Heroin Support Blog

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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06/05/2015 - Jacob Wallace - Age 20 yrs

Submitted by: Jennifer Boyer - Parent

Name: Jacob Wallace 
State:  Kentucky, 41042
Date of Passing: 06/05/2015
Date of Birth: 06/11/1994
Age: 20 

Tell Us About Them:

Athletic, funny, gorgeous, a friend to everyone, hard worker

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

many years of different kind of addictions, pills, alcohol, heroin was sober and clean for 108 days then relapsed when it took his life

What Made Them Smile?

Family and friends

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Smile, laugh, jokes, sillyness and his huge heart

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

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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12/11/2014 - Alyssa Hendershot - Age 23 yrs

Submitted by: tina miller - Parent

Name: alyssa hendershot
State:  West Virginia, 26101
Date of Passing: 12/11/2014
Date of Birth: 02-16-91
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

2010 HS graduate, went on to collage. Had a little girl born 10-20-2011. Bright, beautiful, caring young woman. Had a smile that could light up a room.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Started with pain pills prescribed to her after having complications with the birth of her daughter

What Made Them Smile?

Her little girl Kamiron.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her smile, her laugh, her beautiful face. Hearing the words I love you momma.

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

How much I love you and how sorry I am for not being able to help and save her. That she was my strength, my first love, my everything.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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10/23/2015 - Justin Klunk - Age 29 yrs

Submitted by: Allison Klunk - Parent

Name: Justin Klunk
State:  Pennsylvania, 17403
Date of Passing: 10/23/2015
Date of Birth: 03/20/1986
Age: 29 

Tell Us About Them:

Justin was an avid poet who always seemed to write about his struggle with his addiction. He could make you laugh, even when you were having the darkest of days. He cared so deeply for his loved ones. His love of music you could hear daily throughout the house, all types of music he loved. His smile lit up a room!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Justin started his addiction very young at the age of twelve with marijuana. It's quickly led to EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING that would make him high. Heroin found it's way into his life at the age of 18. He struggled with this disease from 12 years going from detox, to rehab, to recovery houses, to jail...and nothing seemed to help. I truly believe he wanted to stop, he just couldn't.

What Made Them Smile?

MUSIC! His daughter, Natalie, who is now 10. The Bible, and discussing religion with his Godmother, Rachel.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His antics. His wit. His smile. Him pinching my cheeks. His hugs...

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

You made me so very proud of you....your strength with trying to get clean, and all the years away from us that you took in stride. I just wish I could have helped you. Please know I would have done ANYTHING for you... my love is your always. xoxo

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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05/05/2015 - Cree Robinson Castro Topp - Age 19 yrs

Submitted by: Susannah Castro - Parent

Name: Cree Robinson Castro Topp
State:  Arizona, 85648
Date of Passing: 05/05/2015
Date of Birth: 12/09/1995
Age: 19 

Tell Us About Them:

Handsome, talented, sweet, and brilliant. Cree could have done anything he choose with his life. He was always light years ahead of the crowd with his thoughts and ideas and understanding of life. Sometimes that made it hard to fit in. He was the most loyal person I've ever met. Once you were his friend he would do anything for you. He always just wanted a life where everyone was happy and he was close to his family and friends. His safe place was at home and he didn't stray far. Cree carried a bright light with him. The warmth of his light was felt by those he was close to. This light is still here and felt daily.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Cree became hooked on painkillers at age 14 and spent the next five years doing battle with opiate addiction that finally graduated to heroin in the final 2-3 years. He tried to hide his addiction- I think he thought he could overcome it on his own. We didn't know how severe it was until the last 6 months of his life. He was brilliant and sweet and pretty darn good at hiding things. He ever asked for help and he should have. But he didn't know any better than we did that he was doing battle with an addiction that needs lots of help to survive.

What Made Them Smile?

His family, his dog Tallulah. His friends. Making great jokes. Good food.Making Good music. Making other people happy. Holidays. Having fun. Cree had a zest for life and experiences.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Cree's smile. His laugh. His jokes. His sweetness. His kind heart. His hugs. His silliness. His joy in life. His loyalty. His brilliance.

