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

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Monday, 11 January 2016

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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.