FENTANYL KILLS: Cedric Cannon's Story
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- A sister shares her story of losing her 47-year-old brother to fentanyl poisoning in this warning about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
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I knew ced since we were kids. I haven’t seen him in years as I was in prison. I seen him once since I was out and didn’t realize he was on any drugs. I didn’t know until I heard he passed. Sorry for your families loss. I don’t know anyone who would have anything bad to say about ced, he was truly a good man as long as I known him.
Thank you so much for sharing that!!
Do some videos on your experience in prison .
@@gets187 ok maybe he can but ask nicely,
Praying for your family, I’m battling with the same addiction.
@@pennygraves4397 I will praying for you Penny! Please don’t give up and continue to seek help. God loves you & He is your PRESENT help. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!
I think her greatest point here is addicts are someone beside their addiction. There is a problem indeed, but there is also so much more to them.
Thank you for watching my brother’s story and highlighting that point.
Yes ❤️🤗🙏🏽
He wasn't alone when he died sweetie.. God had him in the palm of his hand the entire time. I'm so sorry for your loss 😢 he seemed like such a great person.
Thank you so much for that encouragement. Thank you for watching.
That is so true. Reminded me of the poem where God was walking beside a man on the beach and the man asked God where were you when I walked on the beach and God said I was with you and the man said where are your footprints and God said I was carrying you.
That was such a kind thing to say brought tears to my eyes❤ you are right.
Amen
Im a recovering addict from oxys to heroin to fentanyl. I wanted to die to safe my family from the heartaches but i wanted to live for my children because i knew i needed to be sober if they struggled. So here i am 3 years sober fighting to educate my children to save them. I love your message. Its not easy but i live in gratitude
Sarah, congratulations on your 3 year sobriety. That is amazing so I’m so proud of you for that. Keep
Fighting for yourself and you kids. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!
Congratulations 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰 on your recovery ❤️🩹 you deserve any kind of peace and happiness that you get I’ve been clean now for eight years I went from doing heroin in the 80s stop in in the 90s and went back in the early 2000s I’ve been clean now for eight years it is hard but it can be done 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕💕
@@deidra7850 That is awesome! Congratulations to you as well!
One day at a time.
How did you get clean ? I’m bout to get off these pills but the withdrawal is to much to deal with
Dear sister, you've painted a picture of Cedric being a wonderful and loved person, and it has touched me. I'm very sorry for loss, and hope you will eventually find some peace.
Thank you so much for watching and I am so glad you were touched by his story. I have my moments, but I am at peace.
I haven't talked to my brother in 5 years. He's in Texas, we are in Boston. I've given up hope, but I pray for him daily 🙏🙏🙏🙏
There is still hope. He is still alive so that means God still has a purpose for your brother. Continue to pray for him. I pray you will come back soon to comment that you & your brother have reconnected ❤. Thank you for watching my brother’s story.
@cannonbomb2 I am afraid. Jesus, I hope he is okay. We have no way to contact him. Thank yoi, and I am so sorry for your loss 🙏
@@blessed9499 That is so heartbreaking. I pray he is okay. I really do!!
@@RashetaCannonsame🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Even though he was struggling he still had such a good heart, that is so rare. I'm so sorry.
He really did. Thank you for watching!
Just loss my nephew to this....in July. We're all devastated by this. 😢
My heart & my prayers go out to you. May God comfort and strengthen you at this time. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. Thank you for watching my brother’s story.
Even through his own struggles, he reached out to help others! What a beautiful soul 🙏🏻
Thank you so much Catherine! Cedric definitely had a heart for others. Thank you for watching!
Absolutely the video of him talking says a lot. Rip
@@Ebonylocks-ex9nc facts! 🙏🏾
That is what really got me 😢😢 OMG 😪
I'm sorry Cedric passed. My brother died of herion and my sister died of zanax. My other sister died in a car accident and my husband died from multiple drugs. I wish the good days were back to see them all again. Blessings to you!
Sending You Love & Light🙏🏾
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So sorry for your losses 🙏
In the end all we have is memories I guess that's what hurts the most.💔
Cedric seemed like a real sweet guy. Something in his face 🥰
Thank you so much! He was truly loved by so many.
