Parents warn of fentanyl danger from fake pills after Rocklin teen’s heartbreaking death

Zachary Didier, 17, was a straight “A” student with what seemed like a limitless future. He was a standout athlete in soccer and track, and a talented self-taught musician. The Whitney High School senior was set to graduate in June with honors and had his sights on Stanford or UCLA. On Dec. 27, during winter break, Zach’s dad found him slumped over his desk with his head resting in his arm. He wasn’t breathing and CPR had no effect. What was first an inexplicable tragedy has since become a cautionary tale. Zach was a victim of fentanyl poisoning.
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[@thechristiankaren2229]

Thank you to these parents for sharing. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Zach looks like he was an AMAZING kid!

[@doubledoc7807]

God, their pain is palpable. Heartbreaking

[@isabellamatei7797]

Zach clearly had inclinations towards the arts, his piano and guitar playing are fantastic. Oozing natural ability and playing with so much emotion. I'm so sorry you lost him, your story is helping lots of people like me to be more mindful of the current dangers of drug overdose. Thank you for sharing Zach's story.

[@postscript5549]

This is so heartbreaking. I am crying for the suffering of this family. Zach was wonderful. Thank you to the parents for educating the public. Peace be with them.

[@djbabyv]

I will never judge another addict or person ever again. I was inches from death. Its easy to judge when you havent been barely breathing, tube down my throat, heart monitor, IVs, multiple doctors, shame, pain. But Im here thankfully and I wont touch anything ever again

[@rosie6]

Am so happy for u beautiful. Keep going❤

[@lindalambert8727]

I have fears for my own grandsons. My heart breaks for these people. Zach seemed like an amazing kid.

[@crystalnam-rangel]

So sorry to the parents of this bright, talented young man.

[@beckybradshaw3249]

Mom and Dad, you can still be proud of him in heaven. He's probably entertaining everyone up there right now. God bless you and family.

[@lilyjay2118]

It is so heartbreaking to see so many die like this! People who aren’t even addicted are dying as well, not just addicts. It’s absolutely devastating 😢

[@postscript5549]

What a great loss for this family! What a great loss for society! I am so sorry for his parents' tremendous loss.

[@giamehlos5087]

My sincere condolences to you. My only child passed Jan 2 2021 from Fentinol.

[@Krea57]

❤️🙏

[@lindahorner4313]

May God grant you peace🙏.

[@kesh043]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@lindabennett1978]

I know how you feel...God bless you and give you strength, 🙏 peace and blessings....

[@gonzaloarvietti7189]

im so sorry, Gia, my most sincere condolences did he same as ZAchary?

[@juanitaleak6482]

What a beautiful family & a beautiful boy it’s just so heartbreaking 💔

[@shadow92992]

I am so sorry for your pain and grief from Zach's passing. Accidental overdoses from Fentanyl tainted drugs have taken the lives of so many young people. It is literally an epidemic in the Vancouver area where I am from. In fact, my youngest brother died the same way 5 years ago today. My condolences to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story so other parents are aware because Snapchat has been implicated in similar cases.

[@cgwalker7722]

This is all because the restrictions in opioids are so strict that individuals aren’t able to get what they want or the price is just astronomical. And these counterfeit pills are everywhere now. Especially with loose border security. The restrictions in opioids have only made drug overdoses much much worse. So sad that Zach is a victim of the crossfire In this matter. And sorry for your loss aswell!!

[@JoveSpell]

@@cgwalker7722 why would healthy 17-year old kid need legal opioids? What would it change?

[@Globelle]

@@cgwalker7722 totally agree. At least people weren't buying fentanyl on street

[@Globelle]

@@JoveSpell they don't need it. Like alot of kids and young adults, they try things. I don't believe it's about pain, it's about the high in these cases anyways

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

Heartbreaking, listening and seeing these parents grieve for their son. Absolutely heartbreaking! 😥

[@godschild7643]

My deepest condolences for the loss of your wonderful son. Your story will help others. May God comfort you.

[@patkearney9320]

Irish man here I’m so hurt for you I can’t talk about my loss I lack your courage but your son is a blessing to mankind and the pain will always be there, it’s just you harden and anger against the pain . God bless you lol Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@deborahforbush903]

So, so tragic! I am so sorry for your loss! RIP Zac...

