CARFENTANIL KILLS: Blain Padgett's Story

A mother and father share their story of losing their 21-year-old son to carfentanil poisoning. Blain Padgett was an accomplished Rice University football player who turned to a former teammate for a painkiller while recovering from a shoulder injury.
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[@belligirl21]

My son, Nicholas Joseph Bell, died on September 24, 2021 when he took a pill he thought was Xanax but it turned out to be fentanyl. He was by himself in a hotel room in Tijuana and we couldn’t help him. Rest in Peace to my baby and to yours 🥲

[@caracolcaracolito6279]

I just started to watch those videos. And I think it is so sad 😔 that lawmakers do not give LIFE for drug MURDER because that is what it is. 😔 In one country (besides China), I *think* it is Belarus they give life for drug related crimes. I am not sure if it is given when it is proven that the drug dealer OR if it is life when you distribute but at least SOME countries do something good in this area. 😊 People say that harsh crimes is not Good because they "will do it anyway"... Well 😃 give the distributors the death ☠ 💀 penalty and crack down 👇 on distribution until it's ZERO ✌️ selling going on. It is possible. I like the slavic culture because they really *despise* 😃 drugs (they have a conserve point of view (yes ☺️ even in the 20'th century) when it comes to family 👪 🤗 values, versus the "western usa way" where everything "has to be" fee and modern etc.

[@toddsmith1969]

Why was he taking pills?

[@slgordon3]

@@caracolcaracolito6279 personally, I think that making drugs legal would be the better way to end the fentanyl crisis. The poor kid took what he thought was a Xanax but it turned out to be fentanyl. That’s what happens when people deal with the black market. It’s like people getting poisoned during Prohibition. If it was legal to buy pills like Xanax and oxycodone, and it was regulated, it would cut down on people unknowingly taking fent.

[@lesliefaske]

I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m sorry 😞 you weren’t with your child , God Bless you , sending prayers and condolences 💐 🙏

[@margaretagundes-collins7709]

So very sorry! My daughter was in a hotel too

[@marytague6268]

I lost a child - through suicide - but she was smart, beautiful but fragile. I get the loss & it never leaves me. RIP Blaine & Tyler, my gorgeous daughter. 🙏

[@Erin-jt2vb]

I’m so so so sorry for your loss Mary. 😢

[@cajunscorpion]

My condolences 💐

[@taylorshelp5046]

We lost our youngest daughter 21 yrs old to suicide. I can honestly say I know the grief and your heart literally breaking.

[@yankees29]

@@taylorshelp5046 sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace. 😢

[@carolyndavison6095]

God Bless you all. Nothing in life can prepare you for the loss of a child. The greatest comfort is knowing they are no longer in pain and safe in the arms of Jesus.

[@carmichaelge]

I want this family and any families considering telling their story to know that these videos have educated me personally, and while I may have once taken a pain pill from a friend for a headache or back pain, I now know not to. It’s small, but I want to say out loud that what I’ve learned may have saved my life and the lives of those I spread this knowledge to. I’m so sorry for your loss, and thank you for your mission to warn others.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comments. We have passed them along to the families.

[@margaretagundes-collins7709]

You’re welcome🙏🏽

[@TheBandit7613]

@@TexasPictures I work with people on Fentanyl. In your videos, WARN people that virtually all pills bought on the street are laced with Fentanyl. Almost 100%. We have to get the word out. The cartels are good at making Fentanyl look like legitimate drugs. Vicodin or Xanax or Oxycontin.

[@juliebrooks2948]

Why are people making these deadly Pills. I don't understand

[@yvonnedeboer7535]

​@@juliebrooks2948I'm from the Netherlands and I've heard about this epidemic. It's hard to believe that every dealer mix fentanyl into every drug because it's cheap. They are killing their clients now!! So stupid. I can't believe that it's not some conspiracy 😮

[@richardmorris7063]

I struggled w/ opiate use for over 30 yrs. Once fentynol came on the scene I toughed it out & put em aside. In the yr & a half since I quit my friend & my nephew died because of it both to fent. Just sharing my story not trying to make it about myself,rip Blaine.

