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

She was the most understanding little girl with a big heart help everyone around her

Always , help around the house ..

Her laugh !

Would take her shirt off her back to help anyone !

Brooke was laughter. The kind of laughter that filled a room and made even the heaviest moments feel lighter. She had a joke for everything — and I mean everything. If you sat next to her at something serious, you were going to laugh, whether you meant to or not. That was just who she was.

Brooke didn’t just have friends — she had people. People who loved her, leaned on her, and laughed with her. She made life brighter just by being in it.

She was a light in the darkness — not just for me, but for so many people who crossed her path. Brooke had this way of showing up for you when you needed it most. She was loyal in a way that’s rare. The kind of friend who would go to war for you without hesitation. She was raw. She was real. What you saw was exactly what you got — and that’s why people loved her so deeply.

I’ll remember her for her strength, her loyalty, her humor, and the way she made the world feel a little less heavy. Her laughter and her love will stay with us always.

Drew was a really sweet guy, he was usually pretty quiet, but when he wasn’t he was always kind and quick witted. He was so talented and creative. He was one of those people that were gifted with an eye for art, in music, photography, etc.

I use to serve tables alongside Drew and he was one of the most gentle people I ever met. He was always eager to help in anyway he could and had so much depth and eclectic knowledge of music. You could just tell he found beauty in even the darkest parts of life.

He was full of surprises and was a soul the world was lucky to have for the short time we did. Reading this quote from his obituary makes me imagine him as a child, though a version of him I never knew, I can attest to this carrying in to his adulthood- “Drew was best friends with my daughter, Haley, in elementary. He was such a sweet and fine young man. Prayers going up for family and friends. May you rest in peace Drew” - K. Crawford

Drew kept to himself a lot and gave this aura of a dark mysterious person but when you saw him smile or heard him speak it was quickly revealed just how much of a light he carried and how he fearlessly wore his heart on his sleeve. Others also shared- “Drew was always a very funny and insightful person. I enjoyed knowing him and am grateful he was a part of my life and the lives of others” - D. Williams

Ben was awesome. He loved spending time with his family. So smart and funny. He was also an avid baseball player & excelled at every sport. He had a hard time after the loss of his brother and ultimately just wanted to feel relief from his grief.

My favorite memory is when he would come in the store I worked at and just talk, like a real person. He’d have us cracken up! Also, he knew I was in recovery and made sure to tell me frequently how awesome it was that I’m sticking with it.

I’ll miss seeing how much he cared about his dad and just the niche things that made him who he was, like talking about South Park or treating baseball cards like they were gold. I’ll also miss having intellectual conversations about God and spirituality with him. He was just one of those people that are so smart they keep getting in their own way. I wish he could have stayed long enough to build the life he deserved.

He was fighting for a better life and tried so hard to have a successful recovery. He immersed himself into the church and was spreading the gospel any and every way he could. My heart goes out to his father who now has lost both of his sons.

Rambunctious, curious, and impulsive as a young boy with ADHD and a learning disability. He wanted to be a weatherman. I had to read the same children’s weather books. He got excited when we were expecting a big storm. He was 32 and excited still.

On my 58th birthday, he bought 2 tickets to go horseback riding. It was the first time (for either of my boys) that Patrick actually thought about me and my passion for riding. As a teenager, I had a horse and entered horse competitions (dressage, jumping). It was like WOW. You actually listened when I talked about it being the happiest days in my life. He was so proud of himself, as was I. Unfortunately, he died 6 weeks later, and we never got to go.💔💔

His kind heart and need for positive comments. Watching his softball games, the Bruins we watched together, and his new hobby of making maple syrup from our maple tree. That smile after he caught a big fish while ice fishing. At 32, he would run outside to watch a lightning storm or tell us about a blizzard that was heading towards us. And we shared our love for all animals.

Patrick would want people to know he was more than the labels others used. He would want people to know his love for baseball, the Boston Bruins, ice fishing, and all animals. He would bring strays home to care for them. He loved being with family and his 2 best friends. He wore his heart on his sleeve, but he would never open up. Patrick would want his family and others to understand that he carried deep pain and often saw himself through a harsh lens, believing something was wrong with him. He suffered so much mental pain, especially after the loss of five friends.

Caleb was a light.
The kind you noticed the moment he walked into a room and felt long after he left it.

He was adventurous and wild, always chasing the next experience, the next laugh, the next moment that made him feel alive. He lived out loud, unafraid to be fully himself, even when that meant taking risks or walking a harder road.

But what mattered most about Caleb was how deeply he loved. He loved hard, without hesitation, and he was loyal to a fault. If you were his person, you were his—no conditions, no half-measures. He showed up. He stood by you. He believed in people, sometimes even when they struggled to believe in themselves.

