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Heroin Memorial - 2014/10/05 - Gregory DeHotel - Age 23 yrs - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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10/05/2014 - Gregory DeHotel - Age 23 yrs - South Plainfield, New Jersey

Submitted by: Patty DeHotel - Parent

Name: Gregory DeHotel
State:  New Jersey, 07080
Date of Passing: 10/05/2014
Date of Birth: 11/15/1990
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

He was the most caring person, would do anything for anyone. He was learning a new trade and beginning to love his new life. He was my youngest of 5 children and we have a very close family. This has broken us apart and we are lost without him. He is missed terribly.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

His struggle I think was right out of high school but became worse in years to come. He struggle for many years but we finally thought we had this beat. Heroin is evil. It took my baby after 15 months clean.


What Made Them Smile?

His family, especially his nieces and nephews. Also working on and reaching his goals made him happy.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His hugs, his voice, his laugh, him coming for coffee before work in the morning. Not one thing is easier than another. I miss everything about him.


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

I love you so much. I'm so sorry I wasn't here for you that horrible day. I don't know what made you go back but I wish I was around to make a difference that day.

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/12/21 - Sean Yates - Age 20 yrs - Linden, Michigan

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12/21/2015 - Sean Yates - Age 20 yrs - Linden, Michigan

Submitted by: Lisa Yates - Parent

Name: sean Yates
State:  Michigan, 48451
Date of Passing: 12/21/2015
Date of Birth: Dec 26 1992
Age: 20 

Tell Us About Them:

He was popular, athletic, loved people a wonderful son♄


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He did what most kids do party & experiment things he shouldn't have. He didn't think he had a problem until the day before he died he realized he could be addicted


What Made Them Smile?

Friends and sports and unfortunately the ultimate high that leads to death.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

The son he use to be before drugs ruled although toward the end of his life he was treating us better he was working & feeling better about himself although he still had a drug problem..and I believe if he was here today..he was getting tired of the drug life & realizing he had a problem I'm thinking he may have been ready for help.


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

I love n miss you so much..I know you are with God and I will see you again Hugs n kisses love Mom n dad n Wayne and Tiffany

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/05/11 - Suzanne Harley - Age 37 yrs - Columbus, Ohio

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5-11-15 - Suzanne Harley - Age 37 yrs - Columbus, Ohio

Submitted by: Rhonda Gurio - Parent

Name: Suzanne Harley
State:  Ohio, 43213
Date of Passing: 5-11-15
Date of Birth: 6-5-77
Age: 37 

Tell Us About Them:

She loved her kitties, her little boy, her nieces and nephews.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Suzanne lost her son. She never got over the loss of her son. The drugs masked her pain.


What Made Them Smile?

Her kitties, her nieces and nephews


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her smile!


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

I love you!

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Heroin Memorial - 2014/01/25 - Deandra Sams - Age 20 yrs - Rock Creek, Ohio

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01/25/2014 - Deandra Sams - Age 20 yrs - Rock Creek, Ohio

Submitted by: Kari Rhodes - Parent

Name: Deandra Sams
State:  Ohio, 44084
Date of Passing: 01/25/2014
Date of Birth: 10/05/1993
Age: 20 

Tell Us About Them:

Deandra always had a passion for art, music and children. Deandra spend a lot of time with her little sisters and her friends babies. Deandra would take her friends babies for a day just to give her friends and break. Deandra was extremely intelligent and started college at Kent state University while still being in the 11th grade high school. She was complicating but very loving. She never ended a conversation or even argument without saying "be safe and I love you." No matter how mad she was at anyone.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Deandra began to show signs of drug use at 17 yrs old right before high school graduation. She had been on pain pills for back pain and a broken wrist prior to this. Deandra attacked me in my sleep while still in her work uniform and I knew she was sick from there. I called the police in hopes they would take her to the hospital and test her. They did not test her but put her on probation and ordered her to 30 days of treatment. I sent her to Florida for treatment and hoped she would start fresh down there. She finished her 30 days and decided not to go on with their aftercare. She came home and completed 6 mths of Intensive Outpatient Program. The night she died in was out with my husband celebrating my birthday because she encouraged me to celebrate. Her 4 yr old little sister found her slumped against the wall in her bed with brown stuff running down her arm (deceased). She ran and got her 11 yr old sister and they went to the neighbors house. The coroner took her before I could make it home. That was the last I saw my baby girl. Her brother was 17 and now the struggle would begin with him as well.


What Made Them Smile?

