John Cooke

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 21: Photos of people who died from fentanyl are displayed on the grass during events at the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Civic Center on August 21, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Sunday is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, which is being observed by the DEA and across the country. A ceremony recognizing the day was held at the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park where many families gathered to share their grief and tell the stories of how they lost loved ones to the powerful and illicit drug. These families have come together for a unified nationwide push to address the illegal fentanyl crisis in Colorado. Colorado is one of 28 states where advocates and affected families are holding events to spread awareness and prevention of the dangers of illicit fentanyl. An organization called Facing Fentanyl established the day, which is meant to honor and remember the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning. An organization called脢Facing Fentanyl脢established the day, which is meant to honor and remember the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning. Those behind the event say Colorado is one of nearly 30 states holding events in honor of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Sunday. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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