FENTANYL POISONING: Kevin McConville's Story

A story of one family's loss to fentanyl poisoning, recorded during the DEA Family Summit on Opioid Overdose and Fentanyl Poisoning.
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[@moniquebalmer9390]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I truly know what you're going through. My oldest child, my son Zayne, died on 11.15.2022 from fentanyl poisoning. After needing to investigate him and his bedroom because he & the room were considered a crime scene, the autopsy, then the private viewing/service, he was cremated the day before Thanksgiving. This pain of losing your child is indescribable and unbearable. My heart is broken having lost my son but whatever I have left breaks for you two as well. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

[@misstabithasnails2314]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. 💔

[@zenawarrior7442]

💙🕊🙏💔I'm so sorry for your loss too😔

[@yolandajones213]

I’m so sorry ma am

[@critter4004]

My heart goes out to you 💔

[@leleharrington-perkins7276]

So sorry for your loss.

[@dishish]

to do an interview like this in only 3 mos after the tragic death of your son takes courage. thank you for sharing your pain with us, Mom & Dad. Kevin is all around you, all the time.

[@fredx2696]

Too bad he chose to be a junkie, now he’s dead 💀

[@fifilamoore1718]

❤I so agree ,it’s a selfless act to get the word out to save others having to endure this pain.it’s just so so sad isn’t it. So wrong.🫶🏻fifi

[@THAT21]

My heart breaks for them. Such great parents.❤

[@childofgod94]

My son died two days after yours. Fentanyl wasn't the cause of death but it was what led to his death. He was 21.

[@RyannLagattuta]

It wasn’t the cause but led to it? How?

[@QuanTiduh]

The father remained strong the entire time but as soon as he mentioned not having a funeral he immediately started crying. This is so heartbreaking.

[@robynrenae5168]

We had a funeral but we are trying to raise the money for his headstone

[@QuanTiduh]

@@robynrenae5168 yes I saw the family wanted to wait until they were back home to have the funeral. Is there a gofundme?

[@robynrenae5168]

@@QuanTiduh I don't have 1 set up for my nephew I been letting all donations go in my PayPal and I go pay on it so far I have 500 left on his tombstone

[@robynrenae5168]

I will be putting Jacob story up soon he overdose on fentanyl and heroin something his mom interduced him to I will share his story

[@Paulina-zc3ho]

that is when it started getting real for him. talking about his son is probably something he did all the time, but having to correlate funerals with his son is a reality that finally set in for him.. that definitely has to hurt after feeling so numb

[@Aurora-rw9lp]

All these babies passing away. These kids that are younger than me. As a 2003 kid, this is just so heartbreaking. Rest in peace to all of them.

[@jmentone]

Seriously I’m 01 and I still live with my parents and consider myself a baby. Life is unfair.

[@ForeverBlooming-05]

Im 05 and this is just sad..

[@CCJINXE]

1998 and this is tearing me apart...I never knew this pandemic was so big.

[@angeriscool]

I’m from 2003 as well. I feel so bad for the kids, they’re making bad mistakes. I’m sure they would still want to be with their families. Sadly there’s not much parents can do other than to home-school their children, or really get it through to them the dangers of touching hard drugs, or any drugs bought from some shit head at school or off the street. Rest in peace.

[@wesleysarine2924]

What I’m sayin it’s tuff Fr

[@savagebeast2538]

I’m going straight home after work and talking with my children about this. I have a 10-year-old and a 16-year-old. I’m so sorry for your loss and for anyone’s loss dealing with this horrible drug.

[@mjanny6330]

Teach them not to immediately chop pills if they're struggling. There's so many other things a person can do before they turn to drugs.

[@robynrenae5168]

Omg yes please talk to them i would never want any other parent to feel the pain we feel it's horrible numb inside the pain will never go away it's forever

[@crand20033]

@@mjanny6330 Tell them don't take any pill that you didn't get from a USA pharmacy. No street drug can be trusted.

[@cherryjohnson6632]

These videos have me doing the same. My baby is 6 but I watch these videos with her. 😢

[@awkwardautistic]

5yrs clean from an IV fentanyl addiction. I had been clean awhile and relapsed with what I thought was heroin.. ended up being fentanyl and the addiction and withdrawal were so much worse than heroin. I'm grateful to have survived...I keep going for the ones who didn't.

[@arlenehicks-sloan2121]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 God bless you 🙏🏾❤️

[@allanfifield8256]

Stay Strong!

[@johnnyirizarry1276]

Hi, I'm also a recovering heroin addict. I've been clean for 7 years now! How you been?

[@awkwardautistic]

@@johnnyirizarry1276 That's awesome, you have one more year than I do. Dealing with real life while sober isn't always easy... but I've been ok. I still take Suboxone, and that helps some. I never stayed clean this long without it... I would try and fail every time. I really don't like having to rely on it.. but it's better than the alternative. How is it going for you?

[@lisathomas627]

Stay strong. ❤

[@alejandrae5605]

All these videos need to be mandatory to be watched by students at all high schools…please! I’m so sorry for your loss! 💔

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

The government schools will likely not make this mandatory but you are correct, they should.

[@thishere9839]

They wouldn't care. Some would, but not most. Normally they just make fun of things but when something happens to them they want comfort.

[@solesticia]

It's not enough to just make kids watch other kids story....

[@hex00ffff]

@@thishere9839 Wow you have a chip on your shoulder. Grow up.

[@thishere9839]

@@hex00ffff That makes to sense as a reply to what I said

[@adc2327]

Poor mom. A little over 3 months. She is the one who found her child. It takes a lot of strength to share this story. So sad that parents have to lose these youngsters. Fentanyl is ruthless!

[@janet5135]

It's the MEXICO'S CARTEL'S that are ruthless and they're responsible for trafficking FENTANYL AND METH AND ALL ILLEGAL STREET DRUG'S. IT'S NOT FENTANYL POISONING IT'S OVERDOSING ON ILLEGAL STREET DRUG'S. PEOPLE LIKE TO CANDY COAT TRUTH. BUT NOT ALL PEOPLE STOOD UP WITH AMERICA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WHEN GEORGE FLOYD OVERDOSED ON FENTANYL AND METH IN 2020.

