After losing second son to fentanyl overdose, Louisville family speaks out

They wanted to tell their story to prevent others from dying from fentanyl poisoning.
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[@MsAwesome6814]

This is why I carry narcan, I don’t use and my friends don’t either but I might be able to save someone’s baby one day.

[@meghoughton562]

I'm actually seriously considering that. It's so scary that someone can even *accidentally* ingest it somehow and end up near death/dying.

[@msf8297]

You are lying. Either your friends use or you don't carry it.

[@silentafterthought]

We definitely need more people like you

[@ellaella5537]

@@meghoughton562 I am considering it too

[@kayjay407]

@MSF I don't use and I carry it! My doctor suggests everyone carry it. I believe the person that originally posted, some of us care enough...💖🙏

[@hayleeatkins7118]

I've been sober for 6 years and stories like this make me so thankful every single day 🙏

[@anjelasaafia]

yes, the solution.

[@babygirldixon6799]

Awesome, sweetheart 🙏🏼yes, thank God💜💯

[@redbone8844]

Haylee what a life it feels so good being sober now I’m praying my little brother shakes the addiction and start living again!!!!

[@hayleeatkins7118]

@@redbone8844 When he hits rock bottom I promise he will get Is sober. I will be praying for him. When I get pregnant with my son it really saved my life. I never went back

[@redbone8844]

@@hayleeatkins7118 Your son was your blessing in disguise I’m so happy for you and pray you continue your journey on staying sober it’s such a beautiful thing! I can actually live now my brother is slowly coming around one of his friends who is addicted to PCP lost everything and was recently put out of the house by his wife so yes continue to pray 🙏🏾 for them and their addiction names are Chris, and Michael thank you beautiful 😘

[@moswiney2737]

As a mother who lost her 21 y/o son to fentanyl, thank you for being so aware of a problem that is killing a generation…there needs to be mandatory education with fentanyl in every school. But there is not. This poor family loss is horrible. You can tell the remaining sibling is trying to hold it together for her parents,but I guarantee she is pained to her core

[@melfreemans]

I tried to talk about fentanyl with my niece...she's in her early 20s. Her parents got angry at me. They have "not MY child syndrome"! I don't care how angry parents get... it could save their kids life to hear about the dangers of fentanyl!!!! I hate that this happened to your family. It definitely should be discussed in school at an elementary level. Kids as young as 12 are dying.

[@uly1q]

The schools would rather let drag queens read to kids and promote transgender pronouns.

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

Wtf how many cases are ou there?!! Sorry for your lost ma'am Im an addict too. And i want to be sober

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@moswiney2737]

@@jacqueslee2592well, doesn’t take a genius to recognize consumption is a problem but let’s be real here. China (think the CCP) are the ones shipping the chemicals into Mexico to be processed into fake pills and other drugs. My son made a choice one time, but you need to do a little research on how the opioids affect the brain receptors. Once you’ve made the bad choice (usually as a teenager or young adult - before your adult mind is completely formed)the drug controls you. Obviously you have never seen this first hand (aren’t you lucky)otherwise you would understand what a major problem this is. Thankfully, I don’t let comments like yours bother me much anymore. Because I know you don’t really have any idea of what is really going on. If you did, you would run in horror and not make comments like this on videos where parents have lost their children and are just trying to warn other parents. Get a life

[@susanbehlke6164]

I lost one son to knee surgery error and I can't imagine losing one like that. God bless all of you.

[@babygirldixon6799]

@T Raybern, REALLY dude?? 🤬🤬

[@CarlosRamirez-no2js]

T Rayburn you’re a lame

[@yolandarobles4301]

I'm sorry for your loss. There's always a risk when someone has surgery.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

My heart goes out to all of them. Especially the mom.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

@Dee Santer I was trying to be nice🤦‍♀️😶 I honestly don't see losing one child to a drug then totally ignoring the red flags for the second on. But I guess if you are preoccupied by so many other things then there you have it.

[@donnarowlands6426]

My heart does not, they chose to do drugs, playing Russian roulette with their life and families. One less addict to support. I'm praying for kids with Cancer who actually want to live.

[@pattykochenower4222]

I can’t imagine the grief this family feels , so very sad . 😢

[@CIAoperative-e9i]

I can't even imagine having to deal with that twice. My heart goes to the family.

[@crogthecreator7290]

This was my cousin I miss him greatly and can’t forget him he was my best friend for my entire life Rest In Peace jack bob lawrencium you will be greatly missed

[@Msshields001]

May God give you strength!

[@juantime9616]

He definitely has a great life, because those two look like awesome parents.

