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Our goal here is to provide our readers with the latest information about the signs substance abuse disorder, support groups, treatment options, life in recovery, prevention & advocacy in our communities, and how to deal with the grief of a lost loved one. If you have ideas or suggestions that you wish to share with us here please use our "Contact Us" page at the very bottom of this page to email us. You can click on our Memorial Map to add your loved ones tribute to the map and then a few days later we will add them to our memorial blog.

Cassandra Lynn Smith - Age: 27 - Passed: 11/20/2013

17-21 William St, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719

Their Name

Cassandra Lynn Smith

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

7/27/1986

Age at Time They Passed

27

Date Passed

11/20/2013

Your First & Last Name

Lori McLeod

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

She was very happy and loving. A very caring person. Very silly. A big jokester. Her son was her world.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

She lost place after place she lived in. Lost her jobs her car. Then her son. She went to rehab a few times and jail once. She tried. She did not want this lifestyle whatsoever. I believe she definitely inherited mental illness from me and her dad as well

What made them smile?

Her son made her day everyday. He was her world. But people in general also. She brought a shine to everyone and vice versa

What do you miss the most about them today?

Her love and character. She was so spontaneous and I loved that about her. Always springing something on you to do. So full of life

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

Love your life for God this time please my beautiful girl

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Jacob Heider - Age: 26 - Passed: 2/19/2014

1936 Mayfair Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545

Their Name

Jacob Heider

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

9/21/1987

Age at Time They Passed

26

Date Passed

2/19/2014

Your First & Last Name

Lori Blum

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Jacob could make a friend in a minute! He loved sports, and singing...there wasn’t a song he didn’t know,but rarely finished one before he was onto the next. He was my first born,and he was very protective of me. Always hugged me spontaneously and told me I was beautiful...he was my fashion critic,if it didn’t look good, he said so! I miss him terribly but most I miss listening to him sing...it was beautiful!

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Jacob was bullied in school. He began smoking marijuana at age 8..by age 12, alcohol showed up. He was offered Cocaine by a family friend at age 13. He continued that course until age 16, his girlfriends mother’s medicine cabinet sparked both their interests..and it was then that OxyContin became a drug of choice. When the medicine cabinet got locked, they went to the streets and quickly found Heroin...

What made them smile?

#1: If he made you smile,or laugh, that’s what made his whole day. #2: Music #3: Sunshine

What do you miss the most about them today?

His beautiful voice ...his contagious laugh...his spontaneous hugs and compliments.

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

See, I told ya, they don’t have Cadillac’s in heaven! ( personal joke between us) and I only chose that because I can see his smile!

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Jeffrey Edward clapper JR - Age: 24 - Passed: 10/27/2014

301-399 Milton Ave, Syracuse, New York, 13204

Their Name

Jeffrey Edward clapper JR

Their Nickname

Booter

Birthday

3/20/1990

Age at Time They Passed

24

Date Passed

10/27/2014

Your First & Last Name

Jessica clapper

Relationship to Loved One

Sibling

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

Always was a hard worker and could build anything was very smart and sweet.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

It started with a motorcycle accident when he was prescribed pain killers and heroin just developed from there

What made them smile?

Anything with a motor!

What do you miss the most about them today?

I just miss his presence most of all.

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

Let me help you lean on me and I’ll help you get tour life back.please

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Jason Freburger - Age: 29 - Passed: 12/23/2015

224 Carvel Rd, Pasadena, Maryland, 21122

Their Name

Jason Freburger

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

9/13/1986

Age at Time They Passed

29

Date Passed

12/23/2015

Your First & Last Name

Deborah Freburger

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Hard working electrician. He loved his family. Fishing was his passion.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

It was so hard finding help or knowing what to do. We were all living in the wild wild west as far as finding assistance was. He became a lost ,changed person.

What made them smile?

Going fishing!

What do you miss the most about them today?

His love. His laugh. His jokes.

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

You are our life son.

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Rachel Lynd Marie Anderson - Age: 22 - Passed: 11/15/2015

188-298 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California, 92672

Their Name

Rachel Lynd Marie Anderson

Their Nickname

Pea

Birthday

1/5/1993

Age at Time They Passed

22

Date Passed

11/15/2015

Your First & Last Name

Pam Anderson

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Rachel was very sweet, fun, loving, caring, funny, loved animals, most people, loved tattoos, most of all she loved her son Cash

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Rachel was young but struggled early, she had been to a couple rehabs and did good, she was sober after her son was born but unfortunately relapsed when he was 17 months old, I really thought he would be the reason she would stop for good.