[@rantingwithbigfifty4333]

Yasss Fentanyl is very ruthless. But the people who selling this stuff is more ruthless than the drug it’s just 😢 and heartbreaking 💔 fly little 🕊💜 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lorimav]

We need to stop sending money to Ukraine so Russians and Ukrainians can kill one another. If we had not sent billions they would have been forced to negotiate for peace. Rather than spending money on this war, why not put our troops on the border and spend some money to fight the inflow of this scourge. 100k+ died from fentanyl poisoning last year. That's a high number of deaths, as if we were fighting a war. Those are the kinds of numbers you might expect. Instead of fighting for own people we are fighting a foreign proxy war so Raytheon can keep up their profits. I don't care about Raytheon stock holders. I care about victims of Fentanyl poisoning!

[@schmohawk_]

Poor parents, poor family

[@troublemakerbros4267]

My friends little sister found her brother and basically her step dad gone from a Fentanyl overdose. I feel for her everyday and their mom

[@3greenpenns]

Dear McConville Family, My deepest condolences on the passing of Kevin. I’m so sorry. May the Lord be with you.

[@papabear9481]

Amen

[@alb5801]

@Steve Robinson weirdo!

[@accuratealloys]

The Lord allowed him to die. I wouldn’t be asking that Lord for anything.

[@TheVanillaPress]

🤍I’m so sorry ❤️‍🩹

[@gbandzz7008]

I worked with you at Tesla first floor In Nevada. My condolences goes out to your family I was scrolling through these videos because my friend had the same tragedy.. I so happened to recognize you and my prayers are with you🙏🏼

[@reneerenee5073]

Wow. What are the odds 😢

[@EnterGoldenAge]

grim. THIS is the p*ndem*c. not the other nonsense.

[@rpeli7482]

This comment goes to show u that this is happening so much that almost everyone is losing someone to this drug and thay is happening to everyone of all classes

[@ericamiller3585]

Sincerest Condolences and Prayers Lifted

[@chrischickering1959]

The feeling of a loved one's cold dead flesh is indescribably horrible. I'm amazed by her courage to share this tragedy with the world.

[@simoneleles5209]

Whatta nightmare!😢

[@MsPea]

You can see the pain in Kevin's parents' eyes and hear it in their voices. Losing a child is indescribable grief. You can learn to go on, but your life is never the same. My heart goes out to them.

[@mizzniki5]

Yess I two kno the pain of losing a child not to drugs my angel was a baby but the pain is daily i just live b/c i have my other daugter to go on for

[@Foodledoodle1]

I see the pain in his moms eyes. She’s crying & trying to stay strong. 💔

[@taylogan4957]

My momma passed fentanyl poisoning 6-11-22. You are helping people like me heal. Thank you.

[@tannaviajohnson6092]

Omg soo sorry for your loss!!!

[@shortaybrown]

What do you mean poisoning? Isn’t it an overdose?

[@stacyjaye6350]

​@@shortaybrownit's called poisoning when it is presented as oxycodone or xanax. Just as if you ordered an alcoholic drink, and someone put something else in it.

[@Wdelphene]

this hurts so much to watch. i'm 15 and my dad passed from drug and alcohol abuse, and it hits close. the amount of overdoses from this breaks my heart, it's so scary and gut wrenching. i'm so sorry for your guys loss, i can only imagine.

[@Arktischen]

My grandfather still uses substances, unfortunately I can't do anything about it. I wish there was a way to stop it, but he has been using since the 70's. any drug or alcohol you can think of he has used them.

[@afganno3385]

what mature words. i hope life blesses you. x

[@k9khodi363]

So sorry you lost your father. I went to a funeral for a friend who died of a drug overdose. His son helped carry the casket; it was horrible. Parents need to do better. You deserved better.

[@WilliamJohnson-rd6ny]

So sorry.... Our oldest,Chris, accidentally overdosed on fentanyl 10/1/22. His mom's birthday. We went out to dinner with our granddaughter (his daughter). He asked us to bring him some food back. We tried calling him a couple times. When we got home I found him in the bathroom. He was 37. Tried treatment centers and recovery a lot of times. Drinking and smoking the last few years. Hurt his back at work. An acquaintance gave him the fentanyl. We're still heartbroken. Will be the rest of our lives. My wife and I have over 25 years clean. He thought he could handle his addiction. Prayers for your family....

[@dee8779]

Sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers

[@neenadorsey6554]

So so sorry. No words

[@clarkgruning9827]

I lost my cousin on 10/4/2022 i cried i never knew him and I get why but I wish I could have changed it ever since I've shut my family off its not the same he left behind a 2 and 3 year old son and daughter I hope they can get past it and move forward I can't imagine what your going through I hate British Columbia I see there laws and its killing more

[@masterofwit339]

I am an addict in recovery. My biggest fear, most debilitating fear, was that my son would go the same route. He is now 23. Hasn’t gone the same path that I did and I thank god every single day for that. Sending this family, and every single family out there who has lost a child to this epidemic, all of my love and hugs. I overdosed a few months ago. First time ever. Only lived bc I wasn’t alone. Period.

[@a.walters123]

I thankfully am also in recovery and my biggest fear in my life is my daughter falling prey to opiates. I hope my own story and experience can help prevent this from happening to her.

[@freemaysin5088]

I hear ya buddy I am in the same boat. I think our best bet is to just make sure we pay extra attention, and educate as much as possible. It's up to us, society is no help.

[@user-yv8cn3ot4g]

How did you get addicted? Please share why did you take it the first time.

[@cathycastleton]

In the seventies so many opiate naive young people died when they injected alone, it’s always the presence of another that saves a life eg rolling them over and ensuring an airway plus stimulation etc, and now much easier today and less incriminating , call the bloody ambulance for a shot of Narcan ! The alone opiate death is almost predictable sadly

[@gojo2194]

The method by Allen Carr (not the comedian) a UK gentleman has helped millions quit smoking, alcohol, heroin... His way is like a reset button and truly works. Look up reviews.

