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

My son, baby boy the oldest of 3. Heart of gold, A new father, the best big brother, and my life saver. He had this way about him, you either loved him or hated him, but either way once you met him, you could never forget him. Forever 17
Rusty Drew.

Almost Every memory I have with him is a favorite.

That smile, he could snatch your soul with that smile.

He made his mama proud. He was a good dad, and a good son, the best big brother, and future rapper.

He was the sweetest, kindest person I ever met. He made me see things about myself that I never knew were there. I didn't know part of me was missing until he filled it. We just wanted to have a chance to make our lives together.

I was missing him one night so the next day he brought me a pair of his pajamas to wear so it would smell like him and it would be like he was there. It was the sweetest thing anyone's ever done for me and he was worried I'd think it was dumb.

Laying next to him in bed watching stupid videos on youtube.

A fun loving guy with a heart of gold.

Nick was a big kid, someone that could always make you laugh and never took life too seriously. He had a heart of gold and wouldn't hurt a living soul. He blessed the lives of everyone he met with his infectious spirit.

My favourite memory was Nick goofing around on Facetime with the monkey and koala filters. He never failed to make me laugh like a big kid.

His infectious laugh and his huge heart.

Jake was funny, always had something silly to say. He loved his nieces and nephew and his family. He was kind to everyone and would help anyone when they needed a hand. He is so painfully missed.

His laughter and silly sayings and jokes

Everything

Being kind to everyone

A man that let nothing stand in his way from protecting his two little girls. Who fought and won full custody of his daughters. The first man in Allen county Ohio to make such an accomplishment!

My first concert…Alice Cooper!! He would always allow my sister and I to put make up on him and do his hair 😁 And God I will miss his laugh!!!

I will forever miss hearing him play his guitar, his singing and the last song we sang together …Johnny Cash and June Carter’s Jackson…

He would love to be remembered as a Good Fella, one of his favorite movies. He was always a badass and he always tried to portray himself as such.

Since the day my Matthew was born he was just so amazing, you could look in his deep dark brown eyes and you just fell in love!! He was so sweet and kind!! He was so smart but he had a lot of demons hidden within himself!!

My favorite memory of Matthew was when he was first born we took him to the fireworks and he slept through the whole thing!! There are so many amazing memories just not enough room to write them and not enough time I had 25 years of them

I miss everything everyday!!

A smile on his face!

Tom was a kind, gentle, loving soul. He was taken away from us way too soon as a result of his addiction. So many more addicts are fighting every day to stay alive and be free of this disease. We cannot continue to be complacent about this epidemic!

Axel's big gentle soul earned him the admiration and devotion of everyone who knew him -human, feline, or canine. He was a smooth snowboarder, a formidable bowler, a sensitive pianist, a sedulous worker, and a fearless drummer.

I introduced him to bowling and very soon he was beating me every week.

I'll miss hearing him play drums and piano. I'll miss watching him bowl strikes.

A fine musician, a devoted friend, a voice against injustice.

She was the smartest person I have ever met. I wanted to be just like her. She was one of a kind thats for sure. The best big sissy and aunti anyone could ask for. She is by far the most influential person In my life and I miss her with every beat of my heart every day. I miss her and the world is just not the same. Life will never be there same

the bad ass she was :)

Cupcake is what we called her, she was a kind spirit person, soft spoken and would do anything for you. She loved her family and loved her kids. If you knew her and became her friend you had a friend for life.

Her smile and that crazy laugh!

That she was human and the drugs did not define who she was, she came from a good family and a family that stood by her until the end. We could not save her, but we know as a family and she knew no matter what her family would support her and love her. My sweet niece until me meet again, I have your back with your kids, just like I did for you. It's time for you to rest, because you could not find rest here on earth. You are free now from any pain, drugs and demons. Fly high my angel. We loved you but God loved you more.

Mia would light up a room with her infectious smile. Her love had no bounds. She put others first and always made sure you knew you were special. She loved her family so much! Mia was a gifted writer, photographer, actress and was working towards her RN degree

When Mia was born I was a teenage Mom. When she entered this world nothing else mattered. I had finally experienced pure love. During her C-section delivery (she was breech) she reached out and grabbed the docs stethoscope. She wanted in this world. Lol. When the nurses came by they said she was the most beautiful baby they had ever seen. Mia was such a light and so loved by so many. And she gave the best hugs. Long hugs, like she didn’t want to let you go. Now we wish we didn’t need to. And we could have one more.

