Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey

Jill A. Maiorana’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls and the State Lead for
Massachusetts. I lost my beautiful son Joey, who is forever 18. He was poisoned by an unknown
synthetic opioid 20 times stronger than fentanyl. He was in a recovery program in Delray Beach,
Florida and relapsed after his late father’s birthday who was also poisoned by fentanyl.
Joey is known for his bright beautiful smile. He lit up a room wherever he went. He was a great
friend to all, especially those who seemed alone at school. He loved sports and hanging out
with his brother Anthony who is 19 months older than him. Joey was all about family. He was
funny and affectionate and loved with his whole heart. We ache for him every second of every
day. He is forever missed and loved by all that knew him.
Would you assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within
our Capitol? We have created two memorial walls. One with photos and one with names. I am
including Joey’s frame, below.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so parents can touch their
loved one's name. We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims
of Purdue Pharma (an American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and
the Mexican Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like
racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Jill A Maiorana, Massachusetts State Lead
Bourne, MA
jillmaiorana@gmail.com

Lisa Franchitto’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
On July 9, 2020, my whole world stopped, and my heart will be forever broken. My youngest
son Matt (forever 24,) died from a “toxic” combination of Ativan, crack cocaine, and fentanyl
that I am 99% sure he thought he was given heroin. I have 3 sons; my oldest son is also a
recovering addict. He was the one who found Matt and did all he could do but it was too late.
When I began this awful, relentless journey I, like every other Mom, had hope that with the
right help they could recover and live a happy normal life. I was sadly mistaken, my son among
MANY others are treated like dirt from doctors, nurses, and recovery facilities who are
supposed to be there to help. Insurance companies dictate the amount of time that is
appropriate, what they’ll cover and what they won’t, etc. Matt was one that could do anything,
fix cars, hang drywall, plaster, electrical and plumbing. He had so much to look forward to, but
most of all he wanted his own family and to be a dad. The stigma that surrounds addiction is
frustrating and sad, NO ONE is immune to this disease. Everyone knows someone, if you don’t,
you’re lucky!
A friend of mine and I went to a bridal shower, we sat at a table with women we didn’t know.
We came in after this woman started talking, it was about her husband who was a fire chief.
She proceeded to say that all he’s been doing is administering Narcan, and how aggravating it
must be that they end up going back to the same houses over and over. She then added that it’s
a waste of time and money and that there may be someone out there that truly needs medical
attention or there’s a fire but must wait. My friend kept kicking me under the table and just
said let it go. The conversation went on, come to find out my sons and her nephews all went to
the same trade school. One of her nephews is an electrician, the other a plumber. She then
asked me what trade your boys chose to do… I looked right at her and said 2 of the 3 are
addicts. She didn’t know what to say, except apologize, I got up and walked away. When we
went to the wedding, she came up to me and wanted me to meet her husband. He looked right
at me and said every life is worth saving no matter how many times you must do it, he then
apologized for what his wife had said to me.
I belong to a great group “The Addicts Mom” and because I had 2 addicts, I found comfort that I
wasn’t the only one! I shared my story, gave advice and was a hopeful cheerleader for so many
others. Since Matt died, I now belong to “The Addicts Mom” Grieving Mom’s group. I became
the mom of before Matt died, to the mom after Matt died. My whole thought process
changed, and I was and still am angry. I still go on “The Addicts Mom” page because of my
oldest son, but I am just an onlooker I have no thoughts or words of encouragement to give. I
read the ones that the moms are happy and hopeful when their child is in recovery, to myself I
say, “just wait”. As far as my oldest son, In my mind it’s become a not “if” but “when”.