[@michele21auntiem]

Dear family of Kevin: i am so sorry. I found my brother. Just in time. He took a breath....but i cant imagine how hard this was for you. 🙏🙏🙏💚

[@AlbinaS6950]

So sorry for your loss. My husband Lost his son, Steven, because of Fentanyl overdose. All, parents, please, watch your children, get them up in the morning, take then to a gym, sports, music or art classes, don't leave them behind at home, keep them active, so they can sleep better! Don't text, but speak with them, hug them! Be present! Love them!

[@awkwardautistic]

You can do everything right... it doesn't matter.

[@lemurgecko1513]

great comment, id like that.

[@vickyfilskov9451]

So sorry for your loss!! My son also passed away in June 2021 of a overdose. He was 25 when he passed. His daughter was 1yrs old. She is now 3 and living with me. I thank god everyday for my granddaughter. She keeps me going.

[@gracekaradimos9181]

I’m sorry. Worked with a kid, he was in a program, good kid, Covid hit, November 2020 parents stopped by to tell us he passed. Dear Garrett, I can see you standing in your spot. So tall, so handsome, so humble.

[@TheMirjam68]

Every parents nightmare. Heartbreaking 💔

[@Maloney16]

@Steve Robinson 😴💤

[@mattsiems870]

People… I am so so so sorry for your loss. I lost my son to a drunk driver when he was nine. It’s a void that never gets filled, and a loss never regained. Lots of love and prayers to you all and your loved ones.

[@A_d4y_t0_remember]

I lost my brother to a fentanyl overdose about a month ago. Me and my sisters found him in the bathroom. He was brain dead but his body lived for 3 days after the accident. This is never going to feel better and nothing will ever bring them back but we hope they are no longer struggling or in pain. We will forever miss them. Keep their spirits alive by sharing their stories.

[@trip4923]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I also found my 25 yr old brother about 2-3 days after he died of a fent OD. It was not a peaceful scene and I will never get that out of my head. This was almost 3 months ago and I feel your pain. We're in a club that no one ever thinks they will join You're in my thoughts. Peace and Love.

[@a.m.thomas9366]

I'm sorry you lost your awesome brother, Kaylee. What was his name ? How old was he ? When was his birthday ?

[@billj4525]

I'm so sorry about losing your brother Kaylee. I'm glad you're feeling less pain now though and are finding ways to deal with it as a family.

[@billj4525]

@@trip4923 So sorry about losing your brother to an overdose. RIP to him. I hope you're feeling better at least as much as you can.

[@LetArtsLive]

I lost my son to drugs January 21st 2022 he was an EMT. He only wanted to help people. Keep telling these stories the raw truth of what drugs can do for people. Everyone thinks it won't happen to them. Maybe this will help someone.

[@irynafox3593]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@kalalooney5964]

My deepest condolences for your loss. I can't even fathom the pain and depth of your loss. May God bring you comfort and healing in your life.

[@Lilothestitch]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@evaschroeder4614]

Yes and break the cycle. God bless you and best of luck. I almost died of an overdose at 22.

[@fredx2696]

Too bad he chose to be a junkie, now he’s dead 💀

[@CocoKmimi]

I’m so sorry. I lost my daughter to a fentanyl poisoning on 2-25-21. It has destroyed me. I replay the last days in my head over and over. I’m so sorry you found Kevin. It is so unfair our children will never grow old

[@littlemonsterpants]

I'm truly so sorry for your loss....😞

[@thenman23]

@@pjdurkin8582 bullshit. stop that

[@thenman23]

@@pjdurkin8582 "not your fault"

[@moneyblue8466]

I’m so sorry for your loss no one deserves it

[@Toffee146]

It's not about unfairness, sadly. Your child made the decision to take those pills, knowing the possible consequences. There needs to be more education about these drugs, and for them not to be so easily acquired.

[@mike12345807]

There should be a mandatory 20 year prison sentence for anyone selling fentanyl. Tough laws is the only way to discourage people from selling it.

[@Nannnerrrs]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I went to school with Kevin he was a really great kid.

[@raysors5]

My only son, my 1st born, my beautiful boy Trevor died 12/31/2020 from an accidental fentanyl overdose. This feels like a very lonely path of judgment, fear, & emptiness that it’s difficult to fathom another family enduring this type of loss. From my own personal experience, which is very apparent in this video, moms & dad travel this journey of grief very differently. I wish I could say that even though the 2 year anniversary is right around the corner, for most days it still feels very much like the first day. Our stories have very similar themes from our move to the “positive” changes we witnessed. There’s nothing I can say that will make this transition easier but, we are NOT alone. I cry for the men our boys would have been.

[@KA-cm5mb]

I'm sorry for your loss 😔

[@iamhis5580]

It has been three years for us December 13th. I’m still shattered. It feels like my heart is hemorrhaging daily. People don’t understand. I don’t want them too. I try my best to hide my pain because no one can handle it. Life goes on for them, not me. I thank the Lord for each day I still have breath to pour into the lives of my grandchildren. My son at 25 never had children. So many regrets💔

[@KA-cm5mb]

@@iamhis5580 terribly sorry for your loss . Was he your only child?

[@a.m.thomas9366]

I'm sorry you lost your beautiful Trevor. How old was he ? No parents should have to endure such ugliness.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@iamhis5580 Do you blame the drug sellers or the government?

