My fiance,  Reggie Allen, overdosed on February 25th, 2016. His mom and I found him. He was my soulmate and best friend.  I know so many people affected from losing loved ones to overdoses.  I miss Reggie everyday and will never forget him.

I am writing this for a special young man in behalf of his family. I know they grieve his passing every minute of everyday. I am not sure if anyone is writing a tribute for him, but I wanted to make sure loving thoughts of him are added to the thousands that are included in the list of tributes. This young man is truly beloved by his family and friends and will never be forgotten. He was the best son and brother and friend. May he rest in peace.

To my uncle Joey, to my friends Zach, Austin, Adam, Jay, Sharon & Kevin may you all rest in paradise.!.!. I will always and forever keep you close to my heart and cherish those memories we shared together... <3 <3 <3

I lost my 29-year-old son to an accidental heroin overdose on August 15, 2010. He struggled against his addiction, searching for resources that just weren't there. It is my most fervent wish that no other mother go through this and I hope in some way I can work to prevent someone else from experiencing the anguish and loss of that special love between mother and son.

In honor of my baby brother Jeffrey, whose birthday is tomorrow. Every moment of the day, I think of you. My heart aches for those you left behind. I wish you could have realized how much you were loved and wish love could have saved you. It did not. You were haunted by demons most of your life. We all tried to help you but couldn't. I miss you my baby brother and although we had our differences, I never stopped loving you. I will watch over your daughter for you. Rest in peace. Johanna

To: James Never forget you and our friendship

I lost my husband, my 4 kids lost their dad, at the age of 35 to a Meth overdose on February 3, 2016. It's been a very difficult 6 months for us all. He was an amazing man, an extraordinary father and husband. Unfortunately the drugs took over.

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

My son Garrett "G" Yeager forever 21. No words can express how much I miss you son. I love you with all my heart.

Batesville Arkansas

You will always be in our hearts ❤️ MH ??

To my darling sister. I hope that you're free from the pain that I know you were in. I will forever cherish the phone call you made to me exactly 1 month before you left us. I know not everyone in our family were so lucky. Thank you for looking after me when my own life wasn't so great, I will always look up to you as my second mother. Love you always, k. xx Australia

In loving memory of Samuel Wallin. I will always miss you my love. Sleep with the angels

My daughters dad lost his life to a methadone overdose a few weeks before his 22nd birthday. We miss him dearly and the pain all of his family and myself have felt is unbearable. Rip Jon Michael

January 11, 2012, a day that will live with me forever. The day I lost my firstborn Son to an methamphetamine overdose. I love & miss that beautiful smile John. ~MOM Norwalk, California, USA

I am a Recovering Alcoholic who has lost my cousin, 1 Amazing friend , a good friend and my brother to overdoses... Also, one incredible friend to me and many to Drunk driving. All in the span of 9 years. This has to ✋ STOP!!! STAND With ME AND OTHERS ON NATIONAL OVERDOSE DAY. 🙏💜

Maumee ohio

Rest In Peace Allen McBride, Dave Van Buren Jr (Junior), Ian Kelly 3 souls gone too soon, 3 souls gone to the struggle ???

I lost my sweet son when he was 24 years old. My beautiful, kind, lovable, smart, funny boy was everybody's friend. I miss him so much I can hardly breathe. Austin Nicholas Barthen 02/26/1981 - 09/16/2005

"To all my girlfriends who left this place too early!" Love, Waz xoxoxo

Carly June 13 ,2014. A parents nightmare. After years of your terrible battle with the disease of addiction. We lost our precious daughter. Never thought it would end this way. Love you so much, & miss you every minute. Glad you are no longer in pain, my sweet angel? Mama

Malcolm Rye you were way too young we will always remember . May the pharmaceutical company hear the cry and hear the call.....welcome

We very recently lost our son, all too soon. Our prayers go out to all families with an overdose member & send out support & strength to help one another.

Thinking of Luke Grippa today...left this world entirely too soon. The last 4 years had been heartbreaking for most people in his life due to his addiction however 3 beautiful gifts came out of this journey...2 precious daughters (lily and beth) and a new level of compassion in my heart for those that are struggling. Today I don't want to think about the hurt, the mistakes, the bad decisions, the suffering...today I want to remember the love, the positive memories and the release of his bondage in this world. Luke was funny, smart, witty, he had a contagious laugh, an innocence underneath all the mistakes that had hardened him and a heart bigger than his brain. He was intelligent, talented, musically inclined, and an unbelievable hard worker. I watched him grow in the past 10 years and horrifically regress in the last 3. He had a way of always making everything seem like it was going to be ok and comfort others even when he couldn't do the same for himself. I will never forget telling him we were going to have a baby and seeing the first reaction of pure joy proceeded by euphoria when she came into this world. That glow he had at those moments were his light...Who he really was under it all...under all the mistakes...it's what the drugs had burried and didnt let through. In remembrance today I like to think of that shell being broken and his light and spirit released to heaven to be free. I will always love his spirit and hate the addiction. So many things I never got to say, most importantly "Im sorry for what you went though and good bye"...so I hope he hears me now..."Rest in peace my dear friend, watch over your babies and I'll do my best to raise our daughter to become the best parts of us both."