[@samanthasmile7746]

I’m so sorry. Glad you’re doing well. I wish you the best!

[@hi-d12forlife]

I'm a recovering heroin addict and I have seen fentanyl take over 20 of my friends...many of whom were not even opioid addicts. Living here in Washington, about 20 minutes from Seattle, and it's everywhere. Until a politician or city council member loses someone they love to this poison, nothing will be done. If it's not affecting them, it's a back burner issue and it makes my blood boil to find out another friend of mine since childhood died 7 days ago from an accidental poisoning. RIP Blaine, no one deserves to lose their life to this poison.

[@hollyfish5645]

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[@rheahayes3149]

Dear Richard, Congratulations on giving up the opiates!! Well done. I was on them for burning, nerve pain in my back & neck for 12 months exactly from 2018-2019. Then, out the blue my Dr. suddenly stopped prescribing them. I was Not slowly tapered off of them, as I should been. I went into horrific withdrawal 26 hours after my last pill & the withdrawal was worst for first 30 days & very slightly got a bit easier after each week past the 30 days. Felt like I was in withdrawal for 3 months. After that, I never, ever, wanted to take another opiate pill.💥Congratulations for Toughing it out on your own… you were on opiates approximately 30 years… an extraordinarily long time. I’m certain the Withdrawal was Hell… yet, you Persevered & did it all on your own!! I’m very happy for you. You’re a great example of dogged determination & perseverance. Very best wishes for a healthy, happy 2024. You’re a great example to others! God Bless You. 🙏🇨🇦

[@imbroken3860]

​@@hi-d12forlifeu are so right. But all I can say is the universe has a weird way of turning those tables every single time. It just happens. So until then we can just hide and watch.

[@valerie2175]

I agree with Blain’s dad… THIS SHOULD BE ON THE NEWS EVERY DAY!!! I’m so sorry for this family’s tragic loss. I lost my only child to an overdose. I know how this feels. Prayers for peace for this beautiful family 🙏🙏

[@wordup897]

Drug companies spend most advertising dollars per year, that's why it won't be on the idiot box.

[@MoreBuffMoreMuff]

​@@wordup897that and replacing a certain race isn't a theory. Bring in the Hispanics while you try to kill of you know who. And before you ask, why are they not concentrated on killing the ones that make up 12.5% of the population? Well, that's why. They have been between 12 and 13% for decades. No need to try to exterminate them, they do a great job of that themselves. Wake up, America.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

In NYC there are PSAs daily about the dangers of fentanyl and that it's being laced into drugs. There are also announcements for free test kits that detect fentanyl in drugs.

[@williamcamilli4344]

Talk to ya congressman. Republicans in Congress are worried about Mexico instead of shuting down tge manufacturing. Condolences to your family but if it cant be made thwn it cant be trafficked.

[@804smiles]

Sorry for u & your family's loss & the pain it has brought to u guy's life & I 🙏🏽 & speak comfort, peace, joy, understanding, grace, healing & most of all forgiveness to yourselves, him, God or whatever u guys believe in so u can 1 day not look for blame & jus live even tho life will never be the same but hopefully a dif type of peace ❤

[@mikestroud9969]

Had to add. I lost my younger brother in a motorcycle wreck. Back in the early 90s. I found out while. I was out of state in the military. I called home my Mom wanted to find out if i was going to be able to come for funeral i told her Yes. Ill be there. Then all of a sudden she broke out in a big wailing cry. It was intense 😭😭. I realized then there is nothing stronger in this world. Than a Moms love for her children. Nothing Gentlemen. Nothing. 👍❤️💯🙏. God bless their surviving family members ❤️🙏💯. Im 61 now. Ill never ever forget my moms wailing.cry Never 😢

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for sharing.

