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Aaron Benedum Obituary
He is survived by his siblings, Jason (Gabriejela) Benedum, Jessica (Anthony) Harper, Zachary Benedum and Sarah Benedum; nieces, Sydney Forristal, Gracie Benedum; nephews: Dale, Josh and Jeremy Harper.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rodger and Janet Benedum.
Memorial service will be held, Friday, August 26, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. at his sister's home, 6843 Dave Drive, Madison, OH 44057.
Arrangements by Blessing Cremation Center, (440) 352 8100. www.blessingcremation.com
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Zachary Benedum
April 23, 2021
I miss you everyday brother...
Zeek
Maribeth Mummey
August 16, 2020
Thinking of you.
Kathlyne McDermott
August 16, 2020
Aaron, you are not forgotten.
K C
August 30, 2016
I'm sorry for the loss of this young man. He was not a bad person; he was a sick person unable to get well, and more importantly, a human being doing the best he could in addiction. Rest in peace.
Lora J
August 30, 2016
I am saddened by the passing of Aaron. I had the pleasure of meeting Aaron at the apartments and he was my next door neighbor. He was a very respectful guy and I am so glad I got to meet him and have the chats we had....May he rest in peace
Frances Squillaci
August 29, 2016
RIP AARON...
P
August 29, 2016
Sorry for your loss. People with addicts in their family should forward your writing to them. Hopefully it will have an impact on them for them to choose to get help. God bless
Bob & Beth Mitchell
August 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Nancy brooks
August 28, 2016
I didn't know this young man but I know many like him including my son. Iam so sorry for ur loss we have to hand it all to Jesus and pray for a solution
August 28, 2016
GOD grant me
SERENITY to accept the things
I cannot change...
COURAGE to change the things
I can... and
WISDOM to know the difference...
rest peacefully now my brother.... your struggles with this demon of addiction are over .... addiction is NOT a choice, it is however a disease....
hugging you now.... a fellow recovering addict of 9 years.....
August 28, 2016
I did not know Aaron nor his family, but my most sincere condolences on this tragic loss of life. Prayers and hugs. May you heal in time and rest knowing Aaron is in a better place.
BV
August 27, 2016
I am so sad for the family of Aaron. You do not know me, I am understanding of your sadness and will continue to pray for you all.
Carol Quinn
August 26, 2016
My condolences to the family. Prayers to all of you and it saddens my heart. God Bless You and Keep you always. Amen
Lottie
August 26, 2016
I knew Aaron: He was a sweet young man when i first met him. My family got to meet him wile he worked at lake east hosp. in the maintenance department.Our mother was in the icu. He saw me coming out of the elevators with my family. We told him about our mother and for the next few days Aaron would come up at breaks. He would bring coffee water and red bull for my sister and make all of us laugh. One of Ohio's famed snow storms hit and all of us girls cars were snowed in. Aaron showed up in a flannel shirt a pair of overalls and a shovel. He told all of us to go back in he would take care of this. He came upstairs an hour latter covered in snow. We all started calling him farmer Ted and the name just stuck with all of us. Aaron was a god send for me and my family. He made us laugh and took care of us and held each one of us when we started to cry. My family and I will always remember him and love him.
Kris Dakis
August 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, to the family members he left behind, those who may have tried to help...but couldn't reach him. Your obituary may help save someone else's life though, I commend you for your strength.
Prayers to you and yours.
Pam Adkins
August 26, 2016
my deepest sympathy for your family may his death serve as a message for others to seek help for their addiction ... May God Bless
Becky Wright
August 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray that his passing will in some way help all those with regards to addiction and how the outcome at times does not change. I also pray for healing and for God to comfort you all. Thank you for your honesty and in choosing NOT to sugarcoat this tragedy. I'm sure your brother had a lot more to give to himself, your family and the world. Once again I am so sorry. Becky Wright
August 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have lived this life and I know your loss is great and I pray your brother is in a better place...just like my brother and many others I know.Thanks for your brutal honesty. Hopefully it will help someone else or even save a life.
