FENTANYL POISONING: Ruben Garcia, Jr.'s Story

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[elishamiyahira]

I wanna thank his friend and brother for truly being honest. They conveyed their feeling with tact and great understanding without restraint.

[Forever_yours]

Love the honesty and candidness of his brother! What a mature young man.

[brandip]

His brother and his best friend are so mature. I can tell they really loved and cared for Rueben. I’m so sorry for what they’ve all endured. My condolences to this loving family.

[sandriagutierrez]

Reubens friend was spot on! Choose your friends carefully. My mom used to say ‘tell me who you walk with, and I’ll tell you who you are.’ Bad company can wreck your life! I’m sorry for your loss. Tragic 😢

[joolzg]

So sad that he left his daughter without a father. This Fentanyl is devastating so many lives.💔

[katherinebergdahl]

These young men are wise beyond their years. So sorry

[MargiePargiePudnPie]

The friend is so young, yet so wise 😔

[proudlakerfan]

The younger brother and the friend seem to be smart and sensible kids. You can tell how hurt they were losing Ruben. I hope they can all find peace.

Also, that poor baby will never get to know her daddy. So sad.

[Mphscat]

What a horrible video to watch and why did the person not realize he was in distress? Fentanyl needs to be on the news every single day as this is a national crisis. So sorry for your loss.

[joli]

His friend was right on when speaking - making many valid points.

[MelancholyRequiem]

I firmly believe that if most addicts were able to see the type of person they would become due to their addictions, they would never even try any drug in the first place. It really does turn you into two different people, and the real self that is so kind and loving is gradually beong strangled out of the body every single day the addiction is satiated. Please do not be hard on yourselves for being mad at your loved ones over this; they're mad at their addicted selves as well. Much love and many prayers sent everyone's way 🙏 ❤️

[OppaWTO]

I miss you Ruben. I wish I could’ve given you more or even better advice when we smoked man. I hope you’re up there looking down on Los & blessing him man. Much love.

[JojosOasis]

Since when was drugs apart of normal teen activities? It’s not! Hold your kids accountable. Parents can do the best they can and sometimes it’s still not enough.

[roverdover]

Those are some mature, well-spoken young men.
I wish them the best for their future.

[Noahtells]

I’m so grateful for this channel and the awareness it’s bringing but watching these videos are heartbreaking so many young people dying 🥲🙏🏼

[lovinbluegrass]

Before your videos popped up in my feed I was oblivious to fentanyl poisoning. Had no understanding. A young man Ty Bell who went to school with my sons died of it several years ago. Ty was such a beautiful soul. He made national news headlines. So many young lives lost. I have watched dozens of videos now. Feeling so much grief for each family with each story. Thanks for opening my mind. And helping me understand Ty's death a little better. Senseless.

[aprilsmith]

Courageous people speaking on behalf of their loved ones who no longer have an earthly voice is a footstep towards awareness and the saving of a soul not yet taken too soon...
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[bipolarmomandnowwhat]

Addiction is such a tricky business, talking about it makes more people realize the behaviors of addiction .

[Blackcatt]

No excuses made. The pain left behind. Loved trying to move about knowing his addiction was stronger than him. Prayers to all whom loved Rueben🙏🏾

[lilbitt]

The dreams are actual visits. So sweet he visits his brother so much. Prayers for your family