To: Shaun O'Connor AKA UKNER
 As each day passes you are now only a memory, a memory of childhood holidays, fights, laughter, family outings and fun times.... and then times became hard for us growing up. Many horrible things happened and we all drifted apart. Then god brought you and I back together, I felt like a mother to you more than a sister, I took care of you, and I hope you feel as though I took very good care of you.
Then you were taken from me again, and this time for good. I miss you more and more as each day passes, you are constantly in my heart, thoughts and dreams. I know you are watching over me now as I have watched over you! I miss you little brother and you will always live on in my heart and thoughts! LONG LIVED THE GREATEST!
Love always, Sissy

  In loving memory of my beautiful son Curtis. Only he and God know how much I would prefer him to be here with me today and always, but God had other plans. I am still his Mom and he is still my baby, the only one that can light up my heart. Today and always, I will remember his beautiful smile, his strong presence, his kind and caring eyes, and his way of making me smile at any given time with his original sense of humor. I was blessed to have him as my child; he was God’s gift to me. He has taught me more than any one person in my life has ever taught me, for that I am grateful. I believe in the saying, “everyone is in your life for a reason, season or a lifetime.” I have yet to figure out which one he is, but I am inclined to believe he is all three. I will always remember him by the way he lived, and the way he wanted life to be. He had a carefree depth to him, who could not be confined. He was compassionate, bold, fearless and respectful. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more accomplished son. He would give the shirt off his back for anyone who needed it, he would give shelter to someone in need, and he would give the food off his plate to someone who was hungry, he would give all his change to the homeless, because they needed it more than he. “Life will give you what you attract with your thoughts. Think, act and talk negatively, your world will be negative. Think, act and talk with enthusiasm, You’ll attract positive results.” August 9, 1995 - November 27, 2014

2 years ago I lost my best friend my other half my baby brother when I see baby brother I mean only a year in a few months apart. I'll never forget receiving that phone call or the way it felt or how it still feels two years later. Although I can say from being sober now and not then life has been roll emotional and rough. It also has been the best that it's ever been I've been sober 2 years myself and will continue to raise awareness and support those who are still battling. I've lost so many friends so many individuals that I would consider family and family itself. No matter what the addiction. Help is there if you want it bad enough. Holding space for all those suffering at the hands of addiction. Holding space for all those who are suffering not from the addiction itself but from being helpless in saving your family or friend that's suffering. May God bless the broken road. Earth angels are real and without them I would not have survived ❤️

Posted 31/08/2018

In loving memory of Jennifer Delia, 7/24/76-12/19/12.  May your love for life vivaciously live in your daughter, Nicoleana,  every day. RIP baby sister. We miss and love you.

My father passed due to an accidental od of prescription medications October 16 2011 just 5 days before his 47th birthday. He became addicted after a very bad break causing reconstruction of his heel and top of his foot. Stay aware it can happen to anyone. I love you Daddy! May you forever rest in peace! In loving memory of Scott Moore

My dear sweet friends...all gone too soon...Frank, Nadine, Louise and my sweet Mother in Law Bernie...life would be better if you were all still here....all addicted...all seeking help...all never complying with the program...all defiant...i stand here with almost 6 years plus clean and sober and i can tell you this...life in recovery is better then life in the dirt...rest in peace.

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!

William Joseph Sullivan Jr. (Billy) (Widge) 3-8-1972 to 7-4-2014 We love you Billy. Rest in peace Brother. We miss not getting to know you as a young a adult. You are and will be thought of often and missed. Love always, Your brothers and sister

Linda Richardson GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN With love xxx

For my dear little sister Kitty, It will be three years tomorrow since I lost you. I still can't believe that you're gone. I remember holding you the day you were born. You grew into such a beautiful, thoughtful and loyal girl. Twenty-five years was not nearly long enough. I remember when we were both actively in our addiction. We both got clean, although your sobriety wouldn't last forever. This last time, though, I really thought you would make it. I was still afraid to be around you, trying to protect myself. It was selfish and when you died, we weren't on very good terms. I still see you sometimes, when I am out. I hear people who sound like you and I stop, full of hope for just a second. I missed the last couple of years of your life and I am so sorry. Now I feel so guilty that I am still here and you are gone. I should have done more to help you. It should have been me. I am so sorry and I love you more than I can say.