Chris Cannady
August 25, 2016
My condolences to Aaron's family.
I am truly heartbroken over this. Aaron and I were Beavis and Butthead from the time we met in homeroom in junior high school until I took him to the Navy recruiting office a year after we graduated.
Because of this I know that he was meant for so much more and this is why I am heartbroken. Addiction stole his potential and I pray that this obituary saves at least one person out there. Leave addiction as a chapter in your life and not the last sentence.
Chris Cannady
August 25, 2016
Condolences to the family. I am honestly still at a loss of words over this.
Adrienne Dougherty
August 25, 2016
I am so sad to read this. I don't know any of you or your brother but my heart aches for the loss of all that he was before that demon heroin got him. I pray you find peace somehow. He is now free. God Bless you all.
Evelyn Wilkins
August 25, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your brother for he is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family for a long time. Going thru the same thing myself with my family.
Tracy B
August 25, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Benedum Family. May Aaron rest with God----his struggle is finally over! I do not know your family and I did not know Aaron, but I am a recovering heroin addict. I know what it's like to want to stop but you just can't. Addiction ends up ruining everything around you and then it takes your life. I'm one of the truly lucky Addicts----I have 11 years clean. Recently it seems an extraordinary amount of heroin addicts are dying. I'm sorry Aaron had to be one of them! Oddly enough I found his obituary and the way it was written comforting! It's brutally honest and hopefully if somebody reads it, it might save them from dying! Once again my deepest condolences!! ❤
P Smith
August 25, 2016
Dear brothers and sisters of Aaron- this brave but loving obituary has obviously touched the hearts of many. Maybe it will prevent at least one person from taking that first step to addiction. God bless you for your honesty that may encourage another addict to find help.
Laura Champa
August 25, 2016
I feel your pain as I lost a son to the disease of addiction. It is so hard to watch a loved one destroy themselves and feel so helpless. If love could cure, I am sure your brother and my son would be here today. Thank you for sharing the reality of this disease in your brother's obituary. I am so saddened for you and your family at this most difficult time. RIP, Aaron.
Kim
August 24, 2016
Sending my condolences, Sarah, to you and your family. It's evident how much Aaron is loved by the honesty in telling his story. It has touched so many! You all remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Meglich
August 24, 2016
I did not know your brother, nor do I know your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember the man that he wants was. As his shell is laid to rest, I pray you have peace in knowing his soul will always be with you and is now resting easy. He no longer has to fight those demons.
RIP Aaron
April
August 24, 2016
My condolences to your family. I too lost a sibling to herion on July 20th. My sister struggled with addiction for years. All the love in the world couldn't save her. May your brother rest in peace❤
August 24, 2016
blessings.
Debbie
August 24, 2016
To Aaron's family, thank you for sharing your pain with everyone. I am angry at this disease and I also have someone close to me who is an addict. I pray everyday that he can beat this, but I don't really know how this will turn out for him but with people like you to not hide behind this horrible disease, you are brave and I thank you for that. No words can take away your pain, but I will for sure be praying for you and your families and for all addicts. God Bless you. Debbie in Lake County
August 24, 2016
I don't know your family but Aaron's story is heartbreaking. I'm so sad for your family and wish you peace as you cope with both his life and his death. God bless you.
Theresa Hurtado
August 24, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't personally know Aaron or your family but I care just the same. Please know you have touched many with your message. Thanks for sharing this publicly. I hope it reaches anyone that can be saved. I pray God comfort your hearts through this hurtful time. Love & prayers for you all.
Renee Haslett
August 24, 2016
Jessica
Hopefully you remember me from Mentor on the Lake, my heart goes out to you and your family. This is happening so much and to many young people are dying like this. This was a very honest obituary. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Bussey
August 24, 2016
So very truly sorry for your loss. No one ever wakes up and says God make me an addict. It's a demon that some just can't beat. I am just so sorry for your loss.
