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

My best friend, Marina's brother, Vlad senior's son, Tatiana's son, uncle to awesome kiddos. Best guy on this planet until his untimely demise in January 2015. I love you and will miss you literally forever. Thankfully, I still see you in my dreams.

Eating freshly smoked salmon, fresh avocado with Natty Ice- it was and will forever be divine.

Everything.

As a kind, gentle, intelligent and wild human.

Hi! I have read many stories and even explored other websites for information on individuals I have read about and by know means read them all! Just enough for me to finally post. My brother not "technically deceased" but a anoxic Brain injury I learned what was later. Feels much worse then a death. Can't speak, eat, go bathroom, etc. Years of finding a place for him at different times. Several moves. My parents have been devastated. Not going into details but as everyone knows losing a child is devastating. And this one still here as a reminder with no quality of life. Deal with his care daily. Mind you we are so lucky the place we were able to get him into 4 plus years ago still there. The staff is amazing! And always hard to find help. Who would want to this kind of work! Cleaning and feeding the disabled? I still hate going there.

We were brothers and close til say Jr high area drift apart and then best friends and ran business together for years. And then I saw it coming and we tried

Well not his loud snoring /breathing as kids in a hotel room. But pretty much everything as someone that knew him 42 plus years going on 49

Still trying to figure that out being he still "alive"

Uncle, thank you for being my best friend.  Even on your bad days, you listen, gave me advice, and show so much love.  I know you struggled, but your smile always brought sunshine in the darkness.  So many judged you and I felt your pain but know you are forever in my heart!  Never forgotten.  My uncle was an awesome person, even in the mist of addiction he was always with a big smile and his hugs were always full of love. 

Some people have the ability to always see the beauty surrounding them and in others. Ashley was one of those people. She never ceased to acknowledge the beauty in people, even when they were at their worst. She always stopped to appreciate the sunset and to smell the roses! Ashley never shied away from an adventure that peaked her interest; however, she truly enjoyed the simplest pleasures in life. From cuddling with her sons, fishing with her fiancé, helping her nieces with their hair, craft projects, to a simple walk through the neighborhood, she paused and appreciated those moments. Ashley highly valued the simple pleasure of a conversation with a friend. She was consistently welcoming and available to lend an ear. Many felt comfortable talking to her about topics ranging from nothing in particular at all, to the meaning of life itself. If you were so lucky to discuss the meaning of life with her, you would know her meaning and purpose in life was family. Nothing made her smile shine brighter than having her family and friends together.

I have so many this is one that stands out. Every night saying good night mama! Love you!

Hanging out and talking, watch movies. Her incredible hugs!

Her love for God and non judgemental love she showed everyone. That she fought a good fight with her addiction.

Noah was an amazing person. He had a very loving heart and deep appreciation for life. Noah had addiction problems that he was not able to overcome. He maintained a positive relationship with his family and friends which we are very grateful for.

Noah laying on the bed talking to his mother while playing with the dog. Camping and fishing and just hanging out with him watching video's and talking about life.

His words of encouragement and ability to have unconditional love towards others. His huge loving heart.

Noah had a deep appreciation for life. He wanted to travel and was very smart. It hurt him that people looked at him and saw his addiction. He wanted people to understand that he was much more than that. Noah was so talented he loved to hunt and fish but he also loved to learn and travel. He wanted others around him to not be limited by dealing with his addiction. He wanted people to keep pushing themselves to be better and have a better life. This is what he was trying to do for himself.

Caring, loved , missed everyday

Bryce’s great sense of humor & love of animals

Everything

Justin was a sweet,kind,loving person. He would anything he could to help others. He was a hard worker and worked every day that he could, sometimes 7days a week. He was a carpenter. He loved to fish,play guitar and scratch lottery tickets.

My favorite memory is when Justin went fishing and found a amythest crystal at the lake and he couldn't wait to bring it to me because I am a rock hound and he knowed I was going to love it. Also going on a trip to the smokey mountains with all 3 of my son's. Going fishing with him and his brothers. Him joking around and making me laugh.

His smile, his joking around and making me laugh. His hugs and telling me that he loved me.

As the hardworking,kind,loving and giving person he was. I don't know if he was aware how special he was to do many.

Brady was very caring, funny, caring son and brother with the best personality. The shining Star in our lives.

Everything will be missed about him.

A funny, outgoing person with a heart of gold.

Caring and loving

The day he was born

Everything

He was to young to think about that

Christy was my sister, my best friend, she had her flaws, but she was a fighter. She loved her kids dearly. She didnt deserve to die the way she did. God rest her soul.

Back when we was kids and she was told we wasnt going to get snow on Christmas. She prayed and begged God for snow, and we got some snow.

Everything

Her funniness.

Smart, handsome, his laugh made you laugh, loved his children. great baseball player, felt empathy for others

He loved movies like Pineapple Express. I loved the way he would laugh. I loved watching him play baseball. I loved how he loved children

His hugs.

Great father to his children. Had a heart of gold.

My precious babyboy that had a heart of gold. He loved his family and friends immensely.

His love of playing football!

His beautiful blue eyes!

Family was very important to Will. The love he had for his daughter!

My only child and she had a heart of gold and she also had a daughter and she is just as sweet and beautiful as her mom.

The day she was born.

Her laughter, her voice.

I would think by music maybe pictures. This question never really thought about it until now.

Jeremiah always had a super smile on his face no matter how times were he always wanted everyone to be happy and enjoy life he was so handsome and gave the greatest hug and loved everyone

My favorite memory is on YouTube it's under most unusual Mother's Son video singing It's Your Love I have the video and it's so awesome love you son

Jeremiah always wanted the best for everyone I will miss his hugs so very much

Jeremiah would like to be remembered for what a kind-giving loving person he always was