Memorial
Memorial Page of Those Lost To Overdose
Welcome to The Robin Foundation’s Memorial Page. This is a space where we come together as a community to remember and honor the lives tragically lost to the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. We deeply value the act of remembering and the healing it brings. By sharing a tribute on our Memorial Page, you help us create a living memorial that amplifies the voices and experiences of those affected by addiction while ensuring their memories continue to live on.
We believe in cooperating compassionately and strengthening one another as a united community. everyone affected by overdose loss is met with compassion, remembrance, and community support.. Your contribution is vital to us, no matter how small, as it helps raise awareness of the human impact of this epidemic.
We invite you to share a tribute and be a part of our commitment to honor lives lost and make a change. You can share cherished memories, photos, and stories of your loved ones on our Memorial Page by visiting our website or contacting us directly. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to those who choose to participate in this act of remembrance.
Thank you for joining us in honoring the lives lost and being a part of our unwavering commitment to creating a lasting change. Together, we honor those lost and continue working to prevent future overdose deaths.
Taleah Janae Gould
Passed away in May 2021 | Age: 25 | Oakland, CA
My daughter, Taleah, passed away from fentanyl poisoning in May 2021. Taleah was the most beautiful girl inside and out. She had such a kind spirit. She always wanted to help others from feeding the homeless to charging up her lunch account in school for the kids who didn’t have lunch money. She truly was genuine in her actions. She also was very intelligent, she was in the gifted program in elementary and middle school. She enjoyed playing in her school band and attended Awana at church. I miss her so much! Her spirit will forever live through me and I will be her voice and spread awareness on the dangers of fentanyl.
Love, Taleah’s Mother + Grandmother
Ethan Miller
January 24, 1997 – January 15, 2019 | Age: 21 | Boston, MA
Ethan was only 21 years old when his life was tragically cut short by a fentanyl-pressed pill. His story is an example of how “one pill can kill.” Ethan was kind, light-hearted, funny, compassionate, and he touched so many lives in 21 years. He was always smiling and his laugh was truly infectious. Hockey was his passion and he was a team captain and role model for many of his peers. The loss of Ethan shattered the hearts of our family and those in our community. He is honored every year with a memorial hockey game and golf tournament.
Ethan is forever loved by his friends and Family
Chris
Passed away on October 12th, 2022 | Age: 39 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
“On Wednesday, October 12, my little brother Chris died in a Publix bathroom. Chris battled addiction, while I continue to battle suicide. Chris was my baton-partner in this shared relay. We didn’t look to each other at the finish line, but to God. Now I like so many of you – have to learn to run alone. I had the blessing and the burden of coming up with his epitaph. It reads: “God never gave up on you and you never gave up on God.”.
Love you, Chris. Heather
Sara Babrove
Age: 46 | Plantation, Florida
Ian Nicholas Gunnar Nelson
Age: 26 | Ocala, FL
Ian always told people he was a momma’s boy. We were close. He gave the best hugs. When Ian was your friend, you had a friend for life. He had a heart of gold, funny, handsome , smart and loved by many. I wish he knew this as he had low self esteem and that used to hurt me. Ian and his sister Caitlin are 11 months apart and she was older. They were best friends. Ian was an amazing uncle to Jayce, everyone thought Ian was his dad because they look so much alike and to this day, I see Ian all over again in Jayce. Ian never got to meet his niece because Caitlin was 5 months pregnant with her when he passed. He always told Caitlin that if she had a girl, he would spoil the hell out of her. When my granddaughter was born, they honored Ian by naming her Lanella and she has never met her uncle(that we know of) but she knows everything about him as does her brother Andres as he was a toddler at the time but he does remember him. Our son was taken from us by a very selfish person who was battling her own demons. The awful result was her roaming free while we are left with the memories. Memories that I will cherish until I draw my last breath because I know my son will be waiting for me and I get to have one of the best hugs that I have missed so much.
Mom
Joe Damato
Age: 38 | Davie Fl
Forever 38, Joe was a father of 2, an uncle, and a brother. Joe was knowledgeable about putting together cars, golf carts, engines and knew how to weld. Joe’s challenges with opiates started with pills that were prescribed by doctors he trusted. After the doctors began to cut his doses and ultimately shut down, Joe would then start using heroin, and his addiction would quickly lead him to fentanyl. Joe was the kindest, generous person I’ve ever met; he would stop and help anyone he saw stuck on the road or even a homeless person. Joe would give whatever food and money he had. My brother lost his life to a fentanyl overdose after using it with his friend, who saw him overdose and did not call rescue emergency services, thinking he was going to get into trouble. My brother was poisoned by 3 of the deadliest forms of fentanyl and lost his battle with addiction.
Francine Damato, Sister.
Debbie Jean
Debbie died at approximately 11:30 pm on December 8, 2021, about 20 minutes after smoking marijuana that she didn’t know was laced with fentanyl. The person who added the fentanyl said they wanted to make it stronger.
Read more about Debbie Jean here
Lisa Clark. Mother
Eric Arthur Stesen
Age: 38 | Lake Worth Fl
Remembering & honoring my ex- fiance Eric, whom was lost on 7/3/2/15 from an overdose of heroin. I miss waking up to a smile & you telling me how beautiful I am asking me to marry you every morning. I miss your sweet face & brilliant mind Amy 4-ever.
Amy Marciniak
Andres
Passed away on June 5, 2016 | Age: 20 | Miami, FL
The memory of Andres’ remarkable spirit – his athletic grace, intense mind, fierce love for his brothers and adventurous soul – remains an eternal reminder of how short life is. We thank God for every moment we were blessed to walk beside you. Always in our hearts.
Mom
Luis Solano Solis
Passed away on 07/09/2022 | Age: 26 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Luis had a huge heart and was a great dad to his little girl! He would sit with a struggling client way past quitting time to help them. He would do anything for his friends and those still out there. He is missed but his light continues.
Angela Shy. Friend
Ryan Robert Harnisch
Passed away on 06/11/2025 | Age: 43 | Polson, Montana
My little brother Ryan built some of the most beautiful & expensive homes around our area, he took pride in the building skills he had been acquiring since he was 16 yrs old. He LOVED hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, rock hunting & collecting. Being outdoors is where he was happiest
Nikki (Harnisch) Hanson. Family
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