Michael Joshua Reuben

The other day i was sittin on my back porch just hanging out with a few friends and my friend nikki said something hilarious i grabed my phone and went to call you and just looked down at your name on my phone and my heart just sank. I miss you so much! The only thing i keep thinking is that your in a better place <3 U ~Steph

Dear John,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you and Max every day.
Although I didn't know Michael personally, I felt like I knew him through our conversations and
you telling me about how well he was doing in sales, and how ambitious he was.
It was quite obvious how proud you were of him.
I never met a parent who did more to help his children.
Starting the non profit STICC,showed concern, not only for your children, but to all people who are...

I am so sorry for your loss. I have struggled with Oc addiction for years and it is still an everyday fight. Reading Michaels Obit was striking to me. I am very thankful that you were honest to put in the cause of death. Thank you. It is such a powerful move and a sure way for Michael to touch people after he is gone. My deepest sympathies to the family.

I HAVE A 22 YR SON WHOS SOUL WAS RIPPED FROM HIM FRON HEROIN HE IS IN JAIL AND I FEEL I AM TOO , BUT I PRAY ALL THE TIME AND KNOW HE IS SAFE IN JAIL I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR COMFORT AND LIKE YOU SAID HE WAS AN AWESOME YOUNG MAN AND HIS ADDICTION WAS NOT THE ESSENCE OF WHO HE WAS THAT IS BEATIFUL I RELATE . WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU I AM FROM WALTHAM I KNOW SUDBURY I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOUR MICHAEL MY SON IS A MICHAEL HES AN AWESOME YOUNGH MAN... THANK YOU FOR...

Life's greatest tragedy is the death of a child, and when it comes as the result of substance addiction, we are left speechless and in shock. I lost my son four years ago at the age of 25 to an accidental overdose of Oxycontin. I would like to offer you this prayer that was written by a friend of mine.

Death is not the end. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other, we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in...

I too do not know your family; Sudbury is a few towns over from where I grew up and the obituary caught my eye. I commend your bravory and honesty in the writing of Michaels obituary. It is truly STAND UP and making a statement that is usually "hidden" and "embarrasment" by most. I love that you point out it did not define who your son was. I too feel Michael's passing is going to help many-my thoughts and prayers to the family & I wish you luck in the organization that undoubtably will...

I lost a brother from the same illness as your son, although he was a little older - It is truly a tragedy and a sickness - May your memories bring you comfort.

As a parent of 2 college kids..my heart goes out to you all. It is a scary world for the young of today. it sounds like your son had a wonderful support group w/ in your family. Im very sorry that you have to experience this awful loss. The loss of a child is just not meant to be. Try and find solstice in.. he is being held tight in the arms of god and all the angels. May god bless you.