Edsel Welch

Edsel Welch was born on April 14, 1924, and is a proud World War II veteran from McKee, Kentucky. In 2012, he participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., where he visited the World War II Memorial alongside fellow veterans and state leaders. Edsel has stated that his most significant accomplishments in life are his children, his service to God, and his country.

On April 14, 2024, Edsel celebrated his 100th birthday. The community of McKee honored him with a parade, recognizing his remarkable life and service spanning a century.