FENTANYL KILLS: Jack McCarthy's Story 

You’ve turned Jacks memory into a MISSION. Bravo Dad . You will change lives . Save lives.

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

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 is not your fault, dad. Bringing up your child in a sober home is amazing. This . Was. Not. Your. Fault.

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 🕊️

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 ❤️

He is so brutally honest and real,poor dad❤Made me cry

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 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.

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.

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. 🙏🏻

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. 🙏🙏🙏

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. 💜

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. ❤

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 ❤

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

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

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. ❤️

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

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 🙏💔

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!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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.

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.

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 😢😢

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 ❤

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

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.

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.

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🙏

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.

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

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

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. 🙏🏻💗

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. 💔🕊

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

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 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’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

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 for your loss. Such a handsome young man

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.

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 🙌🏼

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.

😢😢😢😭😭😭so so sorry for your loss ❤

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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. 😔 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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

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.

It seriously breaks my heart how many videos there are on this. Thankfully I survived my fentanyl overdose and haven’t touched it since. 3 years off of it 😢❤ I just pray my kids won’t turn out like me

I’m going to keep watching these videos until I don’t feel guilty anymore because it’s so devastating to watch a beautiful life get snuffed out. Jack matters . I lost my son a few days ago. The autopsy report is coming in several weeks because he died in Louisiana and they are behind on autopsy reports too. Thank you - I have a daughter who feels terrible for not doing more when she was hurting I feel so heavy- and it’s hard to move around- I want to help her but I can relate to the anger and frustration . We will continue to pray and tell these stories- the right people need to take action. In the right direction

Had to pause at minute 23 on this one. DAD...I have 3 girls, all are 4 years apart & my youngest is 16, with a personality very much like your son's. Absolutely colorful, kindhearted, music loving.... It is difficult to learn & discern that buddy/parent balance & to know whether we are doing all the right things with our children when they reach those teenage years. You are not alone there, or in the grief your son has apologized to you for. You were an involved parent, but that doesnt even matter...fentanyl is no respecter of persons. It's like cancer, no longer "Who will be affected, but when", however, it looks like the fentanyl death numbers are rising far above cancer deaths now. This crisis still does not have enough people angry enough to do something about it. That reason alone makes me want to go out into the yard each & every single time a parent or family member breaks while sharing their loss & just fall to the ground & beat it with my fists. When you mentioned banging your head on the concrete, that stung. But it is important for everyone to know. This NEEDS to become every parent's burden, to prevent more lives lost to, not only fentanyl, but all opiod usage. I respect your bravery to put yourself out there, allowing the world to see your pain & vulnerability most men are fearful to show. I'm so sorry for your loss & all of the brokenness that comes with grief. Press on, push forward, BELIEVE Jack is ok until you see him again.

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 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. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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.

Thank for giving awareness to this killer young, adults, professionals, races, male, female. 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 ❤

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 🎸

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 😊

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.🙏❤️

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

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.

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.

When a dream is so real…it was! He needed to see you. 🙏🏻❤

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.

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 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 🇨🇦

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

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🥰🙏🏽

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

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....

Thank you for all you are doing to help others combat this issue. Bless 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.

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 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! 🙏💖🌹

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 🎸🕊️

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.

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to your son. Good dad. God bless.

I am crying. God bless you sir.

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!!! ❤❤❤

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