A story of love, loss & action

Journey & Events

Upcoming appearances, book launches, and the living record of grief turned into purpose.

Next EventJuly 30, 2026

Book published — A Goose Named Aaron

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark.

August 20–21, 2026 · New York City

National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day

Times Square, New York City · Hosted by Facing Fentanyl

Visit FacingFentanylNow.orgRequest HERowe to Speak
App Launch

Whispers of Names will be officially released, announced, and demonstrated live at this event.

Book Announcement

A Goose Named Aaron by HERowe will be announced — featuring a live book signing.

Meet the Author

HERowe will be on-site for a personal book signing — bring your copy or get one there.

Full Event Schedule

Thursday, August 20

  1. 1
    11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Facing Fentanyl Flagship Press Conference
    Father Duffy – Times Square
    7th Avenue & West 47th Street, NYC
    NYC Flagship Event · Family Press Conference
  2. 2
    3:00 PM
    The Black Poster Project Memorial Exhibit
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    5th Avenue, NYC · Open to public 8 AM – 6 PM
    Free admission all day
  3. 3
    5:00 – 6:00 PM
    Carol Egan Memorial & Drug Epidemic Wall Tribute
    Summit Rock, Central Park
    West side entry between 81st & 85th
    Shuttle bus registration: facingfentanyl.myshopify.com

Friday, August 21

  1. 1
    10:00 – 10:30 AM
    5th Annual National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day
    Chelsea Piers
    62 Chelsea Piers · Exact pier TBA
    Facebook Live · In person · Presentation of Colors
  2. 2
    11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
    Shokarya: The Noble Grief — Exclusive Sneak Peek
    Oppenheimer Co., Inc.
    85 Broad Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10004
    Registration required

Note: Facing Fentanyl does not handle hotel room blocks. Updates shared on the Facing Fentanyl Facebook page.

NYC Event Map · Aug 20–21

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NYC · Aug 20 – 21, 2026
Stop 1 · Aug 20
Father Duffy Square
Flagship Press Conference
7th Ave & W 47th St · Times Square
🕒 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Also Coming Up

Planned Events

September 11–13, 2026

Book signing at churches and recovery centers

📍 Butte, Helena & Bozeman, Montana
October – December 2026

Speak at events, book signings & finish writing 2nd book

December 2026

Release 2nd book (planned) — Aaron the Goose: The School Years

July 3, 2027

Release 3rd book (planned) — Aaron the Goose: Young & Grown

Our Journey

From loss to purpose

In honor of Aaron — 7/3/92 – 9/8/25

  • 7/3/92 – 9/8/25
    Aaron's birth to loss
  • September 22, 2025
    Aaron's going away ceremony
  • 9/22/25 – present
    Grieving Mama — seeking answers & researching

    Processing loss while asking: what can I do to stop this epidemic?

  • October 2025 – January 2026
    Meeting with city officials & organizations — news appearances to bring awareness
  • December 2025
    Started Goose Foundation
  • January 2026
    Non-Profit 501(c)(3) approved
  • February 2026
    Goose book written
  • April 2026
    App concept
  • July 3, 2026
    Invited to National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day
  • July 3, 2026
    App published — Whispers of Names
  • July 10 – July 16, 2026
    Created website
  • July 17, 2026
    Website active