YOU are an awesome father. Please continue to talk to others especially our youth about these murderers who sell fentynal laced drugs. Jack is an awesome spirit and he is guiding you to do this great service for others. God bless you and give you grace to find just a bit of peace. 🤍🕊
@@vincentperagine Should've been paying attention to their children. Whatever the child does is a reflection of the parenting. Or, in this case, lack thereof. The truth hurts.
The fact that this country cannot get a hold on this drug is beyond me. To me, fentanyl is as dangerous as an automatic weapon that can take out multiple people. How many have to die? I get the addiction, I get it, but none of these stories begin or end with, my loved one knew they were taking fentanyl. The people that are knowingly putting fentanyl in other meds (Xanax, Percocet, Norco) are murderers.
The Government doesn't want to fix this, it is not a problem for them it is a solution. When the wealthiest people in the world are telling you their goal is depopulation, believe them.
You're right but sadly addicts do struggle a lot and they are always searching for another high as the ones they usually take do nothing for them. Whats scary is that, this drug Fentanyl is so so much stronger and in many places this drug is cheap and so easy to get hold off. People are still ignorant about this drug and the effects. I really hope people start waking up and seeking help before they sadly wont be able to wake up. The dealers who sell this stuff and a lot of other stuff are, i cant call them murders but, they are definitely aiding the addict. All they care about is money money and more money. To know that this particular drug is laced in so many other drugs is scary beyond belief.
@@sarahwales6276 The US has collaborated with other countries, particularly China and Mexico, to disrupt the production and distribution networks. Efforts have been made to improve information sharing, enhance law enforcement cooperation, and promote regulatory measures to control precursor chemicals, but all these failed.👋
I lost my son Brian Todd 5 months ago to Fentanyl poisoning. Your story inspires me to try and find a purpose, because I haven't been able to do anything but grieve. RIP Jack. Hugs and prayers 🙏
Condolences to you 🙏🏽💜 Maybe you were meant to see this to find your purpose- your reason to get out of bed. Sending love and positive vibes your way. You can do this!
Most definitely bc when a dream is vivid like that and so real then that's a visitation. That's why it stands out so much bc it's not a regular dream. I've had a dream like that & it's definitely different. One you'll never forget.
@@marsianer4842Yeah your ignorant so being on this channel is the right place for you. Learn about fentanyl at least bc you didn't learn anything else. #Ignorantandjustliving
Jack sounds like the type of kid who would be extremely proud of his dad for sharing his story. You raised a good one! Sorry for your loss. Also, it’s okay to not be okay sometimes ❤️
Your story about your son Jack was beautiful...My daughter Dani also died from fentanyl poisoning in 2017 at the age of 31.Leaving behind her beautiful 8 year old daughter..The pain of grieving never goes away.
This is the most sorrowful and heartbreaking episode to me. I don’t watch as often anymore, the stories and parents/ families left to grieve is taking a toll. Truly courageous parents. RIP Jack 🕊️
This is a wonderful father. You can feel the love for his son in everything he says. You can sense the deep, wonderful friendship they had. Jack deserved his life, I'm so very sorry for his and Jack's family's loss. May Jack's menory continue to live on, his dad is saving lives by speaking out.
Jack came to visit his dad. Jack is ok. I lost my 13 yr old son on 5-10-22 to suicide, bullying was involved. I found him that morning. Elijah has came to see me In my dreams only a few times. But I know he’s perfect. I know he’s in Heaven. There’s life after death. But I’m still very shattered. Sending my love to Jack and his family.
Andrea, I am so very sorry for your loss. I too believe he is in Heaven. Someday you will be together again. I wonder if you have ever watched the videos of people who have had near death experiences or nurses who work in hospice. Watching them helped me when I lost my parents. They made me a firm believer in the afterlife.
I hope anc pray that the Fentanyl Fathers will get around every state and speak to every high school kid in America. We need you so much. Our children need to hear and feel your loss, because telling them isn't the same. Thank you. You are giving a great gift to parents.
Your Son is incredibly proud of you and is waiting patiently for you to be happy again. ☘️ I thank you immensely for the many lives that you have already saved by sharing your precious Son’s story.
Thank you for sharing your son Jack with us. I am a bereaved mother who lost my son, and I felt your pain physically in my chest while you were speaking. I am so very sorry. ❤
I lost my 19 yr old nephew in 2018 to a tragic car accident. That pain never gets easier or goes away. I’ve just learned to live with it. I’m so sorry for anyone who’s lost a child, senselessly or otherwise. I can’t begin to imagine your pain. May God be with you all, whether you believe in Him or not.
I have been watching a lot of the stories in the last weeks . Today I felt so sad for Jacks father . My children are 20 and 24 and since I heard so much about the fentanyl problem , I have started to talk to my family at dinner about the loss of the parents and all the things I have learned . Thank you at Texas pictures for bringing awareness to the world.
From the mother of a son ( who went through his own similar issues) in County Fermanagh, Ireland, to the father of beautiful Jack - I'm so horrified & deeply touched by your familys loss. Your description of your son really moved me because you know him so well and all the various wonderful aspects of him - all the shades of Jack. I listen to you and I think 'how could this father have parented better?' And the answer is you couldn't. And thats what scares us. If we could all manage to know and enjoy all the shades of our children half as much as you clearly did. I have learned the importance of liking those we love, in fact that is so important. So many children don't feel liked, though they may know intellectually that they are loved. Jack seemed to be surrounded by people who loved & thoroughly enjoyed the talented & lovely human being that he was. Your pride & love for Jack is clear. Thankyou for telling us about your beautiful son. I'm so sorry for the trauma you & your family has gone through. You're doing a great job 👏 on Jack's behalf. He would be very proud. Sending you, your family & Jack much respect & love ❤ I
You can just see the pain in this guys eyes and his voice. Thank-you for sharing your sweet son’s story. This can happen to anyone no matter their socioeconomic status. Condolences to you and your family. 💜🙏🏽 P.S- that was your son visiting you not a “dream”.. He wanted to apologise to you. Hopefully he will visit you again. I’m sure he will visit his sister & Mum too. 💜
Beautiful to hear a father's story. Thank You James for bringing your precious son Jack into our hearts. I can't imagine the pain & sorrow. Your courage to speak of this devastation will resonate as a wakeup call & healing balm to so many others. Blessings to you & your family.
my daughter went through depression and psychosis after her father died, and she screamed at me a few times blaming me for not getting her a therapist for her anxiety in grade nine. i didn’t even understand what anxiety was. we aren’t psychologists, we are just parents. 💔. sending so much love for you, to get through this. 🙏🏻
I've been struggling with severe anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD for about 21 years now. It's horrible. I don't feel right at all if I don't take my meds. I wish they can come up with a cure at least for the anxiety cause it's the worst. RIP Jack. I'm so sorry you lost your life. My condolences to you dad and the rest of your family. God speed. 😢❤
@@DaisyJane0318 I’m right there with you! When I sit down to take my meds, I feel so humiliated that I need all of these medications in order to stay alive. The worst part is when you start suspecting that your dosage needs to be increased. It makes me so nervous thinking about what I will I do once I reach the highest dosage. I’m so sorry that you suffer from these awful mental health issues as well. I’d give anything for a cure. Big hugs to you!! 😊💕
It's true there is no manual for parenting. I wasn't loved or wanted. So when I had my daughter, I was really lacking in skills. Sometimes love isn't enough. She is a strong, lovely woman. Fortunately, we never had to deal with substance issues. She has chosen to remain childless at 50.
