My name is Luke, and I’m raising funds in memory of my best friend, Matthew “Blake.”

We served together, lived like brothers, and carried each other through some of the hardest years of our lives. Anyone who knew Blake knows he wasn’t just a good man—he was the kind of person you leaned on without even realizing it. He brought a sense of humor, loyalty, and heart into every room he walked into. To me, Mark, and everyone who loved him, he wasn’t just a friend. He was family.

A week ago, Blake was taken from us in a tragic motorcycle accident. Losing him has left a hole in our lives that words barely touch. The three of us—me, Blake, and Mark—used to joke that we were the Three Amigos. Now everything feels quieter, heavier, and painfully real.

I’m creating this GoFundMe to help his family with the unexpected costs that come with something no one is ever prepared for. Funeral expenses, memorial arrangements, and giving Blake the honor and respect he deserves—it’s all overwhelming, and they shouldn’t have to carry that weight alone.

If you’re able to give anything at all, it means more than you know. Even a share helps.

Blake showed up for so many people in his life. This is our chance to show up for him, his family, and everyone who’s hurting from this loss.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for helping us honor a man who truly made an impact.

Rest easy, brother. We’ll carry you with us always.