Today...

[Dash8don]

I commuted home on Fubi's flight. I can attest to the emotion of the event. Everyone in the terminal who was deplaning, or waiting for their outbound flight, stopped and moved to the window to pay respect to the fallen Marine. There were probably a couple of hundred people at one point in the gate area silently watching out the window, a few were shedding tears. There was another large group on the ramp surrounding the airplane as the casket was removed from the airplane that stood still facing the fallen soldier out of respect, including Port Police, TSA, CSA's, rampers, P of P Ops, as well as the soldiers family. Definitely a somber event but I was glad to see people showing respect and honoring this soldiers ultimate sacrifice for our country.

 

[JAFI]

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

(or his Country)

God speed Marine.

 

[gutshotdraw]

If you haven't seen the HBO film "Taking Chance," rent it.

 

[bri5150]

If you haven't seen the HBO film "Taking Chance," rent it.

Yep, good movie. Not to burst the prideful American bubble in this thread, but the exact opposite happened according to a flight attendant I was talking with the other day on a flight she was on. Everyone was asked to stay seated while the honor guard got off the aircraft, but everyone got up just the plane came to a stop anyways. Unbelievable.

edit: I am sure it wasn't the same flight the OP was talking about. It was a seperate event.

 

[Fubijaakr]

No, it wasn't. The escort was seated in the first row of 1st class so we could make sure he could get to the ramp quickly.

 

[bri5150]

No, it wasn't. The escort was seated in the first row of 1st class so we could make sure he could get to the ramp quickly.

As it should be. Even if I bought a first class ticket, I would give up my seat and sit in coach for something like that.

 

[onewithwings]

As it should be. Even if I bought a first class ticket, I would give up my seat and sit in coach for something like that.

Fubi probably arranged it so he could.

 

[Tomct]

Great Post! Sempre Fi Marine....GOD BLESS!!

 

[Fubijaakr]

Fubi probably arranged it so he could.

I wish I could take credit for it, but our Company has a group of people whose collateral duty is to make sure these events happen smoothly and with the dignity we OWE these servicemen and their families.

 

[bmpilot]

I have been on hand three times for the arrival of a fallen hero and the honor guard that greets them. Three of the most humbling experiences of my life.

Always remember: Some Gave All

All gave some, some gave all. Lest we forget those who have come back, or yet to return. Happy 4th all. AF Ret.