Dear Jack! RIP! I got out of bed late today and had to drink warm coffee! Even though it was my fault! I was so mad! I turned on my Room Screen and saw your picture and knew what it meant. Another fine young man no longer with us and with his family! Jack you will not be forgotten! Prayers for all who love you. 🙏🙏🙏
Im so sorry for the loss of your son Jack. Its heartbreaking. Your story makes a diferrence. This fentanyl epidemic needs to stop. God bless your family
That dream of your son must have been the most beautiful and the most gruesome thing at the same time…I cannot imagine the moment when you woke up and realized that it was just a dream. I want to reach out and hug you. I wish you and your family all the best. There are never enough words. ❤️
I've been binge watching so many of these videos about lives that have been affected by fentanyl. This is the first Dad I've heard and how you speak of your son is so heartwarming. I just can't get over the loss of so many young people to this epidemic. I lost 2 sons to AIDS and I don't know if I would feel any differently had I lost mine to this Fentanyl poisoning. Losing my boys at 23 and 25 two years apart was devastating as a Mother. But I had known since they were in grade school that their lives would be cut short. Losing a child is hard, period but losing a child to this drug poisoning is murder. So much more should be done to prevent this from continuing on. Thank you Dad for sharing a part of your son's life, he must have been an amazing child to have had the pleasure in calling your son.
I suppose that's a kind of good news, bad news thing for us. I mean, the stories should be kinda devastating. If they're not, we failed. We do also have stories of survival that have happier endings. Here's links to playlists for other series we're working on. From Addiction to Recovery ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj Trafficking in America ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p38cSrYYZkYUbetem8Kbtzpp American Peace Officer ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39sXSZ20d3KraG42gWNu0rB Impaired Driving Awareness ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39ZsRl6ezU_QhWTlBOs3YVg We're also in the early stages of developing a series about domestic violence, and another about mental health.
You can have the best life in the world and still battle depression. My mother never understood that. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. I am thankful that he touched on that. I have been an advocate speaking about this. Those who battle depression are the only ones who know how difficult it is. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story.
What an amazing and brave father! You are doing a priceless work to save our children from heartless drug dealers and prevent unnecessary death! Enormous thanks 😊
Im a recovering heroin addict and have been clean for 6 years....i appreciate what you said about addicts.....i just want you to know that the dream you had definitely meant something....Jack, your son, knew that you needed that dream to be able to move forward in your life. It was his way of giving one last thing before he went to be with Jesus. He wanted you to know that it was a mistake, that he loves you, and that he is okay and in Gods hands. The dealer in your casd will get whats coming to him. I hope one day you can stop hating that man and maybe begin praying for him. He is obviously lacking in many ways and may not have been as lucky as Jack to have a loving, strong and proud father like you growing up. That is not a justification; just a way for you to forgive. You are doing wonderful things in your sons honor and are going to save many lives in your mission.
Congratulations on maintaining sobriety! It’s not easy, I’ve never been addicted to opioids but I hear and see the struggle in the streets and in my best friends home, they’re all on fetty and I can’t even handle going over there anymore even with all this Narcan in my car. Thank you so much for sticking with it and freeing yourself from those shackles, you not only saved yourself but my gosh you’ve likely saved some random citizen from being traumatized by the sounds and sight of an overdose with death rattle and all…I’ll never unhear that sound. Stay blessed 🙏🫶🏼👏🏻
I realize nothing I have to say will help but know that what you shared and how articulately you shared has touched my heart. I shared this with my son and my granddaughter who are 18 and 20. I pray your message has a profound impact to stop this evil. God bless and comfort you and your wife. And your daughter. 🙏🏻💗
I'm watching from the UK...My teenage grandsons will be watching this at the weekend......Sincere condolensces, we can see you adored each other...I'm so sorry xx
Thank you so much for making this. Your son sounded a lot like mine. They were empathetic and my son was an artist he liked to paint so I have his paintings. He’s gone now only 6-weeks ago. Your son Jack was incredibly creative. He was amazingly funny too. … but some days some moments are just so difficult I try not to get lost in the moments of sadness. But this was awesome. I got a lot out of it. Thank you 💯❤from Toronto 🇨🇦
This one hit me. I just want to hug all these parents. I feel so bad and the kids are all young teenagers or young adults 😞 I pray that you get the peace you need🙏
The doctor was my drug dealer… I had a lower back fusion in 2014 & he gave me a ton of percs. He upped the milligrams way too soon. I didn’t even know how addictive pills are, the doctor just told me “Take as needed.” I’ve been 4 years clean & I NEVER want to go back to the empty numb shell of a human being. The withdrawals are HORRIBLE! After a while you have to take opioids to be able to feel ‘normal’ & get through the day.
Sounds like mine too,… Suboxone saved my life… I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to quit all that shit… it really works… though it will take a little time to stop that also but at least you’re out of that whole dirty scene
I get this. Went through the same thing. When I stopped all of the meds, given for severe pain following an injury, it took me no less than 18 months to remember what it felt to be myself again. What a nightmare. Nearly destroyed my family. So awful.
It’s not murder. Kids/adults chose to take pills/drugs that aren’t theirs. There’s consequences to our actions, good or bad. I am a recovering opiate addict. 9 years clean. My Dr was my drug dealer. But it was a choice. Not a disease or murder.
THIS DRUG IS DEVASTATING HUMANITY😢 MY HEART BREAKS FOR THESE FAMILIES. I LOST MY YOUNGEST NEPHEW WHEN HE WAS 26😢HE DIED FROM COCAINE MIXED WITH FENTENYL AND CARFENTENYL. IT BURST THE BLOOD VESSELS IN HIS LUNGS 😢 THAT WAS IN 2017 BEFORE IT WAS WIDLEY KNOW😢GOD BLESS YOU FOR SHARING THESE STORIES ❤
Geez. That's horrible. They're finding that fentanyl shit in all kinds of things these days. Even some samples of illegal weed have been positive for it. Scary stuff.
Im really sorry for the loss of your nephew. It's heartbreaking how many teens or young adults are losing their life to this awful awful drug. I hope you and your family will heal in time. Best wishes
wow, how he poured his heart and soul out, it's beautiful. This is all so difficult but the only reasonable explanation to this hell, to this world, is that everything happens for a reason of love.
