Heroin Support Blog

2016/01/02 - Brendan Strunck - Age 24 yrs - Richmond, Kentucky

Submitted by: Nikki Strunck - Parent

Name: Brendan Strunck
State:  Kentucky, 40475
Date of Passing: 01/02/2016
Date of Birth: 05/07/1991
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

He had the biggest hard, was compassionate, smart, funny and loved kids!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

His struggle began at age 13. Started with weed, ended with heroin. His disease lead him to never REALLY live.. He never had an apartment, held down a REAL job. The majority of his life was lived in a jail cell, safe from drugs

What Made Them Smile?

Music and making people laugh

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile! It could light up the room. His voice.. He was an awesome singer.. His hugs.. They were so tight!!!

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I miss you so so much and I hope you know how much you are loved.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2007/05/19 - Scott Klima - Age 22 yrs - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Submitted by: Kristy Flower - Sibling

Name: Scott Klima
State:  Maryland, 21061
Date of Passing: 05/19/07
Date of Birth: 07/20/84
Age: 22 

Tell Us About Them:

He was a good man, my best friend. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He was kind and gentle. He was smart and talented.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He was clean for over a year and one more time became one last time.

What Made Them Smile?

His family and pets, nature, fishing.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

He made me laugh more than anyone ever has.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

You are worthy of a good life and I am here to help you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/11/10 - nathan bartley - Age 35 yrs - Royal Oak, Michigan

Submitted by: amanda bartley - Sibling

Name: nathan bartley
State:  Michigan, 48073
Date of Passing: 11-10-2015
Date of Birth: 4-9-1980
Age: 35 

Tell Us About Them:

An amazing artist! Amazing big and little brother...never had a mean bone in his body. Always wanted everyone to be happy and get along! He had a 3 year old son that meant the world too him and vise versa. Such a loving soul that was taken from us way too soon!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He has been battling depression and addiction for years. He waa finally getting clean and on the right track so he could get custody of his son, and some how relapse d

What Made Them Smile?

Family, friends, and most importantly to him his baby boy Finn

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Everything! His smile, his advice, he was always therw when you needed him.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I feel like i disappointed you,and let you down. I know you thought you werent loved by your family through the times of your sickness, but you now know just how much you are loved, and i know your at peace but our pain is not subsiding. I love you Nannie, i promise to watch over Finn and make sure he knows who his daddy is and how amazing of a man and daddy you were.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/07/02 - Zakery Anderson - Age 23 yrs - Ontario, Ohio

Submitted by: Heather Hedges - Parent

Name: Zakery Anderson
State:  Ohio, 44906
Date of Passing: 07/02/2015
Date of Birth: 10/21/1991
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

My son he was a loving young man so full of life..always on top of things was even head of a department at his job watching over everyone else! He was a loving son, brother, uncle and so much more he was our ZAK

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He came home crying and said he was an addict and could not believe it...he went from a productive person to a homeless sad young man...he spent time in jail did things he was not proud of...the addiction took over his life.

What Made Them Smile?

family, his little sister Tori...making money working hard made him happy...he loved his family

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his voice..his smile..and most of all I miss my Zak's big bear hugs..

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I love you so so much...I am so sorry I couldn't help you and I wish I would of known know what I do...I miss you

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/04/23 - Bob Glatfelter - Age 28 yrs - Dover, Pennsylvania

Submitted by: Vickie Glatfelter - Parent

Name: Bob Glatfelter
State:  Pennsylvania, 17315
Date of Passing: 04/23/2014
Date of Birth: 02/11/1986
Age: 28 

Tell Us About Them:

Bob was my oldest child and only son. He was a fun loving, quite and shy individual. He had a contagious smile and twinkling eyes. Growing up he played baseball, basketball and football. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a great father to his son, Keylin and a wonderful brother to his sister, Kayla. He loved to hunt and fish. He was happiest sitting by a body of water with a fishing rod in his hand.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Bob began experimenting with drugs in his later years of high school, starting with marijuana and eventually prescription pills. Once his addiction began to spiral out of control and he couldn't afford the pills he turned to heroin. Once he went down that road there was no turning back. It robbed him of his soul and it robbed me of my son.

What Made Them Smile?

His son made him smile. Keylin was his heart and soul. Even through his darkest times, he never turned his back on his son. He gave all he had to him, up until his last breath.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his smile and our talks. I miss seeing him become a great parent and do things with his son that I know he treasured from his childhood. I miss hearing him calling me "mother" when I knew he wanted something, or just his big hug with the words "It will be okay Mom. I love you."