The pain in this woman’s voice and her heartfelt story just enrage me. 100k dead and nothing is being done. God bless you, your brother and family.
Depopulation is the desire of this government 😢
Thank you so much & for watching my brother’s story.
I can see the pain on this sister's face and hear it in her voice. She loves her brother so very much! God bless you my dear, and I pray you will be able to find some comfort soon.
@@karenmurkot2153 Thank you so much Karen! I have my moments, but for the most part I feel at peace. He is with Jesus and that’s the best place he could ever be.
Yes it's in her eyes
Wow I am a recovering addict I had 5 knee surgeries since 2017 and like his sister said you could never know if I didn’t tell you because I don’t look like one. I got addicted to the pain meds after having multiple surgeries. I have been clean for 1 year 8 months and 3 days and it’s a struggle and I know he was tired but he is in a better place and addiction is real and it sounds like he wanted help he was crying out just didn’t get it in time..RIH Cedric my brother in Christ 😇🙏🏽🙏🏽 good job and kuddos to his sister for bringing his story to light and I pray this helps someone before it’s too late to ❤
Thank you so much for watching and for those kind words! Congratulations to you with your recovery!!! That is amazing!
Stay strong. Fight for your life.🙏🏾🙏🏾🫶🏾
God is so good Trust him
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I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this. I am sending this to someone I love in the midst of their addiction. I agree not to enable, but to listen, to love more, to no deny. God Bless you and your family. I hope this helps save my loved one
@@kymberliethefreespiritedone Thank you Kymberlie. I pray is helps save your loved one as well. Thank you for sharing and for watching!
My sister was 25 years old when she took one fentanyl pill in jail with five other girls, and they all died in 2015.
These new drugs have dangerous chemicals in them.
Sorry for your loss 😢
That is truly horrible & I am so sorry you had to lose your sister to this horrible drug. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!!
Omg so sorry for your loss 😢
Wow that's insane did all the girls died.??
Did any one get areasted
@@Cinthyanagy Yes, but the woman that gave it to them was charged for the crime.
I show every episode to my 3 teenagers. Education and awareness is key!
Thank you for watching Joy & it is key for sure! Cedric said he got in with the wrong crowd at a young age & that led him down a path he couldn’t come out of & that he regretted to the end. Continue to share and spread the word!
Good for you . I send them to my brother for my 13 year old nephew. He just blows them off 🤦🏾♀️ 😢.
@@reneerenee5073 Maybe a talk would help? I would show him the video with 13/14 baby. It is happening to the babies!
Thanks for sharing Cedric's story to the world. You know Ced loved helping people,so if his story can help just one person, that's what he would've wanted. He's truly missed..I love you Ced !! I miss you dearly. I think of you daily.
Seem like a cool guy. Prayers to all that loved him.
Thank you so much & I definitely agree! I did this for Ced because I know this is what he would have wanted me to do.
@@mahoganylove5757Thank you. He truly was.
He seems like a great guy. God bless his soul and god bless your family ❤️
Thank you so much and thank you for watching!
Ma’am I am so sorry you lost your brother to addiction. I lost my sister to alcoholism. She just turned 52 when she passed in front of her teenage kids. We tried everything.. Cedric and Melissa are at peace. But, are we? ❤️
All I can say is thank you for sharing this story I needed this. My mom recently started doing 24 hour care for her father in law and I noticed some changes to my mom. It started with night time cold meds all day then Tylenol pm then cigs then weed then mushrooms then oxy and I’m afraid of what’s next. My mom thinks she doing a good job hiding this but because I’m so close to my mom I see what she thinks she’s hiding. I went to my dad and told him I feel the 24 hour care plus 5 kids is too much but all he say is she’s being extra or she being dramatic I’m not putting my father in a home she’ll be alright. I’m not sure why this video came across but I needed to hear this. I’m going to sit my mom down and really have a deep conversation I want to tell her I’m here And she no longer has to feel alone and how much myself and my siblings love and need her and we going to get her help and support her fully even if it means removing her out of that house. Caretaking is hard especially when the person can’t do anything on they own so please check on caregivers because they are busy caring for other people completely forgetting themselves. Before my father forced her to care for his father my mom wasn’t taking anything, smoking anything she was more of a natural herbs type. I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽
I pray that your mum will find herself. May God deliver her from every bondage.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and I’m so glad you were able to find some kind of comfort in me sharing mine. Caregiving is definitely hard & before an extreme burden ons person. I pray you are able to have that talk with your mom & that she will be able to get whatever helps she needs. God bless you all & thank you for watching my brother’s story!