Oh God, I wept through this entire video. I have watched them all, but Jack's story ripped my guts out. I'm so sorry, you're doing all parents A SERVICE. Sending all my love and respect ❤️
I’m so blessed for your story about your son my heart breaks for you I lost my 23 year old son on September 10 2021 to fentanyl mixed with herion and a divan and alcohol god bless you for sharing your sons life
Losing your child in any manner is heartbreaking , We as parents should not be burying our children before us , I lost my daughter on September 29th, 2023, to drugs also, 😢 My heart goes out to you and your family 🙏💔
This is a beautiful tribute to Jack. I've shared this with others that have children, and I hope they take the time to watch it. Every word was heartfelt, and the pain in your voice was evident. I realize you never get over a loss like this, but you're channeling your pain into purpose that will help others.
This one had me bawling! I agree with Jack’s dad Fentanyl is killing everyone and we have got to step up and do something NOW!!! Rest peacefully Jack ❤
You are an amazing dad to share Jack with the world and to put yourself and your story out for the purpose of sparing others such pain. I'm sure your encounter with Jack was real and meant to help you in your journey through grief. It doesn't get better...but WE get better at channeling our pain into purpose. Your work will save lives & honor Jack's memory. So sorry for your loss.
You raised a good boy never think anything different! Never regret being his friend. The vivid dream you had wasn't you just dreaming, that was a visitation from Jack telling you he really is ok. My heart goes out to you dad and everyone else who lost someone to fentanyl!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Jack must be so proud of the work you’re doing. Thank you for sharing his story. I will share it with my preteen and young teen children. You are making a tremendous difference! I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
You touched me through your video about your dear son. You are honoring Jack in a beautiful way by describing your experience as a learning opportunity for the rest of us. I wish you peace and love and wonderful memories of Jack. He was so lucky to have you. ❤
I've watched a lot of these stories and none have touched me quite like this one. You can feel how much this Dad loves his son. As a mother of three boys that are just breaking into adulthood, this is my biggest fear. God bless your family ❤
I'm writing this from the UK and I'm truly sorry for the loss of your amazing son. I honestly don't know anything about fentanyl but I've learnt a lot about it from your honest testament and the devastating consequences it's having on young lives. This has been a hard watch, but a must watch.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have to believe these videos and those sharing these difficult life altering circumstances are saving at least one person every time. I am so sorry for the loss of Jack.
I'm watching your story from Australia & I'm so sorry for the loss of your son Jack x I'm here on you tube seeing more & more stories of fentiny deaths in young adults. Unknowingly mostly. It's heartbreaking. ! Good on you for speaking to youths at schools etc . We are lucky here, so far..... that drug is probably around but definitely not an epidemic, like USA. I'm sorry again for your loss, & wish you all the best. Sandy from Aussie. ❤
On my goodness how courageous are you to share your son Jack's story. I am so very sorry that you son died so very tragically and I think Jack would be tremendously proud of your courage and strength. I hope by sharing your experience with young people they will keep your strong message in their hearts regarding buying pills on the internet. Please keep carrying the message of hope with all of these dads, you will eventually see a sea change and lives will be saved. Kindest thoughts and prayers. Mary, Belfast, Ireland
Every beautiful thing your son was while he was here. I saw it all in you sir. You spoke well. Your grief and healing will come the more you talk and share I think.
What an amazing dad/father/husband! So sorry for your loss as, I, too lost my daughter at 22 from suicide but, our pain is the same. Closure is not a word in my vocabulary. I have learned to “go through” not “over”. Love to you & yours.🙏❤️
I watch these all the time and I dont know the pain the families feel fisthand but I had my son ovedose but he was bought back but watching this it had me crying thank you for helping the word get out....
I don’t know if you will see my message. Hear the pain in your voice. Your son was a empath. It was much more than empathy for others. The description of him the helping Carly. He was special. An empath can feel what others around them feel. The anxiety truly describes this. If you see this can look it up I hope it brings you peace. We all think our kids are special, your son was really a special soul. I’m so sorry for your loss. Know he’s with you and your dream was real. Bless you sweet dad. 😢❤
You are an amazing and loving father! Jack was blessed to have you in his life and the legacy you are creating in his name will live on for many many years! Thank you for sharing your story! I pray you find peace and comfort knowing the difference you are making🙏🏻
Dear Jack's Dad, your son came to you in that dream. My Dad came to me, as well,, after a difficult illness....I was supposed to be in and out procedure and woke up 7 days later in the hospital. I must have suffered PTSD when I was finally discharge. My Dad came to me , it was real and vivid. My family are Irish Catholic as well. My thoughts are with you and Kathy and Samantha. Keep that dream and you keep him close. I never had another visit 20 years later
They are dying,younger and younger.Lost my Beautiful Mom "my best friend",to COPD.Lost my middle Brother in 2016,drug overdose, lost my baby Brother Aug 5,2022, to drug overdose. LOST My Dad Aug 17,2023.Im so glad n thankful that my Mom wasnt here when I lost my Brothers,if she had been,she would have given up soon.But I saw my Dad loose his 2 sons,n Ive never seen my Dad cry,but he broke down like a baby.Its crazy to loose my Baby Brother Aug 5 2022,n loose my Dad 1 yr and a couple of weeks later.I am so sorry for your loss.
@carmenl163 Thank you.Its been a tough devistating,heartbreaking road,and I still feel like I'm grieving,probably will the rest if my life.I have no family left.
This happened to our long time neighbors son … he just got his teaching degree , hadn’t even started teaching yet. We also learned very in N. Michigan . His grandfather married my husband and I and was pastor at our church . His mom came over to our house in hysterics wanting our help because she found him in his upstairs bedroom on the bed with his Carhartt snowsuit still on (he came home from work the evening before wearing it) his arm pulled out of snowsuit sleeve with a syringe still in his arm . Parents didn’t know he was doing drugs … it was poisoned with fentanyl .😢 It can happen to any family!! Your son sounds like an amazing kiddo❤! Lifting you all up in prayer 🙌🏼
Jack seemed like a smart, talented, kind, and handsome young man. The world lost a good soul. I hope his story can help some other young person to stay away from this poison.
I project so much love to you and your beautiful family. Thank you with all my heart for sharing your experience. My daughter is 24 now, if anything ever happened to her, I don’t think I could survive it. I have survived and been through a lot. But not that. Not loosing a precious child. Much love to you. Your story shall always remain with me, and Jacks name. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Your son’s story and your family’s touch my heart 🥺🙏what amazing young man your son Jack was. I think it’s wonderful what you father’s are doing. I live in Texas and it is very very bad here. In my small town/city I live at fentanyl is the reason for death. I talk to my adult kids and young nieces and nephews all the time, but we just don’t know is our talk will make a difference. Thank you for what you’re doing and God bless you.
