Hundreds of mourners gather for the public funeral of coward-punch victim Daniel Christie at Hillsong Church Convention Centre Distraught friends conmfort each other at the funeral service for Daniel Christie at Hillsong Baulkham Hills. Daniel's father calls on politician's to "stop the insanity" Daniel's mother says she is "so very proud of my son for being such a wonderful human being" Hundreds of mourners at funeral service Family pays tribute to social workers, clergy, nurses, doctors, surgeons and organ donation team HIS parents have addressed the hundreds of mourners at a moving memorial service for teenager Daniel Christie this morning at Hillsong Church. The church's Baulkham Hills convention centre is filled with people, led by Governor General Quentin Bryce, who have gathered to say farewell to the 18-year-old allegedly murdered in a "cowardly punch" on New Year's Eve in Kings Cross. I am so very proud of my son for being such a wonderful human being. I love you Daniel," his mother Maureen told the service. His father Michael told mourners bear nothing but love for Daniel, not retribution. "Daniel would want us all to get on with our lives without adding the extra burden of carrying any negative feelings like hate and revenge," Mr Christie said. Pictures of Daniel in the service booklet. Picture: Wolter Peeters Source: Supplied The service tribute for Daniel Christie. This is very important because it's a legacy to us all from Daniel, please do not bear this ill feelings towards others. It's a lesson that we all need to be re-taught from time to time, so please feel nothing but love for Daniel. It is up to our elected representatives to stop this insanity. A table of Christie's belongings are displayed on the stage, by a painting of the good-looking blonde young man. On the table is a teddy bear, a cup and saucer and a plate he painted as a child. Christie, nicknamed Bone by friends, is remembered as an exceptional young man, the program celebrating his life says. His name Daniel is painted above the stage backdrop in a vibrant red and yellow graffiti style and a large picture of him doing a fun hokey skip, a beaming smile on his face, is projected next to it. He had just graduated from Pennant Hills High School and set up a T-shirt design business with his brother. Governor General Quentin Bryce speaks before entering the funeral service for Daniel Christie. Sydney builder Shaun McNeil has been charged with murder for allegedly punching Christie with such force his skull was fractured when he fell to the pavement. The youngest son of three, Christie's brother Peter, who was with him on the night and also allegedly assaulted by McNeil, is to speak at the funeral, along with brother John. Mourners are gathering in front of the coffin, covered in a huge wreath of white and purple flowers, to kiss and hug each other, as dance music plays. Most of them are teenagers. Daniel's brother before the funeral service. In a statement accompanying the order of service, Mr Christie's family applauded the care "offered by social workers, clergy, nurses, doctors, surgeons and the organ donation team." "We applaud the dedicated people that tirelessly underpin, repair and maintain our civil order and health services," the statement reads. The Christies are sure they are speaking on behalf of the broader community when we thank you for all your dedication, application, spirituality, humanity and love for others. We can never repay your kindness, support and love. A private ceremony is due to take place after the public memorial. Daniel Christie died on the weekend after being punched while out in Kings Cross.