My brother James R. Smith died January 13, 2017 from a heroine overdose at the age of 37. My brother was one of the kindest people in the world with a heart of gold. He tried so hard to beat his addiction but he couldn’t in the end it got the best of him. He struggled with addiction since he was 14 years old. I can’t imagine how he felt to fight this demon for so long. He really suffered in his short life. I hope that he is happier now and no longer in pain. I miss him every minute of every day.

Posted 19/08/2018

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