On July 1st, 2016, we received the phone call that would forever haunt us and change our lives. We lost our beloved Richard to a heroin overdose. Words cannot describe the pain I feel everyday. Not just mine, but seeing my mother literally break down and sob with such grief. Along with my father and siblings, we all struggle for answers. I still talk to him. It’s the only way I can stay sane and go on from day to day. So, until we meet again my brother, I expect to see you at those gates someday when it’s my turn, with that huge, infectious smile of yours. We love you buddy. #timetoact #stoptheepidemic

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