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Formerly of Lake County
January 30, 2019
Thank you for the courage and compassion you have shown in sharing Nicholas' story within your time of tremendous loss. You have brought a personal and humane face to the challenge of addiction, and in doing so, helped others.
May your happy memories of your son console you now and in the future.
Lori
January 28, 2019
What a beautiful tribute! This so touched my heart. I didn't know your son but I know the journey. Addiction doesn't discriminate. It's cruel and heartbreaking. It tears families apart but also brings them together. May your hearts be filled with wonderful loving memories of your son and in time be filled with peace.
Rita Fleming
January 27, 2019
My sincere prayers for healing for your family and friends. Addiction is a disease that kills. You have shown such courage and love of your son by including this so that others may know and heed the warning. Your son sounds like an amazing young man who loved his family. May you find courage and strength through the love of those who have known and loved you and your precious son.
Carolyn Largent
January 27, 2019
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son,I grew up just down the street from Mike.I'm related to the Balaban Family. May you find peace and comfort now and always. Carolyn (Bastian) Largent and Family
Tim English
January 26, 2019
I was the team manager for the Lake Erie College Storm football team when Nick played for Coach Mark McNellie.
Nick will be remembered for his sense of humor and his kindness towards everyone in the program. My deepest condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. This is the second loss in the past three years from a drug overdose to affect the Lake Erie College football family. I commend his family for deciding to post this fact in the obituary. Maybe this will serve as w wake up call to all struggling with drug addiction.
January 26, 2019
From Chardon, Ohio
Sabrina Tufts
January 26, 2019
My condolences to you and your family God bless you all I know your heart is heavy right now and sometimes we don't understand why keep your trust and faith in God....from sabrina (Vonte's mom).God bless
Friend from Painsville
January 26, 2019
Thank you for your courage and humility in listing the tragic means that led to Nicholas's death. Drug addiction begins in a seemingly harmless way, but far too often, it ends in this type of tragedy that not only effects the victim, but the family and friends.
I sincerely hope that young people that may be reading this heed the warning that drugs not only ruin lives, they often kill.
January 25, 2019
I didn't know this gentleman but I know how drugs can affect not only the person but an entire family and also friends. My prayers are with all of you.
January 25, 2019
You have our deepest, deepest sympathy. May God give you strength to to get through this horrible time. Our hearts and prayers are with you. John and Carol Hokavar
Anonymous Friend
January 25, 2019
So sorry for your lose - I didn't know him but reading this I feel a loss. I offer my prayers for him and for those he left behind. God Speed.
January 25, 2019
With sympathy to the family
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