Dozens of blue love heart balloons were released in tribute to a Penilee teenager who lost his battle with depression.
Devastated family and friends lined the street outside Our Lady of Lourdes RC for the funeral of David Farrell, who died on June 5.
The popular 18-year-old was passionate about raising awareness over mental health issues and shared a post just hours before being found at his home.
Brave mum Letitia told the Daily Record she vows to continue spreading the message following her son’s passing, which she believes was a “cry for help” that went terribly wrong.
His friends gathered for the balloon release as they bid their final farewell just days after what would have been David's 19th birthday.
The blue tributes were slowly released as the hearse made its way down the street following the mass for the popular teen who was described as a "brother" to many.
Paying tribute to her boy, Letitia, 41, previously told how David had always been a hero who cared deeply about those around him.
She was especially proud of him for taking one young man under his wing after seeing him being bullied.
The pair went on to become very good friends, with David helping teach the boy English and learning Arabic in return.
Letitia added: “When his grandad died in front of him, he was four.
"He ran right into the phone and rang 999 telling them his grandad had fallen and banged his head.
"They said they needed to trace the call for the address but he told them it straight away.
“He was my hero. He was amazing. I’m really going to miss him.”
The mother-of-one also issued a heartfelt plea to other young people struggling with their mental health.
She said: “Please contact somebody that has been through it and speak to them. Don’t think you’re being a burden.
"Don’t think that they’re going to laugh at you.
“Find somebody you’re comfortable with and just let it out. Don’t wait around and hope it will get better because you’re worth more than that.
“You’re not worthless.
“You don’t realise how much you’re loved and that you’re just in a bad place at the moment.
“You need to remember that things can only get better from there. You’re worth fighting for.
“You’re meant to be here and you do have a purpose in life. Even if you’ve hit rock bottom, there’s only one way left and that’s up.”
You can seek help by contacting Samaritans 24/7 free on 116 123 or by visiting Samaritans.org.
