FENTANYL POISONING: King Ryan's Story 

I was his high school teacher from his sophomore year until his senior year. He was such a good kid. Funny and respectful. It hurt when I heard of his passing. I’m grateful I was able to spend some time with him before he left.

"He didn't overdose. He didn't take something that he wanted. He was poisoned". That's the line that will stick with me forever, the most important warning for everyone too.

"I love you in a circle because a circle never ends" just absolutely beautiful.. such a sad story. I'm sorry Momma Ryan, we love you!

I had friends in high school that took pills all the time. I told my teenage niece you cannot do that today. What used to be “Molly” is literally all fentanyl these days. They should show these videos in high schools

Everyone needs an uncle Ray. I can tell they were close and that Ray was a big role model for him. This is so heartbreaking I’m so sorry for this family. I hope you all can heal from this somehow.

This kid was extremely loved. His death shattered this family

To the young girl that didn't say something: you speaking out for him 100% makes up for that mistake. You were young and didn't know what to do. You are teaching so many people about the importance of speaking up and that is amazing.

I've had numerous conversations with my 18 year old son who is a freshman in college not to ever take pills or any drugs. But after watching this I called my son and made him watch this! He called me crying saying mommy my heart goes out to him he was only a year older than me. It hit him and I different to watch this! Our hearts and condolences to this family! RIH Baby boy 🙏🏾🙏🏾💔

Wow, that chair with his cap & gown hit me in the heart. Such a beautiful family. I am very sorry for your loss. Rest in eternal peace King.

What a beautiful tribute to a young man who was obviously very well loved. I'm so sorry for all of your loss. Jimmy's mom, forever 29.

His poor cousin seems traumatized..Please don’t feel guilty, you were young and didn’t know the risks of him taking it. His family seems so loving, praying for them and their strength/healing💞 RIP Ryan👑

This stuff makes me bawl. I overdosed on December 12 2020... luckily I was able to get narcan but man:/ the impact I put on my family kills me😭I couldn’t imagine a video like this about me. Please for all of those doing these kinds of drugs, please stop. I’m 20 still in college and as a homie, it’s not worth it. Love you all🥺happy to be able to write this

I lost my son to addiction January 21st 2021 he was 24 and he was an EMT. It never goes away and it's Christmas

All of these testimonials are so sad but this one made me feel like I was part of this family and so sad.. I feel tears and a pain in chest for all of you. Thank you for saving lives.

I love the circle saying. I used to tell my fiance "I love you" and he would say "on what day?" I would say "EVERDAY!" sometimes annoyed because gosh darn it I told you I love you! Then he would ask how much and I would stretch my arms behind my back trying to show him I loved him endlessly. I understand this pain. I lost my fiance Christmas Day. I feel for this family. God bless all of you. My heart aches for you. All of our loved ones are in heaven waiting to see us again ❤

Our stories are all different, unfortunately they all end the same. I'm truly sorry for your son's loss. 😢💔✝️ I will tell my story about my son Billy soon, I need time it's a long story.. ty for allowing me to watch your video. 💕

Dam you can tell how much he meant to his family. This hits home reminds me of myself. Lord Jesus please bless this family cover them with your blood, heal all there wounds, restore there broken hearts lord bless and cover this family from all attacks amen

I always wonder why so many teens grab for things off the street and self medicate for such seemingly normal life events that bother them. But then I remember that’s the age you don’t have your whole coping skills together. There needs to be so much more drug education but also more on dealing with your emotions and stress that doesn’t involve drowning them out in substances. Thank you for sharing your story. RIP Ryan

This really tore at my heart strings. How Ryan's Uncle Ray described him, his legacy. Just wow.

My brother is s drug addict he's always on the back of my mind. That my God will take care of him .I tried helping him but he didn't wanted help . I walked away from my family because he is a threat to my family. But my mom always thought it was okay. It's sad when you have someone stuck in the world of drugs 😭😔

They had come to my school and the story absolutely touched my heart. They are such kind and beautiful people and my heart really goes out to them. They taught us about Narcan and even handed out some to us and our friends and went out of there way to come and give us some and teach us how to use it. They’re beautiful people and i really appreciate their kindness and compassion. All my love to them.

