nine months ago ben caplan connecticut walk or talk aft a terrible accident that claimed his >>> there are great stories of success h at everyh school graduation. there was an especially moving ceremony today. nine months ago you'll recall ben caplan could not walk or talk after an accident that killed his mother a put him in intensive care. well, tonight, he's celebrating with familyfter walking across the stage to pick up his diploma. our bureau chief julie carey has the inspiring story. >> reporter: gathered in the tunnel ready to march on the floor at eagle bank arena, ben caplan recognized this was the big day, even if he hadn't overcome near fatal injuries to get here. >> it's still a big thing because i have beenorking most of my life for this. whether i'm -- after an accident or not, i still -- it's still a big thing. >> lasl f this day seemed unimaginable. it was a heartbrseking on, the accident that claimed the life of ben's mom, erin, badly injured him, his two little sisters and his grandma. we met him last october in bed, speaking again. >> it's been tougi ve a broken hear