In memory of
Dillon A. Rahim
Dillon A. Rahim
On April 22, 2023, a huge part of us left this earth and life as we knew it ended. Our first born, Dillon Rahim brought into this world the purest love, the deepest sensitivity, compassion, empathy and a gifted sense of humor. His infectious laugh, gorgeous eyes was irresistible and hinted at an innocent and mischievous nature with nothing but love and A heart of pure gold was so much a part of his presence.
Dillon was born March 22, 1998, at West Boca in Florida and grew up in Middletown when he was 2 years old. He had a tremendous love for anything on wheels, sports, animals and all the beauty of Nature. One of his favorite pastimes was to watch the sunrise at Sandy Hook and hiking the many trails in the area. He loved the beauty of this world and everything it has to offer and truly lived life as it was his best day
Dillon also loved traveling to visit family in the Caribbean or summers in the Adirondacks where he would go kayaking with his brother Luke in Lake Placid. One of his most memorable trips was to Spain with his mom for his birthday.
He was very curious and could discuss history. Religion or politics for hours and loved celebrating all the holidays.
Dillon Was known to randomly check on his friends and offered our home as a sanctuary to many in times of need. Dillon’s desire to live life to the fullest to make time for others, his sense of Charity and strong sense of faith was the truest testament of his unique character.
Friends, teachers, colleagues and strangers shared many stories that encapsulate his selflessness and dedication to others, and it is those qualities that we will carry in our heart as we honor his memory today and always. For despite his own personal struggles, he chose goodness and as many times as he fell; he stood up!
During his school life for most of his early childhood he was heavily medicated because of his struggle with impulsivity and inability to fit the mold which only led to further feeding his anxiety. He played football at RBC and Varsity at HSN where he got several concussions, during this time he simultaneously decided to stop taking his ADHD meds.
Who knew the evil he would be taken into, the seemingly impossible and piercingly painful world of self-medication and addiction. He fought until the end with tenacity and energy with one of the greatest disasters of our time and tragically lost his life to Fentanyl poisoning 💔
Dillon took joy in and was able to experience with wonder so many blessings in this world. He believed the best in everyone, and it hurt him deeply to see otherwise. When you spoke with him, he really listened carefully and intently. His response was thoughtful and well considered BECAUSE he cared about everyone. Dillon loved his family, and his family loved him beyond any earthly boundaries. He was our Son, Big brother, grandson, Nephew and Friend!
He boasted that “Papa” (his grandpa) was his best friend and would often be seen making time to go out to eat with his grandma. We shared a modest but contented life. Dillon was very protective of his autistic brother Mark whom he admired Deeply.
He would frequently be seen playing video games, throwing football and shooting basketball with his 2 brothers Mark and Luke and or teaching them life skills Like changing a tire, doing dishes, fixing a lock. His brothers idolized him.
Dillon often talked at length with his mother, Gina, and was eager to share new adventures, loved her cooking, kitchen gardens and planting fruit trees in the yard together.
His love for his family shone through on everything he did. We all felt it in a different way, we still do! As our bright and shiny angel remains with us always, not forgetting his pet Ferret, Klause.
Affectionately called “Dill” by his mom he had a smile, a heart, a soul that could light the world in every beautiful way, and that he did. But far too short. We are forever changed because we had our precious son in our life. Too pure and good for this world. He was the light of our family with a strong unmistakable presence. He lived life fully and thanked God every day for it.
~ to live in the hearts, we leave behind is not to die (T. Campbell)
