FENTANYL KILLS: Jack McCarthy's Story 

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.

I believe that he saw his son in the dream.. God knew what he needed to go on. God bless you and your family.

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 ❤️

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 🙏

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 ❤

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. 🙏🏻

Mr McCarthy is one of the Best Storyteller's I ever heard on this platform. He's intoxicating. Wishing you Recovery in your Heartbreak 💔

Nothing is more devastating than losing a child. Really sad.😥😥😥Such a good looking kid he was!

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.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories and stories about Jack, l loved hearing them. l am so sorry for yours and your families loss.

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.

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.

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 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.

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. 💜

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 😢😢

I never thought people would intentionally be murdering kids. But that's the reality of this world. So sad

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. ❤

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.

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. ❤️

Hun, that was not a dream, it was a visit with a message. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Jack!! Hugs to the family. 💔🕊

This is one of the most devastating Texas Documentary. They are all devastating. Tore me apart.

It took my nephew, Luke Thomas Caraccio. He is loved and missed. God help us all. ❤

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 🙏💔

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

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.

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. 😢❤

I see a lot of mothers speak out but it’s special when a father is speaking. Bless you sir!

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 ❤️

Thanks for sharing your story we see so many mothers discussing their trauma, fathers need to be represented, too. Thanks again

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.

😢😢😢😭😭😭so so sorry for your loss ❤

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 🙌🏼

You can see how deep the love he had for his son. You keep going to highschools your story will save lives.

He lived a short life but it was a GOOD LIFE. Experiences and memories to last a life time. Job well done Parents.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Such a handsome young man

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 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 ❤

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. 😔 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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.

RIP man this is so sad

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

Best interview so far. Someone honest and easy to listen to.

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.

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

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.

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. 🙏🏻💗

So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this most difficult of times.

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.

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 🎸

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son! May his memory always be a blessing to you and your family. My 45 year old daughter and I live together. She gets severe anxiety at times. I did not know what that is but it helps her when I lay down close to her and put my hand on her back or stroke her head. And sleep with her. She has had several traumatic experiences in her life. She takes prescription opioids and handles responsibility. A highly intelligent and creative beautiful woman. I am so grateful for her in my life. And Jesus.

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.

Thank for giving awareness to this killer young, adults, professionals, races, male, female. Sorry for your loss.

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🙏🏻

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 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.

Condolences for losing yr much loved son; Jack. The pain is ever present & gnawing when yr awake. You are doing good things with a sense of purpose which honours Jack & educates others. Not everyone is a picture of “an addict”. One pill can kill so glad you used the analogy of “Russian roulette” which most young people can understand. There’s a special place in hell for those perpetrators & pushers of these illegal pills. Nothing can ever replace Jack but he will always be part of you & proud of yr willingness to help others. God bless. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🦘🐨🇦🇺💐

I am so sorry for your loss McCarthy Family. 💔😢 For every life saved just hearing Jack's story, makes Jack's death not in vain. May you find peace. My brother committed suicide and I took that in the worst way imaginable, but one year later to the day my brother came to me in a dream. To validate he used the last place we were together, The Gallery an underground mall in Philadelphia. He told me he didn't mean to do it he was just very angry at that moment and that he was sorry, and that he was really okay. I didn't want him to go but he had to go. From that point on I was okay knowing he was okay! I believe Jack wanted you to know he was okay so you could be okay! 🙏💖🌹

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.

No one in the world should ever have to feel the pain that this family feels because some heartless individuals in LE and otherwise treated this precious young man like he didn’t matter. He did matter. Every single one of these family members had such a valuable perspective for us to hear and I’m so glad they felt compelled to share with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I’m sending all my love. 🙏🏼

His son visited him in his dream, something he will treasure all his life. Poor family.

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.🙏❤️

Oh dad 😢 you did all you could. You’re a wonderful dad. I’m so sorry. This is so awful.

Thank you for telling Jack’s story. He was so much more before that fateful day. I really believe your dream was Jack coming to you and telling you he was okay. God bless you and your family 💙

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🙏

Losing your child is a grief that never leaves you, the pain stays sharp for the rest of your life

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

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.

