Heroin Support Blog

2013/03/10 - Tony Edwards - Age 33 yrs - Des Moines, Iowa

Submitted by: Deb Green - Parent

Name: Tony Edwards
State:  Iowa, 50317
Date of Passing: 3/10/2013
Date of Birth: 9/6/1979
Age: 33 

Tell Us About Them:

He was a very fun loving, free spirit kind of guy with the kindest heart you could ever imagine. He would help out anyone and refuse to take any money at all. He had so many friends that at the memorial we did not even know half of them that came to show their love and support for him and the family. It truly showed us just how many people he had touched on earth while he was here. He hated to see anyone hurt or struggling, putting himself last always. He loved family so much and he was all about family. So fun and silly, he even could laugh at himself he didn't care as long as others were laughing.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

His struggle started at 15 yrs of age with huffing, alcohol, and meth. Then into his later teens he turned to cocaine and then started smoking crack. In his early 20's he got into the opiates with pills, percocets, vicodan, methadone liquid, morphine. His first overdose was with liquid methadone and he was in a coma for 9 days and they said he was going to die and to bring all family home right away and we did. But then a miracle happened and he started to wake up, they tried taking off life support and we were very nervous about the brain hypoxia and how much damage had been done. He knew all of us, but was quite fuzzy and did tell us that he had been jumping on the clouds with kids and dogs, we think he just may have passed over for a bit? He then went home with his wife and children, they hadn't had their last one yet, just the three boys. He was scared for just a little while about drugs, but it was not long that he was at it again. This time he started shooting drugs dilaudid, morphine, oxycodone and then they got too expensive so he turned to heroin, and overdosed again and he was in drug court at the time and of course dropped dirty because he overdosed and they took him straight to prison from ICU, he was so weak. He was in prison for a year. He was paroled to my house, because he and his wife used together and that would not have been a good idea. He did very well for a long time, got a job, a nice home, got his DL which had been barred for years and had a nice red truck that he just loved. Life was good or so I thought, until March 10,2013 when my daughter who lived down the street from me came screaming and knocking all the way down on my house saying Buddy's dead, and that is when my life shattered and my life changed in that instant to never be the same again. My baby was dead, my worst worry and nightmare.

What Made Them Smile?

The #1 thing first and foremost would be his kids, he loved fishing and grilling anything to do with the outdoors. He loved family dinners and going out to eat. Eating was one of the things people would laugh at him about because he never was a big guy. But, if you could see him eat once, you would wonder why. He also liked stand up comedy and he and his step dad could sit up all night and laugh like two teenagers, those were fun happy memories. He just always hated drama and wanted everyone to get along, that is what made him the most happy.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His cute smile and huge hugs saying I love you mama, and never getting embarrassed about being teased about being a mama's boy, he would just laugh and say yep I sure am!! And, he was, he was a sick baby after birth so he was always pretty spoiled because he was in the hospital so much. As his mother no one thing really sticks out, I would have to say EVERYTHING I miss about him from head to toe.

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

I would tell him I always loved him unconditionally and forgive him for anything he thought he may have done to hurt me. I only wanted him to be happy and safe and to not have to fight the demons all the time. He was never at peace, and my hope is that he now has found that. I would tell him I think of him morning, noon and night. And, always wonder if I could have done something for him to save him. Son, I love you and every year, every month, every day, every minute, every second you consume me, and my heart hurts for you, but this I can handle as long as you are happy and at peace, that is my wish. I know the good relationship you always had with the Lord and that also gives me peace. I love you baby so much and miss you just as much, until we meet again my heart will always be with you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/08/26 - Luther Combs - Age 31 yrs - Middletown, Ohio

Submitted by: Dorothy Shuemake - Friend

Name: Luther Combs
State:  Ohio, 45044
Date of Passing: 08/26/2015
Date of Birth: 12-19-83
Age: 31 

Tell Us About Them:

He had such a good heart. He didn't understand why anyone would do kind things for him without expectations. He loved his family and God.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Many years spent battling addiction and all the bad that comes along for the ride.

What Made Them Smile?