[@juliefreds4594]

@@juantime9616 had* 😢

[@juantime9616]

@@juliefreds4594 🫤

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@sidstovell2177]

If losing your big brother to drugs isn't enough of a lesson, what is? Sorry for everyone.

[@anthia1156]

I agree, there is personal responsibility there.

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

We dont know how is depres in other so is better not to talk loud

[@rb5344]

​@@gonzaloarvietti4920 No, it's important to have compassion, and still be honest. The problem, is not talking out loud.

[@Lynn-zx3th]

So heartbreaking 💔 I hope these parents can forgive their selves and find some peace. They are so brave to speak out for their boys.

[@kham6006]

That poor daughter -having to live with this -the addict always becomes the focus of the family

[@Mr.Grinch420]

Everywhere I look there’s someone who’s lost someone to this drug, this is seriously scary man. We have to do better as people and talk to our kids about these things… I’m so heartbroken by this tragedy.

[@alicelong3613]

It close the border?

[@meghoughton562]

@@alicelong3613 It's EVERYWHERE.

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

And yet they wanna ban guns! Like guns less than half of the fatalities from fentanyl!!

[@kham6006]

@@meghoughton562yeah being made in China and Mexico bro g brought over the border -wake up

[@STEVEN-vz8qq]

IM sooooooo sorry for you and your family. Same thing happened to my son 18 months ago. He was only 14 yrs old. God bless you all

[@NC-ou6kc]

So sorry for your loss. May the Lord hold your family in His love.

[@Globelle]

My step son died at 19 years old. I believe it's homicide as well. I now must add that I lost my niece today as well. Something has to give

[@meghoughton562]

I'm so sorry. This has to stop.

[@TBOTSS]

@@meghoughton562 Yes they should stop taking illegal drugs. Play silly games get silly prizes.

[@anjelasaafia]

Homicide? BUT SOME ONE FORCE HIM TO BUY TO A DEALER THE PILLS???Who?

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

Truly sorry for your tragic loss!! We have to fight this demon called fentanyl until the gov does something about it!! We must demand the gov do something!!

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

He was forced to buy/consume illegal drugs?

[@susanasalinas8797]

Why are these young people taking pills in the first place? So,so sad,when they give in to the temptation that takes their lives!!

[@janeporter818]

Facts💯

[@peggymartin5355]

So so sad. I couldn't stop my tears. God bless them.

[@nancyayotte2297]

Dear God that's devastating. I'm so sorry.

[@TheGreatPinkPillow27]

I love how lax the parents were when they thought there son was ordering regular old "Illegal narcotics" but freaked out when they found out the narcotics were lace with fentanyl!!!??? That's like diving in shark infested waters but Worried about the bacteria that's inside the water. "We live in weird times"??😐

[@jamaicanbuzz6179]

This is very painful!!! I am sorry for these parents!

[@Arizona_rider]

Family in Jackson ohio when fentanyl first hit had 2 sons who was best friends shared everything. One day the older brother got some pills and shared them with his younger brother. The older one was rushed to the hospital and died. The younger brother took one of the pills before going to the hospital and died at the hospital in front of the family. Out of all my friends from high school nobody is left because in ohio fentanyl has taken them all. From my point of view we are under attack and currently in a chemical warfare

[@rossellaperry1865]

I agree with you . China and Mexico are our enemies . The weaker the people easier to take over .

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

I think your right

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

I think your right

[@barbarajohnson6987]

My grandson was poisoned by fentanyl in Louisville in 2020. The police didn't do much of investigation even though they were given so much info and names of people who seldom him the fake xanax. 💔😢

[@robinlanier6886]

I'm not surprised.

[@TBOTSS]

Your grandson died taking illegal drugs. His choice, his fate.

[@desireeredday8181]

Same here in Minneapolis. Lost my 24 yr old daughter Dec 1, 2022 💔to fentanyl and her case is still open. Taj K. who was with her and gave her the fentanyl didnt try and save her when she was overdosing. He didn't come get us until 1pm the next day. He threw the pills in the in the trash, which we found later. He even told the cops who he bought the pills from and they still let him go and didn't keep his phone. All the evidence was let go. Police need to treat these cases as homicides not just another overdose. MN is a state with drug induced homicide law so still praying for justice.

[@yolandarobles4301]

Law enforcement does not investigate overdoses. I think they should since so many people are dying because of fentanyl.

[@trickortrump3292]

⁠@@yolandarobles4301That’s 100% false. Law enforcement investigates all sudden and unexpected deaths. My baby died in her sleep and they did a full investigation into that. Suicides get investigated. Should I give a list of all the high profile overdose deaths where someone has been criminally charged? They’re doing an investigation right now into how Matthew Perry got the ketamine.