What made them smile?

Cash her son, her job usually, her nephews and nieces

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss her beautiful smile with her beautiful dimples. I miss getting to see her interact with her son, she was a very loving Mom

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

I love you and and don’t leave us, Cash needs you here

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Brittany Ann Jones - Age: 36 - Passed: 2/12/2016

92-172 N South St, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177

Their Name

Brittany Ann Jones

Their Nickname

Britt

Birthday

9/5/1979

Age at Time They Passed

36

Date Passed

2/12/2016

Your First & Last Name

Donna McDowell Davis

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Brittany was talented, smart, witty, popular, funny, loved all people, beautiful and everyone loved to be around her. She loved to ride horses, loved football, eating out, and hanging out with friends. She loved her daughters more than anything. She loved her grandmother too. She was a model with Wilhelmina. She was/is my everything.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

She was diagnosed with MS and had scholiosis along with some other health issues that cause her a lot of pain. She went to doctors that over prescribed pain meds. When they found out that she was addicted they stopped giving her the meds. She was prescribed 90 day supply by one doctor over and over again for years. Way too much. When she couldn’t get scripts she went to street to buy and they were expensive so she went to something cheaper...heroin. She couldn’t recover from the drugs. The doctors caused her death by overprescibing and then not helping her when they found out she was addicted. She lost her children because of the drug use but she was trying to get into a 2 year program and had to do an application, then a phone interview and then wait for acceptance or denial. She got a call that she was denied entrance on the day they found her unresponsive. I too blame the system for failing her when she wanted help.

What made them smile?

Her girls mostly...she loved them so much. Brittany smiled and laughed a lot at one time. She loved people and smiled lots with friends.

What do you miss the most about them today?

Her smile, her smell, her demeanor, seeing her mannerisms, her love of life, hearing her talk. Seeing her with her girls. Watching her eat. I miss everything about her...just everything.

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

That I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you. I would have given my life for you, changed places with you. I should have tried harder to help you. I shouyld have following the people that harmed you. I should have chased the people that sold you drugs. I should have charged all of them. I should have been there for you when you were in Ohio, Williamsburg and all the places you needed me and I wasn’t there. I am so sorry I let you down. I’m so sorry beyond words that I couldn’t protect and save you from those demons, doctors, and dealers. I love you more than life and it is almost impossible to go on without you. Thank you for the girls. They give me a purpose to live without you. I wish I could have you back. If only. The girls love and miss you. Poppy misses you. Nan misses you. Lots of people love and miss you. I don’t know how to do this without you.

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Joshua Lee Davidson - Age: 33 - Passed: 12/28/2015

41-57 Beacon St, Laconia, New Hampshire, 03246

Their Name

Joshua Lee Davidson

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

8/17/1982

Age at Time They Passed

33

Date Passed

12/28/2015

Your First & Last Name

Pamela Davidson

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Joshua was a kind loving soul with a smile and laughter that would make your heart melt from birth to adult hood he was always there to help those who needed help. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, he was a energetic person all his life who loved to do all kinds of things. He loved to work at his jobs he loved the Patriots and playing basketball, everyone loved him he was a pleasure to be around weather it be family, friends, or strangers, he was a very easy going person.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Joshua's struggles with substance use started out with hanging out with a few others that had addiction use but he still seen the good in those individuals. Joshua's friends told him to try oxy codeine for a injury he had to take away the pain it then became intense on taking a prescribed medication to him by his Dr and he needed more and more when that didn't help with his pain, His Dr said he was addicted and had shut him off of the medication he then turned to meth and then heroin he tried to get clean a few times but had failed. He knew he had a problem when he started getting into trouble with the law "like driving without a license after being revoked and stealing in stores" he tried once again to get clean by going to a suboxen clinic and do right but someone offered him a substance and it got worse and worse, He was then heavily into using whatever he could find on the streets or at the hospital to feed his addiction.

What made them smile?

Family, His daughter, Doing things he loved to do "Work, Basketball, Camping, Events,"

What do you miss the most about them today?

His kind heart , his smile, his laughter, his voice, his jokes, his love,

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

I miss you dearly not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish I could hear your voice one more time hold you in my arms and tell you that you was always loved. You were my first born blue eyes blonde happy baby boy I adored and wanted you are always in my heart and we had a bond that no one could ever break.