My son Ryan Jackson died of a heroine/fentanyl overdose May 6 2016. Ryan was 28 and my first born son on 12-6-87. He was a father of 2 little girls that he loved more than life. He was 30 days clean working and doing well. So we thought. The one last time was really the last. I miss and love him always. Fly high angel.  ?Forever28

My man. My other half. He still makes my heart beat faster. Aaron is so well respected among his friends and business associates. He carried a deep rooted self hatred that nothing or no one could have changed.

In commemoration of Robby Nunes who died of a heroin overdose on 4/16/01. He was 19 and battled his addiction for 3 years. His greatest wish was to get well and help others recover. He also wanted to educate parents about addiction. He tried so hard to remain in recovery even though treatment was hardly available or affordable where we live. He left behind parents, siblings, a girlfriend and many friends whose lives are forever changed because of him. He was a good kid with a bad illness. Soar with the Angels Robby! We will love you forever.❤️

I have had several family members die of an addiction.  I wish there was no stigma.  I wish there was more help.  I miss my cousin Dougie.  We use to talk almost every day.  He wanted a better life more than anything.  He tried several times but he kept getting pulled back into the realms of addiction. I hope he is at peace now.  My son is in recovery, I pray everyday for him.  He has almost 2 years sobriety, but it haunts me everyday.  He has overdosed before but thankfully survived.  Please keep our hearts open to those suffering.  Instead of judging we need to pray and help them.

My dearest and closest friend Joy you have now been gone just over 2 months. My heart will remain broken for my lifetime and every minute of every day you are in my thoughts. I always promised I would always be there for you no matter what and I have failed to protect you from what happened, for which I am eternally sorry. My best friend you will always be and you will never be forgotten even for a second. I miss you so much my dearest Joy and I hope you are in heaven being the angel as you were here on earth. You meant everything to me, and that will never change. Rest In Peace Joy Miclat. 08/06/1979 - 15/07/2013 I will love you always and forever. xx

On June 22nd of this year, my world came crashing down. My 43 year old father had passed away in his sleep due to an accidental overdose. He was in a lot of a pain and was on tons of medicine. My father lost his leg at a very young age and had battled with the detrimental health effects up until he passed. Yesterday was his birthday and it didn't seem right to not be sharing a cherry cheesecake or cracking jokes about him getting older. My family and I released some balloons for him and as they were drifting off, my 7 year old nephew says, "I bet he can see them by now." In that moment, I truly knew that my father was at peace and no longer in pain. It's amazing the effects a child can have on you. Rest in peace, Dad. We love and miss you more and more every day.

To my son Neil, who passed away April 18 2012. You were 26. I wish I could have saved you. I wish I could have done anything to have you here still, why did you have to try heroin, you were so amazing and so loved I think about you every day. I have a new grandson, your nephew. When I hold him it is so bittersweet. It’s like holding you and the tears just stream down my face. No mother should ever go through a death of a child especially to that evil drug heroin. I was blessed to have you for 26 years and every memory is seared in my heart. I love you so much I will see you in heaven my dear son. One million kisses – and a million more.

All our love to Aubrey Jade Hoogterp 6/25/89 - 9/1/12

Always in our hearts 💕

Lexington Ky

In loving memory of my fiancé, Joshua, who lost his battle to addiction on May 3, 2016.  I will forever miss your beautiful soul.  Not a day goes by where I do not think of you.  You were such a loving, kind spirited person with a great sense of humor.  I will carry you in my heart until we meet again.  Love you always Joshua Lee.

Dedicated to my best friend, my road dawg, Ruby's favorite uncle, the funniest person ever and omeone I miss more than anything every freaking day. I love you Stern Bust. Happy 30th Birthday tomorrow. I'll be celebrating just how I know we would be-- at the Angel's game getting the free Hello Kitty Plush Toy. :) Michel Paul Sternberg 8/18/86-1/2/15

I have lost several friends but the closest to my heart was my sister Michele's death in Jan. Of 2015 to Heroin. I encourage everyone to seek help, confide in a loved one and let someone help you. There is a light, there is a way out, recovery is possible. <3

Fulton,N.Y.

