To Tracie (passed 8/31/13) I miss you so much. Your death is hitting me really hard. It was such a shock. I hope you're at peace. Love Naomi

Remembering my beautiful boy Jody who left us on the 13th July 2018 I think of you day and night you are in my heart always my son. 💔 Posted 07/08/2019

Such a young life taken way too soon. You are loved and missed by so many but Kirsten took your death and turned her life around.She truly believes you left so she could live. RIP Michael Hubbard.

My birthday will never be a day of happiness it was the day I lost my estranged husband and the father of my five children to a drug overdose it was a horrible end to a wonderful man who was trying to change and get his life and family back I was unsure if he was actually going to do the things he said on December 1 but he never had the chance too and we are left wondering John we love and miss you very much may you finally be at peace

Tee, you'll always live on in our hearts... Your sorely missed 😔 you light up any room with your beautiful smile... xxx Sydney Coogee

RIP

My beautiful son Joshua Aaron George, 9/24/83 - 12/3/11. He was a gentle soul and had a smile that lit up the room.  I miss him so much. Why oh why do we have so many passings from drug overdoses. It has to stop I love you Joshua now and forever - Mom

There Are Quite A Few Angels That Heaven Has Gained • From A Boyfriend Of Eight Years Keith • Two Weeks Later His Best Friend Eric • The Mother Of My Stepchildren • My Bestie Brandi (She Is Actually In Recovery) • Heroin Destroyed My Life Even Though I Never Touched A Drop • I Have Watched Some Lose Everything Including Their Life • But I Have Also Watch Some Persevere • Remember That People Do Not Necessarily Choose To Be An Addict • The Drug Chooses You To Become A Victim • May We Have A Moment Of Silence For Those Who Are Gone But Never Forgotten !!!   Rest Easy ?

In loving memory of my son Jordan Kyle Hodges July 31/92- March 10/19 who lost his battle to mental health issues and fentanyl overdose. Jordan fought so hard to battle all his demons of homelessness, depression, schizophrenia and drugs but in the end they were all just too much for him. You're at peace now my son and I love you so much and my heart aches and misses you terribly everyday. At times it's so unbearable but I wouldnt want you to keep suffering everyday the way you did. You were so kind to everyone and had nothing but whatever you had you would give it to someone else if they needed it. You're surrounded by so much love in the Lords kingdom and I will wait until it's my turn where i will be with you again someday my son. I LOVE YOU! Posted 02/09/2019

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)

This is for my beloved sister, Kimberly (Sissy). I love you and miss you so much every day. I can’t wait to hear your voice and give you a big hug in Heaven. I’m so sad that you have left us too soon, the world isn’t the same without you. I LOVE YOU. Love, your little sister ❤️

Posted 29/08/2018

We lost our beloved Son on 1/3/15, 26 years old to heroin. / Still so raw, so unreal, how are we suppose to feel? / The world has lost a precious soul but in our hearts he left hole. / Devoted Father and precious Son, fought the battle that we wish he won. / Rest dear Patrick and watch over us, we feel you near but go on we must. / Your friends and family will forever miss you.

Lenny Hensas III OD'd on Heroin and lost his battle with addiction on July 16. Although he struggled for 24 years and couldn't succeed...he helped many in their journey to sobriety...his life mattered to many. Rest in peace Lenny.. ♡♡ Much love from your family.

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.❤️

Christina Marie Oddis March 21,1983-October 13,2013 Rest in Paradise!

Posted 16/08/2019

My dear son, Dustin. You are missed by so many. Every morning is difficult. Once I awake my broken heart takes time for the blood to run through it as I make it through the day finding joy in other ways. Being your mom was everything. I am sorry life was difficult. I am sorry for your pain. I wish I could have done more for you. I wish you peace in heaven. Dustin Scott Christian (Fentanyl patch overdose) March 28, 1994 - March 7, 2012 "Thanks For The Laughter" ~ Love Mom

To Tiffany, your much loved and missed by friends and family. You'll forever be free, amongst the sky's... Love Simon xx Sydney Coogee

In memory of my daughter Victoria Rae King. 7/11/95 - 4/21/17. Gone but not Forgotten! My forever 21 Angel baby!❤⚓⚓❤

Kinston NC

Sic itur ad astra‎, Boy…you are stars. Daniel, 1969 – 1995.