Children, music, and friends. She was always pranking people and making jokes.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss the way she spent quality time with her little sisters and brother. I miss her smile and voice. I miss even the arguments. I miss everything.


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

I'm sorry I couldn't save you. I was supposed to protect you and I feel like I failed. I worked too much, went to school to much and somhow I missed something. You didn't even drink alcohol and we're deathly afraid of needles. I would have never imagined you getting involved in heroin. I love you so much forever and always. I'm happy you are no longer suffering.

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Heroin Memorial - 2013/07/23 - Tony Todisco - Age 25 yrs - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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2013/07/23 - Tony Todisco - Age 25 yrs - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Submitted by: Joni Todisco - Parent

Name: Tony Todisco
State:  Massachusetts, 01863
Date of Passing: 7 23 13
Date of Birth: 1 16 88
Age: 25 

Tell Us About Them:

Tony was a union roofer married with two young boys.he was a son and oldest brother.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Tony had many addictions over the yrs.he drank smoked pot and went to cocaine.he started per 30 and then went to heroin.


What Made Them Smile?

His boys. His wife and family and friends


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile and big blue eyes


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

I'd tell him I love him and miss him.id say goodbye as I didn't get to other than after autopsy.id tell him I'm sorry and if I was there I'd have saved him.

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Heroin Memorial - 2014/05/25 - Coty Glass - Dry Ridge, KY 41035

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Submitted by: Dupuy- parent

Angel's Name:  Coty Glass
Date of Birth:
  10/18/1991
Date of Passing: 05/25/2014
Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035

Tell Us About Them
My oldest of 3 children and the first person that I knew I would die for.  Coty loved anything to do with nature and being outside.  He loved to hunt, ride horses and four wheelers, pull tractors,  target shoot and making others laugh. He looked forward to spring and summer!!  He loved the sun... he always said it made him feel so alive.  He was a happy,outgoing child and young man until the accident that took his best friend.

Addiction Struggles
Coty's stuggle with addiction began at 16.  He was in a horrific car accident at took his best friends life.  My son was in the hospital for 8 days and bed bound for several more months.   He was given Percocet's for the pain and later he began abusing them to "forget" the pain of losing his friend.  He used pills until he was introduced heroin at 21.

What Made Them Smile
Coty loved food, the sun, the outdoors, family.

What Do You Miss
I miss everything!!  I mostly miss his smile, his hugs, his sarcastic wit and the way he made my heart happy!!!  

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Heroin Memorial - 2013/07/13 - Anthony Todisco - Age 25 yrs - Dracut, Massachusetts

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2013/07/13 - Anthony Todisco - Age 25 yrs - Dracut, Massachusetts

Submitted by: Joan Todisco - Parent

Name: Anthony Todisco
State:  Massachusetts, 01826
Date of Passing: 7 23 13
Date of Birth: 1 16 88
Age: 25 

Tell Us About Them:

Tony was a son brother father husband.he was a union roofer out of boston.lived in Dracut mass till married and lived in Salem nh.he was a member of national guard till he became roofer


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He struggled all thru highscool.he quit drinking put went to perks then heroin.he went into rehab in Florida but left as he missed his wife and sons


What Made Them Smile?

His family and friends.his two boys and his love of his life his high school wife.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His personality his smile and his big blue eyes


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

To say I love you and sorry I wasn't there to save him like I have his little brothers.

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Heroin Memorial - 2013/02/14 - Tawni Pina - Age 21 yrs - Florence, Kentucky

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2013/02/14 - Tawni Pina - Age 21 yrs - Florence, Kentucky

Submitted by: Traci Wolfe - Parent

Name: Tawni Pina
State:  Kentucky, 41042
Date of Passing: 2/14/13
Date of Birth: 10/10/91
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Tawni was my only child. She was my everything. She was very shy. She desperately wanted everyone to like her. Tawni had alot of acquaintances but not alot of real friends. The true friends she did have, all considered her to be their best friend because that's how she treated each of them. She had a huge heart. She absolutely could not pass a homeless person without giving them money. She spent her summers in high school volunteering at a camp for disabled children. She would do anything for anyone. She was also very silly and loved to laugh and make people laugh. She loved music and loved to dance but only when no one was watching lol. She was not very good at it. I could probably go on forever about all the wonderful things about her because to me, she was perfect. I miss her!!


