The National Addiction Memorial honors the loved ones we’ve lost.

Ashley was an old soul woman, she loved her son Zach very much. Ashley was always so sweet, gentle, and kind to all she met. Ashley was my best friend and I was so excited to marry her. She suffered from schizoaffective and drug addiction.

Always being able to wake up to her smile, traveling with her and sharing my first trip to the ocean and getting to experience it with her.

The way she loved me and gave me encouragement. Ashley always lit up the room when she entered it. Ash, was very adamant about education of mental health and addiction to help others with the same life history as she had. I will miss her little laugh, smile and the way she was always content when she was with me. Ashley was not a materialistic person she was just fine with the little things in life. I will miss how she would stack rocks while in a nature walk.

I would for her to be remembered by her dedication to helping others. She is to be remembered by being a loving mom to her son and trying effortlessly to fight her addiction problems.

Brandon was my little brother. He made every part of my life more exciting and fun. He loved puzzles, Mind Tricks and just challenges in general. Unfortunately, he couldn't beat the challenge of addiction.

One of my favorite memories of him is watching him record his music and including our children in the vibe.

What I miss the most about Brandon is how passionate he was about the things he loved. Including his family and music for sure.

I would like for Brandon to be remembered as he was. He was a handsome, intelligent, hilarious guy with a wonderful, loving heart.

He was funny, creative, gentle, and occasionally mischievous in a way that endeared him to those who loved him. Zach had a passion for cooking he was a gifted chef, loved music and expressed himself through music and art. He love the outdoors.

Too many to name - So many beautiful memories with Zach

His sense of humor, great cooking and his presence in the room.

As a caring loving soul, ready to listen, ready to help, and as handsome capable man.

Brendon had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He has one daughter who was the light of his life. He was so proud to be a daddy to his little girl and loved spending time with her and their dog, Jazzy J Heathman.

There's so many but the best was seeing him be a dad to his little girl and watching him spend time with her. Teaching her how to play fetch with Jazzy J, work on cars, how to play basketball, and how to enjoy life.

He had a heart bigger than most and would light up a room when he arrived. He wanted to make people smile and wouldn't stop until he succeeded as he was always the life of the party. He was taken from this earth far too early and left a lot of broken hearts.

~ Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee ~
We miss you B Lee

She was a wonderful person who would invite other over for holidays so they wouldn't be alone.

Learning the dance to Give me three steps

Her love of the summer and her dislike of the snow, a true summer soul.
Her yeast rolls she made during the holiday season.

A mother, sister, and daughter. Her family was the most important thing to her

One of the most special, big-hearted, funny, creative, young men ever. He loved so hard, so much passion

Too many to pick

The love, all the constant hugs and kisses. His funny, random stories. His smile, his baby blues. His kindness. Being the gentleman I raised.

As a warrior against his addiction, never gave up, always got back up. That he had a beautiful soul and was so loving,kind and generous to others.

Jessica is my oldest daughter and has quite a sparkle in her eyes as well as a fiery personality.

Sleepovers she had with her friends. The laughter and giggles all into the night.

EVERYTHING

As a wonderful human being. Not another statistic.

"SISTER" has the most beautiful blue eyes, infectious laugh and quick wit. A strong love for her family especially her children.

When SISTER was little we never knew what was going to come out of her mouth. The truth spoken by a child is never with malice. And wow was she smart.

Calling and saying "HI, MAMA, IT'S ME". She loved HARD and that is an asset in itself.

Her parents knew her as SISTER, her friends knew her as JESS. NOT the girl/woman that "used to...". Jessica has never been less than. Sick yes, NEVER less than.

Steven was talented, loving, funny, and fun. He was sensitive and kind, and was there when you needed him. His love of music took him all over the country. His struggles did not define him, and he lived a lot of life in his too-short 32 years.

A few of my favorite Steven quotes:
"And I want a new straw, too!"
"Holy shoot!"
"Peace out, kick rocks"
"Mmmmmmlove ya"

His laugh, his hugs, his singing out of key. His steering wheel drumming and his animated story-telling. His weekly phone calls and sharing things that reminded him of me. Most of all, I miss being his big sister.

As someone who truly loved life and did his best to live it fully. As a music lover and a great friend. As a good time, a road trip companion, and a little brother. I think he'd like to be remembered as someone who tried hard, fell down, and got back up. As someone who loved you all, and thought of you always.

My dad could make friends anywhere he went. He was loud, funny, full of heart and always ready with a joke, a story (told for the hundredth time), or a helping hand. But more than anything, he loved seeing the people around him happy.

I’ll never forget my dad teaching me how to parallel park (LOL). He was so stressed out and didn’t think I’d ever get it, but eventually I did! I can still hear him yelling, “Turn your wheel! Straighten it out!” It’s one of my favorite memories because it reminds me of his patience and humor (even when I was driving him crazy).