[@itzjess88]

These videos have helped me more than you'll ever know! I'm a recovering fentanyl addict. I've lost ALL my friends in the past 10yrs. We werent poisoned because our tolerance was so high we couldn't get high unless we did pure fent. We actively sought fentanyl out like some dummies. Was just me and my bestfriend left. She got locked up 3 days before I was released. I fought to stay clean and supported her thru her sentence. She got released early...Nov 5th. Her bday was Nov 8th and I had a bday/coming home party planned for her. I woke up excited to go and pick her up from her mom's house. We were going to work together and remain clean. She promised me!!! I went to her room thinking maybe she overslept. Oh the way my heart broke. I knew immediately because my cousin and other friend had died in my house 2yrs ago. It all hit me like a brick. I looked over and saw that fold and I just wanted to go. I felt SO guilty for surviving. I felt I didn't deserve it because my addiction was the worst out of us all. I was so close to giving up and joining my friends to finally rest but these stories popped up on my feed and I knew I had to stay here and save any and everyone I can. If you're an addict...I believe in you! Please don't give up...I promise it's worth it. To those who lost people from this awful disease I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God heals your heart and gives you the strength to keep pushing. God bless! 💜💜💜💜💜. I would've been the 6th heart if God didn't step in when I needed him the most.

[@apriljoy425]

Jessica I am so happy you are here. Your life is important and I pray that you continue to move forward and leave the pain and the past behind. 🙌🏽

[@IRBD4Jesus]

That's awful. And you kept on one after the other until you went through the pain once again. BUT GOD! Indeed! Please seek Him more. For we can do nothing without Him. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@luckylady123100]

Praying for your continued sobriety. My nephew is addicted to Fentanyl and I’m scared for his life. My brother had a stroke/heart attack bc of cocaine. I’ve not relaxed in years.

[@madeinheaven1860]

@@IRBD4Jesus you can actually do a lot without god lol

[@IRBD4Jesus]

@@madeinheaven1860 Correct, kind of. He has given us free choice, yet, we do not make our hearts pump on their own. Genesis 2:7 Psalm 100:3 Psalm 139:13-16 John 19:10-11 1 Corinthians 10:12 Deuteronomy 30:19 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Luke 24:45 There's plenty more, but thanks for your comment, God bless you!

[@christinegeiler5770]

Mein Sohn schimpft mich oft. Wenn ich das höre, bin ich froh. Er hat mir oft Probleme gemacht und jetzt als Erwachsener verabscheut er Drogen. Auch wenn das keine Versicherung ist.

[@jb-uw2vt]

I've lost 18 friends and known many more who have succumb to this. One friend died on new year's eve while his parents had a house full of people. They never checked on him after he didn't respond from his room. They found him about 3am. Lost my best friend in 2006 after he had got his life together and joined the navy. He OD'd in Naples Italy after a brief relapse. I'm really sick and tired of all this death.

[@pauljordan4452]

My condolences. I ideate and lost six friends and relatives in 2018.

[@gogreen7794]

I don't know one person even in my extended circle of family or friends who has died from any drug overdose or fentanyl. Who do you hang out with???

[@jb-uw2vt]

@@gogreen7794 I grew up in an affluent town and hung out with friends and family. It's good to know there are still people out there that haven't been directly impacted by this pandemic.

[@gogreen7794]

@jb-uw2vt I'm sorry you lost so many friends. I don't live a sheltered life (I live in a large suburb of a large city), but I can't imagine that many people in my acquaintance dying from taking drugs from sketchy sources. And I know background, wealth, and educational level have little to do with it.

[@jb-uw2vt]

@@gogreen7794 thank you for the condolences. And yeah, only a few were even recent enough to have fentanyl involved

[@StaceyBeryl]

I prayed for your family. We lost our 28-year-old son in 2013. There is NO LOSS more profound than the loss of a child, none. Know that the comfort, peace and healing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ can provide you is unexplainable. Give your heartache to the Lord. Knowing our son is healed and made whole in heaven awaiting our reunion is what helps me to live. Live your life with the joy knowing this is not our home. The time we spend on earth is a grain of sand compared to the beach being forever in heaven. Find joy.

[@carriefox1146]

Kevin sounds like a wonderful young man. I'm sorry for your family's loss.

[@abcdefg4570]

Goddamn. I'm the same age as he was. I will never touch drugs other than alcohol, and I will make sure to be very careful around that as well. I'm crying now.

[@billj4525]

Thats one of the only positives about all the oversdoses these days. Hopefully it stops other from getting addicted or every trying drugs in the first place. You can't really be naive about drugs these days, since there's negative information all over about them.

[@migerrancan554]

alcohol is the worse drug out there

[@abcdefg4570]

@@migerrancan554 Alcohol rarely is laced with fentanyl.

[@abcdefg4570]

@@tp1201 Oh god, I didn't think it was that goddamn serious. I do need to grow up. God damn me to hell!

[@aura8885]

I'm sorry for your loss and the loss of everyone posting here. I just lost my nephew on 12.18.2022. 2 days ago, but it seems like an eternity already. People can only sympathize when it's not your family. But when it happens to you and your family, you instantly become a part of the club of loved ones who have lost others to overdose by fentanyl. If there are any groups or forums people know of, please list in the comments. Love and light to you all.

[@fredx2696]

Too bad he chose to be a junkie, now he’s dead 💀

[@aura8885]

@@fredx2696 That is really so fucked up what you said. Have a little empathy.

[@melissapimentel8033]

Im so sorry for your loss 🙏

[@graceface8720]

The Life Boat 🚢 on yt.

[@kaymckittrick6531]

I’m heart hurts for your family. Fentanyl is a horrible drug, that takes so many lives. My friend brother died of a fentanyl overdose last year. You are very brave, to help raise awareness!!! People need to know!

[@danxdanger]

Fentanyl itself is not a horrible drug and is just as safe and useful as any other opioid. The reason it is dangerous is because prohibition makes it dangerous because people overdosing don't know they're taking fentanyl or even when they do, what dose they're taking. If we ended the drug war and people had legal access to buy a safe supply of their drug of choice, people would be buying heroin and other opioids instead of fentanyl, as fentanyl is less recreational and doesn't last ad long. But even the few who would still buy fentanyl wouldn't be overdosing because they would know exactly what they were getting and the dosage so they could use safely. Prohibition kills and until we end prohibition, the overdose deaths won't stop.

[@lorrie_Israel]

Absolutely! I read that the Fentanyl is made in Mexico and brought over the border. Where is the task force?