Thank you James for sharing you and your beautiful son ‘s story. What a brilliant young man Jack was. I’ve had one of those vivid message dreams from my father after his death. It was bright, blindingly colourful and serene all at the same time, he didn’t speak to me but smiled broadly and I was reassured that he was pain free and in a wonderful place. A blessing to be sure. Keep spreading the message Fentanyl Fathers. Love all the way from Australia. Rest In Peace Jack 🎸
You are a Very Special Parent and Your beautiful son would be so proud of your love for him and now others! I’m in Michigan and am so concerned for kids everywhere! Thanks for sharing Jacks amazing life with us! I feel like I know him🥰🙏🏽
I broke down because as a girl from Arizona, and a love for blues and hearing that deep steel guitar, he had it. Don't worry, he's still playing with all the greats, and you are such a loving father. I'm so sorry he was taken from you. I hope you and your family are able to find healing.
Im so so sorry. Its so scary, you had such a close relationship and you obviously are a very good father, theres nothing else you could of done. What a gigantic loss for you. Thank you for sharing this.
Very sorry for your loss. Here's a story we recently published with a counselor talking about how grief feels like you're going crazy. ruclips.net/video/82olbtwjzts/видео.html
Thank you for sharing your story and fighting for all of our children. You are the most amazing family, and I’m so sorry for all the pain you’ve been through. Jack was such a beautiful soul…truly one of a kind. He would be so proud of you all. Love you guys.
Dad. Don’t question your friendship with beautiful Jack. Unfortunately/tragically, there are times where we have no ability to guide our cherished loved ones, not knowing what is going on. Pure LOVE is what Jack experiences in your presence. With all the people left in the wake of this preventable, real pandemic, you are making a difference with talking about this ever growing epidemic. 😔 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I'm so sorry for what this father have to go through ❤ god bless you for sharing your story to help others i hope you get the help you need to go through this rip to your son
It seems like it’s picking up again :( this is heartbreaking , this channel is God sent. This must be hard to do sometimes. So sorry for everyone’s loss
Thank you for your comments. I wouldn't describe this as "hard to do." It feels important to me. During each interview I get to see someone let go of just a little of their pain as they share, At the end of the interview I usually see glimmer of hope or satisfaction, some kind of reward in their eyes. Then I hand them a roll of Lifesavers candy and tell them, "this is for you." That brings a hard-earned smile as they catch the metaphor. It is a beautiful process that eases the storyteller's pain, maybe just a little and maybe just for a short time, but it is beautiful. Then, when the story is published, the views start climbing, and the comments start coming, it happens again - just a little bit of comfort. So, it isn't hard to do. Now it would be hard to stop doing this.
This story is so powerful it really hit me 😢 only respect for this Dad-loving grieving but yet strong-his dignity and composure is beyond words-you can only feel it-bless you Dad your son is proud ❤
I watch a lot of these (thank you so much TPD), but this one just crushed my soul. This dad's pain is just so raw. I lost a parent when I was 8 years old and she (my mom) was only 25. Not from drugs, but from a birth defect that was so routinely fixed only 2 years after hear birth. Without going into specifics, the pain that I was left with and went through... I don't often hear it reflected to me. This is one of those times. And James... those dreams are so very precious. I can't say if it's the actual person visiting, but they are some of the most healing visitations we are ever given. It does NOT get easier. This pain is like a knife - it is initially so sharp it cuts to the quick, then it dulls, but it is always a knife and always capable of causing pain. I'm going on 38 years without my mother... it doesn't ever go away. Sending you warm thoughts. Keep getting out there and educating - for yourself, for Jack, and hopefully for the all the kids who will take the message to heart and not leave a parent bereaved.
Sending love and prayers to the McCarthy family as well as the Fentanyl Fathers! Thank you for bringing awareness to this poisoning and sharing the stories of your loved ones. ❤ Fly High Jack 🎸🕊️
Any son would be thrilled to have a father/buddy…you were blessed to have those special times…for you….and your son. Your son left this world loved, the greatest gift of all.
Music is not always all about what others want to hear. If you believe in what your playing and it uplifts you and gives you joy.....Thats great.Its also about what speaks to your Soul when listening and Playing Music. It matters what touches your Soul. A three Chord Song is not all that everyone wants to hear always.To me a three chord song gets boring to play. I like the challenge of multiple vomplex chords and Rhythms. Its great. Its also about what you want to play. Whats in your Soul is what im trying to say. Im sorry for your loss. My Daughter passed away 22 months ago from a Fentanyl overdose. She was only 31 years old and has three yound kids...my Grandchildren. Its Devastating. Absolutely devastating She is my Best friend. She will always be my Best Friend. Im totally Devastated. God Bless you.
I am so grateful to these brave parents for sharing their stories. I had no idea, even as a nurse who gives out fentanyl therapeutically that this was happening. I am now teaching my grandchildren about this danger. I do believe these warnings have saved lives
I see a lot of mothers speak out but it’s special when a father is speaking. Bless you sir!
You’ve turned Jacks memory into a MISSION. Bravo Dad . You will change lives . Save lives.
This is not your fault, dad. Bringing up your child in a sober home is amazing. This . Was. Not. Your. Fault.
He appears to have been a great father. No one is perfect, but you can tell he loved his son dearly.
It was his fault entirely. No accountability whatsoever.
@@jordanark9784 Seriously? You have no idea what you are talking about.
YOU are an awesome father. Please continue to talk to others especially our youth about these murderers who sell fentynal laced drugs. Jack is an awesome spirit and he is guiding you to do this great service for others. God bless you and give you grace to find just a bit of peace. 🤍🕊
@@vincentperagine Should've been paying attention to their children. Whatever the child does is a reflection of the parenting. Or, in this case, lack thereof. The truth hurts.
The fact that this country cannot get a hold on this drug is beyond me. To me, fentanyl is as dangerous as an automatic weapon that can take out multiple people. How many have to die? I get the addiction, I get it, but none of these stories begin or end with, my loved one knew they were taking fentanyl. The people that are knowingly putting fentanyl in other meds (Xanax, Percocet, Norco) are murderers.
The Government doesn't want to fix this, it is not a problem for them it is a solution. When the wealthiest people in the world are telling you their goal is depopulation, believe them.
So sorry for your loss 😢
You're right but sadly addicts do struggle a lot and they are always searching for another high as the ones they usually take do nothing for them. Whats scary is that, this drug Fentanyl is so so much stronger and in many places this drug is cheap and so easy to get hold off. People are still ignorant about this drug and the effects. I really hope people start waking up and seeking help before they sadly wont be able to wake up. The dealers who sell this stuff and a lot of other stuff are, i cant call them murders but, they are definitely aiding the addict. All they care about is money money and more money. To know that this particular drug is laced in so many other drugs is scary beyond belief.
It’s coming through the open borders.
@@sarahwales6276 The US has collaborated with other countries, particularly China and Mexico, to disrupt the production and distribution networks. Efforts have been made to improve information sharing, enhance law enforcement cooperation, and promote regulatory measures to control precursor chemicals, but all these failed.👋
I lost my son Brian Todd 5 months ago to Fentanyl poisoning. Your story inspires me to try and find a purpose, because I haven't been able to do anything but grieve. RIP Jack. Hugs and prayers 🙏
Very very sorry for your loss
Sending prayers 🙏🏿 your way. So sorry for your loss. ❤
My condolences to you
Condolences to you 🙏🏽💜
Maybe you were meant to see this to find your purpose- your reason to get out of bed. Sending love and positive vibes your way. You can do this!