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Tawni's struggle in life was her mental illness. She was diagnosed severe Anorexia at age 10. At age 11 she developed a heart condition caused by her eating disorder. Around age 12 or 13 she also developed OCD. Around 15 the eating disorder got better but she replaced it with cutting. She was depressed, hearing voices, obsessing over everything made multiple suicide attempts. She was diagnosed with several mental illnesses and was in and out of mental hospitals. Drugs were never a problem. In the end of 2012 she got out of a 3 yr abusive relationship. I don't think I had ever seen her so happy. She was enjoying life. At least that's what I thought. Jan 29th 2013 I was looking for something in her purse. What I found was Heroin. I was in such shock. She didn't even smoke cigarettes. I knew nothing about Heroin. I had no idea kids were even doing this drug. I confronted her. She cried and apologized. She said she wanted help. We sat and spent days calling every rehab in the area. Every single one told us the same thing. 6-9 month waiting list. Tawni didn't have 6-9 months. On February 14 2013, just 2 wks after I found it in her purse, Tawni died from a Heroin overdose. I can only guess how long she was using. My best guess is 3-5 months. Apparently she met a boy who she really liked and he was a Heroin addict. It is believed that he introduced her to it. I am changed forever and I don't think my heart will never recover from this.


What Made Them Smile?

Helping people made her smile. She just got so much joy from helping people and feeling needed.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her smile, her hugs, her laughter, her silliness...everything!


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

I love you!

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/09/10 - Adam Pierce - Age 37 yrs - Cortland, Ohio

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2015/09/10 - Adam Pierce - Age 37 yrs - Cortland, Ohio

Submitted by: JoEllen Pierce - Parent

Name: Adam Pierce
State:  Ohio, 44410
Date of Passing: 9/10/15
Date of Birth: 6/28/78
Age: 37 

Tell Us About Them:

Adam was a good hearted man, anyone who needed anything, he was there for them, he just couldn't help himself. He had the prettiest blue eyes. He was a dad to 2 great kids. His daughter is 16 and his son is 14. He worked full time ag General Motors, a job he was very proud of. He always made people laugh and he was loved by many.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Adam was diagnosed ADHD at a young age and bi-polar at 21 yrs. old. He tried to find normalcey anyone he could, which led him to the wrong things. He was clean for 5 weeks and was at a sober house where he passed 1 1/2 days after being placed there.


What Made Them Smile?

His kids made him smile, but this past year, even they couldn't make him happy anymore, he was lost in his addiction.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His life was chaotic and it was hard for the family but I miss the old sparkle in his eyes and his fun sense of humor that he lost along the way.


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

I will always love you Adam, and I tried my best to have you love your life and the good things in it. I know you finally found the peace you so often told me you were seeking.

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Heroin Memorial - 2013/04/30 - Ashlie Terry - Age 21 yrs - Clinton, Utah

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2013/04/30 - Ashlie Terry - Age 21 yrs - Clinton, Utah

Submitted by: Jill Jensen - Parent

Name: Ashlie Terry
State:  Utah, 84015
Date of Passing: 04/30/2013
Date of Birth: 03/06/1992
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Ashlie believed in Peace and Love. She was the youngest of 3 children. She loved everyone and loved all animals. She was the most giving person I have ever met.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Ashlie suffered from addiction she had an addictive personality. If is wasn't drinking cough syrup she would be doing another drug to escape from what I'm not sure of..


What Made Them Smile?

Baby animals, Giving, making other people happy!


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Just everything about her! Her hugs! She always said I love you!


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

I love you Ashlie! I miss you more than words can express! My heart aches for you but I know you are at peace!

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Heroin Memorial - 2013/04/18 - Amber Olson - Age 24 yrs - Minooka, Illinois

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04/18/2013 - Amber Olson - Age 24 yrs - Minooka, Illinois

Submitted by: April Olson - Parent

Name: Amber Olson
State:  Please choose a state., 60447
Date of Passing: 04/18/2013
Date of Birth: February 3,1989
Age: 24 

Tell Us About Them:

Most caring person you'll ever meet, always knew how to cheer you up or make you happy


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Like any on there addiction she wanted to stop but it stopped her before she could stop it


What Made Them Smile?

Being around the people she loved most and feeling accepted by everyone and make people happy


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss her big smile and her hugs and just the comfort of her being there that was my best friend and my sister we did eveything together


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

That's I love her and I forgive her for going to heaven and leaving me and I can't wait to see her soon

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/12/16 - Clark Roderick - Age 31 yrs - Riverside, California

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12/16/2015 - Clark Roderick - Age 31 yrs - Riverside, California

Submitted by: Liz Roderick - Sibling

Name: Clark Roderick
State:  California, 92501
Date of Passing: 12/16/2015
Date of Birth: 9/11/1984
Age: 31 

Tell Us About Them:

Clark was just so smart. He was about to graduate from UC Riverside with almost straight A's. He wanted to turn his life around. He could make anyone laugh. He loved people. He was a kind soul who only wanted to help others.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He was a heavy drinker as a teenager and young adult. He hurt his back and was giving OCs. He became addicted to pain medication and it turned into a heroin addiction. He was in and out of rehab for 3 years and went long stretches where we thought he was better. He was coming off Suboxin before the holidays and I think he went off completely and decided to just get high one more time before his trip back. He died a few hours before his flight.


