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Tim McClanahan remembered by friends and family

Plaque honors fallen firefighter
Lewes firefighter Tim McClanahan’s family stands with the plaque and collage hanging in Delaware Coastal Airport. Shown are (l-r) brother Sean McClanahan, Decklan, 13 months, Eli and Jessi Johnson, and Tim’s father Mike and mother Rita. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 14, 2017
Sean McClanahan unveils the collage and plaque honoring his brother, Tim, at Delaware Coastal Airport on the first anniversary of his death.
Tim McClanahan’s mother Rita, right, thanks Delaware State Police officers (l-r) Cpl. Eric Glasco, Sgt. William White and Cpl. Joseph Smith for being on site and assisting with her son after the accident.
Tim McClanahan’s mother Rita, right, thanks Delaware State Police first responders (l-r) Cpl. Shawn Wright, Capt. Charles Condon and Mr. Robert McMahon.
In attendance are (l-r) Erika and Charlie Arnold, and Jason Stadler of the Lewes Fire Department.
Tim McClanahan’s brother Sean speaks about his brother’s service to the community.
A plaque honoring the service of the late Tim McClanahan was placed at Delaware Coastal Airport.

Lewes firefighter Tim McClanahan, who was killed when he fell from a Delaware State Police helicopter during a training exercise at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown July 11, 2016, was remembered on the first anniversary of his death by family, friends and fellow first responders at the airport.

Tim’s brother Sean read a poem written by his younger brother, Brion, then gave his personal thoughts and remembrances of Tim. Sean then revealed the collage and plaque honoring Tim for his service to the community.

Tim’s mother Rita spoke with each first responder in attendance, thanking them for being there for her son and family.

 

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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