Scott Henry Naumann ❤️ For ever!

St. Louis, MO

I lost my beautiful baby sister Lauren to a fentanyl overdose on June 11th, 2016. She was only 21. Lauren, I miss you more than I could ever possibly describe and I love you more than you'll ever know. My heart will always be broken with you gone.

San Diego, CA

I lost my cousin to a drug overdose about three years ago and it hasn’t been a easy ride. Daryl, my heart is forever broken without you in this world. I miss you so much. You continue to rest. March 3-March 20,2015

Posted 29/07/2018

Mary Kate- you are forever loved. Miss you. 9/94-11/16 Posted 29/04/2019

Jorge Luis Alverez, Feb 22, 1967 - May 13, 2013. New Haven, CT His infectious smile and how he welcomed people. His love for the Pinstriped boys of summer from the Bronx and playing golf with friends. Always a welcoming hand did he have for those especially with the allergy of addiction. He rewired many a house for people who needed the work done but could not afford it. It was one of his many ways of giving back what was freely given to him.He truly will never be alone again. May you Salsa with the best of them my friend. The bantering between those of us that love the Red Sox and hate his Yankees. Never cruel, always in fun. His welcoming touch.

I lost my mother in october of 2004 to a overdose, i was 13 at the time and didnt really realize what was happening. Always to myself that i would never do heroin...until there was a guy that was using heroin and i followed. My drug use went on for a few years on and off, until my 2nd time incarcerated facing 5 years and nothing to loose i got blessed with an 18 month sentence where my life began to change. I just recently picked up my 18 month keytag and got a job helping other addicts. I know it may be hard and you may not know how to pick yourself up but it gets better...just hold on! If i can do it you can!

Baltimore MD

Remembering my brother, Robin. Sadly he passed away on October 2nd 2016.
I always did and always will love him. Never to be forgotten. Xxxx

Leicester, UK

My son Nicholas died of a heroin overdose on January 15, 2014, at the age of 18. I have had the run of all the emotions: guilt, fear, anger, despair. Nick is dead. Life goes on for others, but not us. I now realize that our country has failed us. There are billions of dollars spent on law enforcement, yet our children know where to score, but the cops are clueless. War on terrorism, yet the war on our children is ignored. As parents we run the scenario over and over in our heads, "What more could I have done?" I am angry that democrats and republicans can allow this evil drug and others to enter our country with impunity.

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

David.R died way to early.. Heroin took his life after a long hard battle.. He is my twin and always will be.. I feel guilty for not helping him more.. I love him. But I pushed him away because of all his lies. He was a great man taken from a terrible disease... I would give anything to have him back... Or help someone get off this devil and change their life.

We lost our beautiful son Matthew Kenneth Peckham on Sept.4, 2012. He was a shining star in our lives and will forever be missed. He only struggled for a very short time with the demon heroin and for years he helped others overcome addiction. Our lives will never be the same without this special soul, my only son. 27 yrs was not long enough for this mom's broken heart. I love you Matthew, forever and always.

Murray you are missed. You are remembered. xx

I lost the love of my life to drugs. I don't want to see anyone else die due to this disease. San Antonio

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

Jason we miss you, your beautiful Daighter had her prom this year You would be so proud of her. Love you, Mama Posted 13/05/2019

I recently lost my uncle, my best friend, due to a heroine overdose. I love you, Robbie. Love your niece Vicky Fredericksburg

Daddy, I miss you more and more every single day. I wish more than anything that you could look into the eyes of your grandson who looks so much like you, he's even named after you. You would love him. You'd love all of your grandchildren. 4 weeks before my 12th birthday, you were gone. I was supposed to see you that day and you never made it. I love you more than I ever told you and for that, I'm sorry. But I'll always be your baby girl. ♥

I know you pushed hard, but it took hold of you. Rest easy brother. CTS 11/2/78 - 7/11/16 Miami, FL

Posted 23/08/2018

I have lost too many people i love to addiction. I myself was addicted to many substances for over 20 years. I now have 18 months clean. I am supporting overdose awareness because I do not want anyone else to die from this disease. Blackwood