[@debbiereed5359]

Don't buy pills period. Why are teens buying pills. I guess they are seeing if they can get high. It's ridiculous. When I was in high school many many years ago I turned down every pill I was offered. I said what do I want a pill for.

[@rosie6]

You are lucky and blessed. Many kids don’t say no and are stuck in addiction simply bc of peer pressure

[@JanSPrice]

I'm so very sorry. My prayers are with you. There is no greater pain than losing a child, it is almost unbearable. I know bc my son just died the same way. He was my life and my only child. Relatively the same thing happened to him that happened to this beautiful young man. He had just graduated college. He was ready for life with a brand new job. He lived in a college town and went to the bar located down the street to party with his friends one last time. And it was. It is awful out there, these young people just don't realize how dangerous it is now. So I pray everyday for them.

[@MelModica]

I’m so sorry for your loss, we lost my nephew same way in December 2022! I want justice for our kids and whoever manufactured and sells fentanyl deserves the death penalty!

[@immaculate_g_209]

Check ur athlete’s mental health Thy are under more stress and pressure than is seen on the surface

[@theirish2328]

Poor guy, poor family! Lot of Love for them! ❤️

[@RaiRaiBrown]

What a beautiful talented child, I wish this didn't happen, this is a terrible tradgedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[@crand20033]

So many ways to die. She trying to protect her kid from dying when that was not the only way be could have died. You just can't do it.

[@peterhope4147]

So sad…incredible all this senseless deaths

[@jessecortinas8963]

I'm Soo very sorry for your loss 🥺 your son looked like a really talented young man . God bless you and your family ❤️🍃....

[@debroahisaacs2452]

Your beautiful son.....Zach a precious soul. The pain is numbing,I lost 4loved ones to fentynal poisoning. I'm praying that more attention is coming to light. I know it will. Not one precious child ever took thinking OK I'm gonna take this poison pill so I can die. Not one!!!!!We are losing a generation of just babies starting their lives...I am so sorry for your loss. Just seeing all he could do...beautiful child.

[@greggg1954]

Yes Me too. Our son died from the same lies. The exact same lies. I am so so sorry. I am going to see if they can create a national registry for these "middle men" who get away with murder. If you are interested or have some insights, please contact me.

[@naomiverdugo2180]

Great idea Gregg. My son Joshua died from fentanyl Dec.22, 2021. I have been trying to figure out a way to get to these kids before they even experiment. Maybe going to the schools. I will subscribe to your channel. Stay in touch. I know your pain. i am so sorry.

[@ingevonschneider5100]

It is not about fake pills, it is about kids doing drugs.

[@MLHMODZ]

It can be both things

[@TacoJ1LL]

Tragic loss...rest on dude.

[@jefflewis5546]

This is terrible. God bless and be with this wonderful family !

[@gladysover5368]

Why are all these kids taking these pills in the first place????

[@MLHMODZ]

Because teens have always experimented with drugs. Welcome to reality

[@Hindukushsailing]

Very sorry to hear this. These parents story should be heard by every parent in the World. This can happen to anyone very easily. It's a different world now and a far more dangerous one.

[@Lissa11638]

Thank you for sharing your story! Prayers🙏💗! RIP Zach🙏💗

[@SelfLoveU]

I'm so sorry!!!

[@rickboer7715]

Thank you for sharing your story. He was so talented. Sorry for your loss .As you educate others more lives will be saved.

[@taniesha64]

So sad so many people are dying from tainted pills. Please everyone if you are going to buy drugs be aware who you are buying from definitely do not buy online.

[@crand20033]

I remember experimenting with Darvon way back when I was in my teens. I fell asleep on the couch and when I woke up I remember feeling almost like my heart was going to stop. I am 66 now. I don't think it had fentanyl in it though.

[@LLroomtempJ]

I often ask my oldest son "what's my job?" and he responds "to keep me safe" I cannot begin to imagine the pain these parents must feel.

[@crand20033]

But you can't do it when they go off to college or if you are always working and you are not around much.

[@djbabyv]

God bless him. Im in the hospital now for an accidentally overdose

[@tanickasinclair7035]

God, how can we convince teenagers to not swallow ANYTHING unless they KNOW it was purchased by them from a real pharmacy. I don't know.

