Todd Mizener | Multimedia Storyteller

Todd Mizener - Visual Journalist

Dave Hansen, Bettendorf, holds a photo of his son Daniel, who died by suicide at 20, in 2005.

George Smith, East Moline, holds a photo of his son Adam, who died by suicide at 26, in 2012.

Kevin and Jaime Atwood, East Moline, holds a photo of their son Foster, who died by suicide at 19, in 2017.

Gaelene Rosinski, Moline, holds a photo of her father, Keith Lane, who died by suicide at 52, in 1975.

Christina Malchodi, Bettendorf, holds a photo of her former fiance, Rich, who died by suicide at 37, in 2010.

Kim Belle Isle, Davenport, holds a photo of her son Keagan and a rock she painted in his memory. Keagan died by suicide at 17, in 2017.

Cheri Jenkins, East Moline, holds a photo of her mother and stepfather, who died by suicide in Florida, within two weeks of each other in 2011.

Karen Wernimont, Davenport, holds a photo of her grandson Zachary, who died by suicide at 22, in 2017.

Left Behind - portrait series

‘Left Behind’ is a ongoing portrait project featuring people touched by suicide. The pain of suicide still haunts these loved ones.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free number, 1-800-273-TALK(8255) connects the caller to a certified crisis center near where the call is placed.

If you have been affected by suicide and would like to participate in this ongoing portrait project please send Todd an email: tmizener@gmail.com