Hilary, 7 years ago my heart was shattered forever. Not a day goes by I don’t think of you, cry for you and honor you. I have kept all my promises and I hope you are proud of our foundation , scholarship and house that carries your name. Love Mom

Dear Brian, I am writing this with the prayer that the LORD will bring you recovery from this terrible disease. It is heartbreaking to see the damage you are doing to your body and your beautiful mind. Lord, please break through to his heart. Please save him. Please resurrect our marriage and family and give him good healthy servant years in the land of the living. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Gone too soon. Miss you very much. Rest in peace, my love

Auntie Andrea

Jason was so much more than his addiction. He was a son, brother, dad, uncle, cousin, grandson, animal lover, friend, Marine, altar server and he was loved!!
His smile, Jasonisms and “uncommonly known facts” will never be forgotten by those that love him.
For 9 months I carried Jason under my heart and now he carries a piece of my heart.
@#4everbroken

I wish I knew all I’ve learned these past 12 years about addiction to be able to save you. Just know since you’ve been gone I keep trying to bring change in your honor . I’m sorry I created boundaries that put you in harms way. Stable housing has to come first even if one relapses. Love you. Miss you. I wish our family hadn’t fallen apart. I keep hoping and praying God helps us. You were so loved by everyone. Till I see you on the other side keep guiding me. My pookie♥️

Jason was so much more than his addiction and he fought for 23 years, with a 10 year reprieve, to conquer it. He was an altar server, academic award winner, Boy Scout and Marine. Most of all he was a son, brother, husband, daddy, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, animal lover and friend. He will be missed forever and we are forever changed.
His smile, laugh, long talks on history and politics, uncommonly known facts (Jasonisms) and his very essence will never fade from the memories of those that love him.
So many stories and things he was proud of fill our hearts. Jason was proud of his stint in the Marines and the summer he worked for the city of Marietta. The street crew gave him a lime green shirt and he alternated between that one and the Marine shirt his little boy gave him for Father’s Day.
Jason took care of his grandmother with Alzheimer’s, carrying her and cleaning her, and this tenderness will be remembered, too.
As his Mom I had the privilege to carry him under my heart for 9 months and now he carries a piece of my heart with him.
@#4everbroken

I applaud this initiative to bring awareness to the onging battles of addiction. Even more cherished is the opportunity for some to openly share about the loss of a loved one, within a community dedicated to healing and recovery at all levels, and amidst all kinds of people. The struggle is real…and so is the help and support. Thank you BALM family!

Josh – As I believe you are fully aware, you are missed by so many people, but none more than me. I love that you remain in my life by way of the path your early death has placed me on. The love that we have shared in life continues and every year you’ve been gone, it only grows stronger. Holding you in my arms for the first time brought me back to faith in my higher power. Your life and our connection since you’ve been gone have strengthened my faith more and more. I am grateful for your guidance and love.

Kent and Jimmy you are both still a light in our hearts. I will never understand how or why you couldn’t overcome your demons. You both had so much to give to others. Maybe God just wanted to end your pain. Rest in peace.

Thank you so much for gathering to end the stigma for all who are involved with substance abuse. We lost our son , Augie Zerbst, in November 2023. Our love lives on everyday. BALM had a big impact on us learning to communicate and being able to express our love for the two years he was drug free. We are so grateful! I am unable to join you tonight but I send you all peace and wish you ease to be able to be your true loving selves. We are all in this together, today and always❤️

Dear Scott,
You lit up our lives for your 39 years. Your smile, your kindness, the glint in your eyes, these we miss and will miss forever.
Thank you for your inspiration.
Love from your cousin Bevy

I’m praying that you will find a lasting recovery so we can live our lives together in joy and happiness.
I love you.