Judy P
August 24, 2016
Prayers to you and all of your family. I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother. The obituary was so honest and painful. I hope it reaches many who are struggling with this same addiction. We need to stop this epidemic.
May God Bless you And your
Family.
August 24, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Your story is beautifully written. I hope others read and learn from this.
Gail Perry,oh
Amy
August 24, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss, and sorry for all the suffering that this awful drug has visited upon your family. I hope you can find some peace.
Tiffany White
August 24, 2016
There are not enough words that I can come up with to express my condolences. I, as a family member like so many others are also suffering from loved ones that are suffering from this addiction. It saddens me to the core. Not only around the world, but in my home state of Ohio, this epidemic is taking over.
I'm grateful to an extent that my siblings have not become addicted, so I can't relate to that. But I have family members that are. I've lost a numerous amount of friends. It has to STOP!!! And it needs to STOP NOW!!!! We need more beds, with longer treatment, extended follow up, etc....
You have been freed from your chains Aaron. I hope that you are resting peacefully, finally.
August 24, 2016
You don't know me but I know the pain of having a loved one who is an addict. Such a horrible disease. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Karen Robbins
August 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, I too know this heartache I lost my daughter Julia to a drug mix of heroin with fentanyl. May God Bless you and help ease your pain.
Michelle Koon
August 24, 2016
Prayers & Hugs for All of You!
August 24, 2016
May you find some peace in the thought of your brothers pain and suffering has ended and he now sleeps with the Angels. I am very sorry for your loss may God bless your family.
Cherie
August 24, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know this pain all too well. Much love to you and your family
Donna Ramey
August 24, 2016
I have read through all of the condolences, and you have touched so many people with your loss. Your brother obviously meant a lot to you and it is very sad that he succumbed to his addiction. Prayers to you all as his family. You have made a terrible situation bring strangers as well as people who knew Aaron come together as one in sorrow. May you find peace knowing that your obituary may get others to realize how much they need to seek help from people who care as you did about your brother.
Jeff Davis
August 24, 2016
What a powerful obituary. Well done! May your brother/uncle rest in peace.
sharron bricker
August 24, 2016
Praying for this family. May they find peace in their hearts.
Sandy Harris
August 24, 2016
I'm so very sorry for the loss of this precious son and brother. Praying for your family.
Renee Taylor
August 24, 2016
Prayers for your family, and the loss of your brother. You are in our prayers and may God's loving arms surround you and cloak you, and Aaron with peace..
Debbie Crawford
August 24, 2016
So very sad! RIP
Gary W
August 24, 2016
I have a son who suffers from the disease of addiction and although I have no way of knowing what your family has been put through, I do know how much your family has gone through because there is a common thread. If you have not searched out a Families Anonymous Group yet, you may want to look for one.
http://www.familiesanonymous.org/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=22
Although the grief and pain will remain, it does get better. I am so sorry that it came to this and I wish your family peace.
Debbie
August 24, 2016
I did not know Aaron but this breaks my heart. So sad! Praying he is at peace.
August 24, 2016
I am very very sorry for you loss. I read this and cannot get it out of my mind. It's so incredibly heartbreaking! May God watch over each of you & your families.
God Bless!!
Sarah C
August 24, 2016
Been there as a sibling of an addict that has passed. Your anger will slip away as good memories will shine brighter than the bad as time moves on. Sorry for your loss.
Lisa
August 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. May God bring your family peace. Thank you for sharing this message and may it bless someone else and encourage them to get help or never pick up. ❤
patricia wilson
August 24, 2016
Sorry for your loss. telling your story about your brother is a reminder to stay clean, thank you. God bless you.
August 24, 2016
As a retired police officer I am sorry for your loss. Your words took me back to many scenes such as Aarons and I only hope that his life is remembered, as you seem to be a good family that cared for him no matter.