There is so much we will miss about our beautiful girl. Her gorgeous smile, her long hugs,hearing her voice, waiting for her visits, her pep talks with her siblings, watching her play with her nephews/young cousins, our long talks and endless love. Mia was too fragile for this world. She left us much too soon and her future was so bright. A piece of our heart went with her and we look forward to seeing her again. May Mia finally have peace resting in Gods loving arms. We love you so much, our beautiful angel.

Mia was a beautiful, smart, loving, old soul. Her love had no bounds. She was a light in this world and truly loved by so many. She gave her heart to love her family & friends so much. She tried to be strong for a long time but was overpowered. Mia’s mission was to help other girls like her & her cousin fight addiction that took both of our precious girls. Too many beautiful souls gone. Let us continue to fight this battle in Mia’s name. Until we meet again our beautiful girl. Mama loves you! ❤️

My father was always there when we needed help. He loved my sister and I over everything. He taught me to think rationally, to love science, to love the ocean, and just how to love. He will always be the example of how to raise my child.

Joshua was such a sensitive kind soul. He was 10 days from completing a 90 day rehab program.

Spinning his pacifier.

Big sincere hugs and calling me mama.

I met Sam in Florida through my personal journey in recovery. We instantly clicked the moment we met. We became inseparable instantly. Everyone who met Sam loved him, it was impossible not to. He is one of the most gentle loving people I have known.

One of my favorite memories is going to the West Coast of FL to escape hurricane Matthew. Or singing in the shower to Odesza. We loved skipping work to order Hawaiian pizza from dominos. I can’t pick one favorite. Every moment with Sam is a favorite memory of mine with him. We would laugh until we couldn’t breathe whenever we were together, over the silliest things too like v8 juice. We would talk about anything and everything.

I have missed for 4 years being able to pick up the phone and talk to him. I miss his smile, his kind brown eyes, his gentle energy, and his contagious laugh. I miss listening to music with him. I just miss him so much. But I know he is one of my guardian angels and protects me. I know he protected me throughout my pregnancy and the health of my daughter. I feel his spirit often. I talk to him and pray to him still. Losing him completely changed me.

Sam would want to be remembered as a kind person who helped others, and that’s exactly what he left as his legacy. Even when he was facing his own demons, he more often put helping others first. Sam was strong, kind, open minded, loving, adventurous, passionate, intelligent, spiritual, and so gentle. I feel so grateful to have the time I did with Sam and all of the beautiful memories we shared. They will be with me forever and I know I will cross paths with him again some day. I know he is free.

Sarah battled demons for much of her life, though she grew up in a loving home, addiction stole her from her family and friends for many years. Sarah had the voice of an angel, and spent her last several months helping others get sober

Sarah playing the piano and singing Adelle, with her beautiful voice. She truly did have the talent to big a big star! This makes her death all the more tragic, addiction stole so much from this beautiful human… I will never forget the sound of her voice

I will miss her phone calls, her feisty personality, her sense of humor, her fragility and strength, her positive impact on those around her… her singing, I will miss all of the opportunities we would have had to see her grow up. Such a bright light

Sarah would like to be remembered as an amazing dog mommy, a loving girlfriend, friend, mentor, god-daughter, daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, child of God. Sarah worked very hard to stay sober, and I am so very proud of her!

She was the life of the party when we were in our teens, she was number 2 of the 4 Mueller sisters, she was so much more than my sister though, she was truly my best friend and my daughter absolutely loved her!

She came over to my house one night and we were dancing, she jumped up on the fireplace and started her attempt at dancing and she just falls flat on her back, to this day I can’t hear Push it by salt N pepa without thinking about her! Then we were at a party on a lake and it was time to leave and she was nowhere to be found, all of a sudden we look and she has taken the rowboat to the middle of the lake and is yelling “Come on in guys the waters nice”!! She knew how to have fun!

We used to remake songs and they were always about food, it was our thing! We stayed laughing no matter what was going on, I miss her more today than the day she left and I’ll miss her even more tomorrow I know! She was always giving, whether it was gifts for my daughter or making things to hang on the walls, drawing pages for coloring books!

As the kindest person with the sweetest soul!! Absolutely beautiful inside and out!

He was caring thoughtful, passionate

He loved too BBQ year round. He loved his boys Cody and Ryan. bass fishing in kenduskeag stream

His concern about everyone's wellbeing. Checking in with me on his big plans to travel. His love for my mom.

Loving, funny, handsome, charming, good friend, good son, emotional, musical

There isn’t one special memory but he was someone you would never forget once you met him.

I miss his laugh, his hugs, his sweet comments, him singing quietly while he played guitar, his love of clothes, and just listening to him talk.

As a kind, loving, good looking guy who loved life, girls and his family.