Thomas B Lincoln

Our dearest son Thom entered eternal peace on Wednesday April 13th due to a heroin overdose after a courageous struggle with addiction. He found a wrong path in life, and once he was on that path it took hold. He knew he was better than his addiction. Thom was a bright, talented, loving, hilarious and beautiful human. He was also a fiercely loyal friend to those he cared about. We tried everything. We exhausted every avenue. We tried counseling, we tried rehab. We tried rehab yet again. We prayed so much throughout the years, I wonder if God was simply tired of listening. Thom pretended to be happy but he could see all the things that he had lost. Drugs made him feel different, pain-free. He made a choice. We don't think he chose to die, but he made choices that killed him. In my heart of hearts, I think he just knew he didn't have another recovery in him. Thom had lots of family and friends who loved him, interacted with him, supported him and cared for him, but still couldn't show him a way that could cure his addiction. He had all that advantages a kid could want and this still happened. So if you have a friend or relative who is fighting the fight against addiction please do everything you can to be supportive. We don't want this to happen to another child or another mom and dad. There can't be anything worse. We have suffered losses before. But now, it's different. I didn't know that I'd never hold my son again, I didn't know I wouldn't hear him call me mom again. When you think of him, hopefully the "bad things" never surface and you will remember the laughs, the love and the memories you shared. Because there was so much GOOD. Please hold and cherish those times forever. Thom is survived by his parents Michael and Diane, and his brother Ted. Services for Thom will be private. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made in the name of Thom Lincoln to The Herren Project, PO Box 131, Portsmouth RI 02871.