C K
August 24, 2016
May you find peace in the days to come. I am heartbroken for your family. Thank you for being so open and honest I hope this finds its way into the eyes of others struggling with addiction. God bless.
Barbara Bortnick
August 24, 2016
We are so, so, so sad about this terrible death . Thank God he is finally at pease with the Lord. He could have been our brother,son or any number of people we love... Blessings to all whe knew Aaron! G/B
Donnd Long
August 24, 2016
I also did not know him or your family but the honesty and reality of your obituary touched my heart as I'm sure it did many others. I'm praying for your family and that your powerful words will help others with this addiction. May God Bless all of you.
K. Walker
August 24, 2016
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your precious Aaron. I know too well what having a loved one that's an addict is like. I pray that you can find peace and comfort in knowing that Aaron is safe now. No more laying awake at night wondering and worrying about: If he's safe, is he cold, is he hungry, why haven't I heard from him, where is he.....Now as painful as losing a loved one is, your mind and heart can now start resting and healing in knowing that he is safe. He is pain free now and the horrible torment is finally over for him. This is what I kept reminding myself of after losing my brother.
Take good care of yourselves. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sara Meck
August 24, 2016
May God Bless your family. May your brother rest in peace. I do not know you but I am sorry for you loss.
Kat McClintock
August 24, 2016
I am sorry that you've lost a brother to such an addiction. My prayer is that your courage to share the reality of heroin reaches one person who needs to face this truth and lives because of it. These responses mean your brothers death has not been in vain. May God watch over you and your family during such a tragic time.
RP
August 24, 2016
May God Bless your family. I am praying for your brother Aaron and your family. Such strength and honesty. God is with you.
Gaydell Dillhyon
August 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know you or your family. But I feel your pain. Our prayers go out to you and your family. No words can express how much my heart aches with you.
Anon
August 24, 2016
Thank you for the bravery it took to write this. Wishing you and your brother peace.
Maria Charley
August 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss.. Praying for your family and praying they get this horrible drug off the streets. I don't know any of you but my heart breaks for you all just the same. May god bless you all
Steve and Cindy
August 23, 2016
Saw the coverage on Ch. 5 out of Cleveland and then needed to come here. Deepest sympathies from me and my wife . Perhaps your heartfelt words will be read by someone or passed on, and will help save them before it is too late.
I recently made a visit to a dear relative in another state,who has battled addiction for many years, because the odds are high that I will probably never see her again, and that the same sad words will be said about her one day soon. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your tragic loss.
Mariannr Schmidt
August 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy. Lost my son 4 months ago. Someones child is a great support group online. We chat as a group Thursday nights. If you need anything please call me. Marianne Schmidt 410-240-0631Brians Sobriety Services Very proud of your strength to share the cold hard truth. Maybe this honestly will save a life. Prayers to your family.
Lisa Marney
August 23, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. I hope this helps just one person.
Heidi P
August 23, 2016
My heart aches for your loss. I do not know your family but my thoughts are with you.
August 23, 2016
I just read this as it was shared on Facebook, and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family this is so sad.
Dawn
August 23, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss. We have lost 2 loved ones to heroin, and I know how devastating and sad this is for a family. We'll be praying for you.
August 23, 2016
My prayers to the siblings. Remember the good times.
kathy
August 23, 2016
Foundest of memorys wont fade in time but heart felt words and comfort to all of you at this time .
Linda Elsbury
August 23, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 23, 2016
I never knew Aaron but I know someone dear to me who is like him. I pray for healing and comfort for his family. I pray that this precious soul is now at peace knowing how deeply he was loved all along.
Pam Clemence
August 23, 2016
My prayers go out to your family.I lost my son seven months ago to heroin he left behind a brother,mother,and two beautiful girls.I wish I could say it will get better but time eases some pain but it is always an ache in your heart.Take consolation that he is at peace.Praying for you.
August 23, 2016
My heart goes out to your family
Connie Johnson
August 23, 2016
May God hold you near during your families grief. So sorry for your loss. My he be at peace now.
