Opioid and Overdose Awareness and Recovery

Addiction is a disease that needs to be treated with compassion and respect. This Go Fund Me page will support a treatment center scholarship fund in our beloved Ethan's name. He believed in his program. He worked his program. He made a mistake. We honor our Ethan by acknowledging his perseverance in the face of this horrible disease.

Ethan Noah Marvel, 19, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at his home on

June 18, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle against addiction.

Ethan was born on May 25, 2003, in South Bend, Indiana, right at the stroke of midnight.

From a young age, he loved video games, juice boxes, sushi, and all types of candy (especially

the candy that nobody else seemed to enjoy). And although Ethan was a black belt in

Taekwondo, his underlying personality was as gentle, caring, and loving as possible. Most

notably, Ethan was a natural leader who always advocated for those who couldn’t speak for

themselves. His authentic, quiet demeanor made him popular among his peers, and he sincerely

could not understand why; it never even occurred to him that he was popular. He listened well,

was as generous with his possessions as he was with his heart, and had a humble ego that

reflected his genuine personality. His loved ones will always remember his warm smile that

welcomed in everybody who saw it. In brief, Ethan’s love for and by others shined through him

more than anything else.

Ethan exemplified those innate, loving traits while a student at John Adams High School,

where he competed on the swim and cross-country teams and graduated as part of the Class of

2021. After graduating, Ethan endeavored to enter the military as a full-time career. And as part

of that preparation, Ethan courageously confronted an illness that affects so many people across

the country: addiction. He decided to enter a treatment program at First City Recovery Center in

Kokomo, Indiana, and while there, he successfully completed an Intensive Outpatient Program

(IOP) and worked at Executive Moving. What’s more, Ethan formed a community of friends at

First City—a family in bond if not by blood—whom he loved dearly. Ethan experienced first-

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hand just how impactful treatment centers can be for those who struggle with addiction, and he

believed in and loved First City with all his heart.

Ethan, you were a quiet, sensitive, loving soul, and your tragic loss leaves a deep void in

the hearts of many. We love you so much.