Angels of Recovery Memorial

Never Forgotten

Honoring those we've lost to addiction.

This memorial wall is a sacred space to remember and celebrate the lives of those taken too soon by addiction and overdose. Their stories matter. Their lives mattered. They are never forgotten.

Dedicated to every soul who fought the battle of addiction. You are loved. You are remembered. You are our angels.
107,000+
Overdose deaths in the US in 2023
2,000+
Kentuckians lost to overdose annually
Every 5 min
Someone dies of an overdose in America

In Loving Memory

Our Angels

Each name here represents a life fully lived, a family forever changed, and a community that refuses to forget.

Featured

Darius L. Thompson

Louisville, KY

September 14, 1989February 3, 2024|Age 34

847 days sober before relapse

"Darius had the biggest laugh in any room. He loved music, his kids, and his community. We fight in his name every day. — The Thompson Family"
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Keisha M. Daniels

Lexington, KY

April 22, 1995November 18, 2023|Age 28
"Our Keisha was a light. She wanted so badly to get better. We will carry her forward. — Mom, Dad & Lil' Marcus"

Robert 'Bobby' Hayes

Bowling Green, KY

July 7, 1978August 30, 2025|Age 47

3 years sober

"Bobby was a carpenter, a father, a friend. He built things with his hands and love with his heart. We miss him every single day. — The Hayes Family"
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Aaliyah J. Washington

Covington, KY

March 1, 2001May 12, 2026|Age 25
"She was just 25. She had dreams. She had plans. She had us. We will never stop saying her name. — Washington Family"

Michael 'Mike' Reeves

Frankfort, KY

December 19, 1983January 7, 2025|Age 41

18 months sober

"Mike was the kind of man who'd give you his last dollar. Addiction stole him from us but not from our hearts. — Reeves Family"

Tamara 'Tammy' Ellis

Paducah, KY

June 30, 1991October 4, 2024|Age 33

2 years sober

"Tammy loved sunflowers, her dog Biscuit, and making people smile. She deserved so much more time. — Ellis Family"

In Memory. In Honor. Never Forgotten.

Forever In Our Hearts

Their lives mattered. Their journeys inspire. Their legacy lives on. Angels forever.

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SAMHSA National Helpline

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1-800-662-4357

Crisis Text Line

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Kentucky HELP Line

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1-800-564-2985

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 — mental health & substance use

988

Their Light Lives On

Every name on this wall is a reminder of why we fight — for recovery, for community, for life.