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Sometimes, we must hit pause on trivial things and focus on matters of the heart. This Sunday, July 2nd, would have marked the 18th birthday of a special young soul, Carson Crimeni.

Unfortunately, he was taken from us prematurely on August 7, 2019. A heartbreaking incident, all the more poignant as it took place just 30 minutes from our home. We've created this music video in Carson's honor, a tribute to him and his family, touched as we are by his story.
It's hard to express this without a heavy heart, but if we can save or even transform a single life by using our platform for good, we firmly believe that it's worth it.

Here's the unvarnished truth.

Carson, yearning for friends and acceptance, was taken in by a group of older teens. He unwittingly became their punching bag, derided as "Crackhead Carson". On the fateful day of August 7th, these kids invited him to a local skate park to try Ecstasy. Eager to fit in, Carson complied. What happened next was no less than a disaster - not one, but over 10 pills were forced into Carson's hand. Not for fun or out of friendship, but for a sadistic Snapchat spectacle. Whether these teens knew the consequences of their actions, we can't say. But the outcome was devastating; Carson began to overdose. Instead of seeking help, they fled the scene, leaving Carson in his darkest hour.

Carson's story is one of the most heart-wrenching we've ever encountered. It's a cry for justice for Carson, a good-hearted hockey player who just sought friendship and acceptance. Through this music video, we aim to awaken everyone to the horrific consequences of bullying. It's a plea to you all - if you witness such behavior, step up, intervene, and speak out before it's too late.

This video is for Carson. Your spirit lives on. We love you, brother.

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Rare Americans "Caron" (Official Video)

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