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. 😢
I believe that he saw his son in the dream.. God knew what he needed to go on. God bless you and your family.
🤣🤣🤣 yeah righto...
needed to go on? next time ask God not to take a child. problem solved.
@@marsianer4842 God didn't take his child - sin did. We live in a fallen world.
Most definitely bc when a dream is vivid like that and so real then that's a visitation. That's why it stands out so much bc it's not a regular dream. I've had a dream like that & it's definitely different. One you'll never forget.
@@marsianer4842Yeah your ignorant so being on this channel is the right place for you. Learn about fentanyl at least bc you didn't learn anything else. #Ignorantandjustliving
Jack sounds like the type of kid who would be extremely proud of his dad for sharing his story. You raised a good one! Sorry for your loss. Also, it’s okay to not be okay sometimes ❤️
AMEN! , and agree
This is by FAR the most moving and heartbreaking episode.
Your story about your son Jack was beautiful...My daughter Dani also died from fentanyl poisoning in 2017 at the age of 31.Leaving behind her beautiful 8 year old daughter..The pain of grieving never goes away.
Condolences
This is the most sorrowful and heartbreaking episode to me. I don’t watch as often anymore, the stories and parents/ families left to grieve is taking a toll. Truly courageous parents.
RIP Jack 🕊️
This is a wonderful father. You can feel the love for his son in everything he says. You can sense the deep, wonderful friendship they had. Jack deserved his life, I'm so very sorry for his and Jack's family's loss.
May Jack's menory continue to live on, his dad is saving lives by speaking out.
Jack came to visit his dad. Jack is ok.
I lost my 13 yr old son on 5-10-22 to suicide, bullying was involved. I found him that morning.
Elijah has came to see me In my dreams only a few times. But I know he’s perfect. I know he’s in Heaven. There’s life after death. But I’m still very shattered.
Sending my love to Jack and his family.
Oh, im so sorry! You are so so strong. Sending you all my love and strenght! ❤
Andrea, I am so very sorry for your loss. I too believe he is in Heaven. Someday you will be together again. I wonder if you have ever watched the videos of people who have had near death experiences or nurses who work in hospice. Watching them helped me when I lost my parents. They made me a firm believer in the afterlife.
I hope anc pray that the Fentanyl Fathers will get around every state and speak to every high school kid in America. We need you so much. Our children need to hear and feel your loss, because telling them isn't the same. Thank you. You are giving a great gift to parents.
Your Son is incredibly proud of you and is waiting patiently for you to be happy again. ☘️
I thank you immensely for the many lives that you have already saved by sharing your precious Son’s story.
Thank you for sharing your son Jack with us. I am a bereaved mother who lost my son, and I felt your pain physically in my chest while you were speaking. I am so very sorry. ❤
So kind of you to offer your condolences to him yet you’re grieving the exact same pain. Ma’am condolences 💐 🙏🏽❤️to you&your family sincerely.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories and stories about Jack, l loved hearing them. l am so sorry for yours and your families loss.
I lost my 19 yr old nephew in 2018 to a tragic car accident. That pain never gets easier or goes away. I’ve just learned to live with it. I’m so sorry for anyone who’s lost a child, senselessly or otherwise. I can’t begin to imagine your pain. May God be with you all, whether you believe in Him or not.
I have been watching a lot of the stories in the last weeks . Today I felt so sad for Jacks father . My children are 20 and 24 and since I heard so much about the fentanyl problem , I have started to talk to my family at dinner about the loss of the parents and all the things I have learned . Thank you at Texas pictures for bringing awareness to the world.
From the mother of a son ( who went through his own similar issues) in County Fermanagh, Ireland, to the father of beautiful Jack - I'm so horrified & deeply touched by your familys loss. Your description of your son really moved me because you know him so well and all the various wonderful aspects of him - all the shades of Jack. I listen to you and I think 'how could this father have parented better?' And the answer is you couldn't. And thats what scares us. If we could all manage to know and enjoy all the shades of our children half as much as you clearly did. I have learned the importance of liking those we love, in fact that is so important. So many children don't feel liked, though they may know intellectually that they are loved. Jack seemed to be surrounded by people who loved & thoroughly enjoyed the talented & lovely human being that he was. Your pride & love for Jack is clear. Thankyou for telling us about your beautiful son. I'm so sorry for the trauma you & your family has gone through. You're doing a great job 👏 on Jack's behalf. He would be very proud. Sending you, your family & Jack much respect & love ❤
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Donna, I agree with everything you said. Very well said.
Best interview so far. Someone honest and easy to listen to.
The pain this father has is absolutely gut wrenching, it takes a lot to watch this, the sadness is difficult to see.
He is so brutally honest and real,poor dad❤Made me cry
Mr McCarthy is one of the Best Storyteller's I ever heard on this platform. He's intoxicating. Wishing you Recovery in your Heartbreak 💔
You can just see the pain in this guys eyes and his voice. Thank-you for sharing your sweet son’s story. This can happen to anyone no matter their socioeconomic status. Condolences to you and your family. 💜🙏🏽
P.S- that was your son visiting you not a “dream”.. He wanted to apologise to you. Hopefully he will visit you again. I’m sure he will visit his sister & Mum too. 💜
Yes, that was not a "dream". He came to visit his Dad and apologize.
Beautiful to hear a father's story. Thank You James for bringing your precious son Jack into our hearts. I can't imagine the pain & sorrow. Your courage to speak of this devastation will resonate as a wakeup call & healing balm to so many others. Blessings to you & your family.
my daughter went through depression and psychosis after her father died, and she screamed at me a few times blaming me for not getting her a therapist for her anxiety in grade nine. i didn’t even understand what anxiety was.
we aren’t psychologists, we are just parents. 💔. sending so much love for you, to get through this. 🙏🏻
Were you unable to get her an appt with a psychologist?
I hope you were able to get her a psychologist appointment now it's better late than never for the mental health is so important
I've been struggling with severe anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD for about 21 years now. It's horrible. I don't feel right at all if I don't take my meds. I wish they can come up with a cure at least for the anxiety cause it's the worst. RIP Jack. I'm so sorry you lost your life. My condolences to you dad and the rest of your family. God speed. 😢❤
@@DaisyJane0318 I’m right there with you! When I sit down to take my meds, I feel so humiliated that I need all of these medications in order to stay alive. The worst part is when you start suspecting that your dosage needs to be increased. It makes me so nervous thinking about what I will I do once I reach the highest dosage.
I’m so sorry that you suffer from these awful mental health issues as well. I’d give anything for a cure. Big hugs to you!! 😊💕
It's true there is no manual for parenting. I wasn't loved or wanted. So when I had my daughter, I was really lacking in skills. Sometimes love isn't enough. She is a strong, lovely woman. Fortunately, we never had to deal with substance issues. She has chosen to remain childless at 50.