So its been 4 months as of yesterday you were taken away Dad. We got the toxolgy report back and it reassured me of what we already knew. It is really hard for me to accept the fact your gone and even more so wbat took you. You were my idol growing up and now I'm 25 years old and I am gonna need you for so many things. I wonder if you knew what was going to happen that night or if someone did this to intentionally take you away from us. I educate myself on what happened that night and I still can't seem to figure out why you left that night. You were so strong and never would have wanted to let your kids know you were suffering and to find out you had even asked for help and were seeking it.   Life is crazy. How time goes by so fast and stops all at the same time. I think about you always and know you live on through your kids. Not a day goes by it doesn't hurt and I replay your voice in my head. Happy thanksgiving Dad. I am thankful your not suffering. That you are in peace and you can finally see all your kids all the time.

To Simone, Debbie, Nola, Rikki, Ronnie, big Dave, Lionel, narelle and my cousin glen - loved forever and never forgotten-Lisa xxx

My son passed away on July 5, of this year, 2015.... He died of a heroin overdose in a room with so called friends,and his older cousin,who is a LPM nurse, while being film on a cellphone..no one called 911, it was easier to just film him. All they did was place a toothbrush in his month for him not to swallow his tongue, while they wrote with a marker on his body as he gasp for air..this is all on video and we and detectives have a copy..just sitting here waiting for justice.... They had hours to try to save him but nobody did...........

My son's close friend (like a brother) died of a heroin overdose January 28, 2015.  We love and miss you, Kevin Grucza :(

I'd like to Remember Nicholas DeMaria. Nick you are no longer fighting this battle of addiction and are at peace. I know how hard this battle was for you. You are missed dearly everyday. God gained another angel when you were taken from this world. You will forever remain in my heart. I will love you forever. This epidemic needs to end. Too many people are losing their lives way to soon. Lets stand together . Lets stand strong and end the stigma and pray for an end to this epidemic.

Lyndhurst

Posted 20/07/2018

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

Satara Nicole S. 6-11-1987 to 2-4-2017 We met in the fall of 2006 at a Movie Theater in Hollywood, CA called the Arclight. And instantly there was a special bond that evolved over a 11 year period. I would always tell people and even today who ask in a voice of pure joy say "We Were Friends" who just loved and excepted each other. We gave each other a gift of love and friendship. Not one phone call or text message ended without us saying "I love you". Satara's gone but she wasn't the kind of soul that disappears or dies out. She is with her favorite people and family everyday sending love to them. In my life, I have never known anyone more beautiful, more kind, and more loving than you. We will celebrate you and love you for all that you are. I want you to chase your dreams. I want want you to fly higher. I want you to enjoy all the adventures life throws at you. But when you are done dreaming, flying and achieving don't forget there is someone waiting for you at the place where it all started. MY BEST FRIEND I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU

We lost Kelli Hicks in October last year and Danielle Severe just a couple months ago. Two good friends , taken too soon. Luv ya 4ever.........Lo n Rich

