Matthew Gallagher dreamed of becoming an astronaut and was fascinated with the solar system and constellations in the night sky
Grieving relatives of a schoolboy who died aged 11 are planning to send his ashes to the moon in a bid to fulfil his ambition of travelling to space.
. Matthew's family, who live in Florida, hope to honour his memory by arranging for his ashes to be sent into space after he died unexpectedly as his parents slept on 18 May. His cremated remains are due to travel on the Destiny Flight to the moon, expected to launch in 2023, the New York Post reported.
It is hoped his ashes will be buried on the surface so his loved ones can remember him every time they see the moon.Matthew was described as a"kind-hearted soul" who"deeply touched countless others during his short earthly life" on aThe page was set up by his parents, Scott and Cori Gallagher, who hailed his"zestful and playful approach to life".
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