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

She had a heart of gold, would help anyone in need,
Loved her family, and nephew's

She would help the homeless, bring them in and try to make their lives better

She was my Irish twin, I miss having coffee and talking, going out shopping our mom, I miss the future we no longer have

As a caring loving soul, who would help anyone in need

He wasn’t just my husband he was my best friend the bond we had was incredible. He had a hug heart always willing to help anyone He was an amazing daddy to our daughters he absolutely loved them. They were only 5&3 when we lost him. They are now 21&19

Wow so many. But I got to say the absolute love he had for me and our daughters. Him putting girls to bed each night with piggy back rides then watching either High School Musical or our absolute favorite Pirates of Caribbean with them. And going into their room and all 3 fast asleep. He knew all the words to songs of High School Musical and sing them with girls. Jack Sparrow was his favorite. I put compass on his chest In casket from The movie to always find his way back to us. Oh Star Wars too

Everything to be honest. It’s been 15 years now and I still miss him terribly. His unconditional love and his incredible personality always made me laugh. 🥲 all the milestones he has missed of our girls. Sweet 16 and their HS graduation. Moving to College. And one day their wedding

A proud husband and father. And proud member of Local 638 Steamfitters.
His love for his country and military.

Travis loved his family more than anything. His 2 Sons, his sister and 4 brothers and his Mom and Dad. We miss him so much. Taken from his family by fentanyl poisoning.

All the years of school and church activities. 20 years of competitive swimming. So many great trips to so many states and cities. After graduating he coached soccer and swimming. He also had a passion for playing basketball with his friends and family. So many good memories.

His laugh and his hugs. Just seeing him happy made me happy. His awesome text messages would instantly bring a smile to your face. He had such a positive attitude towards life.

As a Father, a brother and a Son that loved his family deeply. He had a heart of Gold.!

Deaf and just wanted to fit in and communicate with people! Devin had been discriminated against and misunderstood his entire life. He had the biggest heart and trusted everybody.

He loved to teach people sign language. The way he would “light up” when a stranger would sign back to him.

I miss his smile and his giggling but most of all his bear hugs.

As a proud and loving father, son, brother with a heart of gold. He had so much love to give.

Emily was the mother I wish I always was. She was fierce, but childlike with the ability to see the glitter through the storm. Through all the adversity she struggled with, her love for her sons was immeasurable. She love everyone unconditionally.

When Emily was 17, she took a weekend trip with her friends to Wildwood. During that trip, Carley, her friend, accidentally knocked out her front four teeth. Emily notified me through text message by sending a picture of her face....I was a work. When I tried to reach out to her she ignored my calls and my pleas to come home, nothing was going to stand in her way of fun. Her jaw was wired shut for 6 weeks, those were the quietest moments of her life, but she still smiled constantly.

Her truth. Emily lived in love and shared it with everyone she met.

I would like her to be remembered as the wonderful mother she was.

A year & 1 day apart, imagine how close we were! We did everything together. Our childhood was awesome. Always had what we needed, wanted etc. We played many sports & had many friends. But we also witnessed a lot of things we shouldn’t have.

I have so many favorite memories of him because him and I were super super close. Irish Twins they say. But one night we were out with my mom and sister at Kohl’s and the 3 of us ventured off while my mom did her shopping. So we decided to play around and dress up into clothes that were obviously too big Bc we were young and small. We all came out of the dressing room at once because it was later at night so barley anyone was there and we dressed the opposite sex, lol we had a ball! Laughing

Everything, I miss his presence. He was so smart intelligent I miss learning from him. I miss having a brother period. I felt safer when he was around. He had spent half his life behind bars in and out, but he was human, A great Uncle, A Great Brother, He was special. I just hope he knows how much he is missed and how much I loved him. My kids miss him, my 14 year old son esp. It’s not fair. He was just released from state & maxed out parole, 5/1/23 He was free but 11 days later he was dead.

His good looks, his intelligence, his street smarts, I want people to remember that he had a heart He had feelings and he wanted to be better. But he couldn’t knock it. It took one night out with this girl whose an addict and that’s all it took. She took him and he never came home. I know he was struggling internally and was scared because he wasn’t under supervision from parole but I wish he believed in himself and gave him self a chance. He deserved a better life. Remember Matt before drugs

His addiction had him for over 30 years. Momma always loved him, no matter what. The drugs took him from those who loved him.

