Glen Cove Funeral for Ex-Captain Roger Welden 09/19/2022

On Monday September 19th, the City of Glen Cove Fire Department laid to rest 67-year member and Ex-Captain Roger Welden at the age of 90. Joining the Department in 1955, Ex-Captain Welden was assigned to Engine & Hose Company #4 and quickly rose through the company ranks, serving as 2nd Lieutenant in 1964, 1st Lieutenant in 1965 and Captain in 1966. Ex-Captain Welden received numerous awards and citations throughout his years including Fireman of the Year in 1988. Outside of the Fire Service, Ex-Captain Welden served in the United States Navy as a 2nd Class Petty Officer Engineman from 1950-1954, a Police Officer with the Glen Cove Police Department from 1957-1975, and a United States Coast Guard Reservist from 1972-1992. As the Senior Man of Company 4, Ex-Captain Welden was one of the most knowledgeable people with the history of Glen Cove and the Department. We send our condolences to the Family, Friends, and Members of the Glen Cove Fire Department & Glen Cove Police Department on their loss.