I’ll miss the way he could make friends anywhere, his random phone calls just to talk, and how he always made sure I was okay. Most of all, I’ll miss knowing he was just a call away ready to listen or give me advice. He never gave up on his family and made us feel strong, important, and loved. He was the true definition of unconditional love and would’ve done anything for us. We will miss him for the rest of our lives. A void that can never be filled.

He would want people to remember him at his best. He’d want everyone to know he was a believer in God and tried to live life as a good person. He’d want people to remember the good times, the laughter, and the love he gave us. Most of all, he’d want to be remembered as a strong, hardworking family man who loved being loud, proud, and Puerto Rican through and through. BORICUA!!

Shawn had a heart of gold, wore his heart on his sleeve. He would do anything for his friends. He had the goofiest laugh, and the most beautiful blue eyes. A proficient Football player, and a mommas boy. He had just turned 18, he was my best friend.

When he was little, his sister would talk for him. She would say, you want a cookie, he'd shake his head yes. His eyes lighting up and pointing his finger.

Hearing him call me Momma and him telling me he loves me.

As a great friend, brother, son and grandson.

Loved to travel & we explored the country in our campervans. Riding on the Harley with his love or friends. Excelled in his career. Always willing to help a friend.

Can’t pick 1. His smile as we were away from home cruising down the highway, each with a dog on our lap sharing some driving snacks looking forward to the destination. He planned the trip, me the food. Simple joy.

Everything. His strong arms, warm eyes. The way he loved the dogs. When he would buy the perfect gift and think he didn’t “get me”!

Roy would like you to know he was a good person. His physical strength came from the import working out and being healthy. Friends and family were almost important as the dogs who he openly adored and loved.

He was my best friend and he would help any one out who was in need of help. He was a great father to his boys and the best son a mom could ask for. I loved him so much

Going on our adventures on his Harley wind bowing through hair and good times.

Everything, his smile his touch his voice his hugs his cuddles, literally everything!

A beautiful person who loved everyone she met. She wanted to truly get to know everyone she encountered and know what made them who they are. She was someone who you never stopped laughing with. A mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

I remember all of the times shared as siblings between her and our brother and I. We would laugh together, sing together, create together, play together. The bond that we shared was fierce and wild. There are just too many memories to choose a favorite because no matter what we were doing, she wanted to be there and enjoy it with us. There wasn’t a time that we weren’t laughing and joking together. She thought that everything was the funniest thing in the world.

The thing I will miss most about my sister is her beautiful laugh and smile. She had a way of making everyone who met her love her. Even if you were angry with her, she could still make you smile. She had the biggest smile that could light up the entire world. She loved so freely, fiercely and unconditionally. She didn’t care about your flaws or shortcomings. She just gave love and didn’t expect anything in return. She was also very generous with her time and love and always gave the most.

I think she would want to be remembered as someone who was very generous and very loving. She was generous with her smiles, her laughter, her time, her possessions. She made sure that no one ever felt alone. She was a fierce woman who was very strong. She would want everyone to remember that struggles come but they don’t have to take your light that you give the world.

So very talented. Wanted to make movies. So very handsome. Played guitar. Great girlfriend. My troubled lost boy thought he could quit by his own rules. Just like any other mother, I could go on and on about my son. He did have quite a uniqueness. I know he could have went somewhere in life. I guess now I’ll never know.

On favorite is him playing his guitar and singing “ Rock me mama like a wagon wheel”. I cry every time I hear it. Doesn’t matter where I’m at. I miss looking at his beautiful face.

Watching a good movie together. Telling each other “ I love you “.

For his amazing different kinds of talent he had.

Daniel is a very good hearted person. Always putting others before himself. A hard worker, and an amazing friend.

My favorite memory of him is when we were four years old, and the day before school picture day we decided to cut each others hair. LOL!

I miss him always being there for each other. We are Twins do I need say more???

Anthony was a very special kind hearted gentlemen. He was a wonderful son, brother, cousin and uncle.

Taking off just the two of us to Florida for a week. It was memorable. I grew up with my son Anthony whom I had at such a young age. I lost my best friend.

EVERTHING ESPECIALLY HIS FACE AND LAUGHTER.

Exactly the way he is remembered by doing everything I can in his memory Anthony also had a brick at the hollistin butterfly museum in Massachusetts. I would ❤️to get a bench next for him. We also keep his memory alive by talking about him almost daily. We also celebrate his birthday., and we get together on his anniversary. He is missed terribly

Anthony was a very special kind hearted gentlemen. He was a wonderful son, brother, cousin and uncle.

Taking off just the two of us to Florida for a week. It was memorable. I grew up with my son Anthony whom I had at such a young age. I lost my best friend.

EVERTHING ESPECIALLY HIS FACE AND LAUGHTER.

Exactly the way he is remembered by doing everything I can in his memory Anthony also had a brick at the hollistin butterfly museum in Massachusetts. I would ❤️to get a bench next for him. We also keep his memory alive by talking about him almost daily. We also celebrate his birthday., and we get together on his anniversary. He is missed terribly

Fun, quirky, beautiful, funny

Growing up inseparable

Her smile

Beautiful and smart