On Tuesday, January 13, our husband, father, Papa, and friend died after being the victim of the South Ogden Shooting on Thursday, January 8. Brandon Kay was a friend to everyone he met and everyone wanted to be his best friend! He was the best husband and loved his beautiful wife with sacrifice and care for more than 23 years. As a father, Brandon showed how to provide and lead through his example and conduct. He was an amazing Papa to his precious grandchild. Brandon worked his tail off for his family by steadily and faithfully going to work at the same job for nearly 21 years. His boss and co-workers can attest to their great love for Brandon and everything he meant to them. There is a hole in everyone Brandon knew that he leaves in our hearts and in our community that is too large for any one person to ever fill again.

We mourn the tragic loss of our friend Brandon, but our tears are tears of hope, because we know that Brandon is now walking with Jesus in heaven. We know this because Brandon trusted in Jesus alone to save him. Brandon loved, cared for, and set an amazing example for all of us because Jesus had saved him.

We would ask that you consider giving to help his wife and children as they navigate the rest of their lives without Brandon. As a community of people who were loved by Brandon, we now have the opportunity to come around and show our love for Brandon as we help take care of his family’s needs.