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Long Island Honors Over 100 Opioid Victims in Tribute

12/30/2025

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On December 29, 2025, a tribute ceremony in Islip, Long Island honored over 100 opioid epidemic victims, with families across over 30 states expressing gratitude.
Purple-painted rocks etched with names were placed under an angel tree at the Suffolk County Environmental Center.
Carole Trottere, founder of The Purple Rock Project, emphasized remembrance.
Paulette Phillippe planted the angel tree in memory of her grandson Gabriel and described it as symbolizing healing.

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Story summary

On December 29, 2025, a tribute ceremony in Islip, Long Island honored over 100 opioid epidemic victims, with families across over 30 states expressing gratitude.
Purple-painted rocks etched with names were placed under an angel tree at the Suffolk County Environmental Center.
Carole Trottere, founder of The Purple Rock Project, emphasized remembrance.
Paulette Phillippe planted the angel tree in memory of her grandson Gabriel and described it as symbolizing healing.