As a former caregiver who was also forced into the role, your mom needs to get out now and get help she needs for herself. No, she's not being dramatic. The toll it has on her mental health is apparent. What most don't understand is it takes more than one person to provide care for an individual, no matter the age. - words from a current mental/behavioral health professional
Does your father help your mom take care of HIS father? Are there other family members who can help out ? This is way too much for your mom. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO FORCE SOMEONE TO BE A CAREGIVER ! Your mom is only one person and she needs time for herself and lots of help and support. Find out if home health is an option before your mom crashes and burns.
Man i miss my homie! Childhood to Adults, Ced always put a smile on your face. I remember the good times, never knew he was dealing with this. Keeping you alive through spirit and memories bro!
Thank you for watching!!!
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Sorry for your loss 🙏🏽
Cedric's sister seems like a lovely lady and so does Cedric. Be at peace, Cedric, our journey continues on after de@th. ❤
Thank you so much!!
@@RashetaCannon, I'm so sorry and so saddened about your loss. 😢
My Son, Victor passed away on 5-21-2023. The Toxicology report is still Pending but we have a feeling it will be Fentanyl poisoning. He was hanging around these 2 men the night before he passed away and his CLS knows for a fact that one of those men, sold Fentanyl and other illicit drugs. 😡
I'm hoping that with the new Law here in Texas, that man can be charged with my Son's murder or go to jail for selling that poisonous drug, Fentanyl!! This Saturday is my Son's Birthday 9-9-1986. He would have been 37 years young. 😭
@@mariariosmejia1922 Oh Maria, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. I don’t have any children so I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. I pray that God will strengthen & comfort you and that justice will be served for your son. God bless you!
@@RashetaCannon , thank you so VERY much. I'm so 💔, he was my youngest, my Baby Boy. He was very close to me and he would tell me; "Mom, I don't know what I would do without you, when you die, I'll probably end my life". I told him, NO YOU'RE NOT! YOU HAVE MAX (3 years) LITTLE BOY WHO LOVES YOU VERY MUCH! 😔 😢
The pain in her eyes talking about her brother melted me. He's with you sweetheart! He will always be with you!
Thank you so much! I appreciate those kind words. God bless you and thank you for watching!
Very touching. I knew ced and his family all my life. Everything his sister shared is 100% correct & More. He was so knowledgeable. I always said “boy you better keep that lid on that cannon “ when speaking. He’ll forever be missed. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊🕊🕊
Thank you “Bug”❤️
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Im so sorry for your loss.😢 I lost my twin brother to fentynal. He was 53. He suffered from addiction also. He was such a kind person. Listening to you talk about Cedric reminded me of him. Some souls just seem to fragile for their time here. I also wish I had spent more time with my brother and just accepted him. But loving an addict is very painful. My heart goes out to you and your family❤ Thank you for sharing.
I can’t imagine the pain of losing your twin. I know you can relate to my story so thank you for sharing yours. God bless you!
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm an drug addict as well that's struggling to stop. What drug did your brother take if you don't mind me asking?
Your story reminds me so much of my brother’s story. We lost him this year. An addict is not just an addict ❤
His live video was really good and he could have been a great help to others who were battling addiction
Thank you so much for watching! Cedric was always posting on his Facebook page and he definitely helped a lot of people who were in addiction as well. Although in an unconventional way, God still used him to help others.
What a beautiful tribute to your brother - I can't imagine the pain you and your family have suffered. I realize you may feel guilty for not having been closer to him or less judgmental, but please don't be hard on yourself. You did the best you could at that time, and so did Cedric. It's just a very sad outcome.
