 On this day of remembrance, we honor friends, family members, and loved ones who have lost their lives to the disease of addiction and give our support to those in our communities who are coping with loss or struggling with this horrible disease. As we all know, the disease of addiction does not discriminate. It affects Pennsylvanians from all walks of life. While we have achieved much, we can and should do more to address this matter that is plaguing all of our communities. We owe it to those who have lost their battle to the disease of addiction to make sure that we do everything in our power to acknowledge substance use disorder as an illness, not a flaw, and help those who are struggling with it. Together, let's remember the loved ones that we've lost, and in their honor, work to provide the best help, treatment, and support we can.