To My Beloved Benjamin Joseph Dominguez: 08-09-96 to 11-28-15 You were only 19 years old when you suddenly died of overdose! I never would have allowed your death to enter my mind as a parent that loved you so dearly. I missed the signs!!! I missed that you were clearly lying to me about what you were using. I ignored the fact that money was missing from my purse. When I asked you..."Of course not Mom, how can you even think that I'm stealing from you?" You told me you were smoking spice. Not that I was okay with that at all, but that wasn't the real truth was it Benjamin? It was far worse than that. Right under my nose. And I am a Registered Nurse! You were so manipulative Benjamin. I believed most anything you told me. I didn't teach you to lie. Honesty was the ONLY policy in our household! I didn't even recognize who you'd become so quickly. You were always out the door and leaving in your car. I couldn't catch you. I couldn't talk to you. You were hiding from the reality that was yours. You had become a drug addict and were ashamed to talk to me about it. The week you died all you did say to me, "Your son is a drug addict!" I just looked at you with disgust and walked away. I am so sorry Benjamin. I didn't know how else to help you. I'd sent you to two different out-of-state rehab centers, I'd begged for you to talk with me about how you were coping. All I could think of was how to get you distracted from drugs (spice). I got you into a great college (that you were kicked out of), found you multiple jobs to keep your mind and body occupied with, sent you to counseling...I did NOT know what you were truly dealing with. It was the HEROIN MONSTER! It had you by the throat and I did not see it!!! I never found a syringe, never saw puncture marks or bruises on your skin. I'd only found remnants of you smoking something from an aluminum can or half of a pen (used like a straw for snorting something I guess). I thought that heroin was only in big cities, back in dark alleyways. And, only injected. I didn't know that you could be using heroin by smoking it, snorting it or by injecting it. I am SO SORRY I missed this Benjamin! You are so profoundly missed by everyone! You were an incredible person! Most certainly the most unique person I have ever known. And not just because you were my son. Others have said the same. You had a wonderful, angelic soul. You loved to help others that were not so fortunate. Yet you lacked confidence in yourself. You worried so much about what others' thought of you. Most especially peers and the like. You were different. You were incredibly articulate, smart and very handsome with a magnetic personality. Your smile was the absolute best as your eyes would twinkle along with it. You are the hardest person to live without! I'd say..."I love you", you say..."I love you more"..."I'd say..."I love you most"...and you would say..."That's not possible." RIP my sweet boy. Love, Mom

Posted 07/08/2018

Torae we love you and miss you.

Posted 07/03/2019

My sweet sister Donna miss you everyday

It will be 10 years Jay. The journey was long but your window on earth too small. It is my dream to honor you and those you touched here, more than we ever knew at the time. May your grace and kindness be with those whose struggle now.

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!

On June 12th, 2001... The closest friend I have ever known departed this world. While far too soon by our own standards, this had to be "on time" by the clock of The Highest Intelligence- God him/herself. William Dean Jackson will be forever missed, and will forever live on in the hearts of many. Friends since before we were able to speak, we were truly brothers. This disease has taken too many, and I am acting to assist others in William's name. A hard working, kind, fearless, and magical soul he was, and will forever remain. Gone before his 21st birthday, yet never to be forgotten. R.I.P. William Dean Jackson. My Best Friend, Homeboy, and Brother. You will forever be remembered.1980-2001.  

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.

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

My 23 year old brother was found on the morning of November 12, 2004...he'd gone to bed that night and overdosed in his sleep. Our Grandmother found him, when she tried to wake him up he was ice cold. When I got to the house his body was still in the same position, like he was sleeping on his stomach...I will never get that image out of my head. Our Mom had passed away three months prior, while he was in prison; the prison wouldn't allow him early release to attend his Moms funeral....I know he wouldn't intentionally kill himself, but in my heart I know he was trying to numb the pain of not saying goodbye to our sweet Momma. The toxicology report stated it was a lethal mixture of heroin and cocaine...why these drugs were ever invented is the burning question. My brother would still be here.

To my dear brother, Joshua Charles Bennett, I wish you were still here with us. Our collective hearts are broken into thousands of pieces. Nothing will ever be the same. I wish you had chosen life. I wish you had believed in yourself. I wish you had surrounded yourself with happy and healthy people who truly loved you. I miss you.

It has been 1 year since I lost my love my best friend Brian (May 7, 2014). I still can't cope with losing you, I wish I knew more about heroin addiction, I thank God my last words to you and your last words to me were 'I love you'. I did everything I thought was right but I still wish I did more, my world is empty without you Bri I will never be the same. My heart goes out to all of you that have lost to this terrible drug. The pain is unbearable, may they all find peace and go to a loving place waiting for us to join them again. All of my love I hold for you, Brian, until we meet again. Karen.

Life was cut just too short for all the friends I have loved and lost. Gone but not forgotten. From Herion to HIV and quite a few from HCV National Allliance for Medication Assisted Recovery NAMA R of Florida END THE DRUG WAR Nanette

To Tyler: Too young, you lost your battle with this horrible disease in July. So many are affected and will miss you terribly. We hope you find peace and that your family heals. For Geoffrey we are hoping he finds the courage to recover and find happiness.