I lost my son Trevor Yarrington Nov 16 2013 he was 18 yrs old. I miss you more and more everyday. Life is not the same without you here. I miss hearing your silly giggle I miss hearing you call me mommy, I miss you picking on your brother and sister but most of all i miss our talks and how you would give me advise on certain things and a lot of the time it was really bad advise but we would always end up laughing. You had a gift to make everyone around you smile and since you left there is a lot less smiles here. We all miss you so much. I hope you are happy. I love you baby boy. I promise i will never let go. Love your mom

Katie .. I'd give anything in this world to save you. I wish I could have I'm so sorry I feel like I failed you as a bestfriend. You were so beautiful and not only on the outside I love you and miss you so much.

Davie, fl

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

On the day the news broke The leaves drifted down All twisted and brown And wasted with grief And the river it ran And the cliffs they stood still And in shock I lay down And I wept on the hill And the old man he came And he patted my head And in kindness he spoke I don't know what he said We miss you Dad. We will always miss you. You wonderful, stupid man. We are all free.

On April 20, 2018 my life was forever changed. My youngest son, Jared Alan Clauson had passed away early that morning. He was only 23. He was my baby, my funny boy who could always make me laugh. He was his older brother Ryan’s best friend, fishing partner and hunting buddy. His brother who did everything he could to save him is now lost without him. His mother who needed him just as much as he needed me can’t even begin to pick up the pieces of her life. He grew up in a small town and had a very close group of friends that shared a bond that could only be admired. He was a trusted and loyal friend. He was an incredible and very talented athlete. He had a dry sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. He had a sweet sensitive side that not everyone got to see. Many only saw the tough exterior, the bad boy he pretended to be while deep inside he was hiding the hurt, insecurities and depression that ultimately lead to his addiction and death. He loved to read and would do so for hours sending me list of books that he would like to read. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fly fishing and took pride in tying his own flies and shared that with his brother. He had great respect for the outdoors and the wildlife that resided within. Those are the things I want my son to be remembered for. He suffered from the desease of addiction but he never lost his heart. He will be forever loved and missed. ❤️ JAC

Posted 30/08/2018

On 5/27/15 we lost our beautiful blue eyed amazing son to the Heroin demon.  He was a much too young 19yrs old and our only child.  Not a day goes by that we don't think of his smile, his amazing hugs and his quirky sense of humor.  I miss him more and more everyday and look forward to the day that I get to hold you again in my arms.  In the meantime, we work to raise awareness of this horrible drug and if we can help just one family avoid this kind of pain, then we are successful.  Arizona Strong is a tribute to our son.  Forever 19 Austin C Lightner 1/1/96 - 5/27/15.

In tribute to my son, Michael Adam Chort. He died of an accidental overdose on June 28th of this year.  He wasn't an addict and ironically, he was very concerned about other family members who are. He was also very committed to his health and nutrition. Mikey was fiercely committed to those he loved in that he put his life on hold to care for his Father. I can only try to understand it in the context of his terrible time with insomnia and his mixing drugs. In fact we discussed the dangers of that just 4 days before he died.  I wish we had laughed more and stressed less. I guess the best way I can honor him is to do that with my surviving son and to find a way to inspire others to know that that are loved.

My Son. Broadrick "Brodie" Loera Jr. 07/02/1990 - 07-05-2016. Heroin/Xanax Overdose We Feel You Everyday! I will make a difference. Posted 27/08/2018

Lewis, Your fight is now my fight. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. Love Donna Posted 07/08/2019

Remembering my beautiful son Roger Wong who died from a Fentanyl overdose June 13th 2017. There are no words to describe the loss. He is forever in our hearts. In his honour I'm planning a "Flags of Hope" event here on Toronto to bring awareness to the opioid crisis.