What Made Them Smile?

Clark loved his family. He wanted people to be proud of him. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved movies and tv shows that made him laugh. He loved food.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

It's only been a week but I already miss his laugh and his sense of humor. He was a gentle giant. He was always there to text or call when I was having a bad day. God I'm going to miss him.


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

I am so proud to be your sister. You are one of the best men I've ever met. I love you to the moon and back.  Luckily I said this often.

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/11/21 - Doug Sleppy - Age 47 - Greenville, Ohio

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Submitted by: Cheryl Jennings - Sibling

Name: Doug Sleppy
Date of Passing:  11/21/2015
Date of Birth: 11/12/1968
Age: 47

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Tell Us About Them:

He was a good man at heart, and he loved his daughter so much.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He had been struggling for a few years to kick the habit. Just this past summer, he was trying to get help and get the vivotrol shot. Family and friends were all trying to help, and he really wanted a way out. He feared the withdrawals the most, having done them a few times. Hanging with the wrong crowd....always calling, texting and tempting him... He got put in jail and went through withdrawal for 45 days...


What Made Them Smile?

He had a funny sense of humor and infectious laugh. Me buying him milkshakes made him smile, spending time with his daughter, his favorite cousins and true friends


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His excitement to see me when I came to visit, him washing my car for me, and just being able to talk to him.


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

So many people miss and love you. Hanging onto the funny memories and who you were before you met heroin.

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/10/26 - Justin Okleshen - Age 31 yrs - Schererville, Indiana

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2015/10/26 - Justin Okleshen - Age 31 yrs - Schererville, Indiana

Submitted by: Kara Stasak - Other Family

Name: Justin Okleshen
State:  Indiana, 46375
Date of Passing: 10/26/2015
Date of Birth: 10/01/1984
Age: 31 

Tell Us About Them:

He was a one of a kind.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Struggled with addiction for years.


What Made Them Smile?

His girls


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Him seeing his kids


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

Why?

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/04/18 - Timothy Marx - Age 23 yrs - Magnolia, New Jersey

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2015/04/18 - Timothy Marx - Age 23 yrs - Magnolia, New Jersey

Submitted by: Sandy Marx - Parent

Name: Timothy Marx
State:  New Jersey, 08049
Date of Passing: 04182015
Date of Birth: 01141992
Age: 23 

Tell Us About Them:

thoughtful, loving


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

he just came home from treatment. Drug of choice Percocet Died from Heroin od


What Made Them Smile?

Madison and Sophia his girlfriends daughters


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

His smile and sense of humor


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

I want you here by my side

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Heroin Memorial - 2013/02/08 - Denny Bristow - Age 26 yrs - Ionia, Michigan

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2013/02/08 - Denny Bristow - Age 26 yrs - Ionia, Michigan

Submitted by: Sherri Boster - Parent

Name: Denny Bristow 
State:  Michigan, 48846
Date of Passing: 02/08/2013
Date of Birth: 8/2/86
Age: 26 

Tell Us About Them:

Who was Denny Bristow? Just an addict? Absolutely not, he was so much more. 