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I tried to save you but I couldn't fix you. I miss you so much, but I know you will live forever in my heart. I will never give up the fight to help those still struggling. I wish you didn't have to go, but your passing gave me a voice and a purpose to help others, and I know you are standing beside me all the way. I love you my baby boy.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/06/01 - Duane Franzone - Age 34 yrs - Selden, New York

Submitted by: Richard Franzone - Parent

Name: Duane Franzone
State:  New York, 11784
Date of Passing: 6-1-2015
Date of Birth: 7-29-1980
Age: 34 

Tell Us About Them:

12 years United state Aireforce Veteran. Wonderful Person

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Struggled with addition for 7 years.

What Made Them Smile?

Music and his Daughter Adrianna.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I'll meet you in Heaven Son. Just not ready yet. Stay strong Duane. Love you Pop's

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/04/25 - Nathaniel Gerdes - Age 21 yrs - East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Submitted by: Jada Gerdes - Parent

Name: Nathaniel Gerdes
State:  Pennsylvania, 15112
Date of Passing: 04/25/2015
Date of Birth: 6/3/1993
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Nathaniel was very talented and intelligent. He played guitar. ...he played guitar so good his tutor told him there was nothing else he could teach. He learned to play keyboard by himself. Recorded beats and made songs. Most of all he was a hard worker. He never knew how handsome and great he was....forever doubting himself. He had a awkwardness about him that I miss...but most of all he was himself....tooted the beat of his own drum. He loved music all kinds. I never thought we ever would have been in this situation.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Well.....I went to college in 2011 and started smoking pot and drinking regularly. Joined a fraternity started doing pills. ...July 2012 started sniffing heroin. In August i got my first dui....was put on academic probation. (In October we made him withdraw from college.) February 2013 started working at subway and buying benzos/opiates regularly. August regularly used heroin and klonopin and anything else I could get my hands on. While on probation for my dui someone called the police on me because I was wondering in someone's yard high off ambien and alcohol. My girlfriend of 3yrs broke up with me due to my increased drug use. A week later I overdosed on fentanyl and klonopin in front of my whole neighborhood and nearly died. I acknowledged I had a problem and attended rehab. December...after rehab had back problems stayed away from opiates as much as I could. Then I was prescribed pain killers and muscle relaxers which my mom doled out to me at first. Christmas eve I took my meds and a heavy dose of klonopin went to work and was sent home. I decided to go to the food court and get something to eat and passed out in my food. I was taken to the hospital and sent to a psychiatric center because my mom 302ed me. I spent Christmas there these increased episodes caused a rift between me and my family coming close to them not supporting me any more. March 2014 after the center I slowed down everything. ..however I tried to quit myself without treating the underlying symptoms. One night I took my dad's truck that wasn't working right to buy heroin because my back hurt. I decided to turn around and head home but my tire was off and sparking me being high I didn't think there was nothing wrong when the cops stopped me. Second dui and a month in jail because my parents would not let me come home. Second rehab I attended and my parents were there by my side. ....... These words were written by Nathaniel himself. ...I pick up the story from there ....he did pretty good we brought him things that we thought would keep him busy, recording equipment, fixed his guitar, brought him books, took him with us everywhere

What Made Them Smile?

Fruit snacks!!!! Nice cars!! South Park! And most of all spending time with his family and friends.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything! I miss his awkwardness, the pacing and telling us all about his day. He always asked me how my day was. He had a funny little giggle after he said a sentence. The list could go on and on. ....the things you take for granted.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I love you! If I get to see you again I will slap you silly and give you the biggest hug! You've left us heartbroken!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/9/20 - Alexander Kratka - Age 24 yrs - Delray Beach, Florida

Submitted by: Melissa Friedman - Sibling

Name: Alexander Kratka
State:  Florida, 33446
Date of Passing: 9/20/2014
Date of Birth: 1/19/1990
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Alex was extremely intelligent, witty, original, inventive, articulate, passionate and had a heart of gold. He was loyal, loving and honorable.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Alex started abusing drugs in high school by his early twenties benzodiazepines and then opiates, ultimately he died from smoking heroin cut with fentanyl. He hid his struggle and addiction from family and friends. The first and only time he entered rehab was 7 months before he died. We had no idea the severity of his addiction. He was living with me, his older sister at the time of his relapse and death.

