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Their Name

Skylar Shawn Quentin Johnson

Their Nickname

SkyBaby

Birthday

5/6/1995

Age at Time They Passed

25

Date Passed

2/10/2021

Your First & Last Name

Stephanie Huntley

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

He had tje Biggest Heart and would try to help or save everyone. He was my Moon Child.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Overdoses, Suicide Attempts, Mental Hospitals and Jail.

What made them smile?

When he was anle to make others smile.Every

What do you miss the most about them today?

Everything He was My Heart and only reason for living. My Only Child

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you more than anything Bub. Im so sorry and never doubt for one minute that I wasnt proud of you. You deserved so much more. Im sorry this world was so cruel to you <3

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

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Their Name

David Girdwood

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

2/19/1974

Age at Time They Passed

45

Date Passed

2/24/2019

Your First & Last Name

Michele Paradiso

Relationship to Loved One

Other Relative

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Sweet, kind, considerate & so funny

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He had hardships in his home life as a child of a tumultuous divorce. He experimented with drugs in his teenage years & once he tried heroin he just couldn’t stop. He went to numerous detox & rehab programs but always ended up relapsing. He never stopped trying

What made them smile?

Making other people laugh or smile was what he enjoyed most! He was very good at it!

What do you miss the most about them today?

The way he made me feel, he was so romantic and loving. I miss his love more than anything

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you & I’m so sorry we didn’t get married like you wanted to because in my heart I’ve been your wife.

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

• Click to Add Your Loved One to Our Memorial Map
• Click to View Overdose Memorial Map

Their Name

Jackson Charles Graves

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

4/17/1990

Age at Time They Passed

27

Date Passed

11/11/2017

Your First & Last Name

Emily & Jeff Graves

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Jackson was caring, son, brother and friend. Most of all, a loving dad. He had a good heart, was loyal and generous and funny. An artist, musician and craftsman.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Jackson struggled with addiction for 10 years. At the time of his overdose, he had 18 months clean.

What made them smile?

His son Jaden.

What do you miss the most about them today?

His physical presence.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you more today than yesterday and less than tomorrow.

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

• Click to Add Your Loved One to Our Memorial Map
• Click to View Overdose Memorial Map

Their Name

Kenneth Hartsock

Their Nickname

Jamie

Birthday

12/16/1966

Age at Time They Passed

48

Date Passed

9/1/2015

Your First & Last Name

Teresa Hartsock

Relationship to Loved One

Spouse

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Kenneth (Jamie) Hartsock was a very loving father an a great husband loved his family an his friends would do anything for anyone we were blessed to have him in our lives

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Kenneth (Jamie ) struggle with addiction for almost 15 years before he passed started with pills an after he had heart surgery that when he started into full blown addiction when heroin was introduced

What made them smile?

The fact that he was a jokester an really loved like an his children

What do you miss the most about them today?

The fact that he was the one keeping his family together an the addiction took him from us

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you baby an I miss you I think about you wveryday

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

• Click to Add Your Loved One to Our Memorial Map
• Click to View Overdose Memorial Map

Their Name

Brandon Smith

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

1/10/1991

Age at Time They Passed

27

Date Passed

7/6/2018

Your First & Last Name

Kara Smith

Relationship to Loved One

Sibling

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

My brother was a carefree, competitive guy. He loved sports and making friends. He had such a big heart.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Brandon began using drugs early in life. 13-14 years old. He was also getting in trouble. He got several theft charges and ultimately went to prison at the age of 18 for 5 years.

What made them smile?

Making people laugh and his niece and nephews.

What do you miss the most about them today?

He laugh and his goofiness.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

• Click to Add Your Loved One to Our Memorial Map
• Click to View Overdose Memorial Map

Their Name

Jerome Burns

Their Nickname

Geege

Birthday

7/22/1969

Age at Time They Passed

44

Date Passed

12/26/2013

Your First & Last Name

Kellie Burns

Relationship to Loved One

Spouse

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Geege was a gifted mechanic. Not too many times when his hands weren’t dirty with grease. He had a great sense of humor, always trying to make people laugh. Quick to lend a hand where and when he could.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Geege had chronic pain, back-hips, which was managed with prescribed medication. When this medication was no longer working, he went to heroin. A very short time later, he was gone.

What made them smile?

