Andre Harrell‘s son’s first message about the passing of his father was a mixture of reflection, funny words and thank yous.

Gianni Harrell posted the words to Instagram on Wednesday, May 13, nearly a week after the May 7 death of Andre Harrell from heart failure at the age of 59.

I wish it didn’t have to be this way, but Destiny has a plan and I know you’ll never be too far away,” wrote Gianni Harrell.

The 25-year-old Harrell wrote those words next to a number of photos that show him and his father in different stages of their lives together.

Since Harrell’s passing, Credle also has shared photos on Instagram.