I have watched MANY of these videos 📹 because I lost my own BELOVED nephew who was like my ONLY son 2 years ago. My heart was cracked wide 💔 OPEN. I just wanted You as a Family to know that Your Child WAS OBVIOUSLY SOOOOO LOVED. YOU ALL CRY SHARING SO BEAUTIFULLY HOW MUCH YOU LOVED Him!!! ❤ WOWWWWWWWW WHAT LOVE!!!!!!! YOU WILL SEE YOUR BELOVED son, nephew, cousin and Friend again 💙. WE HAVE THE HOPE OF HEAVEN ~ he, like my nephew 💙 is waiting for us in HEAVEN. Like his Uncle said he fulfilled his mission 🙌

"Life is a legacy". Quite a profound thing to say, Uncle Ray.

Poor little Brianna… baby girl don’t hold on to any guilt. We all learn and grow. Your cousin would not want to to feel like any of it was your fault. He lives on in you! You have your own personal guardian angel now ❤️❤️❤️

I lost my uncle on my grandmother's death day Nov 2 2021 of fentanyl poisoning. This is a terrible drug I just lost 2 friends in the last couple of months from this terrible drug! I'm so Grateful that I got clean in 2005 because I probably would be dead also. Thank you God for helping me recover and get myself back! Because We all deserve it ❤️

R.I.P. sweetheart 😪😪🙏🙏I feel your pain 😪🙏we lost our beloved son on February 27 2017 he was only 21 years old and there is no other pain worse than loosing a child 😪my deepest condolences to he’s family

Uncle Ray has such a beautiful soul

I'll not forget King Ryan. Thanks Uncle, for your words about the young man. He left a legacy.

this is so sad. i’m literally crying and i don’t know this boy. I’m the same age as him and i can imagine my family’s reaction to this.

This is VERY sad & tragic, he has such a loving family. They’re hurting sooo deeply. The cousin that isn’t crying is the one who needs love & family support right now. She’s believing that had she said something about knowing he’d still be here. She’s holding on to guilt that isn’t hers to bare. I’m truly sorry to the entire family & I pray they find peace & healing ❤️‍🩹🙏🏽

The aunt was feeling the sprit of death and had that prayer wow what a powerful and heartbreaking story

The uncle said he lived a legacy I’ve come to know that a person such as myself can live many lifetimes in one lifetime and that was this young Man, Rest In Power My Brother ❤

Man, God bless Uncle Ray....it makes me so happy to know he's coaching sports. Those young men are so blessed to have him in their lives.

I’m 33 I dibbles and dabbled in high school mostly with drinking. I had friends that took pills, smoked weed. I’ve got a 16 yr old nephew with a pretty good head on his shoulders and am constantly reminding him never to take any pills unless it’s from the doctor. It’s so scary that so many young children are losing their lives to pills. Parents should never have to bury their children.

At 5:16 his aunt mentioned that his sister walked across the stage and his honor at graduation. I started to cry and cry and cry. It’s so sad! I just finished teaching at a high school about six weeks ago, and the joy of that event is something that will never leave me! I am so profoundly grateful to hear this tribute to this well loved young man. Makes me realize that the graduation I recently attended does not guarantee that we will all make it. Much love to this incredible family!

this young man was so very loved by his family. don’t worry he’s watching over you guys ❤️

I feel so bad for this family. His poor cousin blaming herself that she didn’t say anything about the pills. I’m sure she’d rather have him angry at her than not here . But I commend her and so proud of her for telling everyone to please say something if you know something. 🤗🤗❤️

My heart breaks for you, there’s nothing you can say to a parent that loses a kid. God bless you.

seeing the gown and picture on the chair at the graduation ceremony made me cry..rest easy young man.

I’m sorry for your loss. He seemed like an amazing young man who was very loved. God be with y’all through this.

Each of the bios/interviews in this series has a unique Something---King Ryan, indeed. Sincerity of the family's respect & affection---& humor is so loving. That bit w Cousin Brianna & Ryan leaving her door open & light on? Seriously. One of the things I've learned & take to heart, really integrate: Specific importance of Poisoning vs OD'ing. Poison also has Urgency & Consequence. King Ryan RESPECT.

This family is so loving. His story was so heavy to digest…

This young man passed away on my birthday February 11 & tho I didn't know him personally, I will remember this bright young man everytime this date comes around 😢R.I.P KING RYAN😢💗 Prayers for his family & friends 🙏💕

“I love you like a circle it never ends”😢😢😢😢😢 now why is my heart broken over here???

“I love you in a circle, cuz a circle never ends”. That’s so beautiful, love to y’all.❤️😔

I am proud that the family has eachother some people bare this alone

So many young kids are dying needlessly because of opiates. Parents should never ever have to bury their children. Rest in peace

This breaks my heart I’m so very sorry No one deserves to die because they try something or buy something that’s laced with fent People need to be stopped from selling these drugs to kids Thank you for telling us about king Ryan I will never forget him …..

