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

Brad was one of a kind , He had a way with words . He suffered and suffered with addiction

Alex was the most caring young man and he carried himself so well. He put his all into everything he did and he helped so many people; the most selfless person you'd meet. He was handsome and would brighten any room. He is so loved and so missed.

I have several great memories with him; he was my son. One, when he was a child about 9 years old, he saw I was crying and he sat beside me and said, "Mom, it's gonna be alright" and he held my hand. Another is when I got home from cross fit, he saw I was struggling walking up the steps to the house and he ran out and carried me into the house and sat me down on the chair and got me some water. He kept asking if I was ok.

I miss his smile, the way he ate, the slurping when he ate soup :), his laughter, his deep voice, his kisses on my cheek, his hugs, his sense of humor - just him...I miss him, all of him!

I'm sure he'd like to be remembered for his good looks and his helping hands. He is handsome and he knew it. :) His voice too, it was deep and he could sing so that it sounded a lot like Josh Turner.

I will never be loved by someone like Carlos (aka Los). He never judged anyone or looked down on you for your life choices. He had the most beautiful smile that could make anyone fall in love. He was special and you felt that everytime he came around

I made him go into the girl-ist makeup store ever with no intentions on buying anything cause I was low on funds. None the less I was window shopping and he was watching me smiling cause I was having fun. Little did I know when I ran to the bathroom he went to the register and bought everything I had picked out and liked. From then on I knew he was a keeper.

I will miss him being there no matter what. I knew if something bad went down he would "paint the town red" for me and all his family. But most I miss his smile and voice and his loud laugh, I still hear it in my head.

Los was kind hearted. He would probably like to be remembered as his sisters keepers and the love of My life. He died so he could be mine forever.

Joey was the light in any dark room and could bring the joy to anyone's life. He was a helping hand to anyone, a father who not only wanted but dreamed for his son to have a better life .

I was about 6 months pregnant with her son he just came home from jail and we went down to brandenburg's park in New Baltimore and it was the most peaceful happy amazing moment I got to share with him because being on the water was his favorite place and as we sat there and walked you made so many plans for a future, our child, and to really be sober for once in our lives.

EVERYTHING! I miss his laugh, smile, advice, and the way he protected me and our son. Even so our relationship was not all rainbow and glitter I knew the good he possessed and had in him even on his darkest Days.

Joey would want to be remembered for the good not the bad that he's done. How he loved to work on cars with his dad, for the way he will crack jokes, and for how much he really tried to be a great father and just show his son different than this crazy chaotic life.

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.