The town of Stratford, Connecticut, is heartbroken following the tragic death of Ryan Julian, a beloved student at Frank Scott Bunnell High School, who passed away after a car accident earlier this week. His sudden and untimely passing has left family, friends, classmates, and teachers in profound grief, struggling to comprehend the loss of a young life filled with promise and potential.
Ryan was known among his peers for his kindness, enthusiasm, and bright spirit — qualities that endeared him to everyone who crossed his path. Teachers remember him as a dedicated student with a passion for learning and a warm personality that lifted others. Friends describe him as loyal, funny, and always ready to offer a helping hand or a smile.
“Ryan had such an incredible energy about him,” said one classmate. “He could make anyone laugh, even on their worst days. It’s hard to imagine school without him.”
The Bunnell High School community has come together to offer support and comfort to the Julian family. Counselors have been made available to students and staff as they grieve this heartbreaking loss. Vigils and memorial tributes are being planned to honor Ryan’s memory and celebrate the impact he had on so many lives.
As Stratford mourns, the Julian family is surrounded by love and prayers from across the community. Though his life was tragically cut short, Ryan Julian’s light continues to shine in the hearts of those who knew and loved him — a lasting reminder of the joy he brought to the world.