Heroin Support Blog

04/18/2013 - Amber Olson - Age 24 yrs - Minooka, Illinois

Submitted by: April Olson - Parent

Name: Amber Olson
State:  Please choose a state., 60447
Date of Passing: 04/18/2013
Date of Birth: February 3,1989
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Most caring person you'll ever meet, always knew how to cheer you up or make you happy

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Like any on there addiction she wanted to stop but it stopped her before she could stop it

What Made Them Smile?

Being around the people she loved most and feeling accepted by everyone and make people happy

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss her big smile and her hugs and just the comfort of her being there that was my best friend and my sister we did eveything together

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

That's I love her and I forgive her for going to heaven and leaving me and I can't wait to see her soon

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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12/16/2015 - Clark Roderick - Age 31 yrs - Riverside, California

Submitted by: Liz Roderick - Sibling

Name: Clark Roderick
State:  California, 92501
Date of Passing: 12/16/2015
Date of Birth: 9/11/1984
Age: 31 

Tell Us About Them:

Clark was just so smart. He was about to graduate from UC Riverside with almost straight A's. He wanted to turn his life around. He could make anyone laugh. He loved people. He was a kind soul who only wanted to help others.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He was a heavy drinker as a teenager and young adult. He hurt his back and was giving OCs. He became addicted to pain medication and it turned into a heroin addiction. He was in and out of rehab for 3 years and went long stretches where we thought he was better. He was coming off Suboxin before the holidays and I think he went off completely and decided to just get high one more time before his trip back. He died a few hours before his flight.

What Made Them Smile?

Clark loved his family. He wanted people to be proud of him. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved movies and tv shows that made him laugh. He loved food.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

It's only been a week but I already miss his laugh and his sense of humor. He was a gentle giant. He was always there to text or call when I was having a bad day. God I'm going to miss him.

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

I am so proud to be your sister. You are one of the best men I've ever met. I love you to the moon and back.  Luckily I said this often.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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Submitted by: Cheryl Jennings - Sibling

Name: Doug Sleppy
Date of Passing:  11/21/2015
Date of Birth: 11/12/1968
Age: 47

Share Some Thoughts About Them

Tell Us About Them:

He was a good man at heart, and he loved his daughter so much.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He had been struggling for a few years to kick the habit. Just this past summer, he was trying to get help and get the vivotrol shot. Family and friends were all trying to help, and he really wanted a way out. He feared the withdrawals the most, having done them a few times. Hanging with the wrong crowd....always calling, texting and tempting him... He got put in jail and went through withdrawal for 45 days...

What Made Them Smile?

He had a funny sense of humor and infectious laugh. Me buying him milkshakes made him smile, spending time with his daughter, his favorite cousins and true friends

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His excitement to see me when I came to visit, him washing my car for me, and just being able to talk to him.

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

So many people miss and love you. Hanging onto the funny memories and who you were before you met heroin.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/10/26 - Justin Okleshen - Age 31 yrs - Schererville, Indiana

Submitted by: Kara Stasak - Other Family

Name: Justin Okleshen
State:  Indiana, 46375
Date of Passing: 10/26/2015
Date of Birth: 10/01/1984
Age: 31 

Tell Us About Them:

He was a one of a kind.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Struggled with addiction for years.

What Made Them Smile?

His girls

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Him seeing his kids

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

Why?

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/04/18 - Timothy Marx - Age 23 yrs - Magnolia, New Jersey

Submitted by: Sandy Marx - Parent

Name: Timothy Marx
State:  New Jersey, 08049
Date of Passing: 04182015
Date of Birth: 01141992
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

thoughtful, loving

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

he just came home from treatment. Drug of choice Percocet Died from Heroin od

What Made Them Smile?

Madison and Sophia his girlfriends daughters

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile and sense of humor

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

I want you here by my side

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2013/02/08 - Denny Bristow - Age 26 yrs - Ionia, Michigan

Submitted by: Sherri Boster - Parent

Name: Denny Bristow 
State:  Michigan, 48846
Date of Passing: 02/08/2013
Date of Birth: 8/2/86
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

Who was Denny Bristow? Just an addict? Absolutely not, he was so much more. 

