David Girdwood - Age: 45 - Passed: 2/24/2019

Their Name

David Girdwood

Their Nickname

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Birthday

2/19/1974

Age at Time They Passed

45

Date Passed

2/24/2019

Your First & Last Name

Michele Paradiso

Relationship to Loved One

Other Relative

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

Sweet, kind, considerate & so funny

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

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

What made them smile?

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

What do you miss the most about them today?

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

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

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

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