Help Fulfill Matthew’s Final Wish: A Journey Into Deep Space

Help Fulfill Matthew’s Final Wish: A Journey Into Deep Space

On September 11, 2025, we lost Matthew David Johnston far too soon. He was only 37 years old.

Matthew served honorably in the United States Air Force and went on to dedicate many years as an imagery analyst at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. His life’s work was focused on space, imagery, and the vastness beyond our world.

Matthew often spoke of his dream that, when the time came, his ashes would be carried into the cosmos. Deep space represented both his career and his spirit.

We want to make that dream a reality. The cost to send Matthew’s ashes into deep space is $15,000, and I am humbly asking for help to make this possible.

Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to honoring Matthew’s wish and giving him the extraordinary memorial he imagined. If you cannot give, please consider sharing this page so his story and his dream can reach others.

Thank you for helping us launch Matthew on his final journey — beyond the edge of the world, into the stars.

As part of the memorial, the space flight company will provide a video of the launch. If you would like to receive the link when it becomes available, please include your contact information when donating, or reach out to me directly after contributing. I would be honored to share Matthew’s final journey with you.*

*Please note: the space launch will not take place on the day of Matthew’s funeral. These memorial flights are scheduled months in advance, and his ashes will be included on a future mission into deep space. I will share updates on the timeline as soon as I have them, and all donors will be able to watch the launch video when it becomes available.