[@GodWins64]

My beautiful son went to heaven in October 2021. He fought for years and the battle was too great. He was so beautiful and so is the little boy he left to us. My wife and I were blessed with 3 boys . Stacey was our first and the beautiful boy he left us with is our first grandchild. He looks just like his dad and when I look in his eyes I see my son. I love you Stacey and I will see you in heaven, until then I will be loving your son the way I love you son.

[@plm8830]

It's not worth it to feel good.

[@modestinemungo4661]

An Accomplished pianist! Wow! Such a beautiful life and bright life 🙏

[@donaboyle5404]

My 17year old son died of cancer 7years ago I still miss him daily, but this a sad story. I take this painkiller daily myself I am 50 years old

[@lucianacampos356]

Sorry for your loss❤

[@rosie6]

He was so talented, so young😢RIP

[@kristenhunter3732]

I am so so sorry for your loss of your precious son 😢 how tragically sad may zach rest in peace. 💔❤

[@crand20033]

Can't protect kids. Tell them not to do drugs, don't smoke, don't drink too much, don't drive too fast, don't play with guns, blah. blah blah, they gonna do what they want and/or what their friends influence them to do. It's a fact of life that many kids won't survive. You're just playing the odds.

[@josephinevera9966]

Heartbreaking. The only thing I don’t like about these documentaries is that it’s always labeled accidental. Some of of these kids know very well that these drugs are coming laced and some of them knowingly take them. As long has we keep labeling all the deaths as poisoned the problem won’t stop.

[@jspitty2011]

When I was a kid I also experimented with drugs too. When you're young you don't think about the long term consequences. Don't judge people by their mistakes. Whether it's their first time or 100th they still didn't deserve to die. These people were in no doubt poisoned. These lethal drugs are intentionally being pushed to the most vulerable with intent to kill.

[@BJ-bc7sl]

Message: Teach your children not to take medication that you don’t get from the pharmacy yourself and know what the medication is that your taking. Poor family.

[@abolisher]

This story made me cry so much considering I plan on attending university at UCLA I won’t forget you Zack Just like I haven’t forgotten David Dorn❤️

[@Olive-ec4ki]

I am really sorry for your lost

[@denisepaulsenful]

We lost our son Karsten. He was 27 and still lived at home with us he was bipolar and took something he shouldn’t have and he collapsed. I called 911 and he was gone 7-hours later after the doctor told us he was stable.

[@handlingthehowards9543]

I’m glad that they shared their story so other parents like us can see and learn I had no idea that kids could get drugs off Snapchat I had no idea how easy it is to get them for a teenager. And I think them because now I will be having a long conversation with my teenagers in hopes that they will not follow the same faith that Zach has followed.

[@marjurypatriciacapizzi]

I am so sorry for your loss 🕯️A tragic and absolutely unnecessary, death. He was a wonderful young man, talented, sweet, a beautiful soul… 💔 May he R.I.P 🙏

[@annecinturati2794]

Too traggic for words, So sorry for his parents a real lose for them and his friends.

[@aftenmyhre5016]

This is so sad.This is such a good reminder to watch over your loved ones...especially because he just reminds me of my brother that is his age...loved to play soccer all through out highschool, run track, was in the musical for 6 years, used to be in band and is an eagle scout. My mom tried to give him piano lessons when he was younger but that never worked....anyway, tell your folks you love them before it's too late.

[@crand20033]

It will probably result in a divorce for these two too. How can they go on?

[@NWIpondboyz]

Nuts. Should have kept prescribing pain pills to people who need them

[@karenhenry2430]

What a beautiful pianist he was, with an amazing voice., a star. A very talented special young man.

[@MelModica]

I’m so sorry for your loss! Your son was such a talented young man, my 22 year old nephew died in December 2022 the same way. We need justice for our kids, we need to get together and petition! Whoever manufactures and sells fentanyl deserves the death penalty or at least life in prison because this is only going to get worse!

[@caspersyler3221]

Prayers and thoughts for all families Amen Amen Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mikeheaton8424]

I feel for the parents .

[@ginajoseph8776]

Why? What is wrong with these kids that feel they need to numb themselves. His parents seem like really good and caring people. These kids have no idea what they are playing with. Tragic.