I am writing this letter to you in hopes that you will assist us in finding a permanent location for
a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within our Capitol. We have created two memorial walls. One
with photos and one with names. A place where our loved ones can be seen and
acknowledged, a place where a parent or family member can see their picture and touch their
name. A place to show that they existed and mattered. I am including Matt’s framed photo.
Drug addiction is a disease, it may start out as a choice but then it takes a hold of their mind,
body, and soul. It consumes their every thought 24/7 and its relentless and unforgiving. It takes
hold and destroys families mentally, emotionally, and physically. You try so hard, but they get
further and further away. The parents are looked down on, whispered about, being judged, and
wondering what we did wrong while they were growing up. When I went to the funeral home
to see him, I realized then that his face was always angry and twisted like he was in pain, at that
moment I was and still am relieved for him that he’s finally at peace and not in any more pain.
Sincerely,
Lisa Franchitto
Whitman, Massachusetts

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April & Robert Barrows’ Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. In June 2016, I lost my handsome
son, Ronnie, who is forever 20. He was down in Florida for the last year and a half of his life in
and out of rehab and detox facilities. He had finally reached 3 months of sobriety when he
passed away from polysubstance overdose.
We are devastated. We loved him beyond imagination. Ronnie was the kindest and most
intelligent and empathetic person I have ever known. He was a phenomenal athlete, excelled in
all sports and could always put a smile on anyone’s face.
Would you please assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall
within our Capitol? I am including my son, Ronnie’s frame, below. These digital walls and
albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in hard copy format. The
wall of names can be projected on a wall so families can touch their loved one’s name. We
would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims of Purdue Pharma (an
American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and the Mexican Cartels.
We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
April & Robert Barrows
North Falmouth. MA

Jana & Abdul Faiky’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my beautiful son, Ahmad
Faiky at the young age of 22. He was poisoned by fentanyl. Our family is forever devastated.
Would you assist us in finding a place for a Memorial Wall in our Capitol?
The wall of names can be projected on a wall so families can touch their loved one's name. We
would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims of Purdue Pharma (an
American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and the Mexican Cartels..
We are using the word drugism for the prejudice toward drug users - like racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Thank you for your consideration
Jana and Abdul Faiky
Ahmad's Mom forever 22

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my grandson's mother
Ashlee, a kindhearted, well meaning, young mother, who will forever be cherished in my heart.
She was only 23 years old. She allegedly overdosed on heroin January 24, 2015. I believe she
was given heroin that was laced with fentanyl. She left behind the following family members
who loved her so much: her son who had just turned three, her father, mother, stepmother, and
several siblings. My son Jordan was also left behind and was devastated by her loss. He has
struggled with addiction since the age of 15 and is now 32. He overdosed on fentanyl on March
21, 2023. This was the same day we laid my mother-in-law to rest. I don’t know how to
express the feeling a mother has seeing her child hooked up to machines, and wondering if that
child will ever be the same again. It is something that is not supposed to happen. A child
should outlive their parents. I am very fortunate because my son has another chance and is
still alive. This does not negate the trauma that I and other parents must live with the rest of
our lives.
I know that you spearheaded the litigation with the Sackler’s, and I am beyond grateful that
your efforts resulted in towns all over the country receiving funds to help assist in fighting this
epidemic that is not slowing down. The cartels in China and Mexico are so far advanced and
they continue to be headstrong on poisoning our children and the future of our country. Would
you assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within our
Capitol? We have created two memorial walls; one with photos and one with names. I am
including Ashlee’s frame below. I am also including the brochure of virtual memorial walls,
albums, and our awareness campaign.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed
in hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so families can touch their
loved one’s name.
We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims of Purdue
Pharma (an American cartel) and many others. Now they are using the word “drugism” for the
prejudice toward drug users, like racism.
A group of Massachusetts parents would love to meet with you and work together to prevent
this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Kachel-Healy
Easton, MA

Linda Cardalino’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my beautiful son, Justen, who
is forever 35. He was poisoned by fentanyl, and we remain devastated. We loved him beyond
imagination. Justen was the kindest and most empathetic person I have ever known.
I know you have children and grandchildren. Would you assist us in finding a permanent
location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within our Capitol? We have created two memorial
walls. One with photos and one with names. I am including Justen's frame, below.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so parents can touch their
loved one's name.
We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims of Purdue Pharma
(an American cartel) and many, many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and the Mexican
Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like racism.
A group of Massachusetts families would love to meet with you and work together to prevent
this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Linda Cardalino
Jacksonville, NC

