Matthew Carpenter funeral support

Hello. My name is Jennifer Carpenter. My brother Matthew Carpenter unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning. He left behind a wife and two wonderful children. Please help us to remember Matthew. Loss is difficult and also comes with financial burdens. Even a small amount can make a big difference. We love, and thank everyone for the support.

Matthew James Carpenter, born August 17th 1987, left us on March 17th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Krystal, his daughter, Madison, and son, Zachary. His father, Brian, mother, Barbara, sisters Jennifer and Brianna, and nephews and nieces, Jayden, Oliver, Meghan, and Aurora will miss him dearly. Matt was a pillar of selflessness among his friends and family, and he was an exemplary role model. His dedication to his family was demonstrated by the time he spent making celebrations memorable. For his children's birthdays, Matt ensured there were unique activities his children could enjoy and remember for a lifetime, and that there were many people to enjoy the festivities with them. When Matt spent time with others, there was an atmosphere of revelry and joviality. His commitment to others extended to friends as well. He readily offered help to others, and often used his considerable resourcefulness and myriad of skills for the betterment of those around him. Matt grew up with the goal of becoming a mechanic, and he accomplished that goal working at Penske. He spent his off hours taking on challenging side-work, often for those he cared for. Those closest to him benefited from his presence. His laughter still rings in our ears and we'll carry it in our hearts forever. In his free time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, a pastime he inherited from his family, and playing video games. His magnetic personality pulled in those he interacted with, and he made friends all over the world. Matt would organize motorcycle rides across the state for his friends and acquaintances, and traveled across the country to meet and spend time with his guild-mates. He went to great lengths to deepen connections with everyone he came across. His altruism extended to his service for his country. Matt served in the United States Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq in 2007 where he put his burgeoning skills to use for his fellow Marines and his country. He excelled in his role as a police sergeant at an entry checkpoint in Fallujah. His creativity for solutions, flexible thinking, and tenacity to accomplish the mission earned him a certificate of commendation for his time in Iraq. He later deployed on a Marine Expeditionary Unit, which allowed him to travel the world. He visited Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines. This time was spent teaching troops of allied nations how to conduct military operations in urban terrain–a skill Matt and his fellow Marines sharpened to a fine and lethal point during Iraq and their training before their deployment. Matt lived more in his 36 years on Earth than most do in a lifetime. He was a dedicated father, husband, friend, and Marine.