By Gabriel's mom, Tina Gabriel Franco Mundelein, Illinois I fell in love with Gabriel the minute I found out that he was coming into this...

By Dylan's mother, Jennifer Dylan Pearson St. Francis, Minnesota On March 11, 2013 I found out that my only child, Dylan Bradley Pearson,...

By Dayne's mom, Shannon Dayne Brandano Malden, Massachusetts I have two children, both of whom have struggled with the disease of...

By John's mother, Elizabeth John Perkins, Jr. Aguade, Puerto Rico Liz Perkins was thrilled when her first child was a boy. She named him...

By Reese's dad, Joe Reese Engle Henderson, Nevada September 14, 1991 - July 21, 2011 Reese was 19 years old at the time of his death on...

By Theo's mom, Violeta Theo Marinescu East Hampton, New York October 7, 1989 - May 17, 2015 Just One Life If there is anything worse than...

By April's mom, Annie April Louis Bumpass, Virginia April was a loving soul with a huge heart. She was drawn to and good at helping...

By Hannah's mom, Barbara Hannah Hartl Rancho Palos Verdes, California Hannah was a smart, witty, caring young woman. She brought the life...

By John's sister, Heidi John Page Gloucester, Massachusetts John Richard Page was a blond-haired, blue-eyed boy who loved playing in the...

By Frankie's mom, Jacqueline Frankie Prout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I used to be a mother to four precious boys. That changed on...

By Zafer's sister, Jess Zafer Kiesa Arlington, Virginia My brother Zafer died from an accidental heroin overdose last month. He was 19...

By Mark's mom, Pauline Mark Walsh Boston, Massachusetts Mark Walsh loved spending time with his family and cared for his siblings like...

By Bobby's mother, Janine John Robert “Bobby” Baylis II Roanoke, Virginia I am the mother of three wonderful children: Bobby, Ricky and...

By Caleb's mother, Heather Caleb Smythia Loudon, Tennessee Fellow mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters, ​ I am here to tell you how...

By Nick's step-mom, Julie Nick Berger Pottstown, Pennsylvania My step-son, Nick, passed away on April 25, 2014, due to an overdose of...

By Matthew's aunt, Joyce Matthew Cavanaugh Akron, Ohio May 28, 1978 - March 3, 2001 Everyone makes mistakes in life, but that doesn’t...

By James' mom, Tina James Ralls Emmaus, Pennsylvania On August 17th, 2014, my only child, James Atticus John-Paul-George & Ringo Ralls,...

By Jacqueline's mom and dad, Anne Marie and Jim Jacqueline Zanfagna Plaistow, New Hampshire Jackie Zanfagna’s struggles became evident...

By Aidan's mom, Mitzie Aidan Vanderheof Minot, North Dakota I have spent most of my life in North Dakota and always felt it was a...

By Jennifer's mother, Sharon Jennifer Reynolds Spencer, Indiana In January 2009, a Pinellas County Deputy showed up at Sharon Blair’s...