Matthew Herring tragically lost his life from a drug overdose back in 2017, after struggling with addiction for almost a decade. 

"He had dreams you know. He wanted to be Herring Sanitation, that was going to be him and his dad one day but it's amazing how that addiction just takes control and nothing else matters," said Patricia Herring, Matthew's mother.

The family started the Matt Herring Foundation, an organization that gives support and guidance to people who are struggling with addiction, as well as their families.

"I think if they can see there are people out there who have compassion for them and love them, even if they're in the street homeless, they can start a journey of recovery. Recovery is possible for everybody," Herring said.

Hundreds of people came to the second annual Overdose Awareness Walk in Dutches County Saturday, to walk in memory of their loved ones and to show support for people who are in recovery.

According to Dutchess County, the year Matthew died, in Dutchess County alone there were 87 accidental overdose deaths. Matthew's mom says seeing the amount of community support their family has been shown over the last two years is proof no one is ever alone.

"While you're dealing with that child through addiction, you do feel alone, you do, and this is evidence you don't have to be alone. There's a lot of people here to support you," Herring said.

For more information about the foundation click here.