[@elizabethnewman1499]

@@lorrie_Israel actually it started with China then the US banned them..this is a world wide production. Can't just blame one county most Americans don't like.

[@lorrie_Israel]

@@elizabethnewman1499It's a fact that the Fentanyl is coming in from Mexico being brought over through the US border. They're not going to get a pass because you say so!!!👎

[@lorrie_Israel]

@@elizabethnewman1499 I'm blaming them 💯!!! Thousands or millions are dying so stop with the excuses.

[@chrisnigro1968]

I'm 54 years old and it breaks my heart to see all these kids in their 20s dieing from this crap and our government doesn't seem to care about it at all!

[@robynrenae5168]

Yes it's like a nightmare you can't wake up from

[@robynrenae5168]

In a month we have had 60death tole overdose

[@AAALLDAY07]

Well it gets younger than 20s

[@robynrenae5168]

@@AAALLDAY07 yes I know it's in are middle schools

[@marniestewart]

Of course they don't care. Who do you think set this loose on the world?

[@mellowmoods8393]

This Fentanyl crisis is something we have never seen in this country. What before would have been a bad trip or a treatable overdose, is now a death sentence. This story is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. God Bless.

[@ChrisM-bn5vr]

This fentanyl crisis is the fault of the war on drugs, when you make drugs illegal and leave the manufacturing and sale up to criminals this is what you get, the worst drug crisis in the history of the world.

[@ivop5744]

My heart goes out to these families. While Fentanyl has created a crisis, we have seen this same devastation before. That era was called crack. But it was labeled a crime not a public health crisis because of the specific population mostly impacted by it. The only response for crack addiction was death or prison. No narcan, rehab, or treatment.

[@mellowmoods8393]

@@ivop5744 At least with crack you could see it coming and you knew what you were in for if you partook. But Fentanyl is a whole different beast entirely. People who didn't mean to take a dangerous drug, for example purchasing counterfeit Viagra off of the internet, are being killed just because the drug they purchased online was laced with this poison. And it's already killed 80,000 people just last year alone. Crack, while being an insidious evil as well, you knew what it was and what it would do to you if you took it. No one knows when they are getting Fentanyl.

[@ivop5744]

@@mellowmoods8393 I disagree. While, some people don’t know they are taking fentanyl, for a large majority of people it is their drug of choice. Anytime you purchase illegal products like non prescribed opioids or crack, you never know what you are getting. It’s a choice they all make.

[@mellowmoods8393]

@@ivop5744

[@jimforceus2885]

I have two teenage boys. Rest assured, you’ve helped me as a parent to bring awareness by sharing your story with them. Your story will save countless lives. God bless you and I pray you will find peace and somehow happiness again.

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

Absolutely tragic. And he didn’t even realize that he would take a pill that would kill him. I’m so sorry. 😢 This happens far too much in this country. Drug dealers are ruthless and greedy and don’t care about anything but the money. What a sad world we live in. 😢

[@DeeJames1024]

I really don't like your comment. The part about him taking a pill that killed him. We all know what happened.. Did you really have to say that?

[@keeper6458]

@@DeeJames1024 You know what? WE really don't like YOUR comment. Grow up and educate yourself

[@mulabarbie4366]

@@DeeJames1024 I feel like they meant this young boy was just innocent and didn’t fully understand the dangers because drugs are incredibly popular nowadays. The dealer obviously lied to him, he didn’t know it was going to kill him. Very very sad.

[@anitakinnear6735]

Well, why shouldn’t kids turn into drug dealers obsessed with money? I’m shocked people are shocked. LOOK AT THE EXAMPLE ADULTS HAVE SET, WITH CONSTANT TALK OF MONEY, GREED, STATUS AND FINANCES AS A MEASURE OF SUCCESS. Once adults moved the marker of success from character to money, it all changed.

[@TheSamjane4]

@@anitakinnear6735 Most dealers are adults not kids. I see those adults daily lined up in cars outside our local high school at lunchtime...the kids come out and grab things through the windows. The teens friends will tell them where they can get the drugs but 99 percent of the time its adults doing the dealing .

[@kendratate4483]

Losing one of your children no matter how is the most unimaginable pain ever. It worse than losing your parents and grandparents. May our Lord and savior bring peace and comfort to the Family🙏🏾

[@cuddlesanddaisy]

I lost my daughter, 27 yrs, in 2016 to drugs. My heart goes out to you💔🙏✝️

[@Hebamme82006]

My sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter.I lost my son to drugs in 2012. He was only 25 years old My pain accompanies me every single day. I miss his voice, his laugh, his daily calls. Nothing can close this painful gap.

[@forever23LLC]

My condolences to you both I lost my 23 yr old son to fentanyl poisoning October 9 2022 I’m so sorry I know the pain and I pray for peace in your heart and mind.

[@saratoland3284]

I am so sorry for the pain and loss you are going through. Thank you so much for talking about it. I'm sharing your story with my two boys (10 & 15) to keep up our ongoing conversation about drug use. Kevin's life will be remembered in my home tonight 💙

[@danxdanger]

Please educate your sons on the WHOLE truth about drugs and drug use and about harm reduction like if they choose to use drugs, testing them with test strips to make sure it is what they intended to buy and take, not anything else. To never use alone or let a friend use alone and to have Narcan available and know how to use it so that if an overdose happens, it can be reversed. There's even a service with volunteer you can call and give your exact location to before you take a pill or anything that might be dangerous and if you stop communicating with them they contact 911 in your area and get first responders to you. Drug use is inevitable. It will happen. But death from drug use doesn't have to be.

[@AlexiHolford]

@@danxdanger drug use is not inevitable. I never used drugs, other than occasionally having a beer or glass of wine.

[@erinkinsella91]

@@AlexiHolford in the world, yes it is inevitable, there's never gonna be no drugs

[@erinkinsella91]

@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn lmao please explain how I'm doing so? You must be ignorant to think only weak people do drugs.

[@billj4525]

@@AlexiHolford Well obviously not individually inevitable since everyones situation is different and people have different tendencies which I think all goes without saying, but statistically the more fentanyl that's made the more drug addicts you have, and the more people who overdose and die.

