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Joseph Warren Hager

January 3, 2015/in Tributes/by webguy

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Submitted by: Joanne Shigo
Born: 1988
Died: 2014
My Tribute: My Godson and Nephew Joseph was born on December 12, 1988 and died on December 14, 2014…. just 26 years old to a heroin overdose. He was born pre-mature at only 2lb.9oz. and fought like hell to live. Until he met the dreaded drug heroin then so much changed in spite of his still fighting like hell to live. He was clean for over 90 days of all substances but lost the battle like so many others. He was bright, funny and a joy to us all. Our family will never be the same without him, but the memories and his joy will be in our hearts always.

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