[@mikestroud9969]

@@TexasPictures welcome ❤️🙏💯

[@kendrahansen1175]

Unfortunately I have heard that cry and, yes, it is something you don't forget. So sorry for the loss of your brother.

[@mikestroud9969]

@@kendrahansen1175 thank you God bless ❤️🙏💯

[@kendrahansen1175]

@@mikestroud9969 You are most welcome. God bless you, too ❤

[@rumcoke9123]

RIP. This story really woke me up as a father of 2 young boys ( 15,19 ). I will watch this with them to show them NEVER to take any pills. Im so sorry for your loss and I thank you for sharing this with me.

[@lrp87]

My husband and I have a Blain at home…. The way you describe him reminds me of our oldest. Lord help and protect our young people and give peace to this sweet family. In tears for your loss and mourning with you.

[@whosTage]

@@mibz1117 in theory its always easy to say shit like this but most people get addicted to these fucking drugs through doctors.

[@corinadaschievici9002]

Nothing is more painful than losing a child! 😢😢😢 He was so good looking just like his parents! All your kids are gorgeous! I’m really sorry! Heart breaking.

[@kendrahansen1175]

Yes, a beautiful family...inside and out...

[@tracycolvin7789]

*losing..🙂

[@BarneeFife]

I didn’t have any children, but if I did, and for whatever reason I could not raise them, I would want you two, or somebody exactly like you, to do that. And if I did have a child, I would be forever grateful to have a kid like Blain. God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your courage to help other people.

[@urghostfren]

very tragic for this young man to have passed over something as innocent as just wanting pain killers to be able to play ball again. god bless his soul, and praying for his family’s healing.

[@lola.lola1147]

Blain is an old soul. He still IS, mom and dad. Be at peace, lovely Blain. ❤

[@s.c.2424]

From a mother's perspective, I felt that pain in my soul when his mama spoke. A beautiful boy and he's gone. I'm glad his family isn't letting his death be the end. Keep spreading awareness. Keep saying his name.

[@davide.b8027]

Thank you, Blane's Dad. You represented your son honorably. Your love for him pours from you. I hope you find peace in life. ❤️

[@milena7043]

And he is right! We should see more in the news! No awareness, no nothing. But thanks to y'all, we're getting all of the information and family tragedies here. Thank you so very much.

[@justintime753]

It's intentionally being done. Evil is showing itself plain as day these days.

[@Mellyboowhowho]

As much as I dislike seeing another video pop up, I’m so grateful for all the families who share their loved one’s story. It’s sad that this is pretty much the only way the dangers of fentanyl get shared 😢 I’m so sorry you all lost Blaine to this awful tragedy. I can imagine how far he would’ve taken his football career. I’m very happy to hear the guy turned himself in and you all were able to get a little bit of justice! Sending both of you and your family lots of love ❤️‍🩹 & lots of hugs 🤗

[@nunyabusiness7927]

Yes, I feel the same way. These videos are heartbreaking, but I watch all of them anyway because I think the message is important.

[@Mellyboowhowho]

@@nunyabusiness7927 yes same here. I watch each one and share the stories with my 19 yr old. It’s so scary nowadays 😞

[@dl7281]

*So* sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine. I have 2 grown boys; we’ve had these conversations. Thank you for sharing your family’s story. Blain sounds like a great kid. ☮️

[@loristone9242]

Heartfelt condolences to this lovely family. They poured their hearts and souls into raising their son, and he did the same with living his life. He seems like a wonderful young man. So sad and tragic, how he was senselessly taken, way before his time. The heartbreak and frustration from Blain's Daddy and the grief from his Mom is gut wrenching. It is incumbent upon local, state and federal governments to treat this epidemic as a state of emergency. In every possible way. This has to stop.