Seeing his family and loved ones, sharing a meal and some love and laughter

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Showing him that he deserved love and kindness

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

Watch over David and tell Allie I will love her forever.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/03/05 - Ej Savignac - Age 33 yrs - Norwich, Connecticut

Submitted by: Shelley Linevitch - Sibling

Name: Ej Savignac
State:  Connecticut, 06360
Date of Passing: 03/05/2015
Date of Birth: 11/01/1981
Age: 33 

Tell Us About Them:

Ej had a Big heart and loved and missed his 3 children.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

We grew up in a addiction home and it affected him more than any of us. HE was in and out of jail and rehabs/ halfway houses for most of his life. He was 30 days out of a 90 day program when he od'd

What Made Them Smile?

His children when he wasnt using..

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

When he wasnt using he he had a good heart but wasnt very often in adult years. But I really do miss everything about the last few horrible pain in the ass years I had with him probably because I just love and miss him and would give anything to have the nagging and all that bull I put up with... :(

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

Sad to say but had I known that all the years and tears and crap I put up with from you would end like this I would not have stuck up for and tried so hard to help you. I was your biggest supporter/ only one who had hope and in the end all you did was use and lie to me. I forgive you once again!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/05/29 - Chad Robinson - Age 23 yrs - Frankfort, Kentucky

Submitted by: Kimberly Rojas - Parent

Name: Chad Robinson
State:  Kentucky, 40601
Date of Passing: 5/29/15
Date of Birth: 3/1/92
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

He was a very living son he loved his family was the best BOTHER ,uncle And Daddy he took Care of his daughter everyday till he passed she had just turned three his family misses him everyday

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He started in high school on pills but it was not a everyday thing mosly he smoked weed he struggled with heroin for about a year before he passed he would tell me he didn't have a problem he knew what he was doing is what he would say so if you read this and you use and you think the same way well NOT TRUE

What Made Them Smile?

Family his daughter and nephews and niece he was a joker loved to make people laugh

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Everything his voice his laughter his hugs watching him be a great Daddy his love

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

I miss you!!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/06/05 - Dustin Bolen - Age 24 yrs - Troutville, Virginia

Submitted by: Elaine Kanode - Parent

Name: Dustin Bolen
State:  Virginia, 24175
Date of Passing: 06/05/2015
Date of Birth: 11/27/1990
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Dustin was a kind heated, sensitive, loving, witty and smart person. He liked to act like he didn't have a care in the world and was tough, but the people that really knew him saw through that persona.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled beginning in his early teens with years of repressed anger towards his father's abandonment of him in addition to being bi-polar and having ADHD. He began to self medicate with pot and OTC medicines. About 4 years he made the grave mistake of trying heroin for the first time. He attempted many times to get clean and was clean for 17 months prior to the day of his OD thanks in part to meeting the wrong person...and one week later he was in the hospital on life support.

What Made Them Smile?

His little boy who was almost 3 when his Daddy left us. All he wanted was to be the kind of father his son could be proud to call his daddy.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile, his beautiful eyes and hearing him say "I love you Mom".

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

That I love him so much and feel so lost and empty without him and that I promise to make sure his son knows how much he loved him and that he never wanted to leave us.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/10/02 - Derek Windover - Age 23 yrs - Adams, Massachusetts

Submitted by: Dawn Windover - Parent

Name: Derek Windover
State:  Massachusetts, 01220
Date of Passing: 10/02/15
Date of Birth: 11/03/91
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

He just was wonderful.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Derek had problems with alcohol - lots of alcohol problems on both sides of his family. He started smoking pot and then was introduced to opiates. And when he lost his job and didn't have money he started on heroin...was on it for less than a year when he died of an acute heroin overdose.

What Made Them Smile?

His girlfriend, family, pets, best friend..he always smiled.

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 I love him.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/01/31 - Dylan Pearson - Age 19 yrs - Saint Francis, Minnesota

Submitted by: Jennifer Nordeen - Parent

Name: Dylan Pearson
State:  Minnesota, 55070
Date of Passing: 1/31/2015
Date of Birth: 2/13/1995
Age: 19 

Tell Us About Them:

Dylan Bradley Pearson , born 2/13/1995, passed away on 1/31/2015 from a heroin overdose, after a 3 year struggle with addiction.

Dylan was my only child, and a great kid who still had so much to do. His life was cut short because currenlty we do not have proper treatment centers regulations that are needed to change lives. Our young adults between the ages of 18 - 25 have become the biggest concern, our nation has never seen an epidemic of this magtitude. Something has to be done and in honor of Dylan, we will continue to push forward. If you are looking for resources or have suggestions, please call us! All efforts are appreciated!

