On a day like today, I remember my beloved son, Ian James Eaccarino, whose life was tragically taken from us far too soon. It’s hard to fathom how many years have passed since that moment—since my life shattered into a million pieces. There are no words to fully describe the devastation of losing your child….
On September 10, 1996, we lost Ian to an accidental drug overdose from heroin and valium. Today is the 25th year of his death. I take this opportunity to share with you not how Ian died but how he lived. All who knew Ian would agree that he had a special way to make…
This exciting event will spotlight the outstanding work and words of students who participate in the Courage to Speak® Foundation’s curricula taught by their health teachers. The schools include Brookside Elementary School, Nathan Hale, Roton, West Rocks, Ponus Ridge Middle Schools and Side by Side Charter School. Norwalk’s Mayor, Harry Rilling, Chief of Operations, Dr….