Travis James Gustavson, was born on July 21, 1999, in Mankato, Mn. He was a good-looking young man with a contagious smile and a kind and loyal heart. He had lots of close friends and family who he loved, and he was loved by them. He had hopes and dreams for his future. He wanted to marry and have children, he wanted to have a good job and a nice home. He just wanted what all of us want, a future and a life.
He didn’t want to have a SUD, he didn’t want fentanyl, he didn’t want to die. But he did…
Travis died in Mankato, MN on February 24, 2021, from Fentanyl Poisoning. He was 21 years old. He is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, next to his grandpa Roger.
This is enough fentanyl to kill.
One Pill, One Line, Kills
DEA The Faces of Fentanyl
The DEA Faces of Fentanyl Wall exhibit is located at DEA Headquarters, at 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Visitors can view the wall Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please note: DEA Headquarters is a federal building, and visitors must comply with security rules and procedures. Guests over the age of 18 must present a valid government issued photo ID. All bags, purses, etc., will be screened, and guests will be required to step through a metal detector.
Travis James Gustavson Foundation
Our Mission
Our Mission is to raise awareness of the Substance Epidemic in our county to educate, to stop stigma, and to work towards prevention in our communities, our state and with our country. We hope to break down the barriers that are preventing people who suffer from Substance Use Disorder from receiving the treatment and care they need easily and quickly. No one in need of help should be turned away. With the help of our communities, and governments (Local, State and Federal), businesses and every citizen, we hope to accomplish all that we set out to do.
Our Vision
We envision a country where awareness and education will lead to a time when there is no longer a demand for opioids and all substances, so the supply dries up, and that our children are taught from an early age how dangerous Fentanyl, Opioids and all illicit substances are, including alcohol. To make sure that our young people come to realize that experimenting with substances is no longer an option. Experimenting with these substances is like playing Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun. We envision connecting families with other families, so that they do not have to live with fear and isolation. We also hope to see the day come when someone who needs help will find it to be easily accessible. And no one seeking help is turned away.
Substance Use Disorder is a disease, not a choice.
Our Promise to Travis
We promise Travis that we will stand up and speak out, and get changes made that will help save lives and end this epidemic, so no one else dies from this because they weren’t told. Too many are caught up in this epidemic; we need to make sure that help is easily available. We will connect with families who have lost a loved one to this epidemic, or a loved one who suffers with SUD, and don’t know where to go for help. We want them to know that they are not alone, there are people out there who care for them. We promised Travis that we would do everything we could, to help stop this. And that is what we will do.
Enough is Enough.
There is help available, we must make sure that every single person knows where it is, and that it is easily assessable. (See Resource page)