Rebecca THANK YOU for telling me about your son . In my heart I believe he is now safe with the KING OF KING'S .

I almost died from an overdose when I was about 30. Even at that age, I thought about how much I almost wasted all the money and time my mom spent raising me. Can you imagine losing a child at 18? I know it's a different way of looking at it, but that parent raised their kid the full 18 years and didn't get to see any return on their investment. I know that statement can be debated, but there is still something in that argument that is worth thinking about. Another poor family. Poor girl @ 6:40..etc... The whole thing is a tragedy, sent over from another country. Ryan will always be a kid in their minds. I agree with the other commenters, he appears to have an awesome uncle and family too. God bless them please.

I love and miss you so much Nephew… I think about you Dailey, All your cousins miss you so much , !! As we gather around for the holidays you are missing… you should be here ! I will hug your mom extra tight for you I know how much you loved her and cared for her … Thank you for being the sweetest nephew Very Respectful I was very blessed to have you as my nephew ..

Thank You For Sharing Ryan’s Powerful Story 💙

I cannot imagine your pain. God Bless Ryan. Heartbreaking

Life is not ours and truly our children are brought in our life as a test. Let’s be prepared for loss daily because truly only The Creator knows when our soul returns to Him. I pray for your families healing from grief and trauma. Thank you for sharing your story

It’s sad , it’s was nice for his school to honour him at graduation🎓✨ Sending my condolences to his dear mother, sister , entire family, friends & community. 🙏🏽💙🕊️🙏🏽💙🕊️❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

What a beautiful family, Ryan sounds so special ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

What a handsome young man. Rest in peace King Ryan🕯️🕊️ My sincere condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏾

I want to wrap my arms around this entire family. Whoa . To speak of his legacy made me feel it. Love and light to this family. I pray your lifted in spirit 🙏💝👍

My condolences to the family....thank you for sharing this story...the world needs to hear this. 🤴

Life is so short and so precious. Please love your loved ones while they can receive the love. And make sure your soul returns to our Lord and Savior in peace! My prayers and condolences to King Ryan’s family during this painful time! May you find comfort in his good memories!

Just heartbreaking. Rest in peace precious boy. ❣️

I don't know why but I feel compelled to comment on this video. I am a recovering fentanyl addict. Going on 20 months clean. I have had episodes where I have blacked out or overdosed. It's kind of a part of using that wicked drug. For some reason I'm feeling like I need to tell this family that when you pass because of this you don't feel anything. You just fall asleep. No pain, no idea what is going on. I'm not trying to romanticize it. Please don't think that. If I could pick a way to go, this would be it. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a sweet kid.

The hardest part about these stories are people like Uncle ray. That Spirit right there is what families are made of.

You all are great people. Thank you so much for sharing King Ryan's story. God Bless all of you. If this helps just one person, it will be worth it. So very sorry for your loss but so thankful that he was in your lives!!

My heart hurts for you all. I love yall...wish words would make it better. This is an awesome tribute...Rest in peace #King Ryan

My heart hurts for you guys. I'm crying.

I'm so sincerely sorry. Many thoughts and hugs from the UK.

This is so heart breaking. My step son passed at age 19 thinking he was taking a Xanax but it had fentanyl in it. He died 4 years ago. RIP Sully and ALL these kids!!! God Bless your King and I am so sorry

I am glad you put his picture and cloak in the chair on graduation day. I am certain it showed hundreds there what can happen and hopefully saved Somone's parents from the same sadness.

Wow what a very strong family! I was absolutely heartbroken to hear this especially the part where the mom mentioned it was supposed to be his big day. Sister is going to remember walking the stage for her brother the rest of her life ❤