This comment brought me to tears. Thank you because I needed to hear that! Thank you for watching Ced’s story!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. This story was so well done that it is the first documentary I’ve watched on this channel that made me cry. I feel the love you had for your brother and I’m sure he knew he was loved. Your message about having more compassion and love for the addict was right on point. Also I’m glad you made the point of saying don’t experiment with drugs it’s not worth it.I hope God can help heal your family’s pain from the devastating loss of your brother. Thank you for sharing.
thank you for your comments.
This comment blessed me so much. Thank you so much for watching my brother’s story and for those kind words!
@@ritasaad12 Thank you so much for watching Rita.
He didn’t die alone god with with him. Unfortunately they are putting fentanyl in other drugs without the person knowing. I’m so sorry for your loss. He’s in a better place now. Thank you for speaking out, you’re helping other people.
Thank you for sharing that!! I do believe he is in a much better place than any of us could ever imagine. Thank you for watching!
Yup, I recently lost a good friend of many years to exactly what you described. She NEVER did opiates, she also rarely did other drugs.
Moved to a nice new luxury apartment in the city after getting her dream job, made some new friends who liked to party. They convinced her to do some cocaine at a party. They found her dead on the couch the next morning.
@@ajack1312 That is so heartbreaking.
@@RashetaCannon I am so sorry for what happened to your brother... he was obviously very well loved and for good reason! Very eloquent and obviously a man of God.
Something needs to change in America's approach to this drug, I believe there needs to be more treatment and compassion for the users. The stigma against addicts is awful, the anger should be directed at the people making, importing and selling it. They are the true criminals, ruining people's lives for nothing but profit...
@@ajack1312 Thank you so much. Thank you for sharing and for watching 💜
This story definitely caught me because I’m battling this with my cousin whom was like a little sister. She is addicted to fentanyl and she is schizophrenic and bipolar. I pray every day for her. It’s so scary. God bless you and your family 😢❤🙏🏾
Hi Niki,
My prayers go out to your cousin! It is definitely a scary and tough situation to go through with a loved one. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!
I always think it’s interesting how older and younger siblings recount their childhood experiences differently 😩. Like, we grew up in the same household, but had two different parent experiences.
Thank you for your story it's makes life bearable. I lost my cousin last year before Thanksgiving '22 I still mourn for her everyday.😢
Yes same here. My cousin was 23 when he was killed by fentanyl poisoning in 10/21. It’s so terrible for everyone
Thank you so much for watching and I pray that God will comfort you. Talk about your cousin as much as you need to. Taking about Cedric brings me alot of comfort. It can be hard at time but for the most part it’s comforting. God bless you!
What a beautiful way you speak of your brother, you didnt judge him for his addiction, you loved your brother unconditionally, addiction is a disease,thank you for sharing Cedrics story, R.I.P Cedric god bless you
God bless you and thank you so much!
I loss my brother to drugs. My niece to fentanyl they both died alone. I’m praying for all of us
I am praying for all of us too! God bless you!
I was on the alcohol trip, but I'm sober now. Addiction is real, guys. I quit on my own, but it was tough. Thank you for sharing this.
Congratulations on being sober. That is awesome! Thank you for watching! God bless you!
I feel u I lost my cousin 2 years ago and still feels like yesterday may he rip
Thank you for watching. May God bless you and your family & heal any broken areas ❤️
To the young woman, never, never say you grew up, live in or around a low income neighborhood, nothing about you is low income, having or not having money is a state of mind. I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Hello Claude! That was beautifully said! That you. Thank you for watching!
When his sister said he tried to help others even when he couldn't help himself. ❤
He loved the Lord. He must have been mentally tormented by the demon of addiction. I'm so sorry for you loss.
Thank you so much Michele. We were raised in the church so he always loved God & knew God wanted more for him. Like you said, the demon of addiction got ahold of him & wouldn’t let go.
What a loving tribute to his life. I see the warning of this drug but your story shows the life and struggles of your brother. 🥀
Thank you Grace. Thank you for watching!
