Portsmouth High School Mourns The Loss Of A Student

PORTSMOUTH, RI — Portsmouth High School is mourning the loss of one of its own. Connor Peckham was a member of the concert and marching bands. Counselors were made available to students during the day on Tuesday.

According to EastBayRI, Peckham was a popular student who passed away while on a trip to Disney World with the band. He was also an active member of the Portsmouth High School unified basketball team, who will be honoring Peckham at Wednesday's home game.

In an email, Portsmouth High School Principal Joseph Amaral said that a crisis team was on site in Disney to support band students, EastBayRI continued.

Scott Sullivan, the former school resource officer, mourned Peckham's passing on Facebook.

"He spent a lot of time coming by my office and always brightened up everyone's day," Sullivan wrote in part. "We would joke when he got his new wheelchair and I told him I had to give a ticket for driving so fast, he was a NASCAR driver in that chair! Always a positive attitude and always thinking of others. Please keep this young man in your hearts and prayers."