Diane Fuller Peters honors brother Rick Fuller, urges Norwalk youth to value education

Diane Fuller Peters, a resident of Naug, Connecticut, spoke about her brother, Rick Fuller, at an unspecified public meeting, calling him "the best brother you could ever have" and describing his lifelong interest in education and service to young people.

Peters said Fuller was "highly intelligent" and loved to read, and that he used his experience — including facing racial discrimination in the South — to motivate others. "He did everything he could to make life better for everyone," she said. Peters added that Fuller served as the first president of the Brian McMahon senators club, a role she highlighted as part of his leadership in school-based activities.

She told the meeting Fuller enjoyed organizing outreach activities for young people, noting his involvement in a bus tour with youth at Carver. "He was just that person who saw a need and wanted to fill it at all cost," Peters said, describing the brother she called her hero.

Peters recounted that someone named Novelette told her Fuller had encouraged continuing the work, saying "don't stop it," and Peters said Novelette has carried on that effort in his memory.

Asked what local youth could take from her brother's story, Peters replied: "Know that somebody loves you and cares for you. We do wanna see you do the best that you can do because it's a tough world out there, but there are those of us that really love and care for you." She concluded by urging continued support for young people in the community.

The remarks were personal testimony about a community mentor and did not record any formal motions or votes.