Coach De’Van Bogard’s Funeral Expenses

My name is Rachel Boddy and I am a team rep for the Elyria High football team. Today we learned of the tragic news of Coach Bogard’s passing. Coach Bogard has been an instrumental part of our program these last 2 years with a connection to these boys like no other. He has made such an impact on them in his short time with us. We felt the need to do our part to help his family during this difficult time.

Coach Bogard first and foremost was a loving dad to his son Jaden whom he leaves behind. He took so much pride in his role as a father. The players all got to know Jaden as well as he’d come hang out from time to time. He also leaves behind his mom whom he adored and looked up to for the way she raised him. He and I had several personal conversations about his mad respect for single moms and the way they make things happen. He truly appreciated and loved her so much.

Coach Bogard was a graduate of Ginn Academy and played football for Glenville High School. He then went on to play football at Ohio State. He loved to live life and have fun, wise beyond his years.

With all that being said the least we can do since he gave so freely of himself and his time to take care of our boys and make a difference in their lives is to make sure Jaden is taken care of in his passing. Please consider donating. All expenses will be going directly to his mom to help cover funeral expenses and to help out for future expenses for Jaden. Nothing can replace the loss of her son or Jaden’s dad but we can try to ease some of the burden and allow them the resources to grieve and figure out how to proceed. Thank you.