INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO):  Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb directed flags to half-staff on Sunday in respect a U.S. Marine from Fort Wayne who was killed last Friday.

Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz, 27, of Fort Wayne died Friday night in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle. In a statement issued Sunday night, a Marine Corps spokesman said Tomkiewicz and three others were removed from a crash site as the men were taking part in a NATO exercise and were in the process of being returned to the U.S. The cause of the crash remained under investigation, but Norwegian police reported bad weather in the area.

The Tomkiewicz family issued the following statement:

Matthew provided the most selfless, patient and calming presence. He was his wife’s best friend, protector and peace.

He lit up every room with smiles and laughter – bringing humor with his quick wit.

He was humble, dedicated and proud to serve his country. He was a husband, a son, a brother, a dog-dad but also the best friend to so many…

The void we hold in our hearts will be glued back together with the shared memories of friends and family as we begin to accept our new reality.

We send our deepest condolences to all the families involved in this awful tragedy.

He was without a doubt the world’s biggest Purdue and Colts fan and would want us to say – Boiler Up and Go Colts!