Dear Jack! RIP!
I got out of bed late today and had to drink warm coffee! Even though it was my fault! I was so mad!
I turned on my Room Screen and saw your picture and knew what it meant. Another fine young man no longer with us and with his family! Jack you will not be forgotten!
Prayers for all who love you. 🙏🙏🙏
I’m getting a real sense of this great young man, you have set it out for us wonderfully. I’m so so sorry for what happened to him and to your family.
Im so sorry for the loss of your son Jack.
Its heartbreaking. Your story makes a diferrence. This fentanyl epidemic needs to stop. God bless your family
That dream of your son must have been the most beautiful and the most gruesome thing at the same time…I cannot imagine the moment when you woke up and realized that it was just a dream. I want to reach out and hug you. I wish you and your family all the best. There are never enough words. ❤️
I've been binge watching so many of these videos about lives that have been affected by fentanyl. This is the first Dad I've heard and how you speak of your son is so heartwarming. I just can't get over the loss of so many young people to this epidemic. I lost 2 sons to AIDS and I don't know if I would feel any differently had I lost mine to this Fentanyl poisoning. Losing my boys at 23 and 25 two years apart was devastating as a Mother. But I had known since they were in grade school that their lives would be cut short. Losing a child is hard, period but losing a child to this drug poisoning is murder. So much more should be done to prevent this from continuing on. Thank you Dad for sharing a part of your son's life, he must have been an amazing child to have had the pleasure in calling your son.
This is one of the most devastating Texas Documentary. They are all devastating. Tore me apart.
I suppose that's a kind of good news, bad news thing for us. I mean, the stories should be kinda devastating. If they're not, we failed. We do also have stories of survival that have happier endings. Here's links to playlists for other series we're working on.
From Addiction to Recovery
ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj
Trafficking in America
ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p38cSrYYZkYUbetem8Kbtzpp
American Peace Officer
ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39sXSZ20d3KraG42gWNu0rB
Impaired Driving Awareness
ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39ZsRl6ezU_QhWTlBOs3YVg
We're also in the early stages of developing a series about domestic violence, and another about mental health.
Same here this one was very devastating 😢
Agree 💔🙏💙💙
You can have the best life in the world and still battle depression. My mother never understood that. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. I am thankful that he touched on that. I have been an advocate speaking about this. Those who battle depression are the only ones who know how difficult it is. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks. It is extremely difficult. And on top of that society who expects you to be perfect all the time. So it doesnt help.
What an amazing and brave father! You are doing a priceless work to save our children from heartless drug dealers and prevent unnecessary death! Enormous thanks 😊
Im a recovering heroin addict and have been clean for 6 years....i appreciate what you said about addicts.....i just want you to know that the dream you had definitely meant something....Jack, your son, knew that you needed that dream to be able to move forward in your life. It was his way of giving one last thing before he went to be with Jesus. He wanted you to know that it was a mistake, that he loves you, and that he is okay and in Gods hands. The dealer in your casd will get whats coming to him. I hope one day you can stop hating that man and maybe begin praying for him. He is obviously lacking in many ways and may not have been as lucky as Jack to have a loving, strong and proud father like you growing up. That is not a justification; just a way for you to forgive. You are doing wonderful things in your sons honor and are going to save many lives in your mission.
Congratulations on maintaining sobriety! It’s not easy, I’ve never been addicted to opioids but I hear and see the struggle in the streets and in my best friends home, they’re all on fetty and I can’t even handle going over there anymore even with all this Narcan in my car. Thank you so much for sticking with it and freeing yourself from those shackles, you not only saved yourself but my gosh you’ve likely saved some random citizen from being traumatized by the sounds and sight of an overdose with death rattle and all…I’ll never unhear that sound. Stay blessed 🙏🫶🏼👏🏻
Congrats on your sobriety! I am very proud of you and the work you've done to lead you to the 6 year mark. Here's to 6 more years and counting.......
Nothing is more devastating than losing a child. Really sad.😥😥😥Such a good looking kid he was!
I realize nothing I have to say will help but know that what you shared and how articulately you shared has touched my heart. I shared this with my son and my granddaughter who are 18 and 20. I pray your message has a profound impact to stop this evil. God bless and comfort you and your wife. And your daughter. 🙏🏻💗
I'm watching from the UK...My teenage grandsons will be watching this at the weekend......Sincere condolensces, we can see you adored each other...I'm so sorry xx
Thank you so much for making this. Your son sounded a lot like mine. They were empathetic and my son was an artist he liked to paint so I have his paintings. He’s gone now only 6-weeks ago. Your son Jack was incredibly creative. He was amazingly funny too. … but some days some moments are just so difficult I try not to get lost in the moments of sadness.
But this was awesome. I got a lot out of it.
Thank you 💯❤from Toronto 🇨🇦
This one hit me. I just want to hug all these parents. I feel so bad and the kids are all young teenagers or young adults 😞 I pray that you get the peace you need🙏
The doctor was my drug dealer… I had a lower back fusion in 2014 & he gave me a ton of percs. He upped the milligrams way too soon. I didn’t even know how addictive pills are, the doctor just told me “Take as needed.” I’ve been 4 years clean & I NEVER want to go back to the empty numb shell of a human being. The withdrawals are HORRIBLE! After a while you have to take opioids to be able to feel ‘normal’ & get through the day.
Doctors until 2018 would get a 5% yearly bonus for pushing the Sackler's family opiates.
Your stories sounds like mine
@@JasonBrown-dd7dj how are you doing? Seems like a lot of people have the same story. The sackler family & big pharma has ruined a lot of lives !
Sounds like mine too,… Suboxone saved my life… I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to quit all that shit… it really works… though it will take a little time to stop that also but at least you’re out of that whole dirty scene
I get this. Went through the same thing. When I stopped all of the meds, given for severe pain following an injury, it took me no less than 18 months to remember what it felt to be myself again. What a nightmare. Nearly destroyed my family. So awful.
I never thought people would intentionally be murdering kids. But that's the reality of this world. So sad
Sadly true 😢
It’s not murder. Kids/adults chose to take pills/drugs that aren’t theirs. There’s consequences to our actions, good or bad. I am a recovering opiate addict. 9 years clean. My Dr was my drug dealer. But it was a choice. Not a disease or murder.
@@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz Wrong. This is murder they did not choose to take fentanyl. And ultimately that’s the drug killing ppl.
@@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gzLow IQ reply, dissect the above comment properly and then reply with a proper observation
THIS DRUG IS DEVASTATING HUMANITY😢 MY HEART BREAKS FOR THESE FAMILIES. I LOST MY YOUNGEST NEPHEW WHEN HE WAS 26😢HE DIED FROM COCAINE MIXED WITH FENTENYL AND CARFENTENYL. IT BURST THE BLOOD VESSELS IN HIS LUNGS 😢 THAT WAS IN 2017 BEFORE IT WAS WIDLEY KNOW😢GOD BLESS YOU FOR SHARING THESE STORIES ❤
Geez. That's horrible. They're finding that fentanyl shit in all kinds of things these days. Even some samples of illegal weed have been positive for it. Scary stuff.