Here is some of Dylans story, through his battle of addiction:

March 11st, 2013 was the day that I found out my son, Dylan Bradley Pearson, 19 and my only child was using heroin. By the time I found out, heroin had already gotten its grip on him. It was the beginning of my worst nightmare.

Over the next year, he had gained 2 felony charges due to his heroin addiction. He was in 3 different treatment centers. In May of 2014, while he was IN a treatment center, which he was furloughed to, I received a phone call from one of his friends that he had overdosed and was in the Emergency Room. Worst drive of my life was to the hospital not knowing if he was alive. But luckily, he was. He survived this overdose. He was taken to jail 36 hours after he got there, and brought to jail for 30 days. 

He got out and began the same routine, as much as we tried to help, or keep him home, there was nothing we could do. We went to the extreme such as sitting in front of his room, and I had to get up for a minute and my husband went into the other room to take a call, and he went running out the back door. There was nothing that we could do. I never gave him money, but I did let him live at home. I talked to him every single day, and he did not want to live like that anymore. There was not a talk we had that I didn’t tell him how much I loved him. 

In October of 2014, Dylan agreed to go to Florida for treatment. So on October 10th, he boarded a plane to Florida. He didn’t want to be there from the get go, as his long time girlfriend lived here in Elk River, so he wanted to get back home. He walked out of the first center he was in and I refused to bring him home. So he partied for a few days in a hotel with some other kids that got kicked out for using. He then went to a halfway house down there until he then got himself into another center down there in which he completed. He received his completion certificate on January 17th, 2015.

He was 90 days clean.

I picked him up at the airport at 1am, and he didn’t know Jazmin, his girlfriend, was going to be with me. When I opened the door, she popped out; I have literally never seen Dylan so happy. He cried, he wanted to be home.

Dylan tried so hard but the first week, he fell back again. He went to court, and was going to be on probation, and seemed to be ok again. On the afternoon of January 30th, a friend of his called him to get rid of the rest of the dope he had before he went into treatment. I could tell he was high when I got home from work, but he hung out with me all night, and we had fun. He seemed fine when I told him I loved him and went to bed about 12:45. 

Dylan went to bed, and never woke up. 

He died January 31st, 2015.

In his bed.

In our house. In his room.

The blood curdling scream from my husband is one that rings in my head daily. Our worst nightmare had come true.

My only child is dead. 

I don’t remember much about that day, but I do know that my life will never be the same again. Every day when I walk into my house, his shoes are still where he had them and his jacket on the banister where he left it. He will never have our midnight snacks we had together, every night for years. Dylan and I were very close, and we talked 10 times a day on the phone, and 1000 texts from me, making sure he was ok. He will never have the chance to get married, and have kids, and travel, and do all of the things that a 19 year old should be doing. 

Dylan was so funny. He was quiet, but when he did talk, he was funny. He and I always knew what each other was thinking, and we talked, good talks, all the time. Jazmin and him had been together since they were 13. She was the love of his life. They were best friends. Dylan had so many friends that cared for him, and have so many stories that I still hear every day.

He was a good athlete, loyal, handsome and genuine. I cannot put into words the pain that this has caused me and my family. My mission has now become to help others get into treatment, and help change the system we currently have. This drug has killed too many young men and women, and I fought this fight with him the entire was through his addiction. Some days I keep thinking that I will wake up and this is all a dream. 
Lets do all we can to help them get the help they need, break the stigma, and make some changes. 

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

What Made Them Smile?

His girlfriend Jazmin

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?

Love you again

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2012/06/15 - Amy Dean - Age 32 yrs - Trinity, North Carolina

Submitted by: Deborah Dean - Parent

Name: Amy Dean
State:  North Carolina, 27370
Date of Passing: 06/15/2012
Date of Birth: 05/13/80
Age: 32 

Tell Us About Them:

Amy was always, quirky, creative, artistic, and loved her music and her friends. She was the sweet little wide-eyed girl in her dance costume, loved animals and lauhing with friends. She earned her Associate Degree in Graphic Arts, and she was an accomplished artist, selling many of her pieces.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Amy was injured in a High School soccer game, received meds for pain, and then it began. She had no say in how her life would go after that. 
I'd like to believe that if I'd known then what I know now, I could have had an impact on her addiction. Or that her family might have been able to reach her. As close as she was to her sister, Anna, she did not share with her how serious and lost she was. About 2 years before her death I forced her in to a rehab when I discovered the depth of her drug addiction. Her ongoing battle with personal problems overwhelmed her and she relapsed. In spite of my efforts to do all the suggested things, tough love, no enabling, and not allowing her to live with me, she fell into another relationship, married for 18 months. He wanted to "try heroin", bought it, and she died. Living through all of these things and struggling through anger and forgiveness is so very hard. Amy was also bi-polar. The lack of treatment of her health problems contributed immensely to her continuos relapse.

What Made Them Smile?

Her son. Amy always smiled a little brighter and soared a little higher when she was with him.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss her smile the most. In the days after addiction we all saw that bright flashing smile less. I miss her spontaneity and her boundless, endless ability to just "be". She was always herself and at the funeral services one of her best friends summed her up beautifully and said, "her very humanity spoke volumes of who she was and will always be to many."

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

There would be so many thins I'd want to say to her now. I can barely thing of only one. But I think it would be important to her to hear about Aidan, her son. He was 7 when she died. She knew how remarkable he was. And I'd want to tell her how right she always was. And of course I would say, "I love you".

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/03/05 - PJ Remenowsky - Age 26 yrs - Maineville, Ohio

Submitted by: Debi Harris - Other Family

Name: PJ Remenowsky
State:  Ohio, 45039
Date of Passing: 3/5/15
Date of Birth: 6/11/88
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

PJ lived his family, keeping his car looking brand new, shooting his guns and spending time with his girlfriend, Katie.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

PJ struggled with Addiction for 10 grueling years. He tried his hardest but the demons are relentless.

What Made Them Smile?

He had the brightest smile. Friends and family made him smile most, especially his Momma.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

We miss his presence. The joy he brought to everyone.

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

Rest easy dear PJ and One Love always.

#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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2015/11/12 - Paul Doughty - Age 28 yrs - East Syracuse, New York

Submitted by: Mary Duck - Parent

Name: Paul Doughty
State:  New York, 13057
Date of Passing: 11/12/15
Date of Birth: 5/16/87
Age: 28 

Tell Us About Them:

Funniest, charming and cutest kid who captured EVWEYBODYS heart !!!!

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Paul started using pot & alcohol at around 12 years old. He advanced to psychodelics, acid, narcotics, meth, Molly, cocaine and heroin. ABYTHING to alter his mind !!!!

What Made Them Smile?

Christmas,dogs, family and comedians !! He was the jokester at all events !

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss Pauls laughter, poking fun of me, his hair, tattoos, and most of all his beautiful face !!!!!

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

What made you soo unhappy ??

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/07/04 - Lisa Murray - Age 36 yrs - Dayton, Ohio

Submitted by: Ashley Chafin - Sibling

Name: Lisa Murray
State:  Ohio, 45401
Date of Passing: 07/04/2015
Date of Birth: 5-2-79
Age: 36 

Tell Us About Them:

Lisa was a pleasure to be around and always brought smiles to the faces of people she was around Had a great personality and was a great mom sister and aunt

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

She had ovarian cancer which she had to have surgery which lead to pills Then they got to expensive and someone showed her how heroin was cheaper and the high was better She was doing good even got clean for awhile got back into working and supporting her family Then she relapsed

What Made Them Smile?

Her kids family and friends

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss her being here her smile her laugh and her personality

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

I hope you at peace now and dont forget about us Miss and love you big sis

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/07/05 - Michael Roldan - Age 27 yrs - Cocoa, Florida

Submitted by: Yvonne Roldan - Parent

Name: Michael Roldan
State:  Cocoa, Florida, 32927
Date of Passing: July 5,2015
Date of Birth: March 25, 1989
Age: 27 

Tell Us About Them:

He had survived childhood cancer only to die of heroin overdose

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He was hook on OxyContin 6 years ago.Went to rehab and was clean for years til he went down to Miami for school and met a pretty face girl that introduced him to heroin..

What Made Them Smile?

