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Dear <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Ann Lamont<br />

My name is June Earley. I am a member of the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lady</strong>’s’ <strong>Dr</strong>ug Epidemic<br />

Memorial Wall Campaign. Our goal is to put up a Memorial Wall in all 50 State<br />

Capitol complexes to honor our lost loved ones <strong>and</strong> continue to provide a voice for<br />

them.<br />

Like you, I am the mother of 4. On March 2, 2022, the bottom fell out of my world<br />

<strong>and</strong> my life forever changed. My beautiful 36-year-old son was found deceased. He<br />

was poisoned with fentanyl against his knowledge <strong>and</strong> his killer walks free. My son<br />

Colin had a huge heart <strong>and</strong> would help anyone in need even if it meant ignoring his<br />

own. He put others first. He was loved by so many <strong>and</strong> the amount of people that<br />

came to his service was a true testament to how much he was loved <strong>and</strong> how many<br />

lives he touched. Whether you knew him for 36 years or 36 minutes he left a lasting<br />

mark on your heart.<br />

Colin loved many things but most of all he loved life. My son did not want to die, but<br />

someone else made that choice for him. This has been a devastating loss for me as<br />

his mom but also for his brothers <strong>and</strong> sister <strong>and</strong> other family members. A year <strong>and</strong> 4<br />

months have passed but it still feels like it happened 5 minutes ago. My heart aches<br />

for him every second. I have cried an ocean <strong>and</strong> would give my own life so he could<br />

have his back. He was my baby boy, a brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, gr<strong>and</strong>son,<br />

<strong>and</strong> friend to many. I am in a group of moms now that have lost a child/children to<br />

this deadly poison. There are so many, many moms <strong>and</strong> not one of us wants to be<br />

here. Our children were murdered. This drug is ripping our kids from our lives daily.<br />

It’s unjustifiable <strong>and</strong> something needs to be done.<br />

Please, <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Lamont, I am asking if you would assist us in finding a permanent<br />

location fora <strong>Dr</strong>ug Epidemic Memorial Wall within our Capitol? I would also like to<br />

know if myself <strong>and</strong> possibly a few others could meet with you <strong>and</strong> work together to<br />

prevent this from happening ever again. Thank you.<br />

Sincerely<br />

June Earley<br />

East Haven, CT<br />

Mother of Colin M. Earley, Forever 36<br />

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