YOUR CAPS BUTTON IS STUCK ON
Im really sorry for the loss of your nephew. It's heartbreaking how many teens or young adults are losing their life to this awful awful drug. I hope you and your family will heal in time. Best wishes
@@mattneil1449 and that’s all you got from her story 🙄🙄🙄wow !
Just DON'T DO DRUGS!
PROBLEM SOLVED😊
It took my nephew, Luke Thomas Caraccio. He is loved and missed. God help us all. ❤
I'm sorry for your nephew.
It is so brave of these families to tell their stories ,a few years ago this wouls all have been hidden and no one would be aware 😢😢
Thank you for all you are doing to help others combat this issue. Bless you and your family.
wow, how he poured his heart and soul out, it's beautiful. This is all so difficult but the only reasonable explanation to this hell, to this world, is that everything happens for a reason of love.
Oh God, I wept through this entire video. I have watched them all, but Jack's story ripped my guts out. I'm so sorry, you're doing all parents A SERVICE. Sending all my love and respect ❤️
I’m so blessed for your story about your son my heart breaks for you I lost my 23 year old son on September 10 2021 to fentanyl mixed with herion and a divan and alcohol god bless you for sharing your sons life
Losing your child in any manner is heartbreaking , We as parents should not be burying our children before us , I lost my daughter on September 29th, 2023, to drugs also, 😢
My heart goes out to you and your family 🙏💔
I am so sorry you lost your daughter. That is so sad.
This is a beautiful tribute to Jack. I've shared this with others that have children, and I hope they take the time to watch it. Every word was heartfelt, and the pain in your voice was evident. I realize you never get over a loss like this, but you're channeling your pain into purpose that will help others.
This one had me bawling! I agree with Jack’s dad Fentanyl is killing everyone and we have got to step up and do something NOW!!! Rest peacefully Jack ❤
You are an amazing dad to share Jack with the world and to put yourself and your story out for the purpose of sparing others such pain. I'm sure your encounter with Jack was real and meant to help you in your journey through grief. It doesn't get better...but WE get better at channeling our pain into purpose. Your work will save lives & honor Jack's memory. So sorry for your loss.
You raised a good boy never think anything different! Never regret being his friend. The vivid dream you had wasn't you just dreaming, that was a visitation from Jack telling you he really is ok. My heart goes out to you dad and everyone else who lost someone to fentanyl!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Jack must be so proud of the work you’re doing. Thank you for sharing his story. I will share it with my preteen and young teen children. You are making a tremendous difference! I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
You touched me through your video about your dear son. You are honoring Jack in a beautiful way by describing your experience as a learning opportunity for the rest of us. I wish you peace and love and wonderful memories of Jack. He was so lucky to have you. ❤
Thanks for sharing your story we see so many mothers discussing their trauma, fathers need to be represented, too. Thanks again
I've watched a lot of these stories and none have touched me quite like this one. You can feel how much this Dad loves his son. As a mother of three boys that are just breaking into adulthood, this is my biggest fear. God bless your family ❤
I'm writing this from the UK and I'm truly sorry for the loss of your amazing son.
I honestly don't know anything about fentanyl but I've learnt a lot about it from your honest testament and the devastating consequences it's having on young lives.
This has been a hard watch, but a must watch.
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this most difficult of times.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have to believe these videos and those sharing these difficult life altering circumstances are saving at least one person every time. I am so sorry for the loss of Jack.
RIP man this is so sad
Right? I tried a small handful of drugs around that age and have to conclude I just got lucky.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Such a handsome young man
I'm watching your story from Australia & I'm so sorry for the loss of your son Jack x I'm here on you tube seeing more & more stories of fentiny deaths in young adults. Unknowingly mostly. It's heartbreaking. !
Good on you for speaking to youths at schools etc .
We are lucky here, so far..... that drug is probably around but definitely not an epidemic, like USA.
I'm sorry again for your loss, & wish you all the best. Sandy from Aussie. ❤
On my goodness how courageous are you to share your son Jack's story. I am so very sorry that you son died so very tragically and I think Jack would be tremendously proud of your courage and strength. I hope by sharing your experience with young people they will keep your strong message in their hearts regarding buying pills on the internet. Please keep carrying the message of hope with all of these dads, you will eventually see a sea change and lives will be saved. Kindest thoughts and prayers. Mary, Belfast, Ireland
Such a well spoken man. So sorry you lost Jack , he sounds like an amazing kid. Keep speaking to the kids and warning them about this terrible crisis.
Every beautiful thing your son was while he was here. I saw it all in you sir. You spoke well. Your grief and healing will come the more you talk and share I think.
What an amazing dad/father/husband! So sorry for your loss as, I, too lost my daughter at 22 from suicide but, our pain is the same. Closure is not a word in my vocabulary. I have learned to “go through” not “over”. Love to you & yours.🙏❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️
I watch these all the time and I dont know the pain the families feel fisthand but I had my son ovedose but he was bought back but watching this it had me crying thank you for helping the word get out....
I don’t know if you will see my message. Hear the pain in your voice. Your son was a empath. It was much more than empathy for others. The description of him the helping Carly. He was special. An empath can feel what others around them feel. The anxiety truly describes this. If you see this can look it up I hope it brings you peace. We all think our kids are special, your son was really a special soul. I’m so sorry for your loss. Know he’s with you and your dream was real. Bless you sweet dad. 😢❤
You are an amazing and loving father! Jack was blessed to have you in his life and the legacy you are creating in his name will live on for many many years! Thank you for sharing your story! I pray you find peace and comfort knowing the difference you are making🙏🏻
Dear Jack's Dad, your son came to you in that dream. My Dad came to me, as well,, after a difficult illness....I was supposed to be in and out procedure and woke up 7 days later in the hospital. I must have suffered PTSD when I was finally discharge. My Dad came to me , it was real and vivid. My family are Irish Catholic as well. My thoughts are with you and Kathy and Samantha. Keep that dream and you keep him close. I never had another visit 20 years later
They are dying,younger and younger.Lost my Beautiful Mom "my best friend",to COPD.Lost my middle Brother in 2016,drug overdose, lost my baby Brother Aug 5,2022, to drug overdose. LOST My Dad Aug 17,2023.Im so glad n thankful that my Mom wasnt here when I lost my Brothers,if she had been,she would have given up soon.But I saw my Dad loose his 2 sons,n Ive never seen my Dad cry,but he broke down like a baby.Its crazy to loose my Baby Brother Aug 5 2022,n loose my Dad 1 yr and a couple of weeks later.I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how it is to lose that many people you love. I wish you all the best.
@carmenl163 Thank you.Its been a tough devistating,heartbreaking road,and I still feel like I'm grieving,probably will the rest if my life.I have no family left.
This happened to our long time neighbors son … he just got his teaching degree , hadn’t even started teaching yet. We also learned very in N. Michigan . His grandfather married my husband and I and was pastor at our church .