Posted 08/08/2018

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,

Jennifer Ann M., if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Always in our hearts. 12/2/1972-12/24/2017 Grandmother, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend. Wilmington

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

I lost my sister February 14,2014 overdose she was only 26. Then I lost my husband on July 4,2015 to a herion and meth overdose. I woke up to find him dead. God spared my life for a reason. This has made me a stronger person.

On August 7th 2009 I lost my sister to an accidental overdose. This year will mark ten years since she left us. It is still hard. And somehow it doesn’t end. She knew the dangers of course and sought in her life to be a light to those in the darkness of heroin addiction. They didn’t call it an opioid epidemic back then. But we had friends we were losing to heroin one in 2002 another in 2003. Kelly tried to give these people safe spaces Spaces without judgement she had been aware of the heroin issue. She had not I am afraid been aware of the prescription drug issue. Following a car accident in 2007 Kelly had reconstructive surgery on her leg and was given first Vicodin for pain management then perc 5 then Finally perc 10. Kelly would not take the entire prescription but sold some of it to make extra money on her birthday August 6th she refilled her prescription and a deadly combination of drinking and prescription drugs took her life in the early morning hours following her birthday. Kelly’s biological father died from a heroin overdose and again friends close to us died from heroin overdoses. We and she were well aware of the dangers of heroin. But not her prescription drugs. We did not understand the level she was at with taking them. We didn’t act fast enough. We had indications maybe a month or two before that there was an issue but it seemed like having seen her just before this happened that she had it under control and was sorting out the issues waiting for a prescription for a pain patch instead of relying on medication. This resource, the pain patch was approved the day Kelly died. Not much was spoken about the opioid epidemic as it is now called when Kelly died. I’m glad they speak about it now. Since Kelly I have lost a friend at work this year to what I believe may have been very similar circumstances though the family would not say. And a childhood friend had to bury her daughter this past weekend because of a heroin overdose. It all too much really. Too many taken from us for nothing at all. If we can stop one person from ingesting this poison that would be everything. Posted 02/07/2019

My beautiful sister Julia M Hoekstra 11/1/84-6/23/18 We love you so much. Our lives will never be the same and we will miss you everyday until we can meet again. Posted 18/07/2019

In loving memory of my brother, Frederick N Ellis III -aka- Ellis Ellis. He was two weeks shy of turning 27. August 6, 1988 - July 26, 2015. I love you & not a day goes by that I don't think about you. It gives me peace to know you are no longer suffering with the horrible drug, heroin, and are now sober in the arms of Jesus.

My dearest Michaela, I don't understand and never will. You were such a beautiful girl with a beautiful daughter and a son on the way. There was so much more waiting in the years to come, but that shall not happen. We will shed our tears and carry on...but you will never be forgotten. May you Rest n Paradise. (10/12/1989 - 06/08/2018)

In remembrance of my son Yusef Kallab who lost his life to an overdose September 5, 2009. Yusef was prescribed Oxycontin for pain and very quickly became addicted. When Oxycontin became too expensive he switched to heroin, which was cheaper. I think of him every day.

Sambo, I miss you everyday- your brothers and your Mama miss you everyday. Not one day goes by- that I do not think of you and miss you terribly- rest easy Baby boy- Mimi is on her way to hold you. We love you- we miss you- and you will NEVER be forgotten!!

Rochester MI

June 14, 2018 you did what I knew was coming. You lived for one month but were not the same. July 15, 2018 you took your last breath. Luv and I miss you so much. Badu my love Posted 31/08/2019

We miss you everyday little brother. Never forgotten, always in our hearts.

Boston, MA

Rest In Peace Randy... my dad.. who passed away earlier today from an apparent overdose.  There are so many things going through my head right now... I just can't believe that you are gone... that I cannot hear your voice once more... that I can't chew your a**e out tomorrow morning, for getting too high/drunk again. This time it finally happened, what I always thought about.. but always figured that just couldn't happen to -my dad-. You were an amazing man through it all... and I wish I would have called you more, said 'I love you' more... anything.. if it even would have bought me 1 more day with you even. I love you & miss you like heck already.

