A grieving dad has memorialized his late son by way of a song—and it will tug at your heartstrings.

The song is released today to commemorate what would have been Will Funnell’s 20th birthday—he was killed last August in a road traffic accident.

Dad, Pete Funnell, co-wrote the song with Nick John Wilson,who sings and plays guitar, and the end result is…beautiful…much like the teen who is gone, but lives on forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him.

“This record is in memory of Will Funnell, who was sadly taken from his family & friends late 2013 in a road traffic accident. Both Will & the driver lost their lives. This song, I hope, will help aid in the healing process, not just for Wills' mother & father but for everyone who knew Will & for many others around the world who have lost a child. My thoughts & love,” Wilson writes on his YouTube page.

LYRICS:

Batman, superman, pentagram, five pointed star. Where there's a will, there's a way. Individual, change with out change, Moments & memories to. You were the one with bright blue eyes, that walked the walk & changed our lives forever. Will you be with me, I know so, we will meet again, I hope so. Night owl, dragonfly, let the water settle, your the brightest star up in the sky, yeah. The life of an angel, white feathers drift away, reflecting on the other side for ghosts in the echoes. Climb out the water, into the sun, spread your wings. I have the will to start again, make the most of it, shake up the world. Drive on through, so fly

The song is available for download on iTunes and Amazon

You can follow Nick John Wilson’s Facebook page here, and in the meantime, enjoy the video below.

R.I.P. Will Funnell