[@user-rv9qx9sp1y]

I used as a teen. I’m certified as a Peer Support Specialist. I’m praying to start my own treatment job of some sorts working with teen’s to prevent addiction & overdose. These parents are in my prayers. You did everything right. God give you peace as you find meaning to this tragedy. Thanks for sharing and helping others to bring awareness.

[@keeper6458]

Good for you.. You will go far!!! I am so proud of you even though I don't know you. You are definitely going places and helping others. Much love 💛

[@stagename1031]

I am so proud of you!!! Keep it up Eve! It is older teens like you that give me hope for my little girl who is 10. I worry every day about her teen years.

[@nakeahodge5151]

Ditto I want to help people as well I don’t have any past additions but have family members whom were .

[@Bebedollie]

God bless u 🙏

[@gowdsake7103]

Just what did your sky daddy do to stop this ? NOTHING, think about that

[@TtheLab]

These stories, and Kevin’s story, touch me deeply. 18 years ago I od’d on thanksgiving day at my parents place in Plano. I was apparently so close to death that family members were told to prepare for me to not make it by paramedics. I had aspirational -meumonia and was experiencing’death rattle breathing’ … they brought me back from the brink. It was very scary being brought back and not having my breathing capacity and being yelled at by nurses and doctors to not follow my natural reflexes and gasp for air and that I needed to take super shallow breaths. I lived abroad at the time and since I didn’t have access to my drug of choice I mixed and self dosed different opiates I had scrambled together before visiting Texas because I knew I’d be sick. But for the fact that it was thanksgiving and I had family expecting me to join them for dinner …I’d be dead. I’m very lucky. It hasn’t been easy to overcome opioid dependence …. I was on high doses of liquid methadone in Europe for 12 years….However, I think back to those days, and thank goodness fentanyl wasn’t a ‘thing’ . I’m sure I’d never have been saved, never have overcome, got married, had my son etc , had fentanyl been accessible to me or my drug ‘circle’ . It’s so deadly …. So awful that someone who fell into exactly what I did can today be poisoned by this beast of a substance. My heart goes out to all the victims of this awful poisonous toxin. Addicts just trying to not be sick …. they don’t want to die but the idea of risk diminishes with withdrawal. Fentanyl has to be stopped. No manufacture, and grave punishments for those who make, distribute and murder people with it.

[@Moonewitch]

OMG. That baby was only a year older than my son. My son isn't on drugs but the age range really spooked me. I'm so sorry for your loss. My eldest son passed away 4 hours after birth. I know her pain of burying a son. Addiction is hell. I have seen friends & family go through it. It's so hard to see them struggle. 💔

[@joshthemediocre7824]

As a former addict who knows just about all there is to know about painkillers. I would guess that it was his first time, thats how he ended up with the fake pills, nobody will try and sell them to their regulars or seasoned addicts who use pill identifier before they buy. This is why i think it was probably his first and last time. I'm so sorry for the loss of your boy.

[@gsw4life716]

The pill identifier and the fake ones look the same

[@debbiebasche7760]

In the "old days" pill identification worked well but the fake pills have the same numbers and letters... Don't risk it..

[@mbr0916]

Congrats on your sobriety!!! However, even if he used pill identifier, he has no way to know what it’s cut and re-pressed with unless he were to use a test kit. I was addicted to pills which led to heroin which led to fetty … and was also doing cocaine and drinking excessively daily for over 7 years. I’m truly thankful to have 5.5 years clean now! We do recover! 💪🏼❤️

[@TerrorGirl700]

@@mbr0916 well congratulations on your sobriety as well! 💙👏🏽👏🏽

[@keekat65]

@@mbr0916 congratulations! I am so proud of your progress! Remember every day is a gift. We lost our stepson to Fentanyl. The situation is horrible.

[@colonelangus3157]

Very sorry for your loss. I lost my brother in 2003 from opiate intoxication...on Thanksgiving. My son Alex was born 11.10.03 and it was surreal losing my loved brother and celebrating my son's birth. May God comfort 🙏 you and all who have lost loved ones.

[@erincollins3803]

My deepest condolences to you & your family♡ My brother passed away from a fentanyl overdose when he was 20 years old. I was 17. He struggled with addiction & was in & out of rehab for a long time. It's been 21 years now & the pain doesn’t get any less, sadly, but it becomes manageable. May you find peace & acceptance on your journey to healing.

[@taleciahawkins3016]

This is heartbreaking my goodness and as a Nurse on a critical care unit I have yet to see anyone survive a fentanyl overdose on these cut tablets….I have put fentanyl pain patches on cancer patients and even had one incident were a person put their fentanyl patch in their mouth but we narcanned them and they went to the unit and survived but these people taking tablets cut with fentanyl are dying rapidly its insane

[@donnaleone9895]

There are no words to express my deep sadness over this. I pray to God to eradicate this scourge of fatal illegal drug trafficking. These dealers have no conscience.....they are driven by greed .

[@jbirish2144]

Close the borders where it’s coming from.

[@MidWestLife2022]

@@mupine67 nah fuck that! The kid took what he thought was something else and it had fentanyl in/on it. So yes do blame them, not the kid. That's a great way to try to victim blame tho 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@moniquebalmer9390]

@@mupine67 he didn't willing take fentanyl.

[@barneyronnie]

@@mupine67 Your story will also have an end, too, jerkoff!

[@hisword1296]

@@mupine67 Let me guess, you are perfect-!? 🙄🙄🙄

[@jennyvigar752]

I am so sorry for your loss I lost my son 2017 to drugs sending all my love 💔

[@pascalelandry8630]

I am sorry for your loss 💔

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

I'm so sorry to you and your son. I lost my brother who was my best friend in 2020.

[@jennyvigar752]

@@user-pz4jk9tb7d I'm so sorry for your loss it is the worst pain I totally understand 💔

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

@@jennyvigar752 yes it really is.

