Jack Hinton may have lacked the gift of speech, but the sunny-faced, golden-haired teenager managed to touch the lives and hearts of many people.More than 300 mourners turned out to farewell the 18-year-old at his Stanwell Tops funeral yesterday, after his 13-day battle for life ended last week.The Tops Conference Centre was so packed many had to stand, while groups gathered at the doors eager to hear the eulogies to Jack, who had embraced the world with fervour. With cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability, Jack spent most of his school years at Bates Drive School in Kareela where he was completing Year 12. He had a close relationship with his teacher, fellow Helensburgh resident Vanessa Marsden, who said Jack fancied himself "king of the playground"."Never a shy one, he could be seen jumping to incredible heights on the trampoline or racing through the playground with a football under his arm," Ms Marsden said."Jack also had a passion for watching the traffic that travelled past Bates Drive School and I was always in awe of his ability to gain the attention of many a passing truck driver so they would blast their air horn."She also recalled his love for signing the national anthem and how he arrived at school with unusual objects to show his friends, such as his mother Debbie's cookbooks, his brother Sam's homework and even a golf club.Ms Marsden said Jack's death had left a massive hole in the heart of Bates Drive School."He was tenacious and strong-willed," Ms Marsden said. "He was a rogue at times and full of bravado."There is an emptiness and quietness now at Bates Drive. In my classroom there is a void." Jack died last Thursday after being struck by a car on the F6 north of Helensburgh on September 12. It is still not known how he came to be 5km from home as his father Eric said it was uncharacteristic of him to walk that far. His endearing innocence and open heart may have led him to accept a lift from a passing motorist, but it was this same character trait that was beloved by carer Don English."He didn't judge people by their race, age or colour," Mr English said in a tribute read by Reverend Gordon Bradbery. "Jacko didn't complain about what the weather was like, what he looked like, what he was wearing, or even if he was wearing no clothes at all."It was just another day for him and he got the most out of it that he could."This zest for life teamed with his joyously unrestrained smile was well-known in the community and nurtured by his mother Debbie, said cousin Kylie MacDonald."That Jack was so well known and loved by so many is testimony to Debbie's deep commitment and selflessness in ensuring Jack's life was rich, varied and full of fun. "Even in the darkest times, both remained sunny and warm and lived life with a loving heart."