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

Will be forever in our hearts

Elena made us laugh every single day. She was always there to talk and listen to a friend in need. I admired her strength in her convictions and beliefs. Elena was and always will be our "everything".

One of my favorite memories of Elena was how we loved snow days when school was closed. She would wear her pajamas inside the night before for good luck, then we would go outside in the snow, bake cookies and watch TV together all day long.

I miss her hourly texts, even when we were in the house together, her radiant smile, our constant sharing of inside jokes, going out to dinner, the many mall trips right from school, nightly walks along the paths in NJ viewing the NYC skyline, weekends at the beach. I just miss her every moment of each day.

If Elena could talk to you right now, I'm sure she would want to be remembered for the old soul that she was, her easy, welcoming smile and the love and laughter she shared with so many.

He was my twin soul! My protector. My best friend. He loved children and they loved him. Even in the worst of times he always found a way to take care of his family. Life was hard for him and drugs eased the pain. But they didn't define who he was

Thought he could sing and sang loud and proud!! New the words to every song. I loved listening to him sing just to see the passion and silliness. He called me every single day(sometimes 25 times) to let me know he was ok and that he loved me.

I miss hearing his voice, his goofy antics and just being able to hug him! Getting silly little texts and memes just to brighten my day or convey he missed me and loved me. He always respected me and put others in their place if they didn't. A loving, caring guy who just couldn't face the world sober.

As a loving son, father , brother and uncle. A man who helped when he could. Always gave to the man down on his luck, the one begging on a corner or that he happened to ride his bike past when he was young.

He was funny, smart, generous, loving, kind and the list goes on.

His beautiful blue eyes and a loving smile

He is remembered, loved and missed

Caring, father.

Teasing, hugs and his smile.

His saying Momma.

he was the sweetest guy around he would give the shirt off his back if you needed it, he help me all he could .

his voice and his smile and his face hugs

for him being him

John was always smiling, he loved his son and loved be adventoures, he was a very kind soul

Going to the ocean in NC,.for the first time. Watching him have a great time with his son.

Everything ❤️. John could make anyone have a good time,. He loved his son, and was kind to all kids and animals too. He was adventurous and spiritual. Loved exploring, playing his guitar.

Being loved and happy.

Kayla bug.. was my kind hearted daughter. The peace maker. Devoted mommy to her daughter. Somewhere down the line she became broken...she is greatly missed and our family chain has been broken.

Her smile and laugh...

Everything

He was a person I respected and appreciated. Proud to be a dad😢💔

His singing

His beautiful smile, and his craziness

My son Richard was very caring. He would help anyone that needed him. I called him my carpenter.he loved working with his hands.he loved his family passionately ❤️

His hugs!

He had a heart of gold,would give the shirt off of his back... would defend his friends, family,and anyone who couldn't defend themselves..he was loyal to the end.

I have so many.... but when he was little...someone tried to bully his sister and he wasn't having it and he punched the boy and told him that was his sister that he was messing with..

His Ray of Sunshine...Everytime he entered a room..his smile would be like a ray of sunshine

For his love and kindness...and his loyalty..

A son that made me so proud in so many ways. Always loved me. A good soul.

The humor we shared.

Talking with him. Hearing him say "hey Mom."

A gifted speaker,writer and musician.

He was always willing to help a family member or friend. He had a heart of gold. He was a jokester also...made people laugh with his antics.

Watching him play baseball through the years, he was a very good player.

His smile.

For being helpful. And the love he had for his family and friends.

She was the most beautiful daughter. We had so much fun exploring places as she grew up. She was hard working. Always had a job. She was my only daughter and I loved her and I miss her.

When she was in 6th grade she tried out for cheer and we were waiting for the call that evening and she said I am staying by this phone until they call. Thank God they called she may still me waiting lol

Just being able to spend those special moments together that mothers and daughters have. You

She championed all people. She sought to leave others better than she found them. She cherished her 3 little girls. She is missed every single day💞

Her contagious laughter...her witty jokes...her ‘outloud’ love for her family and friends. Her beautiful smile...her presence.

As a champion for humanity. For her belief in people. For her tolerance of differences. For her ability to bring people together to create good for mankind.

Ryan was so charming and had so much love to give. He was a son, daddy, brother. He tried so hard to keep his sobriety

watching Ryan with his son tristan

him calling me momma

He would like to be remembered for his kindness and his great sense of humor

She was so full of life and loved her family and friends above all else.

I will miss just laughing and spending time with her.

Her unconditional love for everyone that she knew

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