Family and friends of the victims of the Labor Day weekend boat crash back in 2024 continue to turn tragedy into action.

The crash killed three young men, Ryan Britagna, Christopher Hallahan and Ian Duchemin when the boat they were on crashed into the breakwater just off the coast of Old Saybrook.

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On Monday, family and friends held the inaugural “Light the Way” golf tournament fundraiser, a chance to raise money to dedicate to boating safety initiatives.

Fox Hopyard in East Haddam hosted the few dozen golfers for the annual event.

“Definitely a lot of work to get to where we are today,” Jessica Britagna, Ryan’s mother, said.

The tragedy is still fresh for family and friends, but they have made clear through r

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