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Weekend viewing, funeral set for fallen Lewes firefighter

Members of the Ocean City Fire Department salute the procession leading firefighter Tim McClanahan to Parsell Funeral Home. DAN COOK PHOTO
July 13, 2016
Firefighters from across the state escorted fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan from Wilmington back to Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The hearse leading the processional passes by Lewes Fire Department Station 2 in Nassau. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Fire engines from across the state head into Lewes. MELISSA STEELE PHOTO
Dozens of fire engines escorted fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan to Parsell Funeral Home. MELISSA STEELE PHOTO
The Delaware State Police motorcycle squad escorts fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan to Parsell Funeral Home. DAN COOK PHOTO
Fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s flag-draped casket waits to be taken into Parsell Funeral Home. DAN COOK PHOTO
Firefighters and friends salute as fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s casket is taken from the hearse at Parsell Funeral Home. DAN COOK PHOTO
Fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s flag-draped casket is carried into Parsell Funeral Home by fellow firefighters and friends. DAN COOK PHOTO
Fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s flag-draped casket is carried into Parsell Funeral Home by fellow firefighters and friends. DAN COOK PHOTO
Fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s mother, Rita, is escorted into Parsell Funeral Home by staff member John Hazzard. DAN COOK PHOTO
Lewes Fire Department fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s gear is placed in tribute by the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department. DAN COOK PHOTO
Lewes Fire Department fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan’s gear is placed in tribute by the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department. DAN COOK PHOTO
Sussex County Paramedics salute the line of firefighters who escorted fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan back to Lewes this morning. MELISSA STEELE PHOTO

Fire company personnel from across the state escorted fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan back to Lewes July 13. Fire personnel mustered at Blue Rocks Stadium in Wilmington and began the trek toward Lewes about 9 a.m. 

McClanahan, 46, fell from a Delaware State Police helicopter at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown July 11 during a training exercise. He died from injuries sustained in the accident.

• Public viewings will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Parsell Funeral Homes, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Cape Henlopen High School. 

• Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Cape Henlopen High School Auditorium, 1250 Kings Hwy, Lewes. Final Fireman's Honors will be held immediately following Funeral Services.

Memorial contributions may be made in McClanahan's name to the Lewes Fire Department, P.O. Box 225, Lewes, DE 19958. Flowers or memorial gifts to the family can be sent through the Sympathy Store of Parsell Funeral Homes.

 

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