Family plans to send 11-year-old boy’s ashes to moon to fulfil his dream of travelling to space | US News

Grieving family of a schoolboy who died aged 11 are planning to ship his ashes to the moon in a bid to fulfil his ambition of travelling to house.

Matthew Gallagher dreamed of changing into an astronaut and was fascinated with the photo voltaic system and constellations within the evening sky.

Matthew’s household, who stay in Florida, hope to honour his reminiscence by arranging for his ashes to be despatched into house after he died unexpectedly as his dad and mom slept on 18 Could.

His cremated stays are as a consequence of journey on the Future Flight to the moon, anticipated to launch in 2023, the New York Submit reported.

It’s hoped his ashes shall be buried on the floor so his family members can bear in mind him each time they see the moon.

Matthew was described as a “kind-hearted soul” who “deeply touched numerous others throughout his brief earthly life” on a GoFundMe page launched by his household to pay for a memorial house mission.

The web page was arrange by his dad and mom, Scott and Cori Gallagher, who hailed his “zestful and playful way of living”.

“To know Matthew was one in all God’s nice blessings and one could not assist however to like him,’ his father, a US Marine, shared.

“Matthew was happiest when carrying his superhero costumes, video video games along with his sister and buddies, engaged on initiatives along with his dad, and cuddling his mother.

“Matthew cherished anime, outer house, dirt-biking, hockey, baseball, Spider-Man, and enjoying outdoors.

“Matthew was a shiny younger boy.

“His largest dream was to develop into an astronaut and journey to outer house.”

The household hope to be current for the launch of Matthew’s house mission and has up to now raised virtually $12,000 of their $14,000 objective.

Matthew’s dad and mom later added a few footage of their son to the fundraising web page, posting: “We simply wished to share the candy face that you’ll be serving to to ship to the moon.”

The 11-year-old, who was born at a Marine Corps base in California, leaves behind a sister, Savannah, along with many family and buddies.

“He shall be sorrowfully missed by all who knew him”, Mr Gallagher added.