Atlantic County, NJ, Sheriff Honors Daughter Who Died From Addiction
Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O’Donoghue attended the annual Overdose Awareness event at Angels in Motion Community Wellness Center in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
O’Donoghue returns to this event every year for a very personal reason. His own daughter, Akiko San O’Donoghue died from the power of addiction.
Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department Shared The Following Public Comments
Sheriff O'Donoghue attends not only as the Sheriff of Atlantic County, but as a father who knows the devastating pain of losing a child to addiction. He continues to honor the memory of his beloved daughter, whose life was tragically taken by this horrifying disease, said the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department.
For Sheriff Joe O’Donoghue — This Event Is An Important Reminder
Behind every statistic is a family, who is dealing with an impossible loss. “It is also a reminder that addiction does not discriminate and that awareness, compassion, prevention, treatment, and support can save lives,” said O'Donoghue.
A Community Comes Together
O’Donoghue stood with family members, residents and advocates, who gathered to bring awareness and hope for those who face addiction every day.
Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department Message
We remember those we have lost.
We support those who are fighting.
And we stand with the families who continue to carry the pain.
Gone, but never forgotten.
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#CommunityStrong #PleasantvilleNJ #AtlanticCounty #SheriffODonoghue #TokyoODonoghue
#AngelsInMotion #EndTheStigma
Photo Gallery From The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department From The Annual Overdose Awareness Event
SOURCE: Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department.
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