He was a mentor, protector, and best friend to his brother Randy (my second oldest).
To his younger siblings he was a hero, teacher and giggle maker.
He was that "one" crush to so many girls that they still remember it today.
He was a friend to many which meant a friend for life.
To his best friends he was family. To their mothers he was son. 
If in need he was counted on to be there to help.
To his first love he will forever own a piece of her heart.
To his aunts he was their care taker at times, helper and like a son.
To his cousins he was the cause of fun and laughter. Always having their back.
To his grandparents he was "scooter", their fence mender, yard keeper, repair man, BBQ cook, driver to the hospital, student of hunting and the R.I.P/deer tattoo on his arm to honor his grandpa.
To the schools and the boys in blue...... Well let's just say he never let them be bored. And yes going through a house, out a window, past a underground pool and over a 8 foot privacy fence in 30 seconds can be done. Especially if a cop car pulls in the driveway 
To Tony Stewart he was his biggest fan. And Denny is who brought nascar to our whole family. 
He was a country boy for life. He wore camo loud and proud. 
To his mom he was my first born and keeper to my heart. He was a son that had a great love for me. A bond that only we knew. The one that first taught me what real unconditional love was and what real pain is. Denny taught me patience and gave me strength I didn't know I had. Denny changed my life the day he was born and again the day he died. The time in between is what matters and was filled with so many memories that keep me going today. I choose to remember all the good ones with the real Denny. The bad and painful ones were opiates not my son. Denny was, is and always will be my baby boy. 
Denny had a great love for fishing and hunting. He loved his family and friends. He loved riding dirt bikes and quads especially with his brothers. He touched many in both life and death. He lost everything due to opiate addiction which lead to his final breathe from heroin. No words could ever describe the pain of his loss. The tears haven't stopped and the hurt will not ease. The memories are plentiful and held by many hearts. Denny is loved and missed dearly. 


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

It all started with having fun with friends. Partying and the introduction to OxyContin. Addiction quickly set in before I even knew what was going on. Many run ins with the law and jail. Many rehabs. Family support and family destruction. A life of roller coaster ups and downs. Heroin was found to be cheaper with the same effect or better. He went from loving family, himself and life to hating it all. Helpless


What Made Them Smile?

Hunting, fishing, riding. Most of all his family


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

I miss everything but especially his hugs with I love you mom


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

I'm sorry I couldn't save you

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/12/06 - Rodney Depotter - Age 27 yrs - Dixon, Illinois

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2015/12/06 - Rodney Depotter - Age 27 yrs - Dixon, Illinois

Submitted by: penny depotter - Parent

Name: rodney depotter
State:  Illinois, 61021
Date of Passing: 12/6/2015
Date of Birth: 1/20/88
Age: 27 

Tell Us About Them:

my son was the sweetest teddy bear funny and I miss him so much I love you my sweet boy xo


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

over the past year he would call me and say mom come get me I don't want to die he was so full of life and loved life and his son he was everything to him may son passed with his 5 year old nexts to him I know my son did not want to die my heart is forever broken


What Made Them Smile?

his son, family, being a goofball he loved to make you smile


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

his voice smell smile hugs kisses I would give my life to have that night back


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

you took my heart from the start and I will love you forever I just want to hold you and keep you warm I miss you so much I love you my son. and I'm always going to be proud of you and never will I stop missing you mom

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Heroin Memorial - 2014/09/21 - Brandon Alsaker - Age 21 yrs - Mesa, Arizona

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2014/09/21 - Brandon Alsaker - Age 21 yrs - Mesa, Arizona

Submitted by: jill ehresman - Parent

Name: Brandon Alsaker
State:  Arizona, 85201
Date of Passing: 09/21/2014
Date of Birth: 7/24/1993
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Brandon loves to hang out with family play with his nephews and niece like to watch movies and just be around people. And he was always acting like a clown and making people laugh


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He had been struggling with drugs for 5 yrs. He went into rehab and was motivated this time. He stayed sober for 8 months fell off the wagon and it took his life this time.


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?

I love you more than anything 

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Heroin Memorial - 2015/04/29 - Melissa Hamilton - Age 34 yrs - Webster, New York

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2015/04/29 - Melissa Hamilton - Age 34 yrs - Webster, New York

Submitted by: Michele Schneider - Parent

Name: Melissa Hamilton
State:  New York, 14580
Date of Passing: 04/29/2015
Date of Birth: 04/14/81
Age: 34 

Tell Us About Them:

Beautiful soul!


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

Everything - she tried everything. She was 6 months clean when over dosed.


What Made Them Smile?

Life, her children, family.


What Do You Miss the Most About Them?

Her spirit, her presence and her love


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

I'm so sorry!

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Heroin Memorial - 2014/12/17 - Zachary Goodwin - Age 21 yrs - Damascus, Maryland

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2014/12/17 - Zachary Goodwin - Age 21 yrs - Damascus, Maryland

Submitted by: Alexis Commarota - Parent

Name: Zachary Goodwin
State:  Maryland, 20872
Date of Passing: 12/17/2014
Date of Birth: 10/23/1993
Age: 21 

Tell Us About Them:

Zack was a huge spirit, everyone loved him and wanted to be around him.


Tell Us About Their Struggles With Addiction:

He tried rehab many times, struggling to stay clean. It always broke him down when he relapses.


What Made Them Smile?

His friends, quoting movie lines, listening to music


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?

I love you and I miss you

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