[@godschild7643]

Dearest Parents, My deepest condolences in the loss of your beautiful sons. It was not your fault. Your story will help someone. May God grant you peace and strength today and in the days ahead. Hugs. Pamela

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@bacaworld7095]

We’ve also lost two brothers … very heartbreaking 💔.

[@babygirldixon6799]

💔💔

[@seanroddy1922]

Over half the time they know the pills are fake but dont care….

[@aydinl5757]

Pathetic family. Train wreck.

[@b.neallee7042]

How can our government let this in? Parents, God bless you. Neal Apollo Beach Florida

[@katerinakanavos8561]

So heartbreaking! Prayers for all!

[@jessicaj2017]

Oxycodone isn’t better. I keep hearing stories of these kids choosing to do these Drugs. I have lost a lot of people but there needs to be some accountability

[@DRob-gq3ki]

These kids need to be held accountable every time a junkie buys drugs here that money goes to violent cartels that pay hitmen to murder people. I have zero sympathy for someone who takes drugs and overdoses mabey dont take drugs if you dont wana overdose.

[@karahcarrer]

Oxycodone is wayy better and less deadly thats a fact

[@nedrawarwick3840]

Such a sad story I'm so sorry that this has happened to your family

[@rickboer7715]

Noble of you to share your story and and to know that his donated organs could give someone new life.

[@scratchy1704]

You think he would have learnt after his brother died from it.

[@rockerjim8045]

He has now

[@tarablanco6189]

they should not be using drugs period

[@aydinl5757]

Train wreck family. Pathetic buying illegal drugs from a shady dealer.

[@youngjordan8283]

I don't see accidents. I see awareness that's being ignored. We know fentanyl is out there in the streets. Responsibility falls on the user not to supplier.

[@kathyt.8431]

My heart is so sad for them. I can’t even imagine losing two children to that poison.

[@dlphcoracl9645]

I'm surprised the danger of ingesting ANY pill not bought in a licensed pharmacy isn't more widely known. If you are buying any pill on the street, regardless of what you or the dealer think it is, e.g., Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, Xanax, etc., there is a better-than-even chance it also contains a lethal (fatal) dose of fentanyl. It may sound corny, but intensive education in high schools is necessary in this regard.

[@Naha-wg1ek]

Sorry To Hear Keep Living, For The Sake Of Your Awesome Daughter Hubby & Full of Joy Grandkids❤

[@pam7002]

Such a tragedy. Don't take drugs. Period.

[@AdvancedRapidDetox]

I am the Director of advanced rapid detox, we do detox under sedation for patients who are addicted to Fentanyl -This is just a nightmare.

[@igotmeonthis]

Found him in vomit and said oh I guess he is ok. Dang. No narcan. The kid himself KNEW that the pills could b tainted. That whole story is strange

[@robinlanier6886]

He took a shower and they thought he was ok.

[@bowmaster8848]

And he “walked” himself to his own death?? I’m so confused….

[@kbanter]

I'm. So sorry I lost both my boys to Fentanyl, my oldest and youngest

[@WheresSummer1800TBIFIND]

Why are parents allowing their kids to do drugs in the first place in their freaking homes 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

They say they'd rather then do it at home because they can monitor them?! Apparently they weren't monitoring enough!! 🤡🙄

[@crogthecreator7290]

@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn this was my cousin in the video he hid a lot from his parents

[@KT2005]

Do you realize how sneaky kids are? You can't monitor them 24 hrs a day.

[@Rude_Boi]

At the end of the day, kids and adults make CHOICES. Children can be raised in a good household with good parents and try drugs because they are curious or because they have bad friends who encourage them to do bad habits. Everything we do in life is a CHOICE.

[@tarablanco6189]

i am truly sorry 4 your loss

[@sherryworkman7949]

So very sorry 😢

[@julie.1081]

Damn! I just can't imagine.

[@bigbadbruins1]

I lost my daughter 5 years ago.My son had 5 overdoses.He’s now in prison.

[@alicelong3613]

Wow parenting skills are lacking

[@alicelong3613]

Wow parenting skills are lacking

[@bigbadbruins1]

@@alicelong3613 Are you mentally challenged. LMAO ? Oh I know why your the way you are.Because your mom came to my crib. LMAO

[@cherylcarp8940]

So sorry for your pain and tragedy. Perhaps your son can get help there.

