Ethan Miller Song died in his hometown Guilford on Jan. 31 at the age of 15.

Ethan is survived by his parents Michael and Kristin Song, sister Emily and brother Evan. Ethan is survived by grandparents Albert Song and Ellen Song, grandfather Victor B. Miller Jr., uncles Victor B. Miller IV and Garrett M. Miller, and aunts Cynthia (Miller) Cole, Elena Song and Miran Song. Ethan was predeceased by his grandmother Oreann C. Miller.

Ethan was born on Jan. 19, 2003 in New Haven to Kristin and Michael Song. He was a freshman at Guilford High School and was expected to graduate with the Class of 2021.

Ethan was a remarkable young man. Ethan was an accomplished honor student and his friends were blessed by his deep intellect, extraordinary sense of humor, infectious personality, and compassion. Ethan enjoyed traveling, recently enjoying trips to the Netherlands, London, and Mexico. Ethan always enjoyed trips with his family, especially the annual trip to Block Island. Ethan loved the outdoors and enjoyed hikes with his father, skiing, and lacrosse. Ethan always enjoyed spending time with his cousins Bennett, Aiden, and Samantha Cole; Harrison, Davis, and Katherine Miller; Victor and Margaux Miller; and Zach and Mica Song. He also enjoyed gourmet food and sushi.

Ethan’s ability to calm and win the hearts of dozens of his mom’s “foster dogs” earned him the nickname of “The Dog Whisperer.” Ethan was a partner in an organization called Unified Sports serving developmentally challenged children in the community. At school Ethan was involved in the Model United Nations. He was involved in Pilgrim Fellowship through the Congregational Church. He was in the early stages of planning a trip to Israel as part of a Birthright Trip.

A wake for Ethan was held on Feb. 4 at the First Congregational Church on the Guilford Green. A service of celebration for the life of Ethan Miller Song took place at the First Congregational Church on the Guilford Green on Feb. 5. A reception followed the service in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. The Reverend Dr. Ginger Brasher-Cunningham and The Reverend Sarah J. Verasco officiated.

In lieu of flowers, Michael, Kristin, Emily, and Evan ask you to send donations to The Ethan Song Memorial Fund, the proceeds from which will be used solely to create a foundation in Ethan’s name. The foundation will address issues that were passions for Ethan and Ethan’s family—animal rights, human rights, gun education, and child safety. The gofundme page can be found at www.gofundme.com/ethan-song-memorial-fund. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.