He was a mentor, protector, and best friend to his brother Randy (my second oldest).
To his younger siblings he was a hero, teacher and giggle maker.
He was that "one" crush to so many girls that they still remember it today.
He was a friend to many which meant a friend for life.
To his best friends he was family. To their mothers he was son. 
If in need he was counted on to be there to help.
To his first love he will forever own a piece of her heart.
To his aunts he was their care taker at times, helper and like a son.
To his cousins he was the cause of fun and laughter. Always having their back.
To his grandparents he was "scooter", their fence mender, yard keeper, repair man, BBQ cook, driver to the hospital, student of hunting and the R.I.P/deer tattoo on his arm to honor his grandpa.
To the schools and the boys in blue...... Well let's just say he never let them be bored. And yes going through a house, out a window, past a underground pool and over a 8 foot privacy fence in 30 seconds can be done. Especially if a cop car pulls in the driveway 
To Tony Stewart he was his biggest fan. And Denny is who brought nascar to our whole family. 
He was a country boy for life. He wore camo loud and proud. 
To his mom he was my first born and keeper to my heart. He was a son that had a great love for me. A bond that only we knew. The one that first taught me what real unconditional love was and what real pain is. Denny taught me patience and gave me strength I didn't know I had. Denny changed my life the day he was born and again the day he died. The time in between is what matters and was filled with so many memories that keep me going today. I choose to remember all the good ones with the real Denny. The bad and painful ones were opiates not my son. Denny was, is and always will be my baby boy. 
Denny had a great love for fishing and hunting. He loved his family and friends. He loved riding dirt bikes and quads especially with his brothers. He touched many in both life and death. He lost everything due to opiate addiction which lead to his final breathe from heroin. No words could ever describe the pain of his loss. The tears haven't stopped and the hurt will not ease. The memories are plentiful and held by many hearts. Denny is loved and missed dearly. 

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

It all started with having fun with friends. Partying and the introduction to OxyContin. Addiction quickly set in before I even knew what was going on. Many run ins with the law and jail. Many rehabs. Family support and family destruction. A life of roller coaster ups and downs. Heroin was found to be cheaper with the same effect or better. He went from loving family, himself and life to hating it all. Helpless

What Made Them Smile?

Hunting, fishing, riding. Most of all his family

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything but especially his hugs with I love you mom

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

I'm sorry I couldn't save you

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/12/06 - Rodney Depotter - Age 27 yrs - Dixon, Illinois

Submitted by: penny depotter - Parent

Name: rodney depotter
State:  Illinois, 61021
Date of Passing: 12/6/2015
Date of Birth: 1/20/88
Age: 27 

Tell Us About Them:

my son was the sweetest teddy bear funny and I miss him so much I love you my sweet boy xo

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

over the past year he would call me and say mom come get me I don't want to die he was so full of life and loved life and his son he was everything to him may son passed with his 5 year old nexts to him I know my son did not want to die my heart is forever broken

What Made Them Smile?

his son, family, being a goofball he loved to make you smile

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

his voice smell smile hugs kisses I would give my life to have that night back

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

you took my heart from the start and I will love you forever I just want to hold you and keep you warm I miss you so much I love you my son. and I'm always going to be proud of you and never will I stop missing you mom

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/09/21 - Brandon Alsaker - Age 21 yrs - Mesa, Arizona

Submitted by: jill ehresman - Parent

Name: Brandon Alsaker
State:  Arizona, 85201
Date of Passing: 09/21/2014
Date of Birth: 7/24/1993
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Brandon loves to hang out with family play with his nephews and niece like to watch movies and just be around people. And he was always acting like a clown and making people laugh

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He had been struggling with drugs for 5 yrs. He went into rehab and was motivated this time. He stayed sober for 8 months fell off the wagon and it took his life this time.

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?

