A portrait of Breallan Dawne Franks bears the message “Rest In Peace,” her date of birth, May 20, 2000, litsed as “sunrise” and her date of death, “sunset,” Feb. 24, 2025, and a warning.
“210 people in B.C. die each month from fentanyl. Please don’t be next…”
It lists the toll free Opioid Treatment Access Line phone number: 1-833-804-8111.
Her image covers the front of ED’s convenience store in Brookswood on 42 Ave. just west of 208 St., applied to a temporary wooden facade installed after thieves smashed their way into the store using a van in September.
When repairs to the store facade are completed, the plan is to relocate the image to a permanent location, Breallan’s father, Rob Franks, explained.
“I’d like to recognize the fact of having an opioid crisis in our community,” Franks told the Langley Advance Times.
“It’s not something to joke about. I’ve lost many of my loved ones including my little brother, 10 years ago.”
Graffiti artist creates memorial in Brookswood pic.twitter.com/fAR9tFQTMi
— Langley Advance Times (@LangleyTimes) November 10, 2025
The image was created by James Hardy, a graffiti artist from from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, who goes by Smokey Devil, and uses his art to raise awareness about the overdose crisis.
“This young lady, she lost her life way too early and she was a really great person,” Hardy said.
Also known as Brea, Breallan’s obituary said she “passed suddenly leaving all that loved her in shambles.”
She was remembered as “an animal loving, music obsessed, selfless, clean freak who’s bright green eyes could light up the room.”
It recounted how she struggled with depression and anxiety, “something she battled with yet was able to put a smile on for others no matter what. She had so many goals and dreams set for the few months ahead, her struggle with addiction was a part of the past.”
“Family always came first, her siblings were her world, her parents were her best friends, she would give you the shirt off her back if she could.”