[@jennyvigar752]

@@user-pz4jk9tb7d ❤

[@chnalvr]

These incredible parents seem like two very loving, compassionate people. I cannot imagine the courage and energy it would take at only 3 months past a child's death to go on camera to talk about it in order to help other families. They are demonstrating incredible empathy as they are just beginning their painful grief journey. Thank you for speaking out and bringing awareness to something that so many of us are just beginning to understand.

[@TymeIsPrecious.]

A year ago this past December my Nephew died from fentanyl. He was 40 year’s old with 5 children, he had so much potential. 😔 My deepest condolences to you all. 😔✝️🙏🏻

[@tracey8698]

So sorry that's awful

[@TymeIsPrecious.]

@@tracey8698 Thank you.✝️

[@ginaverdi6101]

So sorry for your loss! My heart brakes for all the victims and their families who are affected by this drug 😔

[@anitakinnear6735]

breaks. Brakes are what stop a car.

[@sjhfinest]

@@anitakinnear6735 I hope the thing or person you love the most gets dragged 20 blocks by a car with no “brakes”

[@cherylmaclean4349]

@@anitakinnear6735 It’s really not the time or place for a grammar check. Wow.

[@michelevelasquez229]

I'm sooooo sorry I lost my baby girl to Fentanyll. Me and her Dad went to check on her, she had her own place, when we pulled onto her street we saw police and coroner's van's and that's how we found out we lost our only daughter my world exploded the floor drops out from under you Life is never the same. There's no hope for true Happiness it's sooooo hard, praying 🙏 for you and your family.

[@livmarlin4259]

He died at night and his parents left his dead body for almost 24 hours after it! Didn't care to check him. So sad.

[@andreacombs8986]

My daughter's father passed away in Sacramento California Sept 13, 2022 from Fentanyl.. it's hitting so many people.. big hugs

[@thankyousoverynuch69urmom90]

I personally overdosed from Percocet and was lucky enough to be revived... not a day goes by that I don’t think about it:/ I’m so sorry it wasn’t the same outcome for your son. Blessing from me to you🙏🏽

[@mikegolden3131]

Same here… this brought back those terrible memories for me. I’m scared to death to even look at any opiates now smh

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

I'm so sorry to your family and to your son. Those words don't hold much comfort but I truly am. I know all too well the pain and hell of losing a loved one to fentanyl. You're doing such a great thing by sharing his story. One thing I've learned through all of this heartache is on those really hard, tough days that you can barely get through... remember, you're going through an incredibly awful experience that makes you feel weak but you are strong.

[@mogrady555]

❤️.. beautiful words and message

[@keeper6458]

Amen

[@pearlsswine]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your words are truly touching.

[@eon7125]

No words can express the loss....I hope we meet our loved ones again in a place where there’s no suffering but joy...God Bless .💐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ChiefGibson]

I am a father of four. After watching this video and reading these comments, all I can do is cry. I cannot imagine the pain that it would bring me to lose one of my children. I am truly sorry for everyone who has lost a loved one.

[@billdaker1120]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thank you for being so brave and honoring Kevin by sharing your story.

[@reneeq3122]

I lost my brother, best friend, inspiration. A tragedy I’ll never understand or get over. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@Amanda-mx7pu]

I lost my only sibling my brother Kendahl in 2015 due to a pill overdose and other drugs.Oxycontin and Xanax.i will never understand or get over it either. I have hope of seeing my brother again in Paradise on Earth that is the only thing that gives me some comfort. I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. I regret that I understand your pain and heartache.My heart aches for my brother.

[@billj4525]

Im so sorry Renee and Amanda. RIP to both of your brothers.

[@longstrangetrip9920]

So sorry for Kevin’s loss, he seemed like a wonderful young man the fact that he never complained about chores/having to do things for his mom 😢 breaks my heart knowing their pain. My thoughts also go to his sister, this is devastating

[@sil3418]

So generous of them to do this to warn other parents. Wonderful couple. Thank you for that.

[@royharper2003]

do you have an OnlyFans?

[@gladisrivers1338]

I now feel the pain of losing a son of overdose, August 29th he just turned 27,has left 4 children behind, he was a good hard working kid,but I couldn't get through to him,the month passed then in October 23,I got a call from my family he was found dead, behind a building, my soul left my body,,just 2 month from your story, my deepest condolences, I still not accepting he's gone, my heart and prayers go out to you,dealing with this pain is never ending, God bless you and your family 👪thank you for sharing your story,

[@leaper2294]

What about the siblings? My heart breaks for them, too.

[@w.i.t.c.h.1330]

I'm going to show this video to my son. He just started working his 1st job. He is a follower. I'm scared someone might give him something and he would take it. This will save many lives

[@franciscachesca]

So much respect for these parents, for making awareness and trying to prefend this from happening to others parents and kids. I can feel their grieve. Kevin was a amazing young fellow. So sorry for your loss. Fly high Kevin.❤️

[@vickigraham1543]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son Kevin. 💔 You're very brave to share his heatbreaking story in an effort to warn other familys about Fentanyl.

[@sabina6579]

she said if anyone find and see any weird medicine from a pharmacy, we gotta take it out of there immediately rght ?i mean when we see on that place or we comin home ?

[@cherbrown1920]

This scares me so much, i have 3 kids and i drill it in their heads not to take pills from anyone....i am so sorry for this family i can't imagine, i can't

[@sisterearth]

Psalm 34:18 Prayers for Kevin's family and friends.

[@BlondeRockChick]

Listening to your story about your son is so heartbreaking. I’ve watched several of these videos today. I can’t even imagine as a mother walking in and finding my child dead. Omg be worse than dying myself. When this lady talked about walking in seeing her kids skin color a blue and turning the lights on . He wasnt responding any. Then touched him and said he felt hard, I broke down right along with her as she was telling this story. This is so horrible. It should never had happened. We need something done about this and big time. How can anyone do this to a person? I don’t even understand why their putting fentanyl in any of these drugs. Who is doing this and when did it start? We never had to worry about this before so why?? I’m so sorry for this family . I pray God helps them through this .