Caleb leaves behind stories that will be told again and again, laughter that still echoes, and a space that can never truly be filled. He reminded us to feel deeply, live boldly, and love fiercely.

He was a light and he was full of laughter.
And that light will never go out in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

She was my sister and my best friend. She loved her kids more than anything. She loved her friends and was always willing to help one out in a bad spot even if she couldn't help herself. Its like the upside down here on earth without her.

That's a hard question because I have so many. One of my favorites was us hanging out in our dad's camper on either a Friday or Saturday night. Most our age would have been at a bar or a club. We however were watching The Haunting of Bly Manor and playing with our 2 cats with one of those string toys that looks like a fishing pole. I loved when she would act silly, too many times she put on this im too cool to be goofy persona, and she was at her core so goofy!

Just being able to see her, talk to her, hug her. I still reach for my phone to text her, I dont know if that will ever stop. I hate that she won't be here for all the huge milestones her kids hit. Id give anything just to have her back.

As her kids #1 fan, the one in the crowd whooping and hollering the loudest cheering them on in whatever they choose to do.

Sarah was a very spirited big heart ball of fire she had a huge smile and loud laugh

Our adventures together is kids

She was my best friend and sister she was the only person I could relate to on every level

Loving caring funny outgoing forgiving and she was trying so hard

Giovanni was a beautiful human being, who was larger than life. He stood 6'4" tall and wore a size 14 shoe! The largest on both sides of his family. He was so kind and empathetic towards others, and he had a heart of gold.

Him calling me Mommy...he did it until the day he died. And I'll miss him telling me that I was his best friend.

Giovanni tried so hard to be sober. He had so many plans for his life. He loved his family, and struggled with his darkness. He wanted to live.

My son had a great big heart, Always care for everybody, he love music,he even was in a band and played the guitar. And I think he went to every concert there was. He did a lot in 35 years and I am so proud of him. He is deeply missed and loved and forever in our hearts. Forever 35.

There is lots of favorite memories, especially the day he was born. He was definitely a people person and always had a smile. Never had a bad day. He love playing the guitar with his friends.

Definitely miss him, miss him, playing the guitar miss him, becoming a father and getting married and missed what the future holds for him.

Always had a great big smile. I’ll keep his memories forever in our hearts.

Funny, loving, wonderful son, brother, friend, cousin, father!!
Full of life,

Sitting outside in my vehicle for about 4 hours talking and singing to songs on the radio holding hands.
He was my best friend!!

EVERYTHING!!

His loyalty, his love for his family and friends

My son was bold, loyal, so very funny and sarcastic, stubborn, solid, empathetic, considerate, committed and kind. He wasn't afraid or intimidated by others or situations and wasted no time to pursue what he wanted. He was a beautiful human.

His humor when uncertain or even a little scared like jumping out of trees at the lake, his respect towards others, but also his bluntness and his ability to see people for who they truly were. His love for his little sister and the way he put her before anyone else. His strength and always believing in me, even when I made mistakes. Quad rides, Frisbee golf, his love of music, and most of all, the way he said momma, momma!

Every single thing. The good, bad, happy times and struggles. I wouldn't trade one moment with him for anything else.

He was always trying to take care of others and help the under dog, so his kindness and commitment and honesty. He is loved and missed so much by so many people, and I don't think he ever knew how much he mattered.

He had a heart of gold for anyone! He would your back no matter what anyone had to say! The love for his family and friends ws unconditional! He was always phone call away no matter who you were! He cared hard loved even harder! He was fighter for sure.

The phone calls checking up on each either being the voice of reason for one or the other. Being my best friend when I needed him no matter what he was there phone calls checking text it didn’t matter he had my back like I had his.

The phone calls the laughs the jokes and making sure each other was okay

I watch the video Ive made for him,when he passed away on us! The fact there is two songs that me and our two cousins have for christian that I can listen to over and over again and cry just like I did the day I got the news!!

JT was shy but loved people. It was a conundrum. Still, those who knew him thought of him as thoughtful, kind, loving, funny, inspirational, insightful, artistic, adventurous and a joy to be around. He made me proud.

Sitting on a boulder by the sea on the California coast talking about whatever came to mind.

His chuckle (and his hugs)

Faithful

Brendan cared about the weak esp animals

How protective he was over his sister

His loving heart and inquisitive mind

For his love of family

He was a great father and Son. He loved hard. He had a heart of gold.

How he loved his family. He was always there for everyone.

I will miss everything about him. All the love he shared.

Great father, friend, honorable

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