His son Aaron and his Pomeranian Molly. Geege was proud of Aaron and loved to talk about him, and show his picture to others. He was especially proud of Aaron’s resemblance to him.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss Geege in all ways. He was my best friend, companion and a constant in my life for 22 years. I miss our long drives, going out to dinner and shopping together. Our marriage was not doing well before he passed, but I would have always been there for him. He would have always been in my life.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you Geege. No matter what. Xoxo

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

• Click to Add Your Loved One to Our Memorial Map
• Click to View Overdose Memorial Map

Their Name

Asa Josiah Yost

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

2/17/1978

Age at Time They Passed

35

Date Passed

11/1/2013

Your First & Last Name

Marcie Stephens

Relationship to Loved One

Non-relative

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Asa was the most kind and loving person. He gave the best hugs.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He had gone several weeks without heroin. When he couldn’t take it anymore he gave into the addiction. It was his last fix.

What made them smile?

His children, his mother

What do you miss the most about them today?

His smile, his laughter and his ability to shine light on the darkness.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you. You are missed beyond measure. I’m sorry.

Considering donating in memory of Larry sloan who life was cut short at the age of 26 sadly.

Our nonprofit have been using our donations since 2014 to help end the stigma around substance use disorders, to assist those struggling find help, to assist with sober living and also purchasing and donating urns to families who can't afford the cost. This is just a partial list of where our donations go.

Consider donating to help our cause by clicking here to donate via Facebook or clicking here to donate online.

Add your loved one who passed away to a substance use disorder.  Memorials give families and friends the chance to remember the lives of loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

• Click to Add Your Loved One to Our Memorial Map
• Click to View Overdose Memorial Map

Their Name

Ryan Rivers

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

9/24/1986

Age at Time They Passed

23

Date Passed

2/10/2010

Your First & Last Name

Joyce Rivers

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Ryan was a loving & giving man. Always with a smile & a joke! Such a fabulous Dad. He loved his children!

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Ryan's struggle began with back pain and opiates prescribed. And that fabulous feeling he got. Something I will never experience or understand. We had many conversations about this. Wish we could still talk today!

What made them smile?

Ryan smiled at many things. He could laugh at the silliest things. His children have his sense of humour! Mostly it was time with his children that made him smile biggest!

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss our conversations, his humor & sense of adventure!

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

Please be with your children, me & all that you loved. I always love you and will see you again.

Their Name

Larry sloan

Their Nickname

Sloan

Birthday

4/14/1981

Age at Time They Passed

26

Date Passed

12/17/2007

Your First & Last Name

Kathy sloan

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Fun, loving, happy, carefree

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Larry struggled from the young age of 10 till the day he passed

What made them smile?

His children and neice

What do you miss the most about them today?

Everything

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love u

Their Name

Alan Burnett

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

2/6/1983

Age at Time They Passed

36

Date Passed

9/18/2019

Your First & Last Name

Pam Burnett

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Before substance abuse started, he was happy, hardworking, always smiling, laughing, joking, and a helpful person. He also tried to help people that were fighting addiction.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

The struggles he had with substance abuse, he was angry and tried very hard not to give up, tried going to rehabs several times and was successful only a couple of times, he kept himself isolated from other people, and he spent his money on drugs.

What made them smile?

The things that made him smile were his wife, kids, family, he loved telling puns, anytime he could help someone else.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss everything about him especially, his beautiful dark blue eyes, his wonderful smile, his hearty laugh, the sound of his voice, and hugs, he gave the best hugs.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

If I had the chance to say one more thing today, it would be that I love you so much and wish I could have prevented you from using drugs.

Their Name

Philip Michael Granger

Their Nickname

Philly

Birthday

11/18/1981

Age at Time They Passed

38

Date Passed

5/29/2020

Your First & Last Name

Kathryn Granger

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Phil was so funny. He had such a dry sense of humor and made everyone laugh. He loved sports. He played golf and football in high school. Phil suffered from depression at an early age. When he was 14 he went to a treatment center in Utah for 8 months. When he came back he went to Don Bosco high school. He excelled and was his happiest. He had so many friends .

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Phil was a late starter with opioids. He drank alcohol but nothing crazy. He had a serious skin disease which caused him a lot of pain. He also hurt his back and was prescribed pain pills. He told me the first time he took one he felt normal. It calmed his terrible anxiety. That was the beginning. He eventually started using heroin. He was in and out of rehabs, jail and lived on the streets. My poor son❤️????????