My dear darling granddaughter, I will never stop loving you. I feel like I should have done more, but you were committed to this path. I sat with you in the hospital trying to help you find the will to live. I wanted you to grow old, to have children, to live a long life. You were in denial honey, I even had an intervention in the hospital for you, but you checked yourself out, did heroin and died alone in an alley that night. My heart is so torn apart... I wish you could have come to live with me, but my partner wouldn't allow a heroin addict in our home. I am so so terribly sorry I couldn't save you, I feel responsible, you were a sweet innocent darling girl... I had a dream you were cold and I am having a hard time dealing with your death. I hope you find peace sweetheart, until we meet again, you are my angel... Love, love you, my darling sweetheart - Nana

Posted 09/08/2018

My son Ian Murphy-Mitchard.  9/21/1979 ~ 9/24/2007. Ian was a traveler who roamed the United States from coast to coast. He was beautiful, loyal, smart and funny. He loved music & writing. He struggled with mental illness and with heroin.  My description of Ian contains words that describe so many of our sons and daughters lost to overdose.  In one month it will be 9 years since he passed and yet he is with me each day.  Never a day goes by I don't see something I want to share with him, think of him, smile at a memory...  If you are a parent reading this you know what I mean - their physical presence is gone and yet they are so present in their absence..  Time and absence do not diminish my love for my son. I was honored to be his mother for 28 years. Many of them were tough years and yet when I think of him it is always with longing in my heart.  Thank you Australia for starting International Overdose Awareness Day - a bell that tolls around the world in memory of those we've lost. I hope everyone will do what is within their power to help those souls still with us who struggle every day to reclaim what drugs have taken from them. Good night sweet Ian. Mama

Turner James Nicely 12-27-94 - 11-10-18. A soul troubled here on earth, but now set free in Heaven. Always on our minds, forever in our hearts. Posted 16/08/2019

Today I buried my 27 year son who died from a heroin overdose laced with Fentanyl. I cannot begin to tell you the pain and anguish my boy suffered from the demon called Heroin that owned him, I can tell you that the 2 weeks before his death were horrible I knew my son was near his end, but I was powerless and nothing I could do or say was going to change it. Jesus is the way , the truth and the life, when friends and family tell me how strong I am, I tell them my strength comes from God. Teach your children to love , trust and fear the Lord, for he is the answer..i failed my son, you don't have to fail yours. Rest in peace my son, till we meet again, for the demon named Heroin no longer has power over you ♥️ USA

I've lost way too many to mention everyone. The one that has hurt & effected me the most is the father of my child. His death changed my life forever. March 15,2004. RIP Tony Cline

Thanking God today that Josh is alive and recovering from an OD and stroke, still with us to work to overcome this devastating addiction. Prayers for all those beautiful souls that have been lost and for those still fighting to overcome. Mom

My best friend Vlad Mateescu passed away due to a heroin overdose on August 13, 2014, eight days after he turned 29. From the moment I met Vlady, I fell in love with him. How could you not love him? He had such a unique personality, a beautiful smile and he brought joy to everyone he was around. Whenever I was around him, it was like nothing else mattered. He had such a love for others, and his light shined for all to see. He was the glue in most of his friendships. He never judged anyone and he was always the quickest to forgive when he was wronged or hurt. I will try and remember Vlady with smiles and laughter, not with sadness and tears because he wouldn't want that for me. I have so many good memories with Vlady in the 11 years that I have known him. I remember when he joined the Marines and how much respect I had for him. He was determined to make a difference in his life and he was going to work harder than most to do it. He graduated top of his class, and man was I proud of him. I know that I will never have a friendship again like I did with Vlady because there is no one on Earth that is like him, and there never will be. He was the BEST friend I could ever ask for and a piece of my heart left with him. Thank you Joanna and Christian for bringing such a beautiful soul into this world, he forever changed my life! I love you Vlady and I will never forget you.  

R.I.P to all my friends who have passed on from heroin overdose. They all bravely fought their addiction but it took their lives in the end. Gone but not forgotten, in our hearts forever. Heaven has gained many angels....Many too young....God took you to prove, He only takes the best xoxoxo