[@MoreBuffMoreMuff]

But the federal government never will, especially this administration. It's a great way to help out replacing the races in America. Open borders helps the drugs come in and the brown peoples. Brown in, white out.

[@Fawn91193]

Well, if government were what it purports to be, it would. But it's not.

[@tinaroney9383]

Unfortunately the govt is involved in legitimate RX’s..they are calling the shots for Drs & pharmacist. Wish they would focus on street drugs..patients have suffered due to their monitoring & laws..so mixed up!

[@Blackcatt704]

Blaine’s father is going to make a difference. You can see it all over him. So sorry for your lost, family. It can happen to any of us. Prayers🙏🏾

[@karliann1]

Totally agree. This family is amazing Im so sorry for their loss

[@crand20033]

Can't take drugs from friends anymore. Doesn't matter if they look legitimate. That's the message that needs to be gotten into kids.

[@yolandahulley8798]

Your son is beautiful and you guys are amazing parents ❤

[@wordup897]

@crand20033. Legal drugs taken as prescribed are 3rd leading cause of death in US. Won't hear a word about it on TV because corporations own the media. Pharma is literally poison, stay away from it.

[@crand20033]

@@traybern Because kids are too stupid to understand that pills could be mislabeled.

[@ginaboop3052]

When the dad got upset about not hearing anything, ever, about this horrible problem in the news...I felt that sh** deep in my heart. My heart hurts for you and your family sir.

[@marciayoung8735]

To Blaine's Father in answer to your question do we ever see it on the news : No i live in NC the only time i hear or see it on the news is only when they have made an arrest with large qualities of Fentanyl. As far as i know Texas is the only one who puts videos like this one on KZbin. Im greatfull for Texas for posting the videos, i have an adult son (40) and it's come to my attention that my son has been using pills and fentanyl is definitely my nightmare for my son and because of people like you and your wife being willing to tell us your story i probably wouldn't really know how bad it is. Thank You and your wife for sharing Blaine's story and Thank You Texas for the videos.

[@mightymarsha]

I didn’t realize how big of a young man he was till the last photo… this is a true American tragedy. He had his whole life ahead of him….

[@kendrahansen1175]

This is absolutely tragic. Another life taken by these horrible drugs. May Blain rest in eternal peace and may his family find the strength to find their new "normal".

[@Hollypenopepper]

It's not "these horrible drugs." It's one drug, fentanyl. Educate yourself.

[@kendrahansen1175]

@@Hollypenopepper Actually, it can be ANY drugs and fentanyl is the main problem. People can overdose on cocaine and meth and it is no less tragic. If anyone needs an education it is YOU but you need to get your head out of your cunt first!!

[@beautifulintelligence1512]

​@@HollypenopepperAll drugs are dangerous. That comment wasn't needed.

[@crustinagohard9049]

@@Hollypenopepper i think maybe they were referring to all the different analogs of fentanyl.

[@Toffee146]

It was HIS decision to take the Fentanyl. His decision lead to his death. End of.

[@user-oo5jx9qo4k]

I lost my nephew and longtime partner a few months apart. I feel your pain and brokenness. God be with you and yours.

[@cindys3435]

I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss but I do understand it. I lost my daughter in 2018 to the same drug, she thought she was buying OxyContin. Just like you I know she shouldn’t of been buying anything from a dealer. Like you she was my first child, she was also hard headed and fearless also she loved and excelled in sports. I’m sending love to you both. ❤️🙏

[@804smiles]

Blaine's father is a dif type of man & u can see & feel it all over him & he us really goin to do what he can to make his son's life count & the loss it has brought to the world to help make a difference ❤

[@elexis3728]

I REALLY hate that this happened to their family! I can imagine how big of a loss it is for them

[@victoriapowell100]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I love the Pic of him in his football uniform looking out into the distance. He has the most beautiful eyes!! I wish there was something I could say to make it better. God Bless your family.