People

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His hugs and his beautiful smile

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

I miss you so much!!!!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2012/07/11 - Michael Kramer - Age 23 yrs - Federal Way, Washington

Submitted by: Paula Kramer - Parent

Name: Michael Kramer
State:  Washington, 98023
Date of Passing: 7/11/2012
Date of Birth: 1/26/1989
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

Michael was our middle child of three. He has an older brother and a younger sister. Michael was a happy, fearless child who was a natural leader until he got in to school and then his struggles began as his learning style did not fit the "norm" for how we teach in public schools. Watching Michael over the years was like watching a beautiful flower wither. We tried everything we could think of to support him and help him know how capable he was. If I could do any of it over again, I would pull him from school and have home-schooled him.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He began smoking weed by the 8th grade and then just started checking out. He quit school and was running during his teen years. We tried residential treatment and everything we could think of and what they tell you to do in AA. He finally went to the Union Gospel Mission and for a wonderful few months we had our son back, but he ended up getting kicked out and then went back to what he knew. He wasn't using heroin until the last year or so when it became cheaper and easier to get. We had no idea he was using it until just a few months before he died. The last few months were torture watching him spin further and further out of control.

What Made Them Smile?

Michael had such a wonderful heart and great sense of humor. He loved animals and playing video games and when he was younger he loved camping with us riding his dirt bike.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His quirky humor and big embrace.

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

I love you and I'm sorry.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2013/11/30 - Bryan Hunter - Age 42 yrs - Waite Hill, Ohio

Submitted by: Kerri Canter - Sibling

Name: Bryan Hunter
State:  Ohio, 44094
Date of Passing: 11/30/2013
Date of Birth: 04/06/1972
Age: 42 

Tell Us About Them:

He left a imprint on all those he came in contact with . He was a protector ,with a heart bigger then can be described.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

I will not allow heroin define the great man he was, his death did not define him

What Made Them Smile?

His daughter his friends his dog he stayed smiling even thru the pain,

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Everything, good bad all of it

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

Im sorry I failed you you werent only my brother but my hero .I love u to da moon and back see ya on the other side white boi.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2011/10/20 - Bridget Ford - Age 26 yrs - Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Submitted by: Amanda Hill - Sibling

Name: Bridget Ford
State:  Kentucky, 41017
Date of Passing: 10/20/2011
Date of Birth: 07/06/1985
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

My sister was such a beautiful funny person. She cared so much about her family and friends. She was the youngest of three girls and defiantly had the baby in her. She loved attention and loved to shop. Her favorite actress was Marilyn Monroe. Bridget was attending beauty school. She loved to do hair and makeup.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Bridget struggled from a young age with addition. She started drinking and smoking pot. Then came the heroin. When I found out she was addicted to heroin we called tons of places trying to ger help. She went to the emergency room several times to no avail. She then got into a rehab program in Richmond Ky. I think she stayed 5 months before she was kicked out. For a while after she stayed clean, but then she fell off the wagon. The day she dies she was alone at my moms. I guess she was thinking she could do the same amount she always did and got a bag of bad stuff.

What Made Them Smile?

Bridget loved her nieces. She loved shopping and doing makeup and hair. Before her addicition was bad she loved spending time with family and friends.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss her laugh, her smile. She could make anyone laugh.

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

I love you so much! Your my best friend!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2005/01/05 - Shanna Smith - Age 27 yrs - Salisbury, Maryland

Submitted by: Ashley Smith - Parent

Name: Shanna Smith
State:  Maryland, 21801
Date of Passing: 1/21/05
Date of Birth: 9/15/77
Age: 27 

Tell Us About Them:

My mom was one of the most loving and caring human beings I've ever met. She made an amazing mother, wife, and RN. She had two children, whom she loved more than anything. She was smart, funny, and selfless.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Many people did not know she struggled with addiction.. She was one of those all A students who you just knew would go Ivy League, someone you would never expect to be an addict. She didn't look like an addict, she was beautiful. She didn't have addict tendencies, poor job, poor living conditions. She didn't have a bad home life like most people assume is how you become an addict. She was just your everyday average mother, who suffered with an addiction nobody saw coming.

What Made Them Smile?

Her family. There isn't a single picture you can find where she isn't smiling ear to ear around her family. Some of my fondest memories include my mom & I sitting and watching The Golden Girls and eating dunkin donuts.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss my mom's I love you's the most. I miss her dropping me off to school and telling me she loves me more, every single day. I miss the way she laughed and how her face would get so red. I miss the way she cared more than anyone, even when it was a tad bit ridiculous. I remember one time I was eating hot spaghetti o's. I told her my chest started to hurt (probably because I scarfed down hot soup) but not even 15 minutes later she was crying her eyes out as I'm being taken in an ambulance.. Turns out I had heartburn lol.