My deepest and sincere condolences on the loss of Cedric🙏
Thank you so much!! Thank you for watching!
Praying for God to place his loving and comforting arms around this family
Thank you so much Roxie. Thanks for watching!
Just bc he was an addict that doesn't make him less of a person. Ik exactly how you feel. I'm a recovering addict. And, ik what ur going thru bc I lost my son, too. The hardest thing I've ever went thru. May God bless u and ur family.
Thank you for watching and thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you were able to break free from the chains of addition.
Her story made me cry she said it perfectly and she’s also so beautiful
Thank you so much! That was very kind! Thank you for watching!
Thank you sweet girl for having the courage to push through your tears to share your precious brother with us. 💔
Thank you so much Lizzy! Thank you for watching!
What a gentle, and sweet spirit you have! I’m so sorry! I can hear the anguish, and pain in your voice. Hearing your love, and loss of your beloved brother deeply stirred my soul.
Thank you so much Sandria!! Thank you for watching my brother’s story.
Thank you for sharing Cedric’s story. He sounds like he was such a nice guy. Your compassion and counsel will help others.
Thank you so much Cheryl! Got bless you! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for sharing your story. You made me understand that i cant simply just put up a wall to protect myself against addict tendencies, but to show compassion towards them. I'll definitely work on that. ❤
You are so welcome & thank you for watching!
Such a wise lady. Her brother seemed lika a warm person.
Nobody of us is perfect.❤
Thank you so much and thank you for watching!
He looked like a sweet soul, what a shame. What a devastating story. His sister is a beautiful person. Rip Cedric
Thank you so much for this kind comment. Thank you for watching!
One thing I notice about this drug, it seems that it takes really good people, not rapist, pedophiles, robbers, but good people who just made one wrong decision.
Thank you for watching!
Ms Cannon, I pray you find peace over your brother’s passing. 🙏🏿
Thank you so much! Thank you for watching!
Hello My Childhood Pj Sis....I was soo saddened & still is Heartbroken...I miss Ced soo much❤❤...He brought soo much Wisdom & Knowledge to myself & followers...Ced was Comical he kept everyone laughing...He was very open about his addiction & wiuld reach out to many about God...Your Mom did a wonderful job raising you ALL...May Ced, my PJ BRO REST IN ETERNAL PEACE-
Your story has me in tears😢😢
Thank you so much for the love & support!!!
Heyy Sheta...This is Lawanda❤❤❤
@@gvsync Awww!!! Hey Lawanda!!!! 💜💜💜
You are telling a very simular story of my Brother..🙏
May God bless you & your family. Thank you for watching Ced’s story
Aww 😢 He was a beautiful person. I lost my brother Randy to addiction in 2016. I am sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much Jade! I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your brother to addiction as well. Thank you for watching & God bless you
Thank you for your beautiful words. So much love to Cedrick, you and your whole family. He sounds like a truly wonderful person who left this world far too early. I’m so sorry for your tragic loss.
Thanks so much Hannah! Thanks for watching!
God bless cedric I'm not sure why life is so mean and hard on us !!
Thank you so much for watching!
Wow I can see the pain in her eyes and face as she was telling her brothers story. I know this has to be hard to even talk about. Cedric sounded like a great person. That really sucks that addiction caused his passing. I’m sure your brother is proud of you for this. ❤️
Thank you so much! He was always so proud of me so I know he would have been proud of me sharing his story. It was hard having to tell his story publicly for the first time but I’m so glad I have the opportunity. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for telling Cedric’s story and your story as well. Even while dealing with his own pain of addiction,Cedric wanted to help others. That shows what a kind and giving person he was. It’s true, knowing that someone is suffering from addiction is like holding your breath.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. 🙏
This comment brought me to tears like so many others that have touched me. Thank you for sharing that and thank you for watching my brother’s story!
I am in complete agreement with his comment about spiritual warfare. So sorry for this loss. God bless all of you.
Thank you so much!
The Lord was with him when he passed Sis holding him so tight and I do believe he felt the Spirit of the Lord as he clearly knew the Lord! May His Memory Be A Blessing!