What Made Them Smile?

A good joke, a great movie, a good steak, winning, a nice car.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Every single fiber of his mind, body and spirit!

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

You were and always will be one of the greatest joys life could ever give me. I've always loved you unconditionally!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/11/28 - Matthew Wells - Age 29 yrs - Greenwood Lake, New York

Submitted by: Eileen Wells - Parent

Name: Matthew Wells
State:  New York, 10925
Date of Passing: 11/28/2014
Date of Birth: 11/13/1985
Age: 29 

Tell Us About Them:

Matthew was kind, sensitive, and compassionate. He loved computers, and loved playing around making websites and playing on the internet. He was admin to many addiction help facebook groups. He was quiet, and shy, but loved to laugh. He had a childlike quality about him.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Matthew sturggled for over 10 years with addiction. He began using oxycontin, and the past 7 or 8 years it was heroin. He went to Florida in 2008, and spent 4 years down there shuffling between treatment centers, halfway houses, and had some arrests. He was in 5 treatment centers in his four years. A few of them were for 3+ months at a time. He OD'd in 2012, and spent a week on a ventilator and suffered some minor brain injuries as a result of the OD. I brought him home to NY where he relapsed. He began the Vivitrol shot, and was doing good for over a year. But an old friend from his hometown got in touch with him, and within a month, he succombed to his addiction.

What Made Them Smile?

Matthew had a silly sense of humor, so he was easy to make smile. And Chinese buffet dinners was a favorite for him as well.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything about him.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I don't know if I could ever think of one thing I would say, but if I had to it would be that I loved him unconditionally. And I tried so very hard to help him. But I realize that it was he who had to save himself.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/02/12 - Dustin Hallam - Age 20 yrs - Streator, Illinois

Submitted by: Debra Hallam - Parent

Name: Dustin Hallam
State:  Illinois, 61364
Date of Passing: 02/12/2014
Date of Birth: 06/11/1993
Age: 20 

Tell Us About Them:

Dustin was very sensitive, loving and an ultimate comedian, He would use jokes to hide his pain.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Went into rehab 3 weeks after starting Heroin. Was in rehab 4 more times before he died 15 months later

What Made Them Smile?

Dustin loved children. So many kids are hurting because he is gone.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

laughter, Dustin could always make me laugh no matter how mad I was at him.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

Hold me in one of your big bear hugs and never let go

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/01/18/ - Zachary Flowers - Age 21 yrs - Mishawaka, Indiana

Submitted by: Caroline Flowers - Parent

Name: Zachary Flowers
State:  Indiana, 46545
Date of Passing: 1/18/2014
Date of Birth: 2/14/1992
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Zach had the greatest strengths he could put a smile in everyone's face, he was a best friend to everyone who knew him a wonderful son, brother and Dad he loved his daughter so much so proud. Very ambitious great job bought his first house. Had the world by the tail loved to fish that was his favor thing to do he Han many great times in his life he was loved by all

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

His was a short one why I ask my self everyday but I think he chose to keep company with some people who had addictions and a weak moment he was hooked it truly took over the last 4 months of his life till I guess God took him to a better place and he's at peace now

What Made Them Smile?

Family

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile and his joking around he always kept me smiling

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

Why does God always take the best

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/02/01 - Katnie Moore - Age 21 yrs - Germantown, Ohio

Submitted by: Kathy Trader - Parent

Name: Katnie Moore
State:  Ohio, 45327
Date of Passing: 02/01/2014
Date of Birth: 06/16/1992
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Katnie was a mother, sister, friend and my daughter. She was loving and caring and the most important person in her life was her baby Ali.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

she wasnt struggling with heroin, she was trying to get her life together and trusted to many people that she should not have. She was abused by her boyfriend and went to jail for protecting herself, she was give heroin in jail, and died of an overdose. No one checked on her while in custody.

What Made Them Smile?

She loved her daughter and her mother and brothers so much every time she got to see them she would smile the biggest smile.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss her strength and her caring attitude. I love her so much.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

How proud I was of her and that I loved her so much.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/07/01 - Cheryl Fitzpatrick - Age 50 yrs - South Point, Ohio

Submitted by: Delila Crum - Parent

Name: Cheryl Fitzpatrick 
State:  Please choose a state., 45680
Date of Passing: 7-1-15
Date of Birth: 11-30-64
Age: 50 

Tell Us About Them:

She was the kindest, most warm hearted women. Would give you the food out of her mouth, and the shirt off of her back. She never failed to make me smile.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

She had the most beautiful soul out of any person I've ever met. The disease just got the best of her & took over her mind... She overdosed three times on heroin before the last time claimed her beautiful life.

