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Kirsten Bridegan founded the Bridegan Foundation in September 2022 after the tragic murder of her husband, Jared Bridegan, earlier in 2022.
Jared was ambushed and shot to death outside of his vehicle on February 16th while his two year old daughter, Bexley, sat helplessly strapped into her car seat.
After witnessing this horrific act, Bexley was taken to a police station where she not only spent hours without either of her parents, but was also without basic necessities for a toddler, such as a sippy cup or the correct sized diapers. The officers did their best to comfort Bexley, but had limited supplies on hand.
In an effort to make children’s experiences at police stations a little less traumatic and scary, project “Bexley Box” was born.
Bexley Box aims to provide comfort items and basic necessities for children brought to police stations without their caregivers.
Who jared was
Jared Bridegan’s highest purpose in life was his role as husband to Kirsten and as father to his four children.
In a Facebook post, Jared summed up his priorities in life: first was his relationship with his Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ, second was his relationship with best friend and wife Kirsten, and third was the privilege of being the father to his four children.
These priorities shaped his every decision and he is greatly missed.
The Bridegan Foundation will carry on his legacy by finding the good in the midst of hardship and providing love and comfort to children in need.