Jonathan Ross Ladd Foundation

Mission Statements

The JRL Foundation was created by family and friends to contribute to the community, educational and charitable organizations that promote the spirit and passion Jonathan Ross Ladd had for life.

JRL Foundation seeks to assist persons, including those with disabilities, struggling to fulfill their interest in aviation by providing special assistance with educational opportunities and financial resources to reach their dream of flight

 

JRL Foundation operates as a nonprofit under the IRS code 501 (c) 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan was an outstanding and caring young man that touched and continues to touch the lives of people around the community.  Jonathan was involved in a mid-air plane collision in January of 2003 over Denver, CO.  Jonathan's love for flying was so deep he was often quoted as saying "why save money when you can fly".  A young man with such passion and love for flying and technology is truly hard to find; he enjoyed life to the fullest.  While holding a job at Lockheed Martin he continued to go to college and further his education, both in technology and flying.  His love for technology, flying and life was so deep that in essence, he's the one that inspired us to start the JRL Foundation.  We want to carry on his passion for life the best way we know how, and that's to pass his enthusiasm on to the world.  It didn't matter to Jonathan what you were facing, he was with you through it all, taking the time to listen and seeing where he could help.  Jonathan also unconditionally volunteered his time for friends and family to make their lives a little bit easier.  He reminds us, that living for the moment is just as important as it is to live for the future.  Jonathan continues to encourage us all, and we are better people for having known him.