Dr. James Donald Bridges

The world has lost a brilliant, analytical mind and we have lost a true friend and colleague. I had the pleasure of both training under his guidance and working along side him as a staff member at Bethesda. He was always approachable, considerate and dedicated to his patients and his staff. Even after over 20 years, when he would call me out of the blue to find out how I was doing, we would pick up our conversation as if we had just seen each other the day before. It showed how much he cared...

I worked with Dr. Bridges for 23 years. He extended his care, compassion and dedication to not only his patients but to everyone, especially those of us who worked with him. My daughter and I never had family nearby, but he became a part of ours and someone we both knew had our best interest at heart. He´s whom I´d ask advice or guidance from. He told me recently that he was proud to watch me and Kylie grow and to overcome our growing pains. I´m going to miss our conversations, his...

I think of Don, and will continue to, every single time I see a Jeep Wagoneer. GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!!