What made them smile?

Phil’s daughter Lily Anna. He loved her so much.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I don’t miss the insanity but I miss my son. I miss his sense of humor. I miss watching him and his daughter interact . They were great together.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I’m so sorry????

Their Name

Patrick koons

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

12/3/1987

Age at Time They Passed

30

Date Passed

11/7/2018

Your First & Last Name

Christine koons

Relationship to Loved One

Sibling

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

A beautiful soul ..willing to help everyone..He was a warehouse manager for Years at a big chain furniture. Pat truly loved his family and friends

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

rereational use...Pat didnt have 600$ for a toothache so a bag was cheaper for the pain...wrong bag..fentanyl

What made them smile?

His smile..everything

What do you miss the most about them today?

His kindness

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

Im sorry i couldnt do more to help

Their Name

Evan Michael Affer

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

2/8/2001

Age at Time They Passed

18

Date Passed

5/28/2019

Your First & Last Name

Nanette affer

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Outgoing loving

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Depression. Wanted the pain to go away.

What made them smile?

Friends, family. Loved his grandma

What do you miss the most about them today?

Everything

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love u. I want to help

Their Name

Corey Wellman

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

2/25/1981

Age at Time They Passed

37

Date Passed

4/15/2018

Your First & Last Name

Deborah Wellman

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Funny, loving, practical joker especially with his mother, good father.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Corey struggled with heroin addiction. It turned him into a person he didn’t want to be. Corey did 3 separate rounds of rehab. The last being the most promising. Unfortunately he lost the battle after 7 months clean.

What made them smile?

Being with his family.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss him more than words can say but I also miss what he is missing out on with his kids. Every milestone is marked with happiness and sadness because he is not there.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you, I miss you, and I forgive you.

Their Name

Brian Burke

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

1/13/1978

Age at Time They Passed

36

Date Passed

1/28/2014

Your First & Last Name

Debbie Burke

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Brian was always there for the underdog. He was so loved by all of us.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

We tried, we really did – I keep wondering what we could have done different or what we should have done. Counselors, doctors, many rehabs, jail, enabling, tough love, living homeless, living with us…we tried it all. Brian was delusional, paranoid, bipolar…drugs did this to him. In and out of rehab, in and out of jail…I hid what I could – I didn't want people to think we raised him this way – we didn't. We can only hope that now Brian can see how much he was loved and how we tried our hardest to help him. Drugs changed his life and ours forever. I hate drugs! I hate what it does to the addict, I hate what it does to the family. Drugs can only cause heartache. Brian lost so many friends..from overdoses and from the way the drugs made him act. He wasn't Brian anymore – his life wasn't his own.Stealing, lying, living life with only one thing in mind. I had hoped he could beat the horrible demons that took over his life – at least now he is at peace..no more delusions finally at peace...

What made them smile?

When he was clean for a year

What do you miss the most about them today?

Just him...before drugs

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I’m sorry I didn’t know how to help you. You know I’ve always loved you.

Their Name

Cirildo Soliz III

Their Nickname

Mr C

Birthday

7/2/1990

Age at Time They Passed

28

Date Passed

6/23/2019

Your First & Last Name

Yolanda Alvarez

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

A fun loving son love going to the movies always giving best place going to the beach would always bring me back shells if he will go with friends love foods he had a beautiful smile

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Losing interest in almost everything would be in his room all the time would get mad for no reason could not sleep at most nights having bad dreams take my things and sell them lies staying out all night walking alone late at night

What made them smile?

When he felt good going out with his sister he loved her so much when I would tell him how good he looked that day having family together our talk and my cooking

What do you miss the most about them today?