You sir are a beautiful human being that has turned tragedy into something that can potentially help millions of people by telling his story. Jack would be so proud of you!

I am crying. God bless you sir.

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

They are dying,younger and younger.Lost my Beautiful Mom "my best friend",to COPD.Lodt 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.

My condolences to you, family and friends. Thank you for sharing. I lost my grandson 4/17/2023 of fentanyl/meth overdose a couple of weeks before his 31st birthday. Pain is very difficult, I feel your pain.

Ahhhh😢 what a brilliant testament to a wonderful soul. He was definitely an empath and a true earth Angel. Sorry for the loss of such a beautiful young man. ❤

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 🎸🕊️

What you have done sir is very honorable. I lost the love of my life. 9yr anniversary is coming up but it feels like yesterday. Grief has its steps but I feel is different for all of us. I’m a pediatric icu nurse, I’ve seen innocent lives be taken. I always wonder why our pure hearted, beautiful souls are taken young. All while the ones that don’t care about others live to be old. Thank you for sharing and starting what you and your friends have. 🙏🏼💗

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 ❤

❤🎉 Keep his memories alive! Talk about him, Often.. My son also passed during a 2001 graduation party, I don't have a

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. ❤

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.

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.

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 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. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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.

I’m so sorry💔 I wish there were words to help but there aren’t. Bless all of you

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 😊

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.

Wow Jamie!!! Thoughts and prayers to you, Cathy and your daughter. You will change lives every day. xoxo

He said, “Everybody has tried drugs…” NO! That’s simply not reality! People need to stop with this statement. What is wrong with telling our children that drugs are not for experimenting?! Why do some parents think it’s harmless to do drugs, but “just don’t do the counterfeit drugs.” Kids, get to know your drug dealer on a personal level, so that way you will be safe to use only his drugs. I grew up with peers who did drugs and those who never did drugs. I had no problem telling my peers “No,” when they asked if I wanted some of whatever they were doing. We are out here among the population, but how could that be if “Everybody” experiments with drugs at one time or another? I still hold out hope that these videos are saving lives, because the public is realizing how stupid we are to think it’s okay to experiment with drugs of any kind.

So touched by this man. Please stay strong ❤😢

Sir, I completely feel what you're going thru, may your handsome son RIP, he was/is a beautiful human being, one Xanax, exactly what my nephew took, he died immediately 😢 💔, I'm so sorry you had to go thru such, Jack's story will be a Mission, don't ever forget all the great times!!! ❤❤❤

Omg when he talks about the dream...😭😭😭 I can relate. I lost my best friend to suicide in January of 2020. I've only dreamt of her once, and as soon as my eyes opened, all I wanted to do was fall back asleep so I could tell her all of the things one more time. 💔 My heart breaks for these families that have lost their children to this epidemic. Their strength and resilience are so admirable. I cannot imagine the agony of losing a child, and I pray that someday the joy of memories made will replace the sadness they feel right now. 💙🙏💙

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

I I understand your feelings, > lost my only child sept 2023,

Dear, sweet Jack was definitely an Empath. He was a beautiful human being inside and out who felt deeply for every thing and every one. I hope and 🙏🏾 papa bear knows that and is SO proud of his boy. He was a source of joy and comfort to others and he made the world a better place while he was here. And even so now that he isn't. Thank you so much for sharing a little piece of him with us. 🫶🏾

I am so terribly sorry for your loss! 😢 Unfortunately, kids/younger people think they’re immortal; they don’t think anything bad will happen to them, and you have to stress that anything--and I mean ANYTHING can happen to anyone at any age. It’s usually in one ear and out the other. I’ve literally told kids to NEVER take pills from anyone. If they have a headache, they can go get aspirin at a local pharmacy or go home to get some because sometimes, if someone gives you a pill, they themselves may not know if it’s laced with anything. So scary! Stay strong! You’ve got so much love and support here ❤️❤️❤️

The pain this father has is absolutely gut wrenching, it takes a lot to watch this, the sadness is difficult to see.

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.

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. ❤