USA First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Dear First Lady Cecilia Abbott,
On November 14, 1991, Tyler was my 1st child. Three years later I had my 2nd son. Tyler was
now a big brother! He was a great big brother! I was blessed to become the mother of my first
child Tyler Mitchell.
As any mom would say, “my child was amazing!” Growing up his dream was to be taller than his
cousin who was 6 foot 4 inches. Tyler by the age of 19 was 6’5”. He graduated from high school
and went on to be a financial consultant. Self-made! Then his goals changed. He wanted to make
a million by the age of 30. As a financial consultant he handled stocks and investments for many
people. Tyler had several homes as well as building up other companies. Tyler was a good and
loyal friend to many. Tyler had a girlfriend of 5 years and they had just begun talking about
children. Tyler loved to travel and went many places including Africa, Portugal and too many
states to name. He passed away 5 months before he turned 30 but had already reached his goal.
He wasn’t married and had no children. He lived alone with his dog named Veto.
Tyler had cut his hand while working in the garage and he was like me, didn’t like doctors or
hospitals. He bandaged up his hand, but it was hurting him, and he couldn’t sleep. Tyler had a
very important meeting coming up with other investors, so he wanted to be well rested as he put
many hours into his work and sometimes worked thru the night. He took what he thought was
Xanax, but it was fentanyl! This is a parent’s worst fear. My child had dreams and goals and a
future. He wasn’t ready to go! Had he taken a real Xanax he would still be here! I’m not sure who
he got it from, but he took it and passed in his home.
We didn't hear from him as we always did. We called for a couple of days before finally going to
his home. His dad got in his truck and drove to his home in Dallas. Knocking on the door but no
answer only Veto barking. He finally was able to break a window and found our son sitting by the
front door with Veto protecting him. Tyler had been gone a couple of days. He was gone! He had
been gone for a few days with his loyal companion guarding him. He passed away June 28th,
2021, but was found July 1st, 2021. My child should be here. He wasn't finished. He had dreams,
goals, and plans. He didn't want to go! He was deceived and he was murdered!
I had heard of fentanyl from others online not really knowing that much about it. Now as I mourn, I
am connecting with hundreds of other moms who have lost their children as well. It blows my mind
that this poison is in everything and killing an entire generation! Fentanyl isn't just taking addicts in
alleys or homeless people. It's taking financial consultants, 13-year old’s who find drugs on
Snapchat. It's taking kids who just got accepted into college. It's taking moms and dads. It's a
weapon of mass destruction and something must be done.
I will never stop speaking on this. My child didn’t want to die! I will forever be his voice! Please
hear our stories please help us put a stop to this. It shouldn't have to happen to you for it to matter
to you. We hope you will help us be their voices & help us live on their memories and lives that
were taken too soon by having a memorial wall.
Sincerely,
Beth Taylor
Mother of Tyler Mitchell, Forever 29
Dallas, TX
905