What Made Them Smile?

Coffee & fuzzy socks

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her smile and her laugh..

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I forgive you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2013/11/04 - Kali Perry - Age 19 yrs - East Syracuse, New York

Submitted by: kacy perry - Sibling

Name: kali perry
State:  New York, 13057
Date of Passing: 11/4/2013
Date of Birth: 3/12/1994
Age: 19 

Tell Us About Them:

kali was a beautiful, loving, thoughtful, wild spirited girl. She cared about so many. She always made everyone laugh. Her smile was contagious. She was known for her beautiful blue eyes. She was not only the life of the party persay but the life of our family. she was the best sister anyone could ever ask for. she did anything for anyone in a heartbeat when they needed it. she loved her friends and family and enjoyed being around them and having fun. she was a very talented artist. she could do anything she set her mind to. she loved to draw and paint in her spare time. she was very intelligent a high honor roll student. she had a little chihuahua that she loved more than life, i have him now and hes the best thing that i have that reminds me of her the most. my sister, my best friend forever and always.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

it took some time before all of us knew what was going on. she tried rehab and signed herself out continued to try and fight the horrible drug on her own about a month or so later she passed away

What Made Them Smile?

being around her friends and family and her dog (her baby) nonnie. kali smiled all the time. Her smile lifted others up when feeling down.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

everything. her smile, her laugh, and most of all our talks and her guidence.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

i love you and miss you so much. i wish you were here to spend the rest of our lives with us but i know you are up there watching over all of us especially mom she needs you the most. you are missed by so many people. forever loved. our guardian angel

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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11/03/2015 - Shane Arnold - Age 22 yrs

Submitted by: Mark Arnold - Parent

Name: Shane Arnold
State:  New York, 14514
Date of Passing: 11/03/2015
Date of Birth: 12/17/1992
Age: 22 

Tell Us About Them:

He was a wonderful person who would of done anything for anyone.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled with heroin for the last couple years..on and out of treatment.

What Made Them Smile?

His family meant more to him than anything. Loved to be around them.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

everything

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

How much he is loved and missed

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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6-25-2015 - Krystyna KuklaSoulia - Age 31 yrs

Submitted by: Kathleen Schroeder - Parent

Name: Krystyna KuklaSoulia
State:  Massachusetts, 01301
Date of Passing: 6-25-2015
Date of Birth: 7-15-1983
Age: 31 

Tell Us About Them:

She was a wonderful daughter, she was such a giving person

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

struggled with this disease for 10 years.

What Made Them Smile?

seeing her daughter.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything about her, her smile, her laugh, how her eyes light up.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I miss you krystyna more then words can say. your are my baby my only child.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/02/18 - Mick Hastings - Age 23 yrs - Indianapolis, Indiana

Submitted by: Denise Lee - Parent

Name: Mick Hastings
State:  Indiana, 46254
Date of Passing: 2/18/15
Date of Birth: 7/11/91
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

He was extremely talented writing and recording music. A lyrical genius who loved deeply. Mick was very loyal to his family, especially his brothers and myself. Everyone loved him and he could light up a room just by walking in.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

It started with pain pills after a brain surgery. He became very dependent on them. Eventually, the doctor took them away and he turned to heroin.

What Made Them Smile?

Writing and recording music, the NBA, chicken wings and his family.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His laughter and witty sense of humor. My best friend, EVERYTHING.

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

I love you and never gave up on you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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02/06/2015 - Austin Bosken - Age 29 yrs

Submitted by: Susan Bosken - Parent

Name: Austin Bosken
State:  Ohio, 45238
Date of Passing: 02/06/2015
Date of Birth: 2/3/1986
Age: 29 

Tell Us About Them:

Austin was a very kind and gentle soul everyone loved him.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

his struggle started with pain pills 20013 and ended with heroin 2015

What Made Them Smile?

his children

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

his being

If You Had a Chance to Say One More Thing to Your Angel What Would It Be?

We love and Miss you with all our hearts and I will be with you when it is my time. Peace and Prayers with you always. Love, Mom

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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