I miss his face. Those eyes, those dimples. His hugs.

He would like to be remembered for his kindness and caring about others.

He was the most loving, kind and passionate man I've ever known. I love him so much. He was there for me while I was going through some very dark times in my life. He gave me the strength to make it through.

The first time I met him he looked at me with his beautiful smile and said Hello Pretty . It was the most beautiful meeting I've ever had.

I will miss how just hearing his voice instantly made everything so much better.

My sister was one of a kind. She was loving, smart, funny, and so much more. She took no bullshit from anyone. She loved animals, and would have gone far in the beauty industry. She was beautiful inside and out. We miss you Sissy.

One of my favorite memories with my sister was just being with her. From chillin in bed watching our shows to avoiding our parents at every gathering just so we can be together. All of my memories with her are my favorite.

I miss being able to call her. I miss watching her with my son, her nephew, she loved him beyond words. I miss her laugh. I miss talking shit with her and I miss her talking shit to me. I miss how blunt she was. I miss her stories. I miss every single thing about her of every second of every single day.

We will keep Sky’s name alive by continuing the Shatterproof walk every year, by always talking about her and keeping her presence alive. We remember her by celebrating her life and her name. We will always keep Skyler’s name alive in every way possible. LLS 🖤💜

He was the most amazing person ever! He loved and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and creating memories and loved to smile,laugh,and to joke around.

Theres too many to count.

Everything,His smile,The way he laughed, They way he smelled and his jokingly self!

A loving husband,father and grandpa and son! He fought his toughest battles but god needed him more then what we did

James nicknamed Jimbo was a beautiful soul Jimbos soul was so bright he shined and glowed his deep blue eyes were like the ocean a gentle and kind person his smile and laugh was truly something that could bring joy to someone else as well ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

His smile and his laugh

His smile and his laugh
But everything

One of a kind

He made me a true mom tought me so many things as a parent everyday with him was a joy,he was intelligent and smart beyond his age and was lived by many people in his life

Seeing the biggest smile on his face when he had his first child his first son.

The talks we always had and no matter what even after little arguments he would always say I love you mom.and I will miss his accomplishments in life.

For having the biggest heart a human can have and the brightest smile a person can give.

She was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. So loving and forgiving. Broke our hearts.

Her beauty inside and out. Always expressing her love of her family.

There are no words to express the pain and heartache we all feel about her loss.

That she loved her family and that she tried so hard to make them proud....and we were!

He fought addiction and he over came it. He had a car accident and passed away immediately and thrown from his car. He had your song on smoking session when we arrived to seen of accident. My daughter turns 10 today and chose this for her bday gift.

Having fun times on walks and creeks, as well as him being the best uncle and kind hearted person. Would help any and everyone even if he didn’t have it.

His smile and heart of gold his phone calls and texts. And my daughter is struggling so bad with the loss they had a close bond so we are here for the concert if #jellyroll and she had a shirt with his picture on to hopefully get signed

Happy and not wanting us to drown in sorrow and be remembered by happiness and love and life!

She was generous, funny and selfless. In certain situations, she would advocate for others and herself. Sometimes she was stubborn and hard headed, but always owned up to her mistakes and would be apologetic, but honest...sometimes too honest.

Our mommy and daughter moments from her early childhood days to her young adult days.

I will miss everything about her! Her quirkiness, her laughs, her attitudes, her hugs and kisses..Our things we always did together...shopping, having breakfast or dinner, birthday get togethers, our movie nights, and just our conversations.

As a decent loving, funny and honest person.

Funny, charismatic smart
Loving

As a caring and kind person

Always made me laugh til I cried so warm and loving
Cared about everyone

All of them

Everything

Great Person Good friend Never met a stranger

Cayne had a good soul and his daughter, Luna was his everything. He struggled with PTSD without much help from his VA & counselor.

We visited Glenwood Springs, Colorado 2 weeks before he passed away. He was born there and wanted to visit. It was a memory I’ll always cherish.

I will miss our children playing together and watching the Cowboy games together.

That he was a loving father, son & he should be remembered for those not the disease that in the end won.

She was my little sister even though her addiction she always put on makeup did her hair she was very beautiful

Just her being little always falling me and my friends

Her big bold laugh

She was brave but in the end the drugs won