Monday October, 21 2024

Nature: Visitation & Memorial Services – James D. Welsh

Location: Long Neck – Oak Orchard area

On Monday, October 21^st, many first responders from throughout Sussex County attended the Visitation and Memorial Services for James D. Welsh at the Melson’s Funeral Home in Long Neck.

James Welsh, a former EMT with Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company who died on Oct. 7 in a medical helicopter crash in Kentucky.

Immediately following the funeral home services there was motorcade from the Melson’s Funeral Home – Long Neck Chapel to the Mother Mary of Peace Church on Mount Joy Road near Oak Orchard.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of James Welsh.

Additional information can be viewed via the following links:

• Melson Funeral Home – Long Neck Chapel

https://www.melsonfuneralservices.com/obituary/james-welsh

• WRDE News:

https://www.coasttv.com/news/bethany-beach-fire-company-remembers-former-emt/video_77feebec-fbd7-51bd-995f-35b3acb7e13b.html

https://www.coasttv.com/news/update-bethany-beach-volunteer-fire-company-mourns-loss-of-former-emt-in-tragic-crash/article_8fecf858-8c87-11ef-a5f2-135b6d57d0c2.html

• Cape Gazette

https://www.capegazette.com/article/james-donald-welsh-flight-paramedic/282401

• News-Journal

https://www.delawareonline.com/obituaries/pdov0970340

• Other News Affiliates

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2024/10/17/flight-paramedic-from-delaware-killed-in-kentucky-helicopter-crash/75708159007/