August 23, 2016
Thank you for sharing the brutal reality of the pain your family faces. As the sister of a heroin addict that had been missing from our family for years, I grieve with you. Please know that I am praying for your brother as well as your family at this time of such sorrow.
Karen B
August 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your family. I do not know you, but I know the nightmare. I pray God will hear our cries and strike down this evil. Wishing you Peace.
August 23, 2016
so sorry for your loss,someone that know the horrible disease,what it doed to them and family members.my prayers go out to you and your family,may Aaron RIP with our heavenly father and be free from the devil
Catherine DiSantis
August 23, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know your brother, but I know of the heartache you speak. May you find comfort and peace.
Liz Meacham
August 23, 2016
I did not know your brother, but my heart aches for you and your siblings. My prayer for your brother is, that he finally found peace. It's so very sad. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God's blessings. Liz Meacham
Chris Cannady
August 23, 2016
I'm still at a loss right now. I'm angry, sad and disappointed all at the same time, yet in and out of each of those feelings since I found out.
I'm hoping for peace of mind for Aaron's family, friends and all who knew him. I'm also hoping the same for so many people going through the same thing.
RIP Beavis, so much more was meant for you
August 23, 2016
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for sharing Aaron's story. For sharing your family's story. It's a story that belongs to so many of us. We need to speak up, we need to be heard. I feel your loss deeply. Your loved one is finally free of his addiction.
S K
August 23, 2016
Thank you for what must have been extremely painful words to publicize. They are powerful. You are in my prayers.
Amanda
August 23, 2016
I am a funeral director and someone who has had the same misfortune of having someone I love being eaten alive by this demon. although this is devastating, I'd like to tell you how refreshing your post is. I respect you for being honest, and because of your honesty this obituary has gone viral, which is how I came acrossed this. Your obituary WILL change someone's life. Know that he will leave that behind with his legacy. Please accept my deepest condolences through this difficult time.
Jeanie Green
August 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I remember the sweet, rambunctious little kids who lived next to me on Fern dr. For awhile. God bless you all.
August 23, 2016
Your brothers obituary touched me in a way you will never know. Both my step children and their significant others are heroin addicts. It has changed our lives in ways we will never understand. God Bless you!
Leann
August 23, 2016
May your brother, uncle, friend be in forever peace, no longer fighting his demons. It is so sad we cannot receive the help we need for our loved ones that suffer from the horrid disease of addiction. Truly hoping you and yours treasure his memory and soon find peace.
Angela T
August 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Beautifully written. Thank you for your honesty and candor.
Jackie
August 23, 2016
I am very saddened to hear about the loss of Aaron. I knew him when he was a resident at Summertree Apartments in Mentor on the lake. He was always a nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve and Livia Boggs
August 23, 2016
We are so saddened to hear about your loss of Aaron. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May you find peace in knowning that he is no longer struggling in pain and suffers no more. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you all tightly together. Our deepest love and sympathy, Steve and Livia Boggs
J Annomous
August 23, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing his story. My hope is someone will read of your loss and realize addiction is a road to a young death. Maybe they will get clean because of your message. You and many other families should not have to lose a loved one to drugs. Peace be with you and your loved ones.
August 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your honesty. I almost lost my son when he overdosed but by God's Grace he is still here. That could have been my family. I too know the disease of addiction not only from my sons, but myself as well. I pray for comfort for you and your family. He is at peace and no longer fighting his demons. God bless and may He surround you with his Angel's.
MARIA HUNTINGTON
August 23, 2016
I.m so sorry. My prayers are with all of your family. This is breaking my heart.. to read..May you find peace..In the days to come..Maria
August 23, 2016
Wow! what a powerful statement!!! I believe this will touch many hearts and prevent others from useing!! My condolences to all the family involved! My prayers are with you all !!! RIP Aaron skye Benedum
August 23, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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