Connor Glynn was born and raised in the Village of Merton, where he attended Merton Primary and Elementary Schools. From a young age, he loved sports, playing Merton Mavericks baseball and Chiefs football, with football becoming his greatest passion. In the fall of 2011, Connor began attending Arrowhead High School. Known for his strong work ethic, discipline, and leadership, he inspired those around him both in the classroom and on the football field. He graduated in the spring of 2015 with a bright future ahead. 

Everything changed on April 10, 2016, when we received a phone call from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse informing us that Connor had been found unresponsive in his dorm room. On April 14, Connor passed away from an accidental opioid overdose, cutting short a life filled with promise. 

In the months that followed, we connected with countless families whose lives had also been impacted by addiction. We quickly realized Connor’s story was not unique. Like many parents, we knew substance use existed, but we never imagined it would affect our own family. That realization became the foundation of our mission: to raise awareness, educate others, and help prevent another family from experiencing the same loss.