[@lovemy3babes17]

Mama, you are so graceful in telling us what happened to your sweet child. This is not fair. From mom to mom, my condolences to you. Your family didn’t deserve this. Thank you for sharing this with us. I agree with Dad. Your child passed away 5 years ago and I just stumbled upon this channel a month ago. What’s the big secret? We need this information. You needed this information. Thank you for doing beyond what most of us would do in your shoes to get the word out.

[@victoriahardin1560]

This is a true poisoning, a true tragedy. I'm so sorry for their loss.

[@deanawells4395]

I hope people are getting this message loud and clear that Fentanyl is everywhere and anywhere 😢

[@alicewistrand210]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been a nurse for many years and know how dangerous fentanyl is. We use many precautions when handling it. I feel that anyone caught transporting, selling this deadly drug should get long prison time.

[@eerye70]

I am so sorry for your loss. It's always hard on a parent to lose a child, but these types of deaths add another layer of sadness. I pray you are all at peace and are healing from this. I pray this program gives you some sense of control, doing the public service video to help other families to avoid this grief.

[@janetwalker587]

You're both such nice people...and such a beautiful family ❤ I can't even imagine the pain of losing your son to such an evil drug! My prayers are with all of you...💔 Keep sharing Blain's story! I'm sure he's proud of you! ❤🙌🙏

[@casewojo6186]

The drug isn’t evil, the people that manufacture it are. It’s important to know who your enemy is.

[@marjorieculp5598]

You have so much to be proud about about your son Blain. He was awesome. And he would be so proud of you today.

[@natalienelson8681]

I watch many of these videos and I think this story touched me the most. Thank you to Blains parents for sharing this heart wrenching poisoning.

[@debrastover9801]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my next to oldest son 15 years ago on Mother’s Day. No one is ever the same after burying one of your children. My son was 24 God bless you and keep you ❤

[@margiemayhew5214]

I am so very very sorry. My heart hurts so badly for Blain’s family and friends. What a sad story. Thank you for sharing your story about Blain. He was a handsome young man and had such a loving family. My prayers are for all of you.

[@elvira3268]

You're right, Dude. No one does a f'ing thing, but you have by sharing. I watched this and forwarded it to my 23 and 25 year-olds and now they know Blain's story. Thank you both and be good to yourselves. God bless.

[@josimpson7999]

This is such a tragic story. My condolences to Blain’s lovely parents and family. Love and prayers from the UK ❤️🙏🇬🇧

[@karliann1]

Heartbreaking. Im so sorry for your loss. It's really hard to hit the like button on these but I do it so more people can see this channel to raise awareness. Ill keep your family in my prayers.

[@marjorieculp5598]

I know what you mean...can they make a devastating" icon?

[@evanmerrell5310]

My condolences go out to you and your family and friends my son died from fentanyl poisoning and alcohol poisoning on September 102021

[@jenniemaxwell2391]

I am an RN who works in substance abuse for many years. I am desensitized to overdoses but your son's story touched me. Thank you for sharing. I am so sorry for your loss, wishing peace for your family.

[@shaunbutler1018]

So sorry for their loss. He seemed like an amazing person. Im sorry he was stolen from them. He wasn’t even trying to get high. Wasn’t an addict. USED 1 TIME, and it was because he had real pain and just wanted a moment of relief from that. That’s not fair to him or his family. Im so sorry to them

[@buglove515]

Your message is not small it's HUGE. His love of the game was HUGE, and most of all, your love for your son is HUGE.

[@zwan1820]

Las últimas palabras del padre me rompieron el ❤. Cuanto dolor 😢Les mando un abrazo

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

Folks it got my baby too. She was only 27 and somebody gave her a pill and they know who his is but cops did nothing to him. IT IS SO DEVASTATING! Much love and condolences to this family and what a beautiful young man he was and is.

