My name is Heidi Lang and I am starting this GoFundMe to support my dear friend Jessie Banga and her sweet babies Brielle, Jaxton and Beckum.

Branden Banga, loving husband of Jessie, lost his life on August 31 and a true nightmare unfolded for Jessie and her family.

If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Branden, then you will remember the sound of his laugh, his friendly wave as you passed him on the street, the way he would drop anything to help a friend in need, and how he always went above and beyond in any task he ever took on.

Besides his family, Branden loved working, his grass, camping, cleaning his truck, country music, playing board games, having bonfires and recently, the game of golf. Branden could sit for hours and talk about everything and nothing all at once, but when the conversation ended you always felt like life was a little lighter because of the way he made you feel, even without trying.

This GoFundMe has been created to support Jessie and the children during this incredibly difficult time. Funds will go toward funeral expenses and to help with day-to-day needs and unexpected challenges as they try to navigate life without him.

Any contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful difference for those he loved most. Please consider donating or sharing this page to support his family in their time of loss.