Alan Jackson’s family was hit with a devastating blow last week that has country fans praying for him.

Alan’s son-in-law Ben Selecman, the husband of his daughter Mattie, passed away in a boating accident. He was only 28 years-old.

Ben was trying to help a woman onto a boat when he fell and suffered a serious head injury. He was rushed to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save him and he died from “severe traumatic head injuries.”

Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk, who worked with Ben, opened up about how special he was.

“He was really a rising star and I’m sick that we lost him, but I’m grateful for every day that he worked for us because he was great,” he said.

The Selecman family released a heartbreaking obituary about their loved one. It’s clear from their words that he truly was an amazing man:

“Samuel Benton Selecman, age 28, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Palm Beach, FL, surrounded and beloved by his wife, parents, and close family members. Born on August 21, 1990, in Knoxville, TN, Ben had as big a heart for God as he did ‘God’s Country,’ his self-ascribed name for the hills of East Tennessee where he grew up.

The town of Farragut was home to Ben, his parents, Mark and Brenda, and his younger brother, Cole, from childhood throughout his undergraduate years at the University of Tennessee. His drive, charisma, and heart for justice sent him to the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, where he earned his Masters Degree, Doctor of Jurisprudence. Ben worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Davidson County DA’s Office from April 2017 until his passing.

A man who always put his family first and never met a stranger, Ben had a true disciple’s spirit and a knack for making all those around him feel adored and respected. A lifelong lover of nature and avid hunter and fisherman, Ben cherished God’s creation and found peace and life in the outdoors. An east Tennessee boy through and through, his soul always hummed of classic country music. A committed follower of Christ, Ben lived out the Great Commission with unconditional love for all those he knew, and a humble prayer for those he didn’t.

Ben is survived by his wife, Mattie; father and mother, Mark and Brenda; and his brother, Cole (Morgan).”

Ben was far too young to be taken from this Earth, but we take comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven now.

Check out Ben’s wedding video to Mattie below, and please keep both the Selecman and Jackson families in your thoughts and prayers!