[@grdn02100]

@@teresaacevedo1731 I'm sorry; you just had the first anniversary I see and the first year is THE hardest. I promise you time doesn't necessarily heal BUT IT HELPS!

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

@@traybern I'm tellin ya. I know who he is.

[@Lola23339]

I didn't know much about Fentanyl until yesterday after a long discussion with a friend who is an anesthesiologist. It's awful that we live in a world where you can take a few opiates or benzodiazepines and then end up being poisoned to death by Fentanyl. In the early 2000s, while I was in college, some of my fraternity brothers used to have Xanax parties. Not all of us would participate but I did. I know that's irresponsible and I'm embarrassed for being such a fool. To make matters worse, we had no idea where the Xanax came from. We could have all died in these times. I'm so sorry for the loss of this promising young man. Prayers and well-wishes to his family.

[@magnus1001]

Remember that this young man died not from Fentanyl poisoning but from Carfentanil. It is 100 times more potent than Fentanyl. Terrifying.

[@lg6041]

Thank you for sharing your heart wrenching story. I agree it can happen to anyone. I preach it to my young grandchildren and my adult children every chance I get. My heart goes out to your family. ❤

[@ginacarpenter7835]

This hit way too close to home for this Tyler County/SETX Mom & grandmother. Blaine’s story is so tragic and heartbreaking. Another senseless death of an obviously smart & talented young adult. Wake up America!! This deadly epidemic needs to be shouted from the rooftops, talked about in school, church, home and yes, on the news! Then repeat! People need to be aware and educated, our border needs to be secured and our leaders need to step up and do MORE to stop these horrific deaths. Blaine’s story will make a difference; it’s that powerful. Thank you both so much for making this video. It hit me hard. God Bless your family and I’m so terribly sorry for y’all’s loss. ❤

[@Whippy99]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. RIP Blain ❤

[@doitforjack]

Thank you for your heartfelt story and message. My son, Jack died 9/20/21. We were completely blindsided by this as well and knew nothing of fentanyl. 💯more tv attention. Thank you for your message.

[@jesseniavargas6969]

MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOU THIS REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART❤MY SON WAS BORN 1-15-97 & I COULDN'T IMAGINE. NEW YEARS BABIES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@jesseniavargas6969]

🙏🏻PRAYERS🙏🏻

[@joshuarandolph5031]

Both my brothers died from drug overdoses .my next door neighbor died from pills he though were hydrocodone and ended up being fentyl

[@jesseniavargas6969]

@@joshuarandolph5031I'm so sorry for your losses my sincere condolences to you & your family Josh.🙏🏼

[@ASHUHLEEx]

Sad story.. I wish every family got justice for their loved ones like this story.

[@bobbieboomboomkelly]

I know about it because I was a bartender for 40 years , lost to many people to name …… it happens every single day , hour , min, sec . We need to stop it

[@Mom.3]

I watch theses so I can learn and be aware. They are all so heartbreaking, I just stay prayed up over my babies. Condolences to Blain’s parents and all the other parents. I never want to feel how it would feel to out live my kids. Prayers for Peace for you all!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Sir, your message isn’t small at all. It’s enormous & it will make a difference. I am sick to my stomach for the loss that you & your family have suffered. You are right about the need for it to be on the news & being made a public service announcement. We can shut our country down because of Covid, but nothing is being done about this crisis. It’s absolutely disgusting. I am sorry. RIP Blaine. 🙏

[@marciayoung8735]

My can't stop crying every time the mother speaks 😢 God Bless the parents 🙏 and siblings, you have a Beautiful Family im truly sorry for your loss.

[@tinalib913]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I believe that he's still with you and can hear you when you talk to him. Keep an open mind and an open heart. You'll be with him again someday. ❤🕊

[@govindagovindaji4662]

Thank you for talking. Thank both of you for talking. I for one will spread this message. I never even heard of Carfentanil until this video. I am very sad and sorry for your loss. May Blain rest in peace and memories of him sooth your hearts forever. Peace.