Madalyn D. Purdy’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my beautiful son Justin, who
is forever 35. He was poisoned by fentanyl. He struggled with addiction for 10 years and finally
found sobriety. He rebuilt his life and had a wonderful eight years. Justin had a relapse and died
due to a fentanyl overdose two days before he was to be married. He left his beautiful nineyear-old
daughter, a fiancé, his parents, his brother, nieces and nephews and all that loved and
adored him. Justin was born July 15, 1986, and passed September 9, 2021. He will be forever
loved and missed. Justin will never be defined by his addiction. He was so much more than that.
Would you assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within
our Capitol? We have created two memorial walls. One with photos and one with names. I am
including Justin’s frame, below.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so families can touch their
loved one's name. We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims
of Purdue Pharma (an American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and
the Mexican Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like
racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Madalyn D. Purdy
Sandwich, Massachusetts

Mary & Jack Gentleman’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. In April 2022, I lost my beautiful
son, Craig, who is forever 34. He was poisoned by fentanyl, and we remain devastated. We
loved him beyond imagination. Craig was the kindest, most intelligent, and empathetic person I
have ever known. He spent much of his last 4.5 years in recovery helping as many people as he
could.
Would you assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within
our capital? We have created two memorial Walls. One with photos and one with names. I am
including Craig’s frame, below. I am also including the brochure of virtual memorial walls,
albums, and our awareness campaign.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so parents can touch their
loved one's name. We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims
of Purdue Pharma (an American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and
the Mexican Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like
racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Mary & Jack Gentleman
Lynn, MA

Michelle Cutler’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my beautiful son, Andrew on
11/17/21 who is forever 24. He was poisoned by fentanyl.
Andrew is known for his beautiful smile and sense of humor. He list up a room wherever he
went. He was a great fiend, son, and a great father to his son Josiah who is 6 years old. His son
loves and misses his daddy so much. He was a very talented tattoo artist, too. Andrew and I
were so close. He was funny and had a heart of gold.
We mourn for him every minute of every day. He is forever missed and loved by all that knew
him. The pain of losing my son is unbearable and I would not wish this pain on anyone.
Would you assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within
our Capitol? We have created two memorial walls. One with photos and one with names. I am
including Andrew's frame below.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so parents can touch their
loved one's name. We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims
of Purdue Pharma (an American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and
the Mexican Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like
racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cutler
Marlboro, MA

Pat Dutra’s Daughter

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my beautiful daughter, Nicole,
who is forever 41. She was poisoned by fentanyl. Nicole suffered from depression and anxiety.
She was a college graduate and worked in fashion on Newbury Street. Nicole traveled all over
the world. She loved animals and rescued two dogs. She participated in many charity events in
and around Boston. She appeared in Boston Magazine as one of the most eligible single women
in Boston. She was generous to a fault. She will be forever missed by her friends and family.
Would you assist us in finding a permanent location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within
our Capitol? We have created two memorial walls. One with photos and one with names. I am
including Nicole’s frame, below. I am also including the brochure of virtual memorial walls,
albums, and our awareness campaign.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
harhard
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so parents can touch their
loved one's name. We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims
of Purdue Pharma (an American cartel) and many, many others. Now, they are victims of
Chinese and the Mexican Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward
drug users - like racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,Pat Dutra
Marstons Mills, MA

Patricia Schwab’s Son

Dear Governor Maura Healey,
I am an ambassador for the Drug Epidemic Memorial Walls. I lost my beautiful son, Brian, who
is forever 26. He overdosed on heroin, and we remain devastated. We loved him beyond
imagination. Brian was one of the most compassionate people I have ever known.
I know you have children and grandchildren. Would you assist us in finding a permanent
location for a Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall within our Capitol? We have created two memorial
walls. One with photos and one with names. I am including Brian's frame, below.
These digital walls and albums update automatically. We would also like the photos displayed in
hard copy format. The wall of names can be projected on a wall so families can touch their
loved one's name. We would like our loved ones to be treated like victims. They were all victims
of Purdue Pharma (an American cartel) and many others. Now, they are victims of Chinese and
the Mexican Cartels. We are using the word “drugism” for the prejudice toward drug users - like
racism.
A group of our Massachusetts moms would love to meet with you and work together to
prevent this from happening ever again.
Sincerely,
Patricia Schwab
Salem, Massachusetts

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