Community Support for Edgar & Omar's Family

Omar’s recovery and Sal’s family face bills for hospital care, funeral, and legal aid

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Community Support for Edgar & Omar's Family

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After a hit-and-run on William Floyd Hwy Thursday night, Edgar Mejia, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene. His brother, Omar, was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition. Their family and community are devastated.

Edgar and Omar, along with their father Sal, are part of our family at Jackson Dodds & Co. We are reaching out to the broader community to please help support Omar's recovery and their family as they navigate this shocking tragedy. Any help with hospital bills, funeral, and legal expenses is welcome and very much needed.

Edgar Mejia was a valued and deeply loved member of our team, having worked with us since 2017 as a Senior Plant Health Care Technician and NYSDEC Certified Applicator. Edgar also had the special opportunity to work alongside his father, Salvador Mejia, who has been a dedicated member of our team since 2015 and now serves as a Senior Property Maintenance Crew Foreman. Edgar was known for his passion, knowledge, and leadership in Plant Health Care, as well as for his kind, considerate nature and willingness to always step up for others. He made a lasting impact on our company and on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. Edgar’s presence made our company better, and he will be deeply missed.

Edgar & Omar

Edgar with his parents at LIAA (Long Island Arborists Association) receiving his 2018 scholarship.

Tras un atropello con fuga en la autopista William Floyd el jueves por la noche, Edgar Mejia, de 31 años, fue declarado muerto en el lugar de los hechos. Su hermano, Omar, fue trasladado de urgencia al Hospital Universitario de Stony Brook en estado crítico. Su familia y la comunidad están devastadas.

Edgar y Omar, junto con su padre Sal, forman parte de nuestra familia en Jackson Dodds & Co. Nos dirigimos a la comunidad en general para solicitar su apoyo en la recuperación de Omar y para ayudar a su familia a superar esta terrible tragedia. Cualquier ayuda con los gastos médicos, funerarios y legales será bienvenida y muy necesaria.

Edgar Mejia era un miembro valioso y muy querido de nuestro equipo, habiendo trabajado con nosotros desde 2017 como Técnico Superior en Sanidad Vegetal y Aplicador Certificado por el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York (NYSDEC). Edgar también tuvo la oportunidad de trabajar junto a su padre, Salvador Mejia, quien ha sido un miembro dedicado de nuestro equipo desde 2015 y actualmente se desempeña como Capataz de Mantenimiento de Propiedades. Edgar era conocido por su pasión, conocimiento y liderazgo en el cuidado de las plantas, así como por su naturaleza amable y considerada y su disposición a ayudar siempre a los demás. Dejó una huella imborrable en nuestra empresa y en todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de trabajar con él. La presencia de Edgar enriqueció nuestra empresa y lo echaremos mucho de menos.

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Kelly Dodds
Organizer
Southampton, NY
Timothy Howell
Co-organizer

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