[@sarahnicol1668]

They believe they are depressed, but it's not. It's oppression constant spiritual attacks from demons. I had to say this. Let Jesus Christ into your hearts, the knocking will not last forever. Answer the door to him as if you would to your family. Good luck everyone, May God be with everyone.

[@ishrendon6435]

@@sarahnicol1668 orrrr they just want to feel good lol

[@ishrendon6435]

@@sarahnicol1668 when i did drugs like native plants from the earth you know gods feel good plants lol it was amazing but i was never depressed a myth is that people who do drug are sad and depressed. That is a myth

[@rosie6]

@@ishrendon6435 you can expiement with anything but hard drugs. There is literally no room for error it’s rly not worth the riskn😢

[@stephaniedavis4986]

I was praying that this family stays strong and keep spraying the word of drugs just no

[@OOceaneyess]

I'm so sorry for your incredible loss. Zack appears to be a great young man. You are like so many, who knew/knows nothing about this horrible drug. It's not a drug that folks can experiment with. It's one and done. That should be the slogan taught everywhere. God Bless you.

[@lewisc9959]

He was a victim of his personal choices to her high! That’s just how it is!!

[@dsrtsnw]

what a beautiful boy. a waste. kids need to be educated, they need to be scared of these things.

[@marvin469]

Boy came from a good home, two parents & love and chose to use drugs ? That's insane

[@TheAjmos]

these kids got it bad man. We dint have to worry about poison in the drugs like this growing up.....

[@moobrien1747]

So tragic.

[@dalordswill1300]

I hate stories like this it’s crazy. It just shows me how much grace I have and had. I’ve took plenty of fake pills

[@julieyoutu]

My heat hurts soooooo much for his mom and dad. Omg

[@RachelScott-gr2tz]

I know your pain and thank you for talking about this horrible murdering illegal pills are children can so easily get. 😢

[@passionfruitprincess]

That's so sad :( What a wonderful kid

[@lorrainemiale467]

So sorry for your loss...Prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏My friend has a daughter named Alyssa she is addicted to fentonol and Meth. She could use prayer. She has overdosed several times and a type 1 diabetic

[@stephaniedavis4986]

Thank you for sharing his story I feel like the world should know that taking drugs is not good stay away from people who use it stay up with people who talk about it that’s continue the may want to use it talk about people who want to prevent from using drugs God bless

[@yaakovmoskowitz329]

The crackdown on Piill Millls and new laws forcing doctors to e-prescribe controlled substances ,was well-intentioned, but has led to the proliferation of Fentanyl and Fentanyl-laced pills.

[@based_mediumchungus1788]

It's almost like there wouldn't be any fake pills if the pills itself were legal for recreational use 🙄🙄

[@lysliepope3967]

Where was all this concern when black folk were caught up in The Crack Epidemic? Zach was a addict who had used opioids before he lost his life.

[@Poo531]

They didn’t care until white kids started over dosing on it!… just like they claim George Floyd is a junkie and his death was his own fault smh they are hypocrites!, when it’s them everybody supposed to feel sorry for them but if it’s us oh they are junkies filthy violent and do fourth msn fuc* these Junkies!!! They are Evil, Vile, Demonic Demons!

[@based_mediumchungus1788]

It's almost like there wouldn't be any fake pills if the pills itself were legal for recreational use 🙄🙄

[@lindabennett1978]

Everyone on this channel that responds to this story has a story of a child of death.... I'm so sorry for everyone loss of there child....We had 2 children that ended up taking there life just in one family ... it's so bad out there in the World!!! We almost had a niece as well but so far things are going good with her and pray everyday that the kids in the World realize what is really going on in the world God help us all....

[@italianman004]

Must of been hard on him to try and be the perfect son, student,brother,human...

[@zytaanna]

Very handsome young man, obviously very musically talented. It's so sad.

[@crand20033]

Musician Prince died this way. The man had so much talent and wealth.

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

Prince was murdered. not the same thing at all

[@crand20033]

@@sarahbaartmansrevenge He was murdered by his own hands.

[@jalissa3334]

This is sad I can’t believe my cousin would do this to this 17 yr child

[@based_mediumchungus1788]

It's almost like there wouldn't be any fake pills if the pills itself were legal for recreational use 🙄🙄

[@fmcevoy1]

Don't use. Ever!