[@bigbadbruins1]

@@alicelong3613 loser

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@OOceaneyess]

I would be terrified to have kids of school and college age now. Mine are grown and never got into pills when they were younger. Thank God. One of my 3 kids did smoke pot back then when he was in college which I never agreed with. Pills didn't seem to be what kids did back then. It was mostly Pot and Alcohol. These kids don't realize that this is not a drug that you can't experiment with. It's ONE AND DONE. That should be the slogan for this horrible drug. My heart goes out to this family. To lose one child, horrible, but two, unimaginable. 🙏

[@glory1star]

I agree when I was in college 20+ year ago! You knew what you were getting! Now Pot is laced with fentanyl 😢so sad! Kids don’t know what they are getting into trying to fit in

[@glory1star]

I agree! @T Raybern

[@melissaford717]

Oh, my heart aches for Heaven and the tragedy that befell her and her daughter. I can't imagine the pain she's carrying, and I hope that it gets lighter for her one day. I realize that it never goes away, but I hope it eases up over time.

[@patriciainman1581]

May God bless your family ❤️😻

[@juleslemay8725]

PARENTS: When your child learns the multiplication tables is when you HAVE TO Drill into them... NEVER EVER TRY DRUGS. I did this from 3rd grade till they left for college and it WORKS. Parents.... it is up to you to educate you child and to WARN them to NEVER TRY ANY DRUGS. Please do this. Those conversations will SAVE you endless pain later on!!!!

[@cUser691]

If you carry Norcan and try to administer it to some stranger in the street and do it incorrectly, can their family sue you? Or is here a sunshine law for Good Samaritans for this drug ?

[@annahernandez6921]

I'm so 😞 sorry! God be with you 🙏. 🫂🫂🫂

[@nursenurse3577]

I still do not understand how kids can legally order this on line.

[@xicannn]

Repent, and turn away from sin! God loves you !! POINT BLANK 💯

[@rollinia7770]

My heart goes to you and your family from Fentanyl a drug worst than Anthrax.

[@robinlanier6886]

Good point!. 😕

[@sharonrigs7999]

Anthrax isn't a drug, it's a communicable disease

[@trinagarcia5905]

God Bless you .

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

I feel so sorry for him rip boys god healed your pain and brought you home god bless you father and your family

[@memaw3510]

🙏🙏🙏 for the family! Omg! Drugs don't discriminate. It's all about the money! Prayers for our kid's!

[@chaseroberts3111]

The family didn't even know the drug that killed at the time shows you how under the Rader this plague is.

[@operasinger2126]

Tragic. Please take care people.

[@stuart5811]

Nancy Reagan was right-"Just say no"

[@dragonsbreathe2164]

Just say no to drugs what’s so hard about that?

[@alicelong3613]

Yep

[@seanroddy1922]

Im sorry to say it is the buyers fault 100% of the time

[@tamikoluong7628]

Our hearts break with all the families, that have lost a loved one to fentynal poisoning. Our hearts grieve with you. I hope that we can spread the warnings to all children that they can be educated about how deadly fentynal is.

[@connieflores7362]

Sorry for your loss

[@ellenhaas3769]

Wow. I feel sorry for the sister. The mom says “everything was always Jacob Jacob Jacob” while she sits there with her body telegraphing discomfort at how the golden child was fawned over. She’s all they have left like a used condom on prom night. This family needs a lot of trauma therapy.

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

That daughter said everything with her facial expressions. The lack of awareness especially from the mother is shocking.

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

This world is totally fucked up . 💔😢

[@maihoang8567]

You're not wrong there friend .

[@lb1798]

4 A DAY?? THIS makes no sense. I am so sorry❤️💔❤️

[@u.synlig]

Fentanyl-contaminated organs can be donated?? 🧐

[@crogthecreator7290]

This was my cousin they kept him on life support until his system cleared from all drugs

[@u.synlig]

@@crogthecreator7290 That is a very interesting detail! Than you, for illuminating that aspect.

[@Discipleofthelordandjesus]

🥴🤣🤣

[@dranchd6571]

The brother died, and the parents and surviving siblings buried their heads even deeper in the sand. The absolutely refuse to take responsibility for their actions, preferring to place the blame elsewhere. They need to look at why the society is unhappy and unstable, and stop passing off the addictions as just something kids do.

[@robinshepard4571]

I am so sorry for your loss of your Son's. ... My Son was overdosed in 2011 Neighbor Monster's in my neighborhood A Mother and her to monsters . Murderd my son in 2011 this is murder to . We need New laws for the New world 🌎

[@moxxa5360]

God bless our children in the name of Jesus Christ Amen 🙏

[@cameemichelle5619]

Please pay attention to your children and DO use the old school parenting that they want us to forget about. At this day and time we need the old school and even more to keep our children alive. That peer pressure is a beast. Kids will just pop a pill in their mouth if offered, just to be liked. Its that serious.

