Tributes

Oh you pretty thing.

I carry you with me, in everything I do. There’s not a day that goes by that I haven’t thought about you, even if it was just for a moment. We miss you terribly.
1991-2023

I will forever miss you my son. I miss your smile, your laugh, your voice, I miss everything about you… I promise to hold on to as many positive memories of you as I possibly can & I will remember & love you until my last breath. For now I will see you in my dreams, until we meet again 💔

#overdoseawareness #EndOverdose #imissmyson #ripzach

Rest in heaven Junior , Your little sister Carla here, I miss you everyday 💜 I love you so so much and will never forget you. You will always be with me no Matter where I am.
Silvester Hernandez 3rd, 02-08-1983 – 10-21-2020. Your star shines the brightest ✨️

I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you❤️‍🩹
If only love could have been enough!
I will always keep your memory alive💜
My Keith F50

Remembering you, honoring your fight against addiction. B, you are forever in our hearts, love you always.💜🖤💜
05.31.95-06.28.23

~Mom, Dad, and Ian

I carry you with me in every single breath I take. Nothing is the same since you have left us. I miss you and your love more than I could ever say. We lit our candles for you today and for all those we have lost too soon to this horrible epidemic. You will never be forgotten. I will say your name till the day I die. We be love you to the moon and back. The most.

#brendenhuntermartorelli
#forever26
#foreverinourhearts

I carry you with me every minute of everyday. Fly high sweet boy!
Tommy Vachon
5/22/92 – 8/9/1992 💜

My brother in law overdosed on fentnyl in October 2023. We miss his laugh, his joyfulness and love. He was so smart and so kind. I pray every day he knew how much he was loved beyond belief.

My sweet man. You left this world way too soon. And now I have to miss you for longer than I got to love you. I am so proud of how long you fought your demons. You were such a bright light in this world and I love you and miss you more and more every day.

I go to a place where I can sink my toes in the sand and listen to the waves crash gently where they meet.
I lay down my towel for a while and be.

My eyes upon the sky
How will you come to me now
Show me a sign
I’ll wait, I’ll bow.

I begin to look around for what’s new, a small green beetle lands on my knee.
And this is enough sometimes –
to put my mind at ease.

Today on Overdose Awareness Day I want to remember my beautiful daughter, Shannon Marie Bukoski, who left us in February 2025. She was so much more than her struggles with addiction – she was kind, vibrant, and full of life.

I’ll never forget all the awesome cherished times that we spent together. And a recent memory, celebrating her birthday with an ice cream cake that melted, and as she blew out the candles, the top of the ice cream just slid right off.
She may be gone, but her memory lives on in my heart, and I hope that by sharing her story, I can help prevent others from suffering the same fate.

If you’re struggling with addiction or know someone who is, please know there’s help available. Let’s work together to break the stigma surrounding addiction and support those in need.

#OverdoseAwarenessDay #RecoveryIsPossible #NeverGiveUpHope”

A day forever locked in my brain. A phone call I will never forget. The 24 hours of not knowing, but deep down the possibility of what was. Lost my daddy to overdose January 13th 2017. He was 42 years young. Having to call my siblings, my mother, and tell them the news of his passing is something I can never get over. He was found in a Denny’s parking lot, left alone and if just one person would have stopped to help, he might still be here today. If just one person had even called the police. We need to help spread awareness!

We lost our only son Willy on September 1.2017 at age 32 to a Fentanyl Overdose. We have to get away on this weekend to try and ease the pain. This year We came to Nova Scotia.
To all who have lost a loved a loved one to this horrible disease Peace be with You. Stay strong.

#FOREVER29 missing you today and everyday!!!!

Carson you will always be remembered for your love, generosity, sense of adventure and compassion for others. I’m helping to raise awareness about the disease of addiction and hoping to be able to help others afflicted by this terrible brain disease. We love you and miss you very much. Until we meet again my dear son, Peace.

It’s been 13 years since you left this world, but it still feels like yesterday. My heart still hurts. I miss you so much. I miss you laughter, and your beautiful smile. I often wonder what your life would have been like, but I know God had other plans. I know you are flying high with the angels. We miss you so much! Can’t wait to see you again in heaven. Love you and you will always be in my heart

Thinking of you today and every day. We miss you tons. Hasn’t been the same without you around. Hope you’re at peace xoxo

Missing you every day, baby brother. Love you always.

Amazing daughter and sister , smart, beautiful, funny, caring and loved 💜

In Loving Memory of Kyle
November 28, 1990 – May 26, 2023

Kyle was our first baby of three—a cherished son, big brother, and loving father to two beautiful children, Zoey-Ann and Shyloh. He lived with a big heart, a love for skateboarding, outdoor adventures, bowling, traveling, and spending time with family. His laughter and adventurous spirit will forever be remembered.
In his early teens, a skateboarding accident began his long journey with pain. At just 13, he suffered life-threatening injuries, which he was first put on OxyContin for a long extended period of time, not knowing the dangers of this until years later. Then at 20, he suffered a near-fatal fall of nearly 70 feet from Beacon Rock in Oregon, further compounding his injuries. Prescribed OxyContin and other pain medications, Kyle never received the medical outreach or treatment he truly needed—only more pills. Without better support, he was drawn into the devastating grip of opioid addiction.

On May 26, 2023, we lost Kyle to fentanyl toxicity from an accidental overdose. He was just 32 years old. His absence leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of his children, siblings, and everyone who loved him.

We share his story to honor his life and to raise awareness—because one life lost to overdose is one too many. More must be done to prevent these tragedies and offer hope, healing, and real solutions to those battling addiction.

We will love you forever and always, Kyle. Your light lives on in our hearts and in the smiles of your children. Until we see you again, SOAR HIGH ✨

#IOAD2025 #OneBigFamily #EndOverdose #OverdoseAware