Heroin Support Blog

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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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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Feb.7, 2015 - Jacob Sibley - Age 25 yrs - Louisiana

Submitted by: Caryn Stanley - Parent

Name: Jacob Sibley 
State:  Louisiana, 71378
Date of Passing: Feb.7, 2015
Date of Birth: Sept.18, 1989
Age: 25 

Tell Us About Them:

Jacob was a good hearted, fun loving, son,brother and father. He lite up a room when he entered. He loved spending time with his family.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Jacob started misusing pain pills and Xanax when he was around 16 years old. I'm not really sure when he switched to herion. He ended up in jail on traffic related charges. He was released and 6 days later, died of an overdose. That is when I found out he was snorting herion.

What Made Them Smile?

Jacob's son made him smile the biggest.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss him making the trip to come visit me. I miss his phone calls, just to say I love you mom. I miss his hugs and our talks.

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

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry I wasn't there to save you. I love you and miss you dearly.

#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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08/25/2015 - Kim Ferline - Age 45 yrs - Ohio

Submitted by: Bette Jones - Friend

Name: Kim Ferline
State:  Ohio, 44431
Date of Passing: 08/25/2015
Date of Birth: 02/09/70
Age: 45 

Tell Us About Them:

A loving heart

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Tried so hard to overcome addictions

What Made Them Smile?

Her 2 sons

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Not being able to help her

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

You are so loved

#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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08/17/2014 - 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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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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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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06/16/2014 - Melissa Lorentz - Age 33 yrs - California

Submitted by: Donna Tate - Parent

Name: Melissa Lorentz
State:  California, 92585
Date of Passing: 06/16/2014
Date of Birth: 07/18/80
Age: 33 

Tell Us About Them:

Miss was a very caring loving person. Always very thoughtful never forgot a birthday or an event and always sent a card. Melissa was very crafty she was a bow maker.She made very elaborate hair bows.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Her addiction started with prescription drugs. It was a battle that changed who she was.

What Made Them Smile?

Her daughter Allie was her world. She loved the holidays. And participating in Allies activities.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything about her. Her presence, her laugh, her just always being here.

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

First I'd say I love you. Then I'm sorry if I've ever hurt you. I hope you know how much I love you.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

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02/23/2015 - Norman Willis - Age 25 yrs - Pennsylvania

Submitted by: Serena Serio - Friend

Name: Norman Willis
State:  Pennsylvania, 17331
Date of Passing: 02/23/2015
Date of Birth: 03/19/1989
Age: 25 

Tell Us About Them:

James was a true southern gentleman. He was the sweetest, and he worked so hard. No matter what was going on, he was always able to make me laugh. He was smart and ambitious.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled with addiction for most of his life, starting at the age of 13. He was addicted to anything you could imagine. Pills and heroin were his main drug but he would do anything he could get his hands on. He did not have much clean time.

What Made Them Smile?

The though of his daughter in Tennessee and the thought of having a second chance at being a daddy with our little girl. His smile was infectious.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything about him. I miss his smile, his laugh, the way he used to call me baby girl, when he would call me as soon as I got off of work and talked to me the whole hour it took me to get home, when he would call me when the weather was bad and talk to me the entire time I was driving to make sure I was ok, the way he touched my stomach when I became pregnant with his child. I miss him so very, very much.

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

I love you. I may not have always showed it, but I do. I always will. I know you would be an amazing daddy to our little girl and I am so proud to be your fiance. Thank you for the best year of my life.

#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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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

03/21/2015 - Alyssa Anderson - Age 24 yrs

Submitted by: Annette Renk - Parent

Name: Alyssa Anderson
State:  Wisconsin, 53597
Date of Passing: 03/21/2015
Date of Birth: 10-07-1990
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Alyssa was a beautiful spirit, a nature lover, animal lover, and wanted to take care of and love any creature that most others would think unloveable. She had a great and quirky sense of humor and loved to read.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Alyssa had struggles and incidents in her life that I believe contributed to her addictive tendencies. She struggled with alcohol, pain medication and heroin abuse. We attempted to get her help, but she refused to admit her problem. She did go to a 6 week treatment program prior to her passing, but overdosed within 2 days of her return home. I found her...worst moment of my life, the image will be in my mind forever.

What Made Them Smile?

Her love, Mason, playing in the rain, her kitty Nico, and finding quirky things at thrift and antique stores. Such a silly girl!

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her voice...she would call me Maja, I miss that. She would laugh, and say I sounded like a hooker when I would walk in clunky noisy boots or heels! Her goofy sense of humor, and thrift shopping with her. She was special!

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

I'm sorry, I wish I had done more sooner, I love you SO much!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

12/3/14 - Cory Hecht - Age 26 yrs

Submitted by: Robyn Hecht - Parent

Name: Cory Hecht
State:  Missouri, 63026
Date of Passing: 12/3/14
Date of Birth: 1/14/88
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

Cory was my everything! He loved skateboarding, music and his cat Miley.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Cory struggled with addictions from age 12 with different substances. He became addicted to heroin at the age of 18 after we made him leave home due to his lack of following house rules and lack of respect due to his many addictions. We allowed him to return home several times only to find him using drugs again. He went into rehab numerous times without success. We finally relocated him to our cabin out of town and financially helped him out only to find out he again had relapsed on heroin. We had just helped him to detox over Thanksgiving in 2014 and he passed away to a fatel overdose of heroin laced with fentenayl. We were on our way to the lake to see him when we received the dreaded call he was deceased. Our lives changed in that instant, never to be the same again.

What Made Them Smile?

His friends, his cat Miley, his parents and his X box games.

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His beautiful smile and hugs when he knew I was upset and sad.

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

I LOVE YOU!!!

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

10/11/2015 - Julian Nicholas Nava - Age 26 yrs

Submitted by: Diane Fonseca - Parent

Name: Julian Nicholas Nava
State:  California, 91606
Date of Passing: 10/11/2015
Date of Birth: 122788
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

Loved his family.

Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

The hardest thing as a parent having to see your child struggle addiction

What Made Them Smile?

His son

What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss my sons voice...and smile...

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

I love you so much son.

#AskMeAboutMyAngel #HeroinMemorial #GoneToSoon

www.HeroinMemorial.org

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

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

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

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

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