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

Wes was generous, an incredible sense of humor, an entrepreneur, he loved God, his family and wanted to help others with addiction. His goal was to open a rehab that offered free services to the addicted. He would have been successful at that just as he had with his businesses. He was very sensitive and had a heart of gold.

There are so many but one that stands out in my mind was he hired a companion for me and she had five children that never had celebrated Christmas because they had no money. He asked me to get their Christmas lists and my caregiver said okay but just get one gift on their lists. So I got the lists and he got every single gift they asked for, wrapped them and delivered them. Those children were so excited and surprised. That was him, helping who ever needed it. He was incredible to his family. Always wanting to get together and buying the kids everything. He had so much love. He was a gift.

His sense of humor, how he made everyone feel so special and his love for his family and especially me, his Mom. He took care of me and always had time to talk to me and listen intently to whatever I was saying. He loved me so much and was always thanking me for raising him with such good morals and unconditional love. He gave the best hugs. I miss his crooked smile, his incurable laugh, his hands and his presence. Everyone knew when he was present.

He would want us to know he was free from suffering and for us to take care of his children and tell them about him. He wouldn’t want us to sad but that is impossible. His absence is stifling.

Loved and missed, a dear helpful friend , mother , daughter , beautiful woman will remember her always

Always going places and having a good time

How she was so helpful and funny

Strong, talented and forever loved

Melissa loved animals and had an old soul. A beautiful disaster for sure but in the best way.She loved being out in nature and spending time with those she loved. I have never laughed so hard with another human being in my life and never will again.

Anytime we were together we were laughing. She had the most beautiful smile. She hated it ofc. I just miss laughing until I cry and not remembering what started us laughing to begin with. Totally sober too. Locked up. I will love you until forever, angel girl.

The world just feels so empty without her. No matter how long we spent apart we went right back to being us the minute we set eyes on one another. Even if we weren't talking it gave me comfort to know that she was out there. She gave me a comfort that she never even knew.

Melissa would want to be remembered as a fighter. As going out swinging, or dancing, or singing. She wouldn't want us to be sad. She would want to see her sister and baby bro smile again. She would want us to do something. Use it. Make it count for something. That's what I'm doing for her.

One of the funniest, crazy, bullheaded, big hearted women in this wild world!

Her "snotty" laughs 🤣🤣

Having that person I could always go to!!

As a loving caring Momma who would give anyone the shirt off her back!

Talented, Kind, Funny, Loyal, Loving young man.

Always making people laugh.

Daily texts, hearing his voice & his big eyes, smile & heart

For always making an impact to others in a positive way.

Lil Kenny was one of the most pure of heart and loving forgiving person he truly loved being a dad and he always helped anyone in need he was so happy all the time he just brought a smile to your face by seeing him he was truly a angel on earth

Aggrivating his dad he made it a special talent of his I think I would laugh cause he thought he had pulled one over on him by hitting metal with a wrench instead of fixing the go cart he was supposed to be fixing he was so proud of thinking he fooled his dad the whole time his dad fussing saying he thinks I'm stupid and I don't know what he is doing it broke my heart to inform my nephew he didn't fool him his smile just was gone when I told him he was so funny

His hugs he always gave me the biggest hugs no matter where he saw me and it didn't matter who was around he was so child like and wouldn't always pay attention to things and he would make some of the funniest mistakes like thinking I could get across a bridge to his house in a flood he never even thought it was raining out I had to tell him that a cow just floated over the bridge and was passing his house he was just like oh it's raining I couldn't help but laugh

As his dad's best friend and a loving doting dad to his daughter he loved his family and was a great mechanic and a loyal friend

His laugh, his smile, his phone calls every day, his love and kindness that he wanted to share.with everyone. His beautiful blue eyes that now live on through his children.

Stephen wanted to make a positive impact, to motivate and encourage others to stay sober. . He would like to be remembered as a loving, friendly, handsome dad, brother, son and friend. His work and presence here wasn’t meant to end so soon.

He would like to be remembered by how he embraced life and love, that he lived his best life even though it was cut short.