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William John Timber - Age: 26 - Passed: 9/25/2015

192-192 Main Ave, Wynantskill, New York, 12198

Their Name

William John Timber

Their Nickname

Will

Birthday

7/11/1989

Age at Time They Passed

26

Date Passed

9/25/2015

Your First & Last Name

Julie Roy

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Will was always living his life to the fullest. He lived, laughed and loved hard.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

The one thing he wanted was to be a good Dad and because of his struggles w h substance use he was never able to achieve that goal.

What made them smile?

His son Ben

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss everything about him, especially his sense of humor

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

I love you more than life itself

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Cory Jay Warner - Age: 24 - Passed: 11/23/2014

1-1399 Fox Frk, Little Birch, West Virginia, 26629

Their Name

Cory Jay Warner

Their Nickname

CJ

Birthday

5/21/1990

Age at Time They Passed

24

Date Passed

11/23/2014

Your First & Last Name

Tracy Grubbs

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

A loving caring soul that would help anyone who would need it

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Just could not beat it. I watched him fall and couldn’t catch him.

What made them smile?

His sin and me, his mother. A beautiful day and family.

What do you miss the most about them today?

Their amazing smile. A hilarious laugh and the beautiful brown eyes.

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

Please don’t go and let me help. I love you and Chace does too.

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Eric B Rogers - Age: 29 - Passed: 12/9/2016

7527 Remington Ave, Pennsauken, New Jersey, 08110

Their Name

Eric B Rogers

Their Nickname

EQ

Birthday

2/21/1987

Age at Time They Passed

29

Date Passed

12/9/2016

Your First & Last Name

Kim Hull

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Loving. Caring, loved karate, video games ,going to flea markets, and spending time with family.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Struggled for years, tried to stop. Would do good for a while than fall back again

What made them smile?

Watching Sanford & Son, reciting lines from his favorite movies, listening to music

What do you miss the most about them today?

He was my baby boy, I miss his laugh, his sense of humor, his beautiful blue eyes

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

Please don't judge my son he was a good person who would do anything for anyone, he was a son, brother, nephew, and uncle, he made all those around him smile

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Luis Burks - Age: 22 - Passed: 7/16/2016

18 Duchess Ct, Rosedale, Maryland, 21237

Their Name

Luis Burks

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

5/13/1994

Age at Time They Passed

22

Date Passed

7/16/2016

Your First & Last Name

Melissa Younas

Relationship to Loved One

Grandparent

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

Luis was a beautiful soul inside and out, He loved his family and would always put a smile on my face. He would always come to me and say grandmom can we talk, i miss those days. He lived for his daughter. she meant everything to him. He was outgoing. had many friends. He was the first one to graduate in the family. He made me proud. Always wanting to help the next person when they need something. .

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Luis struggled with everyday life. I don't know much about his struggle with substance abuse, he had only been using a month or so before he died.

What made them smile?

His daughter

What do you miss the most about them today?

Our talks, going out to lunch and dinner. I really do miss everything about him.

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

I love you and wish i could have done more.

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Joseph A Reindle - Age: 35 - Passed: 9/26/2014

14717-14899 Caldwell Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111

Their Name

Joseph A Reindle

Their Nickname

Big Joe

Birthday

3/2/1979

Age at Time They Passed

35

Date Passed

9/26/2014

Your First & Last Name

Roxanne Reindle

Relationship to Loved One

Sibling

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

My brother was such a happy and outgoing person. He was the funniest person ever. Even if it drove me crazy sometimes, I loved him totally. He wasn't just my little brother he was my best friend. I miss him every single minute of the day. His favorite thing was to go camping. But he LOVED being a uncle to my 3 kids.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He got addicted to pills from being sick n prescribed opiate pain killers for many years. Eventually he turned to heroin. (Its how many addicts start) also was prescribed Xanax. They wrote him scripts like it was candy. Ive been sober 15 year plus. And he always begged me to get sober. I did. Im so glad he seen me change my life. I just wish I could of helped change his.

What made them smile?

My children made him smile. He loved to aggravate. Playing around i should say. He loved making people laugh.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss his funniest. I miss him coming over to just visit. I miss camping with him. He never got to meet my grandson Aidan. I wish he could of met him. I miss his smile n his hugs.

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

I Love you Joe and You are the Best Brother a sister could ever ask for. But id beg him to please quit using so he dont die.