[@therealtyshh2125]

I pray this family stop blaming themselves. I know it’s hard, but it’s not their fault and never was. It was simply their time.

[@maxrhiabelleagilityclass4836]

I am soo sorry for your loss. YES. Narcan in every home just like Tylenol.

[@jorexthox4330]

People KILLING people with FENTANYL

[@michealdaye4551]

Dad listening to you shows just how weak that I really am.

[@dominiquebell6951]

I had a friend say, everytime you take a drug its a gamble.

[@seandonovan8915]

I had a few years of continous sobriety and at Christmas I was talking into doing a line of cocaine and it contained fentanyl and I almost lost my life if it wasn't for narcan/ambulance, scariest time in my life

[@EK-fl8yz]

I feel for the family Such a horrible loss .These drug dealers are loosing a lot of their customers 🇦🇺❤️

[@DRob-gq3ki]

Fentanyl is the miracle drug getting rid of all our junkies.

[@writeherstory11]

Something is odd in that house

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

Exactly. Not just once, but twice? 🤔

[@gonzaloarvietti7189]

brothers are together in heaven cause GOD forgive our mistakes peace to the parents, my prayers to them.

[@buglove515]

The parents blaming themselves for not taking him in sooner, broke me! It is not your fault at all!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both. ❤🙏❤

[@gingispears54]

I had back surgery and get injection in my back they give me medication but I take it when I have NO CHOICE IN PAIN I am bless to say God has bless me and cover me because I see so many people on this powerful pills that kill them ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lisafinch3006]

I'm so very sorry..I Grieve also..my only Son Billy passed away from a fentynal laced OD..he was narcaned on scene taken to the hospital and released 4 hrs later..He was found unresponsive laying on his couch with phone still in his hands...Billy was placed on life support 6/1/2020 and disconnected on 6/3/2020 to meet Jesus..Covid was new and the hospital was SHUT DOWN..we were unable to have Billys Honor WALK but had a Donor Flag raising in honor of Billys gifts..His heart kidneys and liver keep 3 men alive and healthy..Thank you for your story, my heart breaks for all of our families..Godbless

[@thewewguy8t88]

This is scary.

[@antinatalistwitch111]

Glad childfree humans are finding a way out of the evil corrupt hell realm! ❤❤❤ they are forever at peace now.

[@joli395]

Don't ingest any meds unless prescribed by a doctor!!!

[@fabioalvesshow]

That's so sad

[@queenroyalty7550]

Someone missed the parent mark.

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

I lost a brother and a little sister to drugs. My baby sister died from fentanyl 11 mos ago. I cannot imagine the grief of these parents who lost two children! I pray with all my heart that God will heal your wounds and keep you all together. Don't give up. We cannot bring them back but we must find strength in God to fight for survival, otherwise fentanyl kills all of us! Fight! ❤

[@mariestinson3284]

Lord, please bring peace & self forgiveness to the parents.

[@nursenurse3577]

Kids need to know it is never safe to take ANY pill.

[@jasminegutierrez265]

They made a choice 🤷🏻‍♀

[@OG-Capo---]

They need to be held responsible! Jus the same as pulling the trigger on someone.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

They as in the parents???!!! 🙄

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

The sons need to be held responsible for their choices. No one forced them to buy and do illegal drugs. Everyone knows "Just say no. "

[@markmcgoveran6811]

Yeah guys like this are the reason I have so much trouble getting a pain pill when I have surgery.

[@hayleyfay4779]

The fact of the matter is If these people weren't abusing some sort of illegal drug They would all maybe still be alive . To blame fentanyl. ..is misguided and musdirected . Im an addict in recovery .. 15 years now

[@donotsupportterroristgroups]

One passes and the other decides it's a good idea to give it a try, I would never admit that in public.

[@Discipleofthelordandjesus]

🤣🤣

[@Globelle]

Seriously???? Hope you never have to deal with this!!! Could you possibly be any more incompassionate???

[@Globelle]

@@Discipleofthelordandjesus your evil

[@robinlanier6886]

I was wondering that too. He didn't learn from his brother's mistake? 🤔

[@Discipleofthelordandjesus]

@@Globelle You’re unintelligent. 😆😂

[@silentafterthought]

Don't buy street drugs I'm so glad I don't mess with it I feel for everyone who lost someone because of this awful drug stay safe

[@gradosa8272]

😭😭😭what’s going on with our youth? OMG we are losing our future.😭😭😭

[@laurie9452]

Heartbreaking