His mom came over to our house in hysterics wanting our help because she found him in his upstairs bedroom on the bed with his Carhartt snowsuit still on (he came home from work the evening before wearing it) his arm pulled out of snowsuit sleeve with a syringe still in his arm .
Parents didn’t know he was doing drugs … it was poisoned with fentanyl .😢
It can happen to any family!!
Your son sounds like an amazing kiddo❤! Lifting you all up in prayer 🙌🏼
Jack seemed like a smart, talented, kind, and handsome young man. The world lost a good soul. I hope his story can help some other young person to stay away from this poison.
I project so much love to you and your beautiful family. Thank you with all my heart for sharing your experience. My daughter is 24 now, if anything ever happened to her, I don’t think I could survive it. I have survived and been through a lot. But not that. Not loosing a precious child. Much love to you. Your story shall always remain with me, and Jacks name. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Your son’s story and your family’s touch my heart 🥺🙏what amazing young man your son Jack was. I think it’s wonderful what you father’s are doing. I live in Texas and it is very very bad here. In my small town/city I live at fentanyl is the reason for death. I talk to my adult kids and young nieces and nephews all the time, but we just don’t know is our talk will make a difference. Thank you for what you’re doing and God bless you.
Thank you James for sharing you and your beautiful son ‘s story. What a brilliant young man Jack was.
I’ve had one of those vivid message dreams from my father after his death. It was bright, blindingly colourful and serene all at the same time, he didn’t speak to me but smiled broadly and I was reassured that he was pain free and in a wonderful place. A blessing to be sure. Keep spreading the message Fentanyl Fathers. Love all the way from Australia.
Rest In Peace Jack 🎸
You can see how deep the love he had for his son. You keep going to highschools your story will save lives.
You are a Very Special Parent and Your beautiful son would be so proud of your love for him and now others! I’m in Michigan and am so concerned for kids everywhere! Thanks for sharing Jacks amazing life with us! I feel like I know him🥰🙏🏽
Thank you for being honest to your feelings
I broke down because as a girl from Arizona, and a love for blues and hearing that deep steel guitar, he had it. Don't worry, he's still playing with all the greats, and you are such a loving father. I'm so sorry he was taken from you. I hope you and your family are able to find healing.
Im so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for the story of your son Jack's precious life.
Im so so sorry. Its so scary, you had such a close relationship and you obviously are a very good father, theres nothing else you could of done. What a gigantic loss for you. Thank you for sharing this.
😢😢😢😭😭😭so so sorry for your loss ❤
You are an amazing father. Your son was the most beautiful boy. I am so sorry for your loss.
This man touched me so very much! My daughter hung herself in her closet several yrs ago & you never get over it - you go through it.
Very sorry for your loss. Here's a story we recently published with a counselor talking about how grief feels like you're going crazy. ruclips.net/video/82olbtwjzts/видео.html
Thank you for sharing your story and fighting for all of our children. You are the most amazing family, and I’m so sorry for all the pain you’ve been through. Jack was such a beautiful soul…truly one of a kind. He would be so proud of you all. Love you guys.
Dad.
Don’t question your friendship with beautiful Jack.
Unfortunately/tragically, there are times where we have no ability to guide our cherished loved ones, not knowing what is going on. Pure LOVE is what Jack experiences in your presence.
With all the people left in the wake of this preventable, real pandemic, you are making a difference with talking about this ever growing epidemic. 😔
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank for giving awareness to this killer young, adults, professionals, races, male, female.
Sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for what this father have to go through ❤ god bless you for sharing your story to help others i hope you get the help you need to go through this rip to your son
It seems like it’s picking up again :( this is heartbreaking , this channel is God sent. This must be hard to do sometimes. So sorry for everyone’s loss
Thank you for your comments. I wouldn't describe this as "hard to do." It feels important to me. During each interview I get to see someone let go of just a little of their pain as they share, At the end of the interview I usually see glimmer of hope or satisfaction, some kind of reward in their eyes. Then I hand them a roll of Lifesavers candy and tell them, "this is for you." That brings a hard-earned smile as they catch the metaphor. It is a beautiful process that eases the storyteller's pain, maybe just a little and maybe just for a short time, but it is beautiful.
Then, when the story is published, the views start climbing, and the comments start coming, it happens again - just a little bit of comfort. So, it isn't hard to do. Now it would be hard to stop doing this.
This story is so powerful it really hit me 😢 only respect for this Dad-loving grieving but yet strong-his dignity and composure is beyond words-you can only feel it-bless you Dad your son is proud ❤
I watch a lot of these (thank you so much TPD), but this one just crushed my soul. This dad's pain is just so raw. I lost a parent when I was 8 years old and she (my mom) was only 25. Not from drugs, but from a birth defect that was so routinely fixed only 2 years after hear birth. Without going into specifics, the pain that I was left with and went through... I don't often hear it reflected to me. This is one of those times. And James... those dreams are so very precious. I can't say if it's the actual person visiting, but they are some of the most healing visitations we are ever given. It does NOT get easier. This pain is like a knife - it is initially so sharp it cuts to the quick, then it dulls, but it is always a knife and always capable of causing pain. I'm going on 38 years without my mother... it doesn't ever go away. Sending you warm thoughts. Keep getting out there and educating - for yourself, for Jack, and hopefully for the all the kids who will take the message to heart and not leave a parent bereaved.
Thank you for your comments.
@@TexasPictures Thank you for your labor of love. These stories are so needed, for us as an audience, and the families who need to share.
Sending love and prayers to the McCarthy family as well as the Fentanyl Fathers! Thank you for bringing awareness to this poisoning and sharing the stories of your loved ones. ❤ Fly High Jack 🎸🕊️
Any son would be thrilled to have a father/buddy…you were blessed to have those special times…for you….and your son. Your son left this world loved, the greatest gift of all.
Music is not always all about what others want to hear. If you believe in what your playing and it uplifts you and gives you joy.....Thats great.Its also about what speaks to your Soul when listening and Playing Music. It matters what touches your Soul. A three Chord Song is not all that everyone wants to hear always.To me a three chord song gets boring to play. I like the challenge of multiple vomplex chords and Rhythms. Its great. Its also about what you want to play. Whats in your Soul is what im trying to say. Im sorry for your loss. My Daughter passed away 22 months ago from a Fentanyl overdose. She was only 31 years old and has three yound kids...my Grandchildren. Its Devastating. Absolutely devastating
She is my Best friend. She will always be my Best Friend. Im totally Devastated. God Bless you.
Wow Jamie!!! Thoughts and prayers to you, Cathy and your daughter. You will change lives every day. xoxo
I am so grateful to these brave parents for sharing their stories. I had no idea, even as a nurse who gives out fentanyl therapeutically that this was happening. I am now teaching my grandchildren about this danger. I do believe these warnings have saved lives
He lived a short life but it was a GOOD LIFE. Experiences and memories to last a life time. Job well done Parents.