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

Before my mother went on her binge she was the best person anyone could ask for she was my bestfriend and I lost her due to crack addiction and left because of black men she left me and my two sisters and I can never forgive her.

Being a whole family and not jumping from house to house because my dad couldn't pay the bills on time and spent his money on dope whores after leaving my mother because of her addiction

You cant miss a person when you barely know them

Wouldn't know because I haven't talked to her since my 22nd birthday and i told her i fucking hated her

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.

She was rainbows and darkness. She wanted to make everyone happy but could never find her own happiness.

Day at the pool. Someone stole her shoes so she has to wear mine. It was hot so I had to jump shadow to shadow for 20 blocks. It was fun trying to find the next shadow for me to jump to. Afterwards we played Monopoly and she cheated her butt off to win.

Her unique perspective gave her the ability to see and understand things that people around her were going through and help them see it more positively. If only she could've seen herself. She struggled with feelings of inadequacy that no one saw.

Halloween
JESS: Can I borrow one of your masquerade masks? I'm going trick or treating with the kids....
FrIend: What are you going out as?
JESS: A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN...but I need to wear a mask cause I might have warrants

Her smile , her laugh , her loving-kindness and imagination

She would like to be remembered as she truly was. Someone who deeply regretted being an addict but could no more change that than she could change the way the world spins. She would like to be remebered as a mother a daughter a friend and sister, just a regular person. Not just another addict. Like she said it wouldn't matter if she never did drugs again, or she turned her life around and never did wrong for 50 years no matter what people would always see her as just another junkie, not as her

Matt was a force, so admired and respected among his peers. He was an extremely talented big wave surfer, a charger! He was so funny and had the most unique laugh like never heard before. He loved his family fiercely especially his Son Logan.

Being in Mainland Mexico surfing and water slides with our Son Logan.
Hiking in Hawaii diving and chasing turtles, cruising around in Baja, MX.

His beautiful hazel/green eyes, the way he looked at me, his laugh and the way he loved our Son Logan !

Matt fought his hardest to beat this horrific disease. He was not the addict, he was so much more. He helped so many to get clean and stay clean. He saved lives. He was loved beyond measure by so many people ! He touched a lot of hearts !

Lover of love, such a peaceful sole! Just, genius, such a good person!

His love, his music (cullenlogan.com). His passion for social justice.

Everything!

If you have read through this, I love you. If you have not, I love you.
If you are lost, I love you.
And if you are found, I love you.
May you know such love and share it with the world. I know not what distance separates me from you, but if you are reading this, can you honestly believe in such separation. Rest assured that as you read, there is a chain of molecules connecting you to me, and that my smile has set in motion a chain reaction that will last forever. Affecting every future thing in the universe. May I always have a smile, and one to loan you when you have none.
Peace, Love, and Music, Cullen Logan”

Isaiah was loving, caring, and always had a smile on his face. He had 3 beautiful daughters. Isaiah loved to pray and had given his life to the lord.

Cassandra could light up any room she walked in and knew how to make the most awkward or shy person feel welcome. We miss her hugs the most.

Cassandra’s most precious legacy she left behind are her 4 beautiful children whom she loved and was so very proud of. She was always full of joy and her love for God, her family, and friends was obvious. She loved the outdoors, hiking, camping, the mountains and beach. She made beautiful quilts, loved to cook, paint, and write poems. We love you forever

All the times we spent as a family having fun and being carefree. From the time she was a little girl she was always full of smiles and joy. Even in her darkest days she always had the most positive outlook on life. She never gave up and loved her family fiercely.

I will miss her hugs and laughter the most. I can’t wait to hug her in heaven one day and never let her go.
Cassie had the most beautiful smile and the kindest heart. She was gentle and kind but would fight for what was right.

Cassie would like to be remembered as someone who was always full of joy and love. She would do anything to help anyone in need. She was also a hard worker and would be quick to learn new skills and take on whatever was put in front on her 100%

Justin had the most astonishing soul and such a contagious smile. His hugs were tight and long and his heart was pure but he never stood a chance in this world.
One day Fentanyl took his life. He is truly missed and loved by so many. Forever23

I honestly have so many. But when he was released from juvenile center and we went to IHop and we introduced him to snap chat lol
It was an ahhmazing day.

Throughout his child hood he wld always dip his toast in my coffee.

I will miss his laugh, his smile, his hugs. The happiness on his face when he played with his niece's and nephews.
His crip walk thru the house along with his beat boxing.
I will miss everything 😢

As a young man thst tried his hardest no matter what.

Gunnar was a funny loving man who only wanted to make his family proud. He loved me, his mom, more than anything and our relationship was beyond close. Gunnar loved to ride motorcycles, quads and his pride and joy his Chevy Silverado.

Gunnar would do funny dances to make us laugh. Whenever he gave you a kiss he would have to give you three kisses.

I miss how much he loved me. I miss his big hugs and hearing him say Love You Mom, Love You Dad a hundred times a day

Gunnar was a loving, funny young man who only wanted to help someone who was in trouble. He loved his family more than anything

My only child, Jack, was the love of my life. He was a dedicated friend to many and could make me laugh even during the darkest of times. He was a hunter and fisherman; and an old soul who could carry on a conversation or debate with adults at a young age.

Kayaking up north and discussing his past & future. It’s a memory I hold close to my heart as we were able to be open and honest. Just the two of us on the lake, no distractions or influence from others.

I will miss Jack’s sense of humor, love and wit. And, his unique and forward-thinking ideas.

I believe Jack would like to be remembered as a loyal son and friend. He helped many in need or crisis while placing his own needs aside.

Emonte (Better known as M-Tre), was one of the most beautiful and happy people I've ever had the honor of being a friend to. Monte is my late husband's little brother.

Ohh geeze, my favorite memories with Emonte would probably take me a little longer than a lifetime to try and type all of them and be an be a several hour long read for anyone reading this. Even if we would stumble upon a rough day for whatever reason. In would come Monte, rapping and dancing. Surely to bring you a laugh just with the light he brought to every and any situation. He could do the inevitable and turn that worst days into the best times for everyone who knew him!

We miss Monte's random burst into a freestyle. That he was never afraid of doing, no matter who was around & no matter the occasion. I miss hearing him saying, in his voice, "Damnnn Sis, it's like that?" I miss him being so protective over me and my kids. Never allowing the ladies in his life to ever go out of the house alone. I miss the big, bright smile on his face. The way he was sure to give them big ole bear hugs every single time before we'd go. I just miss him so much!

I'm not 100% sure how Monte would have wanted to be remembered. But I can say for sure he'd be upset if he ever thought he was the reason his loved ones were sad and not dancing our hearts away in honor of his memory.

My father was a hard dedicated worker and Father, he had 2 daughters he left behind.

My father loved motorcycles and riding around on them, he loved to fish and listen to Elvis Presley .

I miss how he used to light up the room and goofy personality no matter what was going on.