James D. Aleshire

I worked with Jim for about 6 years at Air Care. What a guy, dry humor, sharp wit, and a 412 driver like no other.

I worked with Jim for almost 10 years and what a guy! He was always kidding and having a good time, but when it came to flying, he took this seriously and no doubt was the best of the best! I trusted Jim like few others....he used to talk about his time in Vietnam and that was quite an eye-opener in listening to what he had experienced and was still alive! My life is better because of Jim and I appreciate what he brought to our AirCare Team! My prayers for those left behind are those of...

I always cherished visiting Uncle Jim ever since I can remember. He spoiled us with candy bars and McDonald's as children. As an adult, I enjoyed our time, including his sense of humor and his personal advice.

Dear Family,

We are truly sadden by the news of Jim's death. Jim was a trusted colleague and confidant at AirCare. I knew that I could go to Jim anytime for his candid advice and guidance about our flight operations. Our entire team had the utmost respect for Jim as a captain and as our friend. There were no hidden agendas with Jim. He could be very frank and straight forward which is why we held Jim in such high regard. We counted on Jim to test new pilots to our program and knew that...

I worked with Jim for about 15 years and flew with him on countless missions. I can offer no higher praise than to say, I would put my most loved family member in the aircraft in which Jim was in command. He was a true professional, but most importantly, he was my friend.

Go with Godspeed my friend!

Dear Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family continues to be in my prayers. I am very thankful to your Uncle for his service to our country.

Jim was in our gang when we were teens in Park Forest, IL. He was full of life, a great dancer, and a fun guy who we will all miss. We wished him well as he left for Vietnam and prayed for his safe return. Jim and I re-connected in Winston-Salem as adults at the hospital where we both worked. I heard many stories about his excellence as a helicopter pilot, co-workers saying that they would rather fly with Jim than any other pilot. His last years were filled with pain, and I'm glad he is...

Jim was a good man. I worker with him on an EMS contract of six years. He was by far the most accomplished, and talented pilot at our base. Jim was good friend, honest, dependable, and I will miss him very much.