Ben Fordham has farewelled his cousin's son, Luca, who died at age five after suffering a stroke.
The 2GB host shared photos and footage from the ceremony, which was held on what would have been the tot's sixth birthday.
The 44-year-old's post showed a group of nurses and family letting balloons go into the sky, and he thanked medical staff for their support.
Tragic: Ben Fordham (pictured) has farewelled his cousin's son, Luca, who died at age five after suffering a stroke
'Today we said goodbye to our little mate Luca on his 6th birthday,' he wrote in the caption.
'It was a heartbreaking day for my beautiful cousin @toriandluca and for all of his family and friends.
'These ladies in the funny shirts are nurses from the hospital. They loved Luca - so they came along to help celebrate his life.
Sad: The 2GB host shared photos and footage from the ceremony, which was held on what would have been the tot's sixth birthday. Luca is pictured
Support: The 44-year-old's post showed a group of nurses and family letting balloons go into the sky, and he thanked medical staff for their support
'They treat so many sick children but they make real connections and care about every single one. When a child doesn't make it, they feel the pain too.
'If you're looking for heart and soul and character and loyalty... you're looking at it right here. They're the ladies in the funny shirts.
'There's a famous quote from a man named Fred Rogers that goes like this…
'When I was a boy and I would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping'.
'Thanks legends. And happy birthday Luca'.
'These ladies in the funny shirts are nurses from the hospital. They loved Luca - so they came along to help celebrate his life,' he wrote
Earlier this month, Ben broke down as he tragically announced that his cousin Tori's son Luca has died, less than a year after he