How kind Val. Thank you for sharing that. God bless you and thank you for watching💜.
Im so sorry for you and your family. No one deserves this struggle with addiction. Thank you for sharing your brother's story with the world. It makes a difference. Saying that you wished you had expressed your love to him more will surely speak to the hearts of others also dealing with a loved one's addiction. There is a person apart from the addiction that still needs to hear, "I love you."
My beloved brother died alone too so i understand that awful pain. Just know that your brother loved God and God and his Son Jesus were there to greet him and wipe away all the tears and heartache that addictions cause.
Thank you so much for those kind words. I definitely pray that Cedric’s story will help and touch many lives!
Thank you for sharing Cedric’s story and sharing your family’s story Sheta! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Chea! Love you!
Thank you for sharing your brother's story, and your own. He loved his family no doubt. You loved him. Love just isn't enough when it comes to the demons that drive addiction. RIP Cedric. God's peace to your Mom.
Thank you so much! So well said. Thank you for watching!
Yes, that balance-exactly. We must always maintain compassion or empathy. ❤😢
Thank you for watching and yes, balance is needed indeed!
My nephew was 19. Fentanyl, he was also alone. Im praying for strength for your mom n family 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for your prayers. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your nephew. 19 is so young. God bless you.
God give his sister the strength to continue to speak on this thing that is taking our people away. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much! I desire to continue speaking about this. This was my first time speaking publicly and I pray it won’t be the last. Thanks for watching!
I'm so sorry...Cedric sounded like such a nice person...
You and your family are in my prayers. Especially, him mama. I can't imagine the pain. ❤❤❤
Hate the addiction, Love the addict...❤ thank you for loving him sister. You're amazing!
Thank you so much Janet. Thank you for watching & for those kind words!
@cannonbomb2 You're so welcome! I'm so grateful for the amazing families sharing their love ones story. ❤️ So incredibly urgent! God bless 🙌
Thank you for Sharing Sorry for your lost love one.
Thank you and Thank you for watching!!
The pain on your face hurts my heart. Im so sorry for your loss. 💔 He's still with you. He can hear you when you talk to him. That's what i believe. Keep an open mind and an open heart. Youll be with him again someday. 🕊❤
Thank you for those kind words Tina! Thanks for watching!
Wow I love this! She’s an amazing sister, the way she never judged him and said he isn’t just an addict is strong because this can happen to anyone. Fentanyl does not discriminate
Thank you so much Emelia. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing Cedric’s story. May the Lord hold him in his arms for all of eternity.
Thank you so much Maggie. Thank you for watching!
How Brave and strong you are Sheta for sharing this story with the world. Ced was truly a great guy and loved by many. Your family and my family are forever bonded and I continue to pray for healing 🙏🏾 Cedric is definitely proud of you for being a light and spreading awareness 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much. I know Ced would be so proud so I had to do it for him.
I am so, so sorry for your loss, OUR LOSS as a people 😢
Thank you so much!
When she said it is like you're holding your breath, waiting for that call, I felt that. It is so hard watching someone you love struggle with addiction, especially when they refuse to get help😔
Hi! Yes. It was so hard and then when we got the call that he actually passed it was like our worst nightmare came true. However, God is still good & He is faithful. I’m so blessed to have been able to share my brother’s story. Thank you so much for watching!
We heard you and we appreciate you. You spoke well for your brother and this touched me thank you, you don’t even know.
Thank you so much! I appreciate those kind words!
Thank you for sharing your brother's story. I could feel the love you have for him. Sending prayers for him, you and your family.
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful relationship. You made him proud. I will remember this story forever.
Thank you so much Beth. He was always so proud of everything I did so I agree that I made him proud with this video as well. Thank you so much for watching!
So sorry for the family and friends loss. Virtual hugs from Dallas Texas ❤❤❤
Thank to so much & I receive those hugs! Thank you for watching!
Some addicts are in so much internal pain, so much. Unfortunately, they are judged so harshly. If we could only see their hearts, if we can heal the addict, we can heal the addiction. Therapy, love, grace - a mixture of all three are necessary.