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Heather Heuer - Age: 24 - Passed: 5/26/2009

1757-1929 Deep Creek Rd, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, 18074

Their Name

Heather Heuer

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

5/26/2009

Age at Time They Passed

24

Date Passed

5/26/2009

Your First & Last Name

Bonnie Heuer

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

My child was a handful but lived with all her heart. She was my only girl whose beautiful smile would light up a room. Loved her kids and her family.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

After having her children I think she went through baby blues and went back to drugs. She didn’t handle boring to well and having babies was a hard adjustment. I think she wanted both her kids and drugs and that doesn’t mix.

What made them smile?

Her children

What do you miss the most about them today?

Everything. Her smell her voice her touch her walking in our house calling mommy as a adult. I miss everything about her and always will.

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

Don’t do drugs stay here on earth. My whole life ended after u died. My heart is broken beyond repair and your children need their mommy.

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Michael Awad - Age: 25 - Passed: 6/17/2021

152-198 N Main St, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

Their Name

Michael Awad

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

8/25/1990

Age at Time They Passed

25

Date Passed

6/17/2021

Your First & Last Name

CHRISTINA D MAHER

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

He was my brilliant son who loved computers and meatloaf with mashed potatoes. He knew so much about so many things. He was an avid reader and retained so much knowledge. He was a very important part of the family.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Michael struggled for 7 years with heroin and opiates. He spent time in hospitals and three quarter houses and never stopped trying. He spent time in Ann Arbor and had been "clean" a year before he used again. That was the last time he used heroin and it killed him.

What made them smile?

Animals, books, friends, family, computers and cookouts.

What do you miss the most about them today?

Everything! His eyes, talking and laugh.

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

We love and miss you more than I can say.

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Anthony Kercher - Age: 21 - Passed: 9/27/2016

Anthony Kercher - Age: 21 - Passed: 9/27/2016

 

Grant St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Their Name

Anthony Kercher

Their Nickname

Tony

Birthday

12/26/1994

Age at Time They Passed

21

Date Passed

9/27/2016

Your First & Last Name

Lori kercher

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

The nicest person you would ever want to meet . Loved his Ford mustang and family .

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Our son started smoking marijuana with a few of his friends in high school but didn’t really care for alcohol. He may have experimented with a few other drugs with his friends but we think he tried heroin for the first time because of his first girlfriend. From our sons graduating class from high school he lost several of his friends to overdoses . We had our son in over 20 rehab centers over the years but he usually checked himself out and convinced us to pick him up. 2 years before our son accidentally overdosed he lost his best friend to an overdose while he was in a rehab in Florida and a year before our son passed he lost his first girlfriend to an overdose. Our son passed away from accidental fentanyl poisoning, he thought he was using heroin. Even throughout his 3 year addiction he remained as the nicest and sweetest boy . Always hugging us and saying I love you before leaving the house .

What made them smile?

Cars and family and the beach

What do you miss the most about them today?

His hugs and voice . The words I love you !

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

I’m sorry ! we love and miss you every second of every day !

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Chloe Marie Bencivengo - Age: 17 - Passed: 1/20/2017

300 Franklin St, Hackettstown, New Jersey, 07840

Their Name

Chloe Marie Bencivengo

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

2/9/1999

Age at Time They Passed

17

Date Passed

1/20/2017

Your First & Last Name

Christina Bencivengo Culp

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Chloe was a very bright young lady. She loved to play her guitar, which she taught herself at the age of 8. Any instrument you gave her she was playing it the next day, as if she was playing for years. She also loved to paint and draw. Her painting are amazing. She always had a smile on her face, loved her family and friends.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Her substance disorder, as far as I know began after having her wisdom teeth pulled at the age of 15. She went to a rehabilitation center at the age of 16. The day she passed we believed her to be clean. She was attending meetings on a regular basis and also submitting urine tests which were always negative. I will always ask "did she relapse that day and just so happen to get a bad dose" There was no heroin in her system, fentanyl only.

What made them smile?

Chloe always had a smile on her face. Playing her guitar was definitely her favorite thing to do. She loved playing in the backyard for the family. Being with friends always had her smiling and laughing.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss everything about my daughter, Her laugh, her smile, the way she loved her siblings, especially her little sister. I miss who she would of been today. I believe right now she would be pursuing a career in art, most likely tattooing. She never made it to high school graduation.

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

To Chloe, I love you so very much and I'm sorry I didn't treat your addiction like the disease that it is. To her friends, I wish you would of come to me, she would of been mad at you but she would be here!