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

I love you. Thank you for being a part of my life. You shine.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

08/19/14 - Bryan Bingham - Age 21 yrs

Submitted by: Debra Bingham - Parent

Name: Bryan Bingham
State:  New York, 13469
Date of Passing: 08/19/14
Date of Birth: 06/20/93
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

He was hardworking, thoughtful, funny, an all around Everybody's buddy and everyone thought the world of him.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled for 4 months before his passing. He was very ashamed that this drug had such a hold on him. He was clean for 60 days and the day he was scheduled for outpatient is the day he passed.

What Made Them Smile?

His sister made him smile. They were the best of friends

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His laugh was infectious and his kind heart

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

I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I wish I could have saved you!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

03/14/2014 - Nick Able - Age 33 yrs - Ohio

Submitted by: Khristi Stump - Parent

Name: Nick Able
State:  Ohio, 45429
Date of Passing: 03/14/2014
Date of Birth: 11/16/1980
Age: 33 

Tell Us About Them:

Nick had a heart of gold. He was forgiving, helpful and honest. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong will.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled with his addiction for over 8 years. He tried everything he could to rid himself of his demon, rehab, programs, methadone, cold turkey and jail.

What Made Them Smile?

His two children. They were always first in his heart. That was the one thing heroin didn't control.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His voice, laugh, smile, strength and kindness. I miss his beautiful face!

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

I'm sorry I couldn't take away the pain. I'm sorry that I couldn't understand better. And though we had our troubles, you always held my heart.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/11/02 - Jon Wilson - Age 25 yrs

Submitted by: Kimberly Duncan - Parent

Name: Jon Wilson
State:  West Virginia, 26205
Date of Passing: November 2, 2015
Date of Birth: August 5, 1990
Age: 25 

Tell Us About Them:

My son was only 25. He decided to try heroin and it killed him, he died in his sleep the detective said. He was in TN only 5 months and he didn't even shoot himself up or buy it, he is the 8th person to die from the same seller but yet they ruled it as accidental overdose!! Autopsy isn't even back yet!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggles since he was 14, started with Weed.

What Made Them Smile?

He always smiled around mom or made me laugh

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile and his advice

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

To move back home with mom☹

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

12/20/2014 - Bethany Benney - Age 24 yrs

Submitted by: Sheila Kramer - Parent

Name: Bethany Benney
State:  Missouri, 63383
Date of Passing: 12/20/2014
Date of Birth: 8/22/1990
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Could light up any room with her presence.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Struggled with addiction since she 14

What Made Them Smile?

Family..

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?

Please just come home and let me help you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

01/29/14 - Nicholas McKittrick - Age 32 yrs - Ohio

Submitted by: Kathie Mckittrick - Parent

Name: Nicholas McKittrick
State:  Ohio, 43213
Date of Passing: 01/29/14
Date of Birth: 11/08/81
Age: 32 

Tell Us About Them:

Nicholas is the eldest of 5. Two brothers and two sisters. He has a beautiful daughter named Tregan who adores her dad. Nick had the kindest heart and the most infectious laugh.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Nicks struggle started with prescription pain pills which lead to heroin. He wanted so badly to get and stay clean and had about 3 months clean when he relapsed. We will never know what triggered his relapse because his first use was fatal.

What Made Them Smile?

Definetly his daughter brought him the most happiness.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Absolutely everything.

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

To tell Nick I am so sorry I wasn't able to fix what went so horribly wrong.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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08/17/2014 - Donald Eaise - Age 24 yrs - New Jersey

Submitted by: Lynn Marie Munoz - Sibling

Name: Donald Eaise
State:  New Jersey, 08106
Date of Passing: 08/17/2014
Date of Birth: 08/11/1990
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

He was the most loving and caring person you could ever meet. He loved his friends and family, stronger than anyone else. He LOVED sports, growing up he played football, baseball and basketball. He was hardheaded but an amazing brother and son. He made the best out of the littlest things.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

His struggle with addicition started with prescription medicine, he went through an injury while playing football and went through a breakup with someone he loved dearly. He started taking them to Im guessing release his pain, he then turned to heroin. He wanted help so bad but he was scared, he wasnt sure how to do it or where to start

What Made Them Smile?