He would liked to be defined by how he lived, not how he died.

He is missed everyday.

Funny, Witty, Loving, Supportive

Everything

Not as a victim or someone who lost their battle. If he could save a life he would

He was a beautiful soul that went down the wrong path in life that he could not return from. He was loved and cared about by so many. He is missed everyday but we all take comfort knowing he is no longer struggling.

His unconditionally love , his beautiful drawings, and his laugh.

We miss his voice and his annoying laugh that would make you laugh right along with him. I miss your daily phone calls Big Bro. We love and miss you with all our hearts.

Brandi just lit up the room with her smile and inner beauty! She was an amazing person who advocated for those who were unable to do it themselves. If she could see through our eyes, she would have seen how loved and adored she is forever and always!

I remember meeting her and her friend (our friend) Amber at a local gas station/diner. They ROCKED guitar hero so well that Amber went out and purchased the whole setup! I tried to take photos that day but my phone was dead so I was unable. I also remember going to Logan WV (I live a county over) for my first CCAR PRSS training where Brandi was the first to talk to and assist me. She and all the rest in Logan made such a impact that I've made it a point to keep in touch to support one another.

I will miss making pacts with Brandi like "I will go if you go" Ya see, we both suffer from terrible anxiety but still love advocating. We would attend events where we were nervous to speak so we ended up kind of daring one another. Advocating for mental health and addiction recovery will never be the same!

As an advocate for those who haven't succeeded in navigating through their own addiction and mental health issues into a healthy way of life! And as the amazing mother, sister, daughter, friend, aunt, advocate and ally she was!

Great sense of humor, kind, and helpful. A great and loyal friend

His laugh was the best, and he made everyone laugh with his funny antics!

His voice, laugh, smile

Always helping everyone else over himself. Lost all his weight from bootcamp, not drugs

She was very out-going and always cracking jokes. She was an optimist and a ray of sunshine with a bubbly personality and a contagious smile. She was always in a good mood and smiling.

She always cheered everyone up being goofy and joking around.

Her confidence and her smile.

As a wonderful mother who fought to the death against her addiction to be with her son.

Curt was a soft hearted guy with a squishy center. He loved to make others laugh. He cared deeply about his job and career. He was a firework: Amazing, but gone too soon.

So many…

Curt made everyone smile and laugh!

Curt would like to be remembered for his athleticism, his compassion, his professional accomplishments, and his wonderful sense of humor.

Jeffrey had a huge heart. Even though he struggled with his demons he tried to help others with their's. He has 2 girls he loved more than anything & he loved his ma so much, he said I was his anchor. #jeffreyforever35 💜🖤💔

He once seen a homeless person & asked if I had any cash we could give him. I turned the car around. Jeffrey gave him the $7 I had & we sat in a parking lot while the talked like friends. What a beautiful heart.

The thing I miss the most is him always calling me ma. He didn't see his girls often but he lit up when he was with them.

Jeffrey would like to be remembered as a brother that loved his 2 younger brothers, a grandson that loved his grandparents,but most of all he would want to be remembered as a father that loved, and adored his daughters Emma Jane & Karlee May

Had a heat of gold, smart as a whip, touched many people in his short time on earth, stubborn, tough, caring, that smile tho n hair

All of them

His smile, his curly hair he kept to irritate his mom, his laugh n spirit, compassionate, spit fire energy!

Someone that was trying to come up for his family. Wanting better for others then they have or situation they may b in

Loved his girls, my soulmate and best friend. My protector and my safe place. The biggest heart. Loved to fish and hunt. Could make anyone believe anything, always cracking jokes

So many memories. The day he got my engagement ring, his excitement. The nights we’d slow dance in the dark.

How he always protected me. In so many ways. The way he loved our girls.

For his love and wit. His jokes and stories. His desire to always help others.

The love of my life. My #1, my heart, my soul, my son!

I have been blessed with so many amazing memories I can't choose a favorite.

His love, smile, laughter.

Happy!
I believe Joshua would also want to be remembered for his sense of humor and all the times shared laughing with him or in some cases at him.