Mom Pens Heart-Wrenching Letter In Son's Obituary: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut during 2021. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Connecticut Mom Pens Heart-Wrenching Letter In Son's Obituary

Her son died unexpectedly at the young age of 36. He had battled addiction for much of his life, and his struggle to overcome his demons was openly and eloquently written into his obituary by his mom, Robin. She included a narrative about the devastating effects of addiction, and concluded with a heart-wrenching letter she wrote to him, but never delivered, after seeing him at his birthday celebration last week.>>>Read More.

2 Connecticut Police Officers Were Drinking Before Arrest: Warrant

The two veteran officers were found by supervisors in a hotel room "not in a condition to respond to calls," according to authorities.>>>Read More.

3-Year-Old 'Mighty Mia' Who Inspired Countless People Has Passed Away

Mia was fighting for her life since birth. She's called Mighty Mia, and for good reason. The girl endured more than 180 days in intensive care units in hospitals in New York City and Philadelphia.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Couple Has Renewed Vows After Man With Alzheimer's Proposes Again

Peter Marshall asked his wife to marry him, not remembering they had already wed. Lisa Marshall could only respond one way: "Let's do it.">>>Read More.

CT Dad's Dying Wish Comes True, Meets Newborn Son In Last Breaths

Haley Parke wrote that she and her husband, Jb, welcomed their second son into the world, but the circumstances were anything but typical and in many ways heartbreaking and tragic.>>>Read more.

'Quicksand' At Beach Leads To Terrifying Incident

Two people ended up quickly "sinking" on a part of sand at the beach.>>>Read More.

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