Family, but mainly our mother.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his laugh. His laugh could fill up an entire room with happiness. I miss him telling me what I needed to hear instead of what I wanted to. I honestly miss everything about my big brother.

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

Id tell him I love you. Id let him know I was always proud of him for taking over not only a big brother role but a father role as well. That despite the disease he was fighting I loved him unconditionally and always will. He was and still is my other half.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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05/03/2014 - James Hissry - Age 32 yrs

Submitted by: Joan Hessenauer - Parent

Name: James Hissry
State:  New York, 14609
Date of Passing: 05/03/2014
Date of Birth: 06/05/1982
Age: 32 

Tell Us About Them:

Jimmy was intelligent, sensitive, caring and gentle. He could have a meaningful conversation with anyone and was very loved by his family and friends. He loved reading, music, sports, cooking, the ocean, animals, and spending time with those he loved.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Jim battled mental health and addiction issues for many years. He was never able to stay in treatment long enough to get the help he needed.

What Made Them Smile?

Jim struggled so it wasn't always easy to get him to smile. But he did enjoy stand up comedy, and that would get him laughing.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his sense of humor, his intelligence, and all of the music he used to introduce me to. Most of all I just miss having him in my life.

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

I'm so sorry I couldn't save you. I will always love you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

06/19/2015 - Gregory Doucette - Age 25 yrs - Connecticut

Submitted by: cynthia Doucette - Parent

Name: Gregory Doucette
State:  Connecticut, 06040
Date of Passing: 06/19/2015
Date of Birth: 10/28/1988
Age: 25 

Tell Us About Them:

Gregory was very artistic,creative kind soul cared about everyone. His friends called him sweetness.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He went into recovery 2013 was clean for 10 months but then got involved with the girlfriend that got him into it. He could not stay clean because she was not clean. He did not know how to let go and just worry about himself.

What Made Them Smile?

His love for fishing and snowboarding and his nephew

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Everything especially his laught

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

I love you with all my heart and soul

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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07/21/2015 - Steve Bowen - Age 41 yrs - Illinois

Submitted by: Melissa Bowen - Friend

Name: Steve Bowen 
State:  Illinois, 60073
Date of Passing: 07/21/2015
Date of Birth: 03/15/1974
Age: 41 

Tell Us About Them:

My husband was had a larger than life personality. Always the jokester.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He had struggled for a long time. He was in a half way house and was clean for two months before his overdose.

What Made Them Smile?

His children and being around loved ones.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his laugh, smile and the way his eyes lite up. I also miss his huge arms wrapped around me.

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

Please know how much the kids and I love you with every bit of us. I only wanted the best for you. See you when I get there!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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08/20/2015 - Christopher Cook - Age 40 yrs

Submitted by: Lori Cook - Sibling

Name: Christopher Cook
State:  Ohio, 45239
Date of Passing: 08/20/2015
Date of Birth: 09/16/1974
Age: 40 

Tell Us About Them:

My brother was a wild funny person. He left three kids, his parents, and sister, and many friends and relatives.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

My brother had an addiction for lots of drugs. He however was in denial because he said he didn't use every day. He had two ods which I was able to save him with CPR. The third one it didn't work out that way.

What Made Them Smile?

Making people laugh.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His crazy jokes and sayings and our talks everyday.

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

Each time I did CPR I was cussing and yelling I hate you. The night he passed in my arms I felt his last heartbeat after giving breaths and scooping puke out of his mouth and wiping it out of his eyes which were open. I went outside after the paramedics worked on him for 20-30 minutes and declared him gone, I went outside and shouted You Dick you're a liar. Just days before I told him I was proud of his supposedly 5 months clean off heroin. I WANT HIM TO KNOW I DID AND DO LOVE HIM THAT'S WHY I TRIED OVER AND OVER TO SAVE HIS LIFE. He passed in front of our mom and my kids his nephews. I forgave him he was sick can't hate him for that.