I love you more than anything 

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/04/29 - Melissa Hamilton - Age 34 yrs - Webster, New York

Submitted by: Michele Schneider - Parent

Name: Melissa Hamilton
State:  New York, 14580
Date of Passing: 04/29/2015
Date of Birth: 04/14/81
Age: 34 

Tell Us About Them:

Beautiful soul!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Everything - she tried everything. She was 6 months clean when over dosed.

What Made Them Smile?

Life, her children, family.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her spirit, her presence and her love

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

I'm so sorry!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2014/12/17 - Zachary Goodwin - Age 21 yrs - Damascus, Maryland

Submitted by: Alexis Commarota - Parent

Name: Zachary Goodwin
State:  Maryland, 20872
Date of Passing: 12/17/2014
Date of Birth: 10/23/1993
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Zack was a huge spirit, everyone loved him and wanted to be around him.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He tried rehab many times, struggling to stay clean. It always broke him down when he relapses.

What Made Them Smile?

His friends, quoting movie lines, listening to music

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?

I love you and I miss you

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/09/07 - Samuel Chappell - Age 21 yrs - Springfield, Missouri

Submitted by: Nancy Chappell - Parent

Name: Samuel Chappell
State:  Missouri, 65810
Date of Passing: 09/07/2015
Date of Birth: 03/11/94
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Beautiful soul. Beautiful boy. Musical. Loved books, nature and animals.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Marijuana to ecstasy to pills to heroin

What Made Them Smile?

friends

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his soft-spoken voice, his eyes, his nose, his sense of humor, his smile and the little crinkle near his eye when he grinned.

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

You're beautiful and loved and so missed.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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8-21-2015 - Alexandrea McPhederain - Age 24 yrs - Buford, Georgia

Submitted by: Sabrina McPhederain - Parent

Name: Alexandrea McPhederain
State:  Georgia, 30519
Date of Passing: 8-21-2015
Date of Birth: 2-23-1991
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Alexandrea was beautiful and had a huge heart!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Alex dabbled here and there , A boy she started dating shot her up and she died within a month in her sleep.

What Made Them Smile?

Her beautiful daughter !

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her smile and laughter !

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

I love you, I will never let your daughter forget you !

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/12/02 - Jeffrey Hudgins - Age 43 yrs - Chesapeake, Virginia

Submitted by: Michele Duer - Sibling

Name: Jeffrey Hudgins
State:  Virginia, 23325
Date of Passing: 12/02/2015
Date of Birth: 10/25/1972
Age: 43 

Tell Us About Them:

My memory for Jeff, his sense of humor. He loved to quote lines from movies. His most famous within our family...The jive scene in Airplane. His sense of adventure and he had no fear.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled but he is forever free from his addictions.

What Made Them Smile?

His siblings, his Mom and movies.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His personality of being Jeff. He had the bluest eyes out of the four of us. He loved Christmas.

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

Jeff, I love you. I know you are finally free and at peace. You are deeply missed by all of us.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/04/05 - Jonathan Class - Age 24 yrs - Cockeysville, Maryland

Submitted by: Patricia Class - Parent

Name: Jonathan Class
State:  Maryland, 21030
Date of Passing: 04/05/2015
Date of Birth: 12/27/1990
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Jonny was a sensitive loving young man. He loved his family so much. He eas a animal lover and had many pets growing. He loved his Molldog, Scruffy, Frick and,Frack and last his Buddy boy. He was a loyal friend to many but his love for his bedt friend Zach was his most important friendship. He was,a wonderful son, brother, friend and recently a father. He missed and loved by so many relatives and friends.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Jonny fought a 8+ year struggle with his addiction. For the last 3 years he was in and out of rehab in a couple of states. He continued to try and fight his demons, but in the end the demons won. He died of a heroin overdoze within 24 hours of getting out of a 30 day rehab in Florida.

What Made Them Smile?

Music, funny movies, his family and right before hw died looking at pictures of his 2 month old daughter he never got the chance to meet.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His love and his sense of humour.