Hugs for the family beautiful video thank you for sharing 💜

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I for one want to say how sorry I am for your loss. This is a very, very touching video and story. I see the love, community, collective closeness of your family, and how great of a support system he had. But sometimes no matter how many people we have in our corner, we can be going through some thing or we can be lonely, or we can be disturbed. I have lost a child, she was 16 months old due to medical negligence. Our children did not die the same way, but they both passed away, unexpected and suddenly. We share that and again; please know I understand how hard it is to lose your child. It is one of the or I feel the worst loss a person can experience, and when you experience it at the hands of others, or of some thing nefarious; I feel like that’s a whole Nother dynamic to deal with. I am with you, my prayers, my heart, my soul and my wish for peace for your family is here he is in a better place than we are. I eventually was able to thank God for taking my baby our baby. I say that because if I would have to have her in this terrible society, it would be not as fun to be a parent, and it would be scary to be a parent, and our children are scared to even go to school and to go to the movies with their friends or ride their bikes, like we used to be able to to the corner store. So I’m happy my baby is with her heavenly father, and, if king Ryan was going through anything, he’s not going through that now. He is more of an angel and more of a powerful source of peace for your family. Then he could’ve been here on earth and that’s just my belief. This is what gets me through. My faith in my thoughts that we don’t need to ask why because why causes confusion and confusion causes pain. That statement came from Joyce Meyer when I asked her to pray for me when I was in a really dark place after my daughter passed away. She passed away, and a month later her father, my ex-husband, and I got a divorce because he tried to kill me by his hands. Therefore, know that there are many of us who understand the loss, and we have been through things that are so painful. I don’t know what to do with the pain, but we need to give it to God, because our higher power is the only power that can help us with that pain and open our eyes, perspective, and insight.

Such a beautiful family. God bless you all.

You're in my prayers Sister

RIP Ryan! Very sorry to his family/friends. God Bless you all! ❤

My heart breaks for this young man's family and friends. I'm so sorry. Praying for you all.

Oh my( God) this is so sad,I can't watch no more, It bring tears to my eyes,may God,give this family strength.🙏🙏

I love you in a circle. I'm definitely going to adopt that Saying.

This is so so sad!!! He was adored by everybody. Sending love and prayers❤️

This is breaking my heart so bad man. I'm a mother of six. Ages 11 to 7 but I'm seeing this epidemic is taking out the babies. I pray for healing over all the grieving parents man and I ask daily for the Lord to cover mines man I don't wish this on no one. Sorry for your loss ma'am rip king 👑👑👑👑

++ If it's NOT from a DOCTOR, DON'T take it. PERIOD!

💔😢😢 all these stories have me crying. Sooo sorry for your loss, everyone who this impacted!!!

I don't live in this world thank god, but I admire what you do, putting these stories out in the world. I think it strenghthens my vision as a parent that kids should really avoid synthetic chemical drugs. They maybe won't but it's my job as a Dad to tell them about nonsense like Fentanyl, because it will probably find its way to the mainstream here in Switzerland in the years to come.

I got goosebumps hearing the pain in their voices. Oh God, I'm holding back tears as I'm typing. 😪 Lord please cover this family. 🙏

Man this hit hard as an 18 year old, struggling with opiates all through high school. Now taking suboxone. My condolences ❤️

And for the cousin, who is visibly traumatized: this is NOT your fault! Not in anyway! You didn't give him the fentanyl, Percocet wouldn't have k1lled him. You had no idea there was someone up to poisoning people, to murd€r, to k1ll! There is nothing you could have done to prevent something dome vile people has planned. Please don't blame yourself ❤️ ok? I don't think King Ryan would have blamed you ❤️🙂

I feel so bad for his mom.

Thanks for sharing your story! I know it’ll help someone out there! Stories like this help me soo much to not get mad at my girls! Rest in peace KING!

we also need to explain to our kids who is a friend and who is not. a true friend would never encourage you to take drugs or smoke any substance.

Prayers and love to you and your family. I’m so sorry for the terrible loss you have experienced…

Very sad but beautiful video.. You all are such an amazing family ❤

All these heartbroken women could not express the depth of their sorrow better. That void won't be filled but the pain will ease as the decades without this very loved young man has been physically absent.

You can see how much his family loved him and how terrible that mistake of Ryan's was for them all. It's heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for their suffering.

The pain in this mother is one we all fear....I pray for you 🙏

I am so sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart . I have just found these stories and have made myself watch each one . Thank you for sharing this warning. Life is fragile love them always

Heartbreaking and she is 100% correct that it wasn’t an overdose. Man this is horrible and so sad to see and hear. God bless all the victims of this poisoning epidemic.

I am so sorry to listen to the story of your son. Such a loss at such an early age. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

I don't blame this young man for what happened to him it's the cultural that makes drug use seem cool from social media, to rappers etc. It's important to pray more for the youth and to not judge them so harshly when they do come to you and open up about their issues. This is just a constant reminder to have open dialogue with the youth no matter how harsh their truth is listen to them and understand that the youth today is facing a lot more temptation and drugs then we have when we were their age. God bless this young man's soul may he rest in peace he seemed like he was well loved and appreciated.

This hurt my heart so bad

My deepest and sincerest condolences 🙏