Mom Pens Heartbreaking Note About Losing Son To Drug Overdose

There was plenty of news across Guilford in 2017. If you missed any of it on Guilford Patch, here's a roundup of the most read stories.

Guilford Mom Pens Heartbreaking Note About Losing Her Son to Drug Overdose

In her position as spokesperson against the opioid epidemic plaguing the state, Sue Kruczek has received letters from the president, been at the side of the governor, and has told the story of her son's tragic death due to a drug overdose to dozens of groups around the state. Recently, she wrote a personal note, on her thoughts about what has life been like for her since her son, Nick, died a little more than three years ago at age 20.

'Now, My Life Is Half What It Used To Be': Sister Pens Heartbreaking Note About Brother’s Overdose Death

Haley, 13, said drugs are to blame for her brother's death and she pleaded, "Please, help save the people you love and let's end drug use."

Guilford Woman Whose Son Died of a Drug Overdose Receives Letter From Barack Obama

Besides spending time with powerful Connecticut politicians, Guilford's Sue Kruczek now has a nice memento from an ex-president.

Racing Legend Ted Christopher Among 2 Killed In Plane Crash On The Guilford Line

NASCAR's biggest stars react to the legend's death. The crash was reportedly in a wooded and residential area.

Vandals Destroy New Sensory Garden At Roses For Autism

Vandals have destroyed a public sensory garden run by Roses for Autism at their Guilford-based farm. The garden was built by numerous volunteers and $12,000 in money and supplies was donated.

Other top stories:

• Guilford Firefighter Accused Of Workers' Compensation Fraud: State Officials
• Popular Guilford Restaurant Owners Expanding Into Madison
• Guilford Mom Helps Others After Her Daughter's Death
• A Sister's Love: Guilford Teen Inspired by Tragedy to Help Others
• Victim Identified in Fatal I-95 Accident in Guilford

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