Matthew Sweets Obituary: 37-Year-Old Louisville Father Remembered After UPS Plane Crash

Matthew Hagan Sweets, a 37-year-old Louisville electrician and father of two, is remembered for his devotion to his children and family following the fatal UPS Flight 2976 crash.

Matthew Sweets Remembered for His Love of Family

Matthew Hagan “Matt” Sweets is being remembered as a loving partner, devoted father and hardworking electrician following his death from injuries sustained in the UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sweets was 37. His funeral-home obituary confirms that he died on November 6, 2025, two days after UPS Flight 2976 crashed during takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. He had suffered severe burns in the disaster.

His death left his partner, Brooke Murray, their two young children, relatives and friends facing a profound loss. Recent reporting has brought renewed attention to his story and to the people who tried to help him in the immediate aftermath of the crash.

A Devoted Father and Loving Partner

Those closest to Matt described him as gentle, loving, kind and deeply involved in his children’s lives. Brooke remembered him as a father who did more than provide for his family: he actively participated in his children’s everyday experiences, guided them and helped them grow.

He was also an electrician employed by Warren Electric Company. His obituary notes that he was born in Louisville, graduated from Trinity High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Louisville.

His family remembers the ordinary moments they shared as especially precious. Their memories reflect a man whose greatest importance was not measured by professional accomplishments, but by the love and attention he gave to the people closest to him.

The UPS Flight 2976 Crash and Matthew’s Final Days

The aircraft crashed on November 4, 2025, striking businesses near the airport, including Grade A Auto Parts. Sweets had reportedly stopped at the business after work to sell scrap metal when the disaster occurred.

A Grade A employee, Adam Bowman, helped carry him out of the burning area. Sweets was taken to hospital with extensive burns but died two days later. His family has expressed lasting gratitude to Bowman, whose actions gave them additional time with Matt.

The crash claimed numerous lives and devastated families across Louisville. Matthew was among the people on the ground who lost their lives in the catastrophe.

A Legacy That Lives Through His Children

Matthew’s memory continues through Brooke, their children and the relatives and friends who loved him. His story is also a reminder of the people behind the names reported after major disasters: parents, partners, children and loved ones whose lives are forever changed.

Heartfelt condolences go to his family and everyone who continues to mourn his loss.

Disclaimer

The information in this tribute is based on the published funeral-home obituary and reporting from established news organizations. His full name, age, employment, family circumstances and death following injuries sustained in the UPS crash are supported by those sources. Personal descriptions and memories are attributed to his family and should be understood as their recollections.