[@mclovin9151]

its sad because for me there was a chance to learn my lesson, i took counterfit xanax pills for 2.5 years and had terrible experiences but luckily didn't get a fentanly pill

[@lisaschooler9992]

Glad nothing worse happened to you! A lot of people do not realize that until maybe five years ago, the “fake pills” Were much much less of a risk Sense they typically were manufactured with something like tramadol Still not a smart choice obviously, but significantly less fatal). This is so horrific - I wish there were a lot more emphasis on this in schools in California and I have no idea why the process to move through the system is so slow on this matter…

[@stoneysignorina2473]

I am so sorry for your loss. It's normal that teens and young adults experiment... drugs are not new.. they have been around for thousands of years. What is new is the over reaching crackdown on prescription drugs. They are withheld from patients so now patients in need and people who want to experiment are seeking out what they can get... sadly its unregulated poisonous fentanyl.... this doesn't need to be happening.

[@royceanderson758]

Parents need to start letting their children know you couldn't be mad at them for using drugs. You start by hiding it until people start to notice signs of drug use. In that time frame then your likely hooked. If we could get our kids not being scared to tell family that need help.

[@MLHMODZ]

Seem to have “no idea” about a lot of things smh. Drug dealers use social media? How shocking!!

[@gogetter1974]

And their young teenagers are on drugs too.

[@jorexthox4330]

Keep to GOD HARD nowadays or THIS HAPPENS 😮

[@ChristianGrabe]

Something has to happen - we cannot go on the same way

[@immaculate_g_209]

Anybody could be off da pills It’s too easy to get Sad his friends probably do it too it’s going to be tuff for them .

[@deliafredericks7578]

Percocet-- I'm confused Where did he buy that from? Snapchat-- Thanks for sharing your story So sorry for your loss

[@michaelangeloelizarraras9499]

Feed the children poison so 😔

[@roberttaylor7373]

WE NEED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM HEAD ON. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE IT MUCH LONGER. OUR EFFORTS ARE MAKING A SMALL DENT IN A HUGE PROBLEM COSTING THOUSANDS OF LIVES.

[@rosie6]

RIP 😢Why are kids turning to drugs?

[@janeporter818]

Exactly

[@MLHMODZ]

You live in a cotton candy house or something?

[@shhmule]

This video answered no questions. I still have no idea what drug he was trying to get, which ended up being Fentanyl. I have no idea why he wanted drugs. I have no idea what these drugs are supposed to solve. I have no idea what the medical science is which causes Fentanyl to be deadly. We still don't know how Snapchat facilitates access to Prescription drugs, since you need a prescription from a doctor to obtain them. Why was Zach trying to access medication to start with? Legitimate medical reasons? So many unanswered questions but someone must know.

[@shhmule]

Percocet is just a brand of Oxycodone Paracetamol (why was this not explained in the video). But Oxycodone is illegal without a Prescription from a Doctor, so it's impossible to obtain. It's twice as potent as Morpheine, which is also illegal without a script. Why would a teenage boy want these medications? Did he have a prescription for Percocet and the doctor gave him Fentanyl by mistake? What actually happened.

[@gogetter1974]

Why do the media always have to talk about the accolades. Zack was a drug addict and that’s why he took the pill/pills.

[@picklejuice3917]

It’s so sad he got laced rip :/

[@tlmas1914]

WE NEED PARENTS TO REQUEST CLASSES AT ALL LEVELS FOR ALL IN SCHOOL UP TO GRADUATE SCHOOL TO REQUEST CLASSES BE TAUGHT ABOUT THE DANGERS OF STRANGERS AND TRUSTING THEM AND THEIR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS!!! cause it seems they are not teaching about strangers anymore as if they became ok just cause u meet online. like him...he was IN COLLEGE and trusted a stranger and now he DEAD!

[@godsamazing2090]

Wow! So handsome and so talented! RIH Lil King ❤

[@crand20033]

Seem like most kids experiment with drugs, alcohol, or tobacco and hide it from their parents.

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

Why drug dealers and narcos are doing this They are losing clients and credibility. To me as an addict is more like a genocide. Im not going to take drugs cause they are mixing dat sh... With all. Wtf Rest in piece this kid is so look alike to me. In so many forms. Thanks god i have 2 weeks clean. Gos bless that young boyn