Remembering my son, Valley.. Heroin discovered him in January of 2015 and took him from us on February 25, 2015... Forever 22 years, 2 months, 2 days old.. Forever in our hearts.. Our fight - "Valley's Vine; Stay Untangled from Heroin's Poison"

West Virginia

To my big brother I loved you form my youngest memories you also struggled for as long as I can remember you left us September 16 2015 not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish we could just sit and talk like brother should about life and it's ups and downs I have no one to share my fears with or to share my hope with you dying showed me how much I want to live tomarrow morning I will have 6 months sober, Love you Santino Frank Sorise!! You will always be my big bro!

To my son Alexander Ward Brossoit who died of a drug overdose at age 25 on 2/25/2014. He fought long and hard to beat his addictions. His actions and encouragement left a mark on the many who met him during his times in rehab. I will never forget the wonderful times we had together. Your great smile and sense of humor touched all who knew you. You are at peace, which helps me bear your loss. I will never forget you!!!!!!!!! Love Dad.

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 sweet boy was lost in February after a 10-year battle. He was kind, sweet, compassionate. Now he is just gone, and the dealers keep selling. Miss him every day.

Springfield

To: Melissa Kosmin (Passed away 9/19/13) From: Your Friends and Colleagues at the National Adoption Center Melissa...you were part of our National Adoption Center group on FACEBOOK and it was apparent from time to time that you were struggling with depression. One of your last entries was just before your death when you said you were going back to graduate school to get your Master's in Social Work. Many of us were cheering when we heard that. Most of us had no idea how much of a struggle life was for you. I had a sister, Nancy, who committed suicide and as sad as we were as a family, we supported her decision to take her own life. With time, I hope your family will be able to accept your decision. Blessings on you and your family, Carolyn Johnson

I lost my best friend Katie at the beginning of August 2016. I know she was in a lot of pain and she is happy now. But knowing her mother,father, and sister are always in pain now hurt me more than i can express.  I would give anything to be there to help her 8f i would have KNOWN how she was feeling and what she was going through. You will always be in my heart love. ♡

Daddy, I can't believe you're gone. I know how hard you fought your addiction your entire life. I am so proud of you for your 24 years alcohol free. The last 7 months that we got to spend together when you were clean were the best months of my life. I'm so glad you got to dance with me at my wedding. I will never know why you relapsed and will always wonder if there was anything I could have done. I will pray every day that you know how much I love you. Please always be with me.

In loving memory of a beloved friend, brother and son, Eric Russell Anderson, 2/23/1982-10/27/2013. You are truly missed each and every minute of every day. Life has not and will not ever be the same without your smiling face. Addiction is a powerful disease and it took your life far too soon. Your best friend, your brother, Ryan Colt is lost without you and continues to struggle on a daily basis. We know that you are in our hearts and forever will be with us there until we meet again!!!!!! Love you buddy!! Love Always, Your Lil Miss Anne

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 memory of Dylan K. Hadley, forever in our hearts and always on our minds. I love and miss more and more with each passing day. Love always,

My little sister passed away April 2nd 2015 from a heroin overdose. She was only 24 years old. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her or think about her. I love her so much I wish so much that I could have done more for her and maybe her story would have ended differently. She left behind two little boys who miss her terribly. And my kids her nieces and nephew who adored her. We all lost a big piece of us when she left us. But we know she is watching over us. I love you baby sis. Fly high baby girl. RIP Breanna Nicole Pyatt I love for always and forever to the moon and back you big sis. St.louis MO

Tim, we miss you and we love you! Your humor and smile will be with us forever. ❤️

Sarasota,FL

My beautiful son Brett this should never have happened your strength will never be forgotten..I miss you more than words can say.. I love you so very much Mum Xx

Shanon I think about you all the time. You were only 19. Just a child this dam dis-ease took you 7 years ago. I will always rember you because I know you are watching over me in heaven.

Diana - I wish we could turn back the hands of time knowing what we know today and how the path you've chosen ended. How much time we lost - the years, months, days hour and minutes yelling, screaming, bailing you out of jail, visiting you in jail, trips to the rehab centers and you being high or chasing your next one with the boy who chose you. I know I can't bring you back but I hope you are finally at peace with yourself. When we finally do meet - please give me a great big hug an then tell me WHY? I will love you always and will cherish the good times and memories and hopefully will forget the bad. Be good for your dad!