He was respectful, adventurous, and had an unbridled passion for the outdoors.

A standing-room-only crowd gathered Monday at First United Church of Christ in Palmerton to pay their final respects to Austin T. Hunsicker.The pews were filled by mourners, many of whom dressed in camo as a tribute to their beloved "Schwoopie" at a service of celebration for the life of Austin.The 16-year-old Bowmanstown resident was one of four teenagers tragically killed Dec. 19 in a fiery two-car crash on Dairy Road in Lower Towamensing Township.The Rev. Martin E. Nuscher presided over the service, and mourners were invited to offer words of remembrance.Jennifer Sommers, one of Austin's aunts, was brought to tears as she reflected on her nephew's life.Sommers said the show of support from family and friends demonstrates how much Austin meant to those who knew him.She said Austin "had a smile to light up a room that was contagious."Austin truly loved the outdoors, Sommers said.Others described Austin as being polite and energetic, and said hunting and fishing were among his true loves.Nuscher said he doesn't have the answer as to why Austin and his friends' lives were taken away from their loved ones.In the days since the horrific crash, family and friends have gathered in the borough park for two vigils, and placed memorials at the scene of the crash, Nuscher said.While his time was way too short, Nuscher said Austin lived his life to the fullest."Even though it was a few short years, it was a well-lived life," Nuscher said.Also killed in the crash were Michael Muniz, 17, of Palmerton; Nathaniel Murray, 16, of Palmerton; and his sister, Courtney Anne Murray, 13, of Palmerton.State police at Lehighton say speed was a factor in the crash. Austin was a passenger in the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Muniz.