You can read about the final hours of my brother's life by clicking here.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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7/3/15 - Brianna Franklin - Age 21 yrs - Maryland

Submitted by: Shannon Stebbins - Parent

Name: Brianna Franklin
State:  Maryland, 20662
Date of Passing: 7/3/15
Date of Birth: 3/18/94
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Brianna could light up a room whwn she walked in. Her personality was so contagious. She could make the most bitter of people smile. She got along with young and old, male and female. She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Brianna's addiction issues started as a young teen. Alcohol, pills, weed...but as these things quit numbing the pain of a childhood memory she started using harder drugs. Meth, coke, etc. But her bodies true love became heroin which ultimately claimed her entirely.

What Made Them Smile?

Her boyfriend, dancing, listening to dubstep, playing Zelda and my best friends baby Jeremy.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

She was my best friend. I struggle everyday without her.

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

I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I hope that you have found the peace that you searched for so long and that you are no longer in pain. I love you to the moon and back and always will. I can't wait to see you again.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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09/25/2015 - Will Timber - Age 26 yrs - New York

Submitted by: Julie Roy - Parent

Name: Will Timber
State:  New York, 12140
Date of Passing: 09/25/2015
Date of Birth: 7/11/1989
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

Will was so kind. He always wanted to help those less fortunate. He would give someone the shirt off his back if he needed to. Case in point, three weeks before he passed he and I were in a head on car accident. The driver of the other car cracked his head open. My son looked me over quick then ran to the other driver, shirt in hand to help control the bleeding. He was just one week out of rehab when this happened. He also never passed on an opportunity to feed or help a homeless veteran.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

His struggle began four years ago. He at one point was clean for a year. He went to rehab in August. Insurance approved 5 days of detox and only two weeks inpatient. Three weeks after discharge, he died of an overdose. He had no wear to turn when he got out of rehab except an appointment with a doctor a week after discharge so he could be placed on Suboxone.

What Made Them Smile?

His son, Keyselle who was the love of his life. Talking with wounded veterans. His friends, Skateboarding and fishing

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile, laugh and silly sense of humor

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

Just that "I love you" one last time

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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04/23/2015 - Donald Jackson - Age 27 yrs - Kentucky

Submitted by: Jessica Biszmaier - Friend

Name: Donald Jackson
State:  Kentucky, 40212
Date of Passing: 04/23/2015
Date of Birth: 10/2/1987
Age: 27 

Tell Us About Them:

He was my bestfriend, the father of my 4 year old daughter!! He had to most prettiest eyes I have ever seen and a smile that could light up the world

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

It started with alcohol

What Made Them Smile?

His daughter

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

There's nothing that I don't miss most!!! I miss everything
I miss his smile 
I miss his laugh
I miss our talks 
I miss arguing with him 

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

I love you! And that I'm sorry

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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8-10-2012 - Artie Eriksen - Age 32 yrs - New York

Submitted by: Patricia Eriksen - Parent

Name: Artie Eriksen 
State:  New York, 11757
Date of Passing: 8-10-2012
Date of Birth: 12-14-1979
Age: 32 

Tell Us About Them:

Loving funny beautiful smile and a heart so big!!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Pain meds..then starting to sniff them and some of his so called friends introduced him to the needle and it was rehab after rehab until he couldn't beat the devil. :(

What Made Them Smile?

Boating his nieces nephews his sisters and his ma!

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his smile I miss our phone calls everyday and our lunch and dinner dates. I miss everything about him.

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

I am sorry. I know you know that I love you with all my heart. I would give anything to hug you

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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09/01/2015 - Christopher Bailey - Age 36 yrs - New York

Submitted by: Karen Bailey - Parent

Name: Christopher Bailey
State:  New York, 13027
Date of Passing: 09/01/2015
Date of Birth: 01/16/1979
Age: 36 

Tell Us About Them:

Chris was a happy go lucky person he loved life especially his wife Angela and two sons Davin 15 yrs and Landen 8 yrs He so loved his family and friends. He was a kind and gentle soul.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Chris struggled with addiction for a few yrs and then Heroin came along and totally changed his life he fought long and hard for awhile but he couldn't fight any longer and it took over his whole existence. He tried rehab a couple a couple times but it didn't work for him its hold on him was to strong.

What Made Them Smile?

His wife and children and of course I hope me.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile ,sense of humor and life

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

Im sorry baby I wish I could have seen your pain and struggling before this happened and I guess WHY!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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