That was so beautifully and well said. Thank you for sharing & thank you for watching!
What an incredible young woman you are. One can just see the intelligence in your eyes. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much Claire. Thank you for watching!
I lived a few houses down from Ced but i knew him for 10 yrs and he was always sweet to me always willing to help me and my hubby I met their mom a few times sweet lady but when I found out he passed I had already moved away so we lost contact and it broke my heart I knew he was in the streets but not like this R.I.H I love you Ced always
That was very kind. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!
I’m sorry for your loss 😢 May he be in peace 🩵
Thank you so much!
I am so sorry. My stepson died 4 years ago from Fentanyl and now my own biological son is in rehab for it. He is 22 years old and he used to just smoke weed so I don't even how this happened. My prayers are with your family please pray for my Geno. You remind me so much of my daughter who like you has never been addicted to anything so I am sending this to her. Thank you and God Bless your family and may Cedrick rest in peace. For anyone wondering I am not condoning weed but he started when he graduated high school and there's not much a parent can do to stop an adult child. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It's like being a hamster on a wheel that you can never stop. I think most people reading this already understand though. I do plan on sharing this video with my son as well when he gets out so THANK YOU!!!
that is also my question, why do addicts start it anyway? I know it is hard to get out of it once you are already addicted but i wish someday i can understand why they took the 1st hit. Peer pressure? And when you die from addiction, the so-called peers won't even care to go to your funeral?
I gotta say...something about this one really broke my heart more than the others.
Thank you for watching Chuck!
What an incredible woman! Full of love and insight into her brothers problem. I hope you and your family find peace, dear.
Thank you for those kinds words and thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing your brother's story. In that brief vid of him speaking, I could feel his authentic, loving and caring spirit. He flies amongst the angels now and I'm sure that he's very proud of his little sis. ✌🏾💞
Thank you so much & thank you for watching! It was so important that the clip of him was added. I wanted people to get a glimpse into who he was. God bless you!
Your brother sounds like a warm loving person.❤
Thank you Monique. He was definitely loved by so many & always had a lot of friends. He truly loved people.
Thank you for sharing Cedric’s story. I agree that without enabling them let them know they are still worthy of love even though you don’t love or approve of the addiction. My heart goes out to your family especially your mom.
Thank you for watching & thank you for those kind words!
Thank you for sharing the story of your brother. You showed compassion but didn’t sound like an enabler & didn’t make excuses. Prayers to you & your family for healing & acceptance! 😢
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!
You have done your brother proud with your story and your love. I wish i had met him. The video clip that was shown added so much to his story...it made me want to talk to him. Thank you and god bless your family. 💔
Thank you so much for watching. I really wanted the clip to be added so people who never knew Ced would get a glimpse of how he was. Thank you for your kind words!
I pray strength for your family with your loss.
If your mind is being bombarded with negative, self destructive thoughts and anxiety, please memorize this prayer and use it often until your mind is at peace:
“I fortify my mind with the Word of God, the blood of Jesus and the fire of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name”.
Thank you. I will add this prayer to my morning prayer list. 🙏🏼
My brother had heart attack and stroke. Still uses drugs. I’ve been in panic for 2 years. I pray EVERYDAY he doesn’t leave this world before my mama.
I pray he does not either!!!🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your brother. I can see how much he meant to you. Prayers to you and family🙏🏼♥️
Thank you so much Carolyn!
Ced, I can still see that smile. What a light he was. God called you home and we will miss you amongst us but you’re good now brother🕊️🧡
Cedric's story was told well. Your family sounds amazing, loving the Lord and faithfully praying. It is sad that this drug has taken so many lives. Let us come together in prayer that this drug would vanish off the face of this earth never to kill again. In Jesus name Amen.
Thank you so Annie! Prayer is definitely needed! Thank you for watching my brother’s story!
In Jesus name 🙌🏾
What an eloquent, beautiful woman. Your story has touched my heart. Wow
That was very sweet. Thank you so much Kristin! Thanks for watching!
That was a nice video of your brother, offering an ear to listen. I wish I had been fortunate enough to know him. May he RIP. So sorry for your loss.