Capalbo Strong
Those were a couple of the phrases and hashtags on social media used for Charlie Capalbo in his fight against cancer.
Unfortunately, Charlie's fight came to an end up Sunday night. I will not phrase it as Charlie lost his fight because he fought an incredible five-plus year fight.
Charlie was a 2017 graduate of Fairfield Ludlowe and a member of the Fairfield Co-op ice hockey team.
Charlie battled four cancer diagnoses over those five years. A true warrior.
Heartbroken for his family, parents Anthony, Jenny, brother Will and girlfriend Peyton.
Heartbroken for his extended family and friends.
Heartbroken for the CT hockey community and the Fairfield community.
A Fairfield community that has seen too much loss of young people over the last few years with Jake Panus, Kevin Kuczo and now Charlie.
All different causes. All tragic.
There may be others that I am missing. No disrespect intended.
Back to Charlie. Only 23 years old. Any age is too young, but this is way too young.
The way the community bonded together to support the family over the years was tremendous. From events at local sports, to other events set up around town. Fairfield showed how it will support one of their own. And it wasn't just Fairfield. People came from near and far to support the family.
We have seen that a number of times over the years when families have been in need of support (emotional, financial and more). I think of the examples I listed above, as well as others, where there may be been other issues and outcomes.
The news of Charlie's battle ranged far and wide. So many people showing support for him and the family.
For Charlie, his fight is over. He can be at peace. The community will now (and already is) rally around the family. Charlie will be honored and never forgotten.
People are hurting tonight.
Hopefully, people come together and support one another.
Life is confusing.
Life isn't fair.
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