Sgt. Matthew Lowenthal died on October 15, 2019, after suffering serious injuries in an off-duty motorcycle accident earlier that month.
According to Marine Corps Times, the accident occurred on October 9, and Lowenthal later died at a medical center on his 24th birthday. He served with VMGR-352 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and had deployed twice as part of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force–Crisis Response–Central Command.
Lowenthal's military service included recognition with several awards and commendations, including the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and other service awards.
His commanding officer, Lt. Col. Mark L. Montgomery, expressed condolences to Lowenthal's family and friends following his death. A family representative also described him as someone whose life had a lasting impact on those around him.
A separate Young Marines publication also remembered Lowenthal as a former Young Marine who later became an adult volunteer and training officer with the Miramar Young Marines.
His military service and the memories shared by fellow Marines, friends and family continue to form part of his legacy.