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

I love you so much Jonny. I wish you could have listened to others about how wonderful a person you were and could have been if you would have given yourself a chance. I forgive you for everything and hope you are at peace and having a good time with your dad. Love you my angel.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/10/30 - Tommy Nitkowski - Age 24 yrs - Romeo, Michigan

Submitted by: Rose Latham - Parent

Name: Tommy Nitkowski
State:  Michigan, 48065
Date of Passing: 10/30/2015
Date of Birth: 07/18/1991
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

very caring, sensitive, loving person

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

2 months clean

What Made Them Smile?

rapping his own written music

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 love you

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/10/06 - Blade Birdsell - Age 22 yrs - Benton, Illinois

Submitted by: Jennifer burch - Parent

Name: Blade Birdsell
State:  Illinois, 62812
Date of Passing: 10-06-2015
Date of Birth: 08-27-93
Age: 22 

Tell Us About Them:

He was an amazing soul.....he had a heart of gold and i was so proud that he was my son

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

After his father died when he was 16,his world changed and we have stuggled with this epidemic since

What Made Them Smile?

he was a joy....always trying to make others smile...,

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

everything.... i would even take back his addiction if it meant we could still have him, hid smile his characters.his love

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

i love you my son and miss uou so much.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/02/10 - Nick Sutton - Age 26 yrs - Mentor, Ohio

Submitted by: Katie Sutton - Parent

Name: Nick Sutton
State:  Ohio, 44060
Date of Passing: 2/10/15
Date of Birth: 9/3/1988
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

Nick was the most loving son I could of ever asked for.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled for a few years with addition before he passed. He always told us that he did not need any help. He could beat this by himself. I wish I knew than what I know now.

What Made Them Smile?

Being with family and friends.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his smile and him always saying I love you momma.

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

That we all love him so much. We know that he is at peace now and that we will be okay.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2010/09/11 - Joshua and Amber Morgan - Age 21 yrs - Granite City, Illinois

Submitted by: Ruth Scott - Parent

Name: Joshua and Amber Morgan
State:  Illinois, 62040
Date of Passing: 9/11/2010
Date of Birth: 3/23/1989-11/21/1991
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

They had just got married in January and had a little girl in April. They were so happy to have her they loved each other very much and was so happy to have a child

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Didn't even know they were using

What Made Them Smile?

Their little girl

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Everything. The way he would call out to me when he walked in my house. Momma hey momma

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

I love you both and miss you

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2013/11/20 - Cassandra Smith - Age 27 yrs - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Submitted by: Lori McLeod - Parent

Name: Cassandra Smith
State:  Massachusetts, 02719
Date of Passing: 11/20/13
Date of Birth: 7/27/86
Age: 27 

Tell Us About Them:

My daughter was a fun loving person. She cared about so many. Her problem was not caring about herself. 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. We had a bond like no other. She was not only my daughter but also my friend. We had children together. They are the same age just weeks apart. She was always hyper and very spontaneous keeping the family always busy. Let's just say our lives are quite boring without her. She was was very joyful. Funny funny girl.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Her struggles started as a teen. Back then was pot. Then cocaine in her early adulthood. She stopped everything when pregnant and after she had her son for a few years. She ended a ten year relationship and got involved with an addict. She started percocets 5mg then 10mg then 30mg first orally then snorting. Then she started the heroin. This went on till it took her life 3 years later. In and out of multiple rehabs and went to jail once.

What Made Them Smile?

Her son was her absolute Joy in life. Family times always made her happy too

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Raising our children together. Her beautiful face.

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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2015/06/10 - Robert Honeycutt - Age 36 yrs - Indianapolis, Indiana

Submitted by: Faidra Page - Sibling

Name: Robert Honeycutt 
State:  Indiana, 46203
Date of Passing: June 10, 2015
Date of Birth: June 19, 1978
Age: 36 

Tell Us About Them:

Father of six kids. Loved having family. Loyal friend a wonderful brother

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled with a few different drugs. It started with prescription like many others. He overcame so many obstacles and he tried Heroin less than 3 months he was on life support. Was not like anything I've seen so many machines and nurses around the clock

What Made Them Smile?

His kids

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Him calling me sis and his sense of humor

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

I miss you my brother. Love you always

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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