His texts every morning to say good morning love you mom and every night to say good night love you mom his voice him coming through that door and saying what you got to eat mom I'm hungry his beautiful smile laugh he had a funny laugh

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

Wait Cirildo give your mom a hug mommy loves you let me take a picture before you leave

Their Name

Casey Allen Stoddard

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

8/13/1998

Age at Time They Passed

20

Date Passed

3/26/2019

Your First & Last Name

Shannon Miller

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Casey was ALWAYS fun loving and very outgoing with a sense of humor and a personality that was bigger than life. He was always kind and nonjudmental and was a friend to everyone.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Casey was pretty much in denial about having a problem at all.I believe in his own mind, whether he admitted it or not, he knew that he did.He reached out to me about 3 months before he died wanting to change his life around. He was definitely clean and traveling and working every day doing industrial construction with his step dad and was doing really well. He had saved several thousand dollars in about 3 months and had planned to keep traveling and learning the power industry. He decided to take a break between jobs for a few weeks and went back to SC after working in Georgia for the previous 3 months, and was looking forward to going to work on a project in Texas that was scheduled in the near future. To make a long story short, the day he arrived back in SC,he met up with a person who he was connected with before he decided to change his life around and he actually overdosed and died that very same day that he arrived back home in SC. Casey is missed and loved

What made them smile?

Casey loved seeing other people happy. He truly did. He was a joker and that helped him make a lot of friends through school .He was the type that if you had an argument, and even if it was YOUR fault, he would always be the one to come up and say,"I love you. '

What do you miss the most about them today?

That sweet demeanor and his sweet messages to me. I miss getting to see the man that he was developing into when he settled down for the 3 months before he died. He was starting to evolve into a mature young man. I miss his loving heart and sweet soul.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you and I hope that I never let you go a day in your life that you didn't know that. Even in your darkest times,the joy that you brought to me outweighs anything else above and beyond.

Their Name

Nicky Brian Plump

Their Nickname

Boyd, Nickaroo

Birthday

5/1/1988

Age at Time They Passed

30

Date Passed

9/24/2018

Your First & Last Name

KIM PLUMP

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Nicky was a beautiful person inside and out. He had a smile that would light up the room when he entered. He would help everyone he loved family gathering .He loved to hang out with his friends. And he worked for every thing he wanted. And he loved his family very much.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Nicky struggle alot with this disorder how and where he would get money to buy his pills. He couldnt pay his bills that lead to evictions. Plus so much more.

What made them smile?

Everything and any thing made Nicky smile. Family holidays with his cousin telling jokes. And the day his son Richie was born. Nicky was always smiling then

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss his smile, being able just to speak to him. To his hear his laugh I miss everything about my son.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I would tell how how much I love him. And I am so very proud of him. If I could have switch places with him I would.

Their Name

Erica Botley Lancour

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

1/24/1990

Age at Time They Passed

26

Date Passed

8/15/2016

Your First & Last Name

Stephen Craig Botley Jr

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Bubbly, happy! I always said in every picture my daughter was in she had a big smile on her face.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

She went through detox numerous times at Talbot Hall , she also had a very long stint in a recovery center in Wellston Ohio called The Georgia Harris House, her coping skills, anxiety and depression always led her back to addiction to cover her pains. She was also diagnosed with mental illness which Led her back to addiction. She fought addiction hard as she wanted to live and had so much to live for including 2 children.

What made them smile?

Her family, her children especially! Her sense of good worth, she was a functioning addict and was doing so many good things in life that made her happy including working on a welding degree in school, securing her first apartment and car all on her own! Her friends from all walks of life, recovery, school and the military! She served in our United States Army as military police!

What do you miss the most about them today?

Her smile, our talks, our hugs. Her not being able to watch her children Alainia and Liam growing up!

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I truly wish I could tell her how much I love her! I was her rock through all of the addiction, in death so many of her friends have come to me to tell me how much she truly loved and cared for me!

Their Name

Mark Jack

Their Nickname

Sonshine

Birthday

3/25/1990

Age at Time They Passed

26

Date Passed

3/27/2016

Your First & Last Name

Tricia Costantino

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Mark was so funny and incredibly smart. He had a huge heart and loved his friends and family.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Mark was addicted for 8 years. Mark dabbled with almost everything and quit before starting the next drug of choice. When he started Heroin it didn't take him long to realize he couldn't "just" quit. He went to many rehabs and did many stints in jail because of illegal activity to get drugs. He made me mad and so sad because I as his mother saw his pain and couldn't make it better

What made them smile?

When others laughed, when he and his poppies would talk. When I smiled my baby smiled. Playing basketball with his friends.

What do you miss the most about them today?

Our talks and his amazing hugs!

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I was proud of you, so unbelievably proud of you Love you infinity plus 1