watching over me and is no longer in pain.   Forever in our hearts cole??❤️    - your daughte Lexi

I love you and miss you Garrett. You are missed by dad, Amber, Elysse and your little baby Anela. So many others love and miss you too. Forever in our hearts. 6/1/90-3/4/15. Gone too soon.

Hey Eric. I miss you every day, but I know you're up in Heaven looking down and smiling on everyone. I love you bud

Ida Grove Iowa, United States

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)

Every breath I take I think of you, miss you always. Love you forever! Tara Lynn Caton 11/21/82 -6/19/18 Posted 26/06/2019

This is in memory of my brother Michael grochowski (6/18/52 - 10/14/93).  Michael was addicted to heroin for many years and after he kicked the habit he sadly died of alcohol poisoning shortly after our Mom's death. He was a great musician, psychologist and loved animals and the outdoors. He was so handsome and intelligent but he couldn't fight the demons. He was only 41 years old. RIP Michael you were loved and missed by many. I love you...your sister Mart

Not an hour goes by that I don't think of my son Jimmy.  I lost him to heroin on August 29th, 2015 he was 34. Although it's been almost a year, it's still hard to believe he's gone.  I watched him for almost 14 years battle his addiction.  He had so many people and family members that loved him and supported him but in the end it just wasn't enough.  I'm still not sure what the answer to this terrible addiction is.  Jimmy was a one of a kind kid.......tough as nails, but so good hearted and kind.  He left behind two children Kade and Ricky who he absolutely adored.  They are the reasons that I'm still here.  The pain at times is so unbearable.......it's hard enough losing someone that you love, but even harder knowing that it could have been prevented with the right and available treatment.  I am not embarrassed or ashamed how my son passed for I now know it's a disease. I miss you every minute of every day Jim and please know that I love you more than anything else in the world.......you were my world.  Love mom.

No one should have to experience the unbelievable pain of losing a child. Tommy, you are loved and missed every minute of every day. Rest easy my son. Mom West Orange NJ. Essex

In memory of Ryan Flores. Loved by Many forgotten by none.

Kenosha, WI USA

My Dear Mate Cameron, You were a good guy and taken oh far too soon. I think of just what a kind and gentle man you were. We used together, tried to get clean with each other. We managed to get into some right old scrapes and we laughed hard and we laughed long. The last time I saw you I walked you down to Bethnal Green tube station for you to travel over to Paddington to get your train home, I had no idea I'd never see you again. Well my friend you live on in my memories vividly and you're thought of oh so fondly. Rest in peace my buddy, you'll never be forgotten.

Nicole you always be in our hearts. Everyday is for you. Rip my butterfly.

Trenton

My angel Stephani Nicole Courcy, 10/27/16 💔 mommy & daddy miss you so much rest easy princess till we met again😢

Posted 08/08/2018

In memory of my beautiful and loving son, John, who suffered an accidental heroin overdose on April 4, 2012. He lived on life support in the hospital for one month and passed away on May 4, 2012. I love and miss him more than words could ever express. John Patrick DiDonna 3/17/87 - 5/4/12

To my friend Tara. May you rest in paradise! I'll always remember you and love you with all my heart!

Normal Illinois

This tribute is for my Katie B, she lost her life to an overdose on August 17, 2016 after being arrested and died in a jail cell alone. She leaves behind a beautiful son and a family who misses her everyday. We will not give up bringing Awareness to this epidemic and will not let her death be in vain

Joseph Andelora 02/06/90-12/23/12 Dance with the Angels my beautiful boy! Missing you forever and always💔

Posted 29/08/2018

In loving memory of our dear daughter, Elizabeth. We love and miss you terribly. You are always in our hearts every minute of every day. All our love, Mom and Dad. xoxoxo To all who have left us, may you rest with the angels and be free from all your pains and struggles. Pittsburgh Posted 03/06/2019

Dear Peter, Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of you. I see you when I look at the ocean and nature, but I also think of you whenever I think about overdose. I have worked hard to do my best to prevent anyone else from dying of an overdose, but never so hard as since we lost you. There is no one who has motivated me more than you. The tragic, premature loss of your your life, remains incomprehensible. I thank you for guiding your parents to find some happiness in Gloucester, and for inspiring me to work harder, and for reminding us all to live life to the fullest and take nothing for granted. Love, Jody

Godspeed to my only son. Take on heavens treasures. Gone too soon. Not forgotten. Forever young. Mom, dad, and sister miss you badly.

To my beloved son, Albert Varela, you left us way too soon. FOREVER 21, 9/86 - 2/08 You are missed everyday even after 9 years. Our lives are irrevocably changed. We miss your jokes, your goofy sense of humor and your smile that could light up the darkest room. ALWAYS LOVED, NEVER FORGOTTEN...until we meet again.

Dallas, TX

Missing my son, Brian who was only 27 years old when he died 4 years ago. Like so many others, he will be remembered as a great kid who was loved by so many. Missing you every day.

Posted 21/08/2018

On July the 6, 2016 Our mother lost her battle to drug addiction, our mother had been fighting her addiction for 31 years. Our mother's name is Cindy Irwin she was an intelligent, happy, outgoing and loving woman but sadly at just 44 years old she passed away. Our mother always taught us that there is Hope Over Dope and that we can all make a difference in any addicts life, she got clean a few times off and on throughout her struggle. Our mother leaves Behind a daughter, two sons, 3 granddaughters and 2 grandson's who all love her dearly and who will fight for Hope Over Dope until our final days. Our mother lost her husband 21 years ago on June 30,1995 so we find comfort and condolence in know she is finally reunited with her one true love.   Remember there is always Hope Over Dope help is just a phone call away.

On October 12th, I learned a lesson that I wish I never had to learn. Addiction does not discriminate. Months ago, I sat in a meeting, listening to the healthcare director at my work talk about signing up for Narcan training. I thought to myself, "I will never need that. All of our students seem to have it together and I don't know anyone personally who will ever need anything like that."

On October 12th, I got a call early in the morning that my cousin, Jeff, had overdosed on heroin. I am angry at myself for being so blinded by privilege to believe that I would never be directly impacted by this epidemic. He was 43 years old, just about a year and a half older than me. I hadn't seen him in a few years, but he was one of those people that was always there. It didn't matter how much time had passed, you could sit down with him and talk like no time had passed at all. I am very sad and angry that he is no longer here. He was a son, a brother, a father, a grandfather, a nephew and a cousin. We shared a life story that I wasn't ready to close the book on. RIP, Jeff.

Hagerstown, MD USA

Bless you J and M.  You are both remembered and loved.

My son was a beautiful soul. He was born July 12 , 1993 and February 23 , 2016 fatally overdosed on heroine laced with fentanyl. He was loved by many, christian lite up the room when he walked in. His smile was contagious, he was the friend everyone wanted. His addiction he hid well no one knew til it was to late. The first overdose was in January 2016 he promised he'd never do it again. I wanted to believe him I did believe him l, he was a good kid he had a baby in the way. I knew when I got the call that morning. Thurmont Maryland USA

I lost my best friend Trev, accidentally. He was the most incredible good guy. Not a day goes past without me thinking about him. Its been 10 years, and I love him and miss him, like the day it happened. Rest in peace beautiful man xxxx

Rip chris..❤💛💙 Chester