[@zenawarrior7442]

He looked like a very sweet kid. I am so very sorry for this huge loss😔💔🙏🕊💛

[@myajadelovesyou8974]

I love what y’all are doing with this. I’m from Cleveland Tennessee and fentanyl has killed 4 of my friends. My sister and my cousin is addicted to it. I lost my step mom and step dad two years ago from it. I wish someone would do something like this for here

[@mebhi2]

Please grieve together! Hold each other tight….! I lost both my teenage daughters to sudden arrhythmia death syndrome and now I sit all alone. My husband, their Dad moved on but I couldn’t. Nothing will ever be the same…… please hold on to each other.

[@jorettafullington9017]

I am so sorry for your loss. I also lost my oldest son from fentanyl laced drug. He was 37 and had just lost his fiance, the love of his life. I also found my son while he was still alive, but stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest. I have so much guilt that I couldn't or didn't do more! It's horrible 😞 May God give with time. Jeremy's left a teenage son behind who really needed him.

[@amyschubert4000]

Thank you for your bravery in sharing this, in trying to prevent any other family from going through this horror. Thank you for honoring your precious son.

[@normawingo5116]

I’m so very sorry about your news. My 16 yr old son died in 1991 and it is the one time we are truly helpless. Sending my love and prayers to you, I’m easy to reach if you need to grieve out loud.

[@ellaantczak3069]

I really hope high schools will consider holding a “drug awareness assembly” and show these videos. These stories make changes. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine 😔

[@Sara-fv8hg]

This is so awful! I just had to stop the video and pray for this family. I pray you know this is not your fault. I pray they catch the person who sold this to your son. I pray that you both are comforted in knowing that your story is helping others. I'm so sorry for your great loss.

[@IceSkater8491]

You have my prayers and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son. No parent should have to go through that. 💔

[@karahop2487]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you.

[@rondaevans8514]

There's no other pain as your child dying. Doesn't matter what age they are when they pass. They are a large piece of your heart. You go on in pain and sorrow but it never goes away. Every birthday, anniversary, holiday's not at the table. God Bless all whom have lost a child and everyone whom have lost someone they love.🙏❤️

[@kellipost4428]

I am deeply saddened by your loss. I can see and feel your pain when you speak. It’s a horrific tragedy to lose a child. We lost our son as well, he was 27. It is a very long journey and it is freaking hard! I understand your pain and I know you can barely breathe. I am so so sorry for you all that this happened. You will find joy again, you will find your way through this and you will be forever changed. Have no expectations of yourself because it’s a loooong journey. Embrace it. The level of insanity you are feeling, the deep sadness that you can not escape, the confusion, the lack of energy to pull others in, the isolation, the guilt, it’s all part of the journey through grief and it us awful. Nobody knows how you feel unless they have suffered the loss of a child so they don’t get to tell you when and how long you should grieve. There will be those people , trust me and just remember THEY HAVE NO CLUE what you are going through they can’t begin to IMAGINE your heartache. They just want things back to the way they were. You will NEVER get over this, you will learn to cope, in time. God Bless you ❤️

[@ruby1037]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Kevin was an amazing Son. After my Son saw his Sister OD to the point she was on a respirator for 16 hours...(she had taken Soma ..a muscle relaxer) she promised him that she wouldn't ever do that again. She got out of the hospital and did again that night. He left home and told me to let him know when it was over. He didn't want to know anything until then. He left home at 15yrs old ...she was 27 yrs old. My point I wanted to share with you is that he won't touch drugs after seeing her. Please get counseling for your entire family. Grief isn't an event .. it's a process. Y'all are in my heart and prayers 💗 🙏

[@anitakinnear6735]

Wise words, “Grief isn’t an event, it’s a process.”

[@trewrioo3426]

Bless you, McConville family!

[@Lizlaliz]

Interesting. You instinctively know what family is just putting up stories and what family is true. These two are genuine and truthful.

[@CCogdillArt]

So sad to hear this. Our son Evan, who was then nineteen, passed away two years ago on Christmas Day due to fentanyl poisoning. His "friends" left him to die alone after he overdosed.

[@heatherbowlan1961]

God Bless your family ,I’m very sorry for your loss , I loss my husband Dec 24 ,2006 ,I’ve never been the same he was 35 , I pray for peace for your family , it helps me to know we will all be TOGETHER again , God has promised this ,

[@cristymcdonald9008]

God bless you

[@rosebud3466]

Thank you for sharing your story it's a very painful loss. My brother passed away 11/22/22 from what appears to be a fentanyl overdose. The toxicology report hasn't came back yet but there is enough evidence present to draw a reasonable conclusion. It's just a heartbreaking loss.

[@caitlinmyriah7657]

Thank you for sharing your tragic and heartbreaking story. I am so so so sorry for your loss!!! I can’t even begin to imagine… I have 3 sons, oldest just recently turned 16. I do my best to keep them from this. I hope and pray they never touch anything!!! I just wish I could protect them from the dangers of this world for the rest of their lives. It’s such a scary world to live in right now. 😔 #SaveTheChildren

[@nikiedmonds6236]

The loss of a child is the worse pain anyone could experience...a deep, constant, irreversible pain...my deepest condolences and most sincere prayers are with his parents 😔🙏🏾

[@gloriahohman2790]

How sad for him and his loving family. A big hole in their hearts forever but he will always live in their heart and minds...may God help to heal them. RIP Kevin!

[@I2AmUS]

I am so very sorry for your loss. He was just a child. Took so much bravery for you to tell us the story and they God bless you because, hopefully, your testimony will help save the lives of others. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

[@a.m.thomas9366]

What a painful thing to go through. To Kevin's parents, do not be ashamed to cry or break-down if it's called for. Anyone who is a human being would understand and accept your emotions. I'm sorry for your big loss.

[@livinglife9201]

One thing I am learning from watching these videos is that I check on your child often even if they are teenagers. If they don’t respond to a text immediately check on them. If they are okay they will get the message to answer your text or you will be coming to their room.