[@patriciam4123]

Very sorry for your loss. Don't know what it's going to take to rain hell on these cartels and drug dealers.

[@dolinaj1]

@user-nd2yn6ho8h If not for the insatiable addictions of US Anericans, there would be no corporate drug cartels.

[@jaydenp4975]

I just don’t understand it. Don’t the cartels want to keep making money? Losing customers is losing money. Maybe they just don’t care or maybe it is intentional. I know 2 people who have passed from fake pills. They were both over the age of 50.

[@Fawn91193]

​@Houstone7133People can't handle the fact that the government doesn't serve the people in any way, shape, or form. Quite the opposite.

[@Marsena]

Thank you for the honor of sharing your story! I am truly sorry for the loss of your precious son. He sounded like a good, solid young man who loved life!

[@GEC416]

What a lovely looking family you have and to lose one of them, your firstborn is so awful and nobody can put them selves in your shoes unless they have gone through it. It is such a senseless death and from a certain perspective not his fault bc he no doubt thought he was taking an oxy or percocet and here they were disguised and actually fentanyl. Blaine seemed like a great guy and I know the struggle it will be without him.

[@darleneferguson2094]

I am sharing your video with the different college students in my life. Hopefully it will save another life. My heart is with you.

[@TexasPictures]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@mikef4776]

My mother was put on fendynal in her last months of living back in 2010. We had never even heard of the drug prior to that but she was on the patches and we had to be taught how to put them on her by the vna nurse! Always had to wear gloves and had to take it off within a certain number of hours! We thought, wow this must be some powerful medicine, so i can imagine somebody taking it that doesnt really need it! Sympathey to the families of loved ones that lost those close to them from this powerful med. God bless!!

[@k.s.obrien9459]

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss, prayers to your family.

[@VonPitt84]

I just got done watching 8 of these Texas Pictures interviews; this one hit the hardest...That loving mother, so full of love and laughter for her son, really left a lasting impression. I have a 21 yo daughter and 18 yo son; please let Mical know, father to father, I HEARD his rightful outrage and his loss WILL have an impact to anyone who watches this wrenching story...

[@TexasPictures]

thank you for your comments and thank you for watching.

[@terramckay5636]

70,000 people died in one year!!! And they don't scream this from the rooftop!!! That is crazy!

[@starlight6023]

I am sorry for your son’s tragic death . Thank you for talking about his life and what you had to deal with then and now

[@DA-bp8lf]

This is a very sad and scary story. Innocent kids dying, because of laced drugs! My heart goes out to this entire family. Iam so sorry, Blain seemed like a wonderful son, man, human being. When I first started watching this I was listening to the Dad talk about him and his son being best friends. I have that with my son also. They were both born in the same year. It’s an awesome testimony of what a truly great father you are. My son struggles with his own issues, but he knows I have his back. Same as you did Dad. This story breaks my heart. 😢💔

[@nicolamartin3652]

Very refreshing to see a parent calling out the media, why aren't these cases all over the media, how is it possible to shut the world down for COVID, and for 2 years that was all the main stream media talked about...... Where is the help for American teens, it's disgraceful, someone needs to do something and quickly.

[@patchesblack7490]

These stories are so heart breaking. The victims are taken from us so suddenly and far too soon. The families are left with so many questions and so much hurt that they can barely carry on. Absolutely, these stories should be on the news every night! This problem needs to be taken way more seriously! Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. Rest easy Blain. I pray for comfort for your family 🙏

[@Coastal_one]

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you

[@yvonnebannon7623]

Man, this was a beautiful young athlete who was going places-so tragic. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I hope you can find comfort and peace in your heart when you think and remember your sweet and talented son. RIP young man 🤍🕊😔

[@MariaGarcia-qt5uk]

70,000 dead in 2021 breaks my heart all those kids all this families 😔. We need to do something awareness in every school in every family 🙏🏻. Sending prayers

[@joeyrichter6352]

I am almost 6 months clean off of carfentanyl. Just last year i was found unresponsive on the floor at work. i thank god i was found in time. im very fortunate to still be here.