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

Mom, 
I wish you could have been here for all my accomplishments. In the past 10 years I've gone to prom, graduated high school, gone to college, even picked my career. I wish you could have been there to remind me how important school is when I needed it the most. I wish you could have been my shoulder to cry on when i went through all the heartbreaks. I wish you could have come to my cheerleading competitions (I've gotten really good since Salvation Army) I wish you could have been there to do all the things mom's do.. Even though you haven't been with me these past 10 years, thank you for making me stronger. Thank you for helping to guide me to the right path. I'll always love you more.

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2015/06/08 - Aaron Stocchi - Age 34 yrs - Charter Township of Clinton. Michigan

Submitted by: Danielle Stocchi - Spouse

Name: Aaron Stocchi
State:  Michigan, 48035
Date of Passing: June 8, 2015
Date of Birth: May 9, 1981
Age: 34 

Tell Us About Them:

Aaron was a total goofball. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He loved to watch movies and had a pretty extensive collection. He also enjoyed music like Tool & Nirvana. He had a heart of gold and would truly do anything for anyone.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Aaron suffered from a childhood disease which left him with chronic pain for his entire life. The addictions started back in his early teenage yeara with pills then escalated throughout the years. He had bouts of being "clean" while attending a methadone clinic for years at a time. Most people assume that he died from a heroin overdose when in fact he did not. Heroin was not even present in his system. He died from intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, xanax and valium. In my heart, however, i believe he thought it was heroin though.

What Made Them Smile?

Stand up comedy, his family... simple things really...

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his personality. I miss the way he used to do even the littlest things. I miss him calling me "babe" constantly.

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

I will always love you and Im so sorry i didnt try harder to get you help that could have saved your life.

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2015/07/28 - Pedro Santiago - Age 41 yrs - Orwell, Ohio

Submitted by: Stephanie Steen - Other Family

Name: Pedro Santiago
State:  Ohio, 44076
Date of Passing: 7-28-15
Date of Birth: 10-25-73
Age: 41 

Tell Us About Them:

This is a photo of my son next to one of his father. The photo of my son was taken at his fathers burial. This look on his face will haunt me until the day I die. This is heroin .

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

I did not know about Pedro's addiction . He kept it concealed from me. The weight of never having had the opportunity to even try to help him will never leave me.

What Made Them Smile?

His children made him smile.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss his laugh . I miss the days when my son wasn't one step from being an orphan. I miss my friend.

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

If I had the chance to say one more thing it would be thank you for giving me the greatest gift of my life. See you soon

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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2015/05/04 - Amanda Elam - Age 23 yrs - Covington, Kentucky

Submitted by: Christa Elam - Parent

Name: Amanda Elam
State:  Kentucky, 41015
Date of Passing: 05/04/2015
Date of Birth: 10/08/1991
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

Amanda was a beautiful, goofy, sweet and wonderful daughter. My first born and only daughter. She made me smile all the day. She had a contagious laugh. She became a Mom at 16 but that didn't stop her from going to school and she had another child at 18 just 6 weeks before graduating high school. She did so and became a Mom again when she was 21. She had 2 handsome sons and a beautiful daughter. She was a good mom.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

I did not know about her addiction until about 14 months before she passed away. She had moved out when she was 18 with her boyfriend (the father of all her kids). I found out her kids were living with their grandparents and they were living in a hotel. Needless to say she was arrested for shoplifting twice and then she came to stay with me. I tried my best to help her. Wish I had known then what I know now about a lot of things and could of helped her more. She was depressed without her kids and was admitted for 5 days to behavior health. About 3 weeks after being released she bought what she thought was Heroin and she passed away from overdose 5/4/15. We found out a few months later that it was actually fentanyl in large quantity that killed her.

What Made Them Smile?

Her children. She loved them with all her heart.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her laugh, her smile, her beautiful face. Hearing her laughing upstairs at 3 am talking to her friends who were not on drugs.

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

I love you pretty girl and I wish I could of done more for you. You are thought of and missed so much by all your children , family and friends.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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