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Zachary Robert Goodwin - Age: 21 - Passed: 12/17/2014

9748-9798 Main St, Damascus, Maryland, 20872

Their Name

Zachary Robert Goodwin

Their Nickname

Zack

Birthday

10/23/1993

Age at Time They Passed

21

Date Passed

12/17/2014

Your First & Last Name

Alexis Commarota

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

Zack was funny and outgoing, he loved movies and quoting them, he loved music and he was deeply devoted to friends, He adored being a big brother, and skateboarding. he loved football and going to the beach and playing Xbox. he loved to wear his hair long and always wore a hat so his hair would curl around it. he wore shorts in the winter, he loved the sun more than snow. He was too serious as he grew up, very sensitive about how people were treated and how the world was. He didn’t enjoy school, he wanted to learn the subjects he cared about and not waste time with the things he didn’t think mattered so he researched and read a lot, he had street smarts and strength. people were drawn to him. He could argue his case which was good or bad depending on what side you were on. He was just a great kid who was growing into an amazing young man. But he was sad and he was depressed and he felt lost as a teenager. He didn’t know how he fit in life and he was hurting. He felt discarded by some.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He was only using heroin for a few months when he reached out for help. He knew this was his drug, he once told me that he felt nothing but peace on it and that was nice for once. He would cycle through rehab for the next two years, always wanting to be clean, truly trying hard but he would relapse.

What made them smile?

Being with his friends, watching movies, family reunions, hanging out at the beach, skateboarding

What do you miss the most about them today?

everything. every minute of every day without him is somehow less special. i miss hearing (and reading over text) I love you mama bear. i miss his infectious laugh, his smile, his deep, gorgeous blue eyes starring back at me, i miss his strong hugs, i miss our long talks about the world. i miss his voice, i miss ever milestone in life that i have with his siblings.

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

I love you so much and my life has been so much less than without you in it. the world is so much less without you here.I miss you every second of everyday.

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Ryan Gillilamd - Age: 18 - Passed: 5/11/2016

31800-31816 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California, 92675

Their Name

Ryan Gillilamd

Their Nickname

Rhino

Birthday

2/1/1998

Age at Time They Passed

18

Date Passed

5/11/2016

Your First & Last Name

Ryan Gilliland

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

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

He played guitar and wrote songs. He loved animals and wanted to be a vet.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He didn’t struggle long. He experimented with pain killers due to a sports injury. He was captain of his soccer team and made high grades in school

What made them smile?

His pets, dog Murphy and cats Bentley and Purty

What do you miss the most about them today?

His quick wit and goofy banter

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

I love you.

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Mike Brennan - Age: 32 - Passed: 9/15/2015

Meridian Hills Dr, Moorpark, California, 93021

Their Name

Mike Brennan

Their Nickname

No content available.

Birthday

6/8/1986

Age at Time They Passed

32

Date Passed

9/15/2015

Your First & Last Name

Megan Brennan

Relationship to Loved One

Sibling

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

Funny and full of life, he had big dreams of becoming a musician and was a writer.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

It took years, it started when he was young, then he got sober and joined the navy. When he broke his foot the VA got him hooked on pain killers, then when he got cut off he went back to heroin.

What made them smile?

A good guitar riff, a good melody and song, art, the ocean.

What do you miss the most about them today?

Everything, especially him not being here to meet his niece.

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

Despite everything, I love you more than you ever realized.

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Dennis Davy - Age: 35 - Passed: 4/3/2016

1401-1413 Tower Ave, Superior, Wisconsin, 54880

Their Name

Dennis Davy

Their Nickname

Denny

Birthday

11/18/1980

Age at Time They Passed

35

Date Passed

4/3/2016

Your First & Last Name

Jana Sutherland

Relationship to Loved One

Other Relative

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

Dennis was hilarious, outgoing, caring, athletic, and up for anything. He was the best person to be around. His smile was contagious, and his personality was just the best.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

It started with being diagnosed with epilepsy, and horrible migraines...then he just started to self medicate. He never felt like he fit in, he felt “different” and it was so hard for him because things he would start, or things he wanted to do he couldn’t finish or was told he “couldn’t because of his seizure disorder” such as schooling for certain programs, sports, even driving....he had to be “seizure free for so long” etc. it was so hard for him, and his substance abuse just took over...

What made them smile?

His family, his friends, his dog!!! ( man he loved her, and she was such a great support for him) the Chicago Bears...( ????) he was an avid fan!!! Biggest fan I know! And just sports in general. He could talk your ear off about hem!

What do you miss the most about them today?

His smile, his laugh, his voice...just being able to hang out with him and feel his positive energy. He was such a great person to be around.

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

I love you, and I’m hear for you whenever you need me. No judgment, just love and support. I’m ALWAYS here.

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