[@GeeZeyG]

First off, I’d like to tell you folks that you’ll created what a person would imagine to be exactly the perfect type of wholesome country American man! I feel dearly that his loss will forever scar this world deep! I am so very sorry for your family’s loss! Thank you for sharing to your story about your son! Even tho I am sure it was deeply painful to do so…it was the best thing you could’ve done…share his story to as many people as you can! And hopefully it’ll help another person out or bring awareness to other people or athletes etc! Your son is a perfect example of the what a woman would call the ‘Perfect Man’! I truly pray that your family finds peace and happiness! I will pray for your family!❤

[@claymac7895]

The fact that the kid who gave him the pills got 12 years in prison is so egregious and wrong I have no words. Our government created this problem and then destroy some poor kids life who did nothing wrong.

[@tedcorless3721]

Thank you for investing your pain in helping to prevent these matters from striking other families. Your son is a victim but you turned his life into a source of opportunity for others to avoid this terrible event.

[@HODL_BTC]

Thank you for spreading awareness...here in Australia. I have a young family and tears come to my eyes thinking if this could happen. So sorry for your loss.

[@suzie830]

I'm so sorry you guys! My heart hurts for you and everyone who loved your boy.

[@AndMar87]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your son sounds like a super righteous dude. I hope people are listening and that this helps somebody. 💜🙏🏿

[@NurseJ5157]

Your loss is heartbreaking. Please know I listened. I had a conversation tonight with my teenage son about this danger and the severity and frequency of it. I genuinely believed he payed attention. Because of these videos his life might be saved one day.

[@carlallison6775]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. RIP Blain.

[@jasonwhite5107]

I'm so sorry. Thank you for putting this out there. I know you're helping people.

[@janpulliambracey1732]

Prayers. I've lost 2 sons, hard to mend ❤. Bless you.

[@kentuckyblugrass]

Hearing the pain in both parents voice is heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this story 🙏🏻

[@joybradford4974]

Thank you for sharing your story. Rest in peace brother!

[@user-iz2qk7kr5j]

This is absolutely heartbreaking!! Such an unfortunate tragedy! Thank you for sharing this message!! Im sorry for the loss of your amazing son!!

[@ibbjos08]

It takes courage and strength to share a story like this. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@jennharman2396]

So sorry for your loss. It is unbelievably sad. I will spread the word as best I can in your son's honor.

[@katherinetreiman9480]

Thank you for sharing your story and helping raise awareness. Your son sounds like an amazing young man. Such a tragedy.

[@aliciasmith1832]

Thank You for making this video so other parents could hear your story. Sorry for your lost.

[@robinpayton564]

I'm so sorry for this tragedy you've gone through! Thank you for sharing your son's story and being a part of the movement to make this known across the world.

[@dollybusted]

all my blessings to this family. thank you for speaking out!

[@elvira3268]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am so very sorry for your loss. May your story help everyone.

[@cldflorida]

Thank you for sharing Blaine’s story. Even if it just helps one person another family won’t have to endure the same heartache. Prayers for comfort, strength and love for his family as they continue to share the story of their wonderful son ❤

[@haywood1980]

My heart goes out to this family. Unimaginable what they’ve endured. Thank you for posting this video. I’d never heard of this substance before and had to look it up. Absolutely terrible that people are pushing this on unsuspecting people, so I appreciate them sharing their story to help save lives.

[@lesliep7727]

Were listening. ❤ i am so sorry you lost your boy. He was a Great person, unforgettable story. Thank you for your courage to share. -Mom in GA

[@kevinbarry4325]

I have two high school age boys and i am listening & god bless you for the courage & unselfishness of sharing this very personal story.