An Iraq Soldier’s Day at Chicago O’Hare (Vanity)

Me | 2-7-2007 | Me

[COEXERJ145]

This past Sunday I was flying through Chicago from Houston. While I was waiting at Chicago O’Hare for my flight to Springfield, a flight at an adjoining gate was preparing to board. Sitting amongst all the people waiting on their flights was one soldier.

The United Airlines gate agent announced that they were preparing to board a flight starting with first class. However, before first class could begin boarding she said “But before we begin boarding first class, United would like to allow” (and I cannot for the life of me remember the soldier’s name) “who just came home from Iraq to board before the rest of the first class passengers.” Everyone in that area of the terminal erupted into applause.

I just wanted to share this story as I think it was nice what United did as well as everyone in the terminal showing respect for a man who had been risking his life to defend this nation.

[COEXERJ145]

Ping

[jveritas]

Very moving story. Thanks for sharing this with us. God bless our troops.

[bnelson44]

Good for United. He deserves the thanks.

[COEXERJ145]

Seeing how negative FR is as of late, I wanted to have a positive thread.

[isthisnickcool]

Check this out.

[SoldierDad]

Cool!

[SevenofNine]

OH TOmkow you going love this

[jazusamo]

Thanks for posting your account regarding one of America's finest.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

thanks!

We needed the positive uplift!

[jveritas]

Amen. We need to publish all the positive news.

[jwalsh07]

Great story.

[One_American]

Sweet!

[jveritas]

Another great story.

[goodnesswins]

I think your ping lists might LIKE this!

[rlmorel]

Yeah...Thanks VERY much for posting this!

[CyberAnt]

Wow! What a great story!

[stbdside]

Fantastic!!!

[oneamericanvoice]

Fantastic to hear that it is still happening!

God bless the troops!

[NormsRevenge]

Thanks for sharing this and Kudos to United..

[IronJack]

The Democrat "supporters" must not have been there to spit on him.

Oh, that's right. THIS time around, they support the TROOPS but not the WAR. I keep getting mixed up on that ...

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Very nice...thanks for the post. Way to go Airport people....good job!

[oneamericanvoice]

Thank you for tipping us off! That is great! I hope people check it out!

[Rheo]

Great story, thank you for sharing.

[M-cubed]

NICE!!!

[onyx]

NICE, NICE Post!

Thank you and Way To Go, United Airlines!!!!

[onyx]

Happy PING.

[Mo1]

WOW .. What a great story!!!

Thanks for sharing

[ohioWfan]

Oh..........this is WONDERFUL!

People still know that these are our HEROES!

Thanks for the post and the ping!

[Howlin]

Something good to read, for a change!

[Txsleuth]

Great post...thanks for sharing.

[onyx]

I like to go to bed knowing that our troops are appreciated.

[Just A Nobody]

Thank you for sharing your personal account of this awesome story!!! Good for United!

Jaz, thanks for the ping to this must read post!

[StarCMC]

Thanks for the ping! What a great post!

[Just A Nobody]

THIS time around, they support the TROOPS but not the WAR.

That is just a bunch of words to them - AND - they STILL SPIT on the troops!

[BunnySlippers]

What a wonderful story!!! I love it.

[ohioWfan]

Indeed! (Which is just what I'm doing right now!)

Good stuff!

[onyx]

Me too. :0)

[ohioWfan]

G'nite!

[Loud Mime]

Thanks for sharing!

[Carolinamom]

Thanks for posting this.....It's so nice to know that human decency is not dead.

[Chgogal]

Wow, what a lovely story! You made my day. I'll have to fly United more often.

Yup, FR has been very negative of late. Just people pointing out the negative with NO POSITIVE COMMENTS OR SOLUTIONS, even though they claim expertise in their field. Oh well, I guess they are not expert enough to change things for the positive. ;)

But you did your fair share by posting this story. Your thread was most welcome. Again thank you. What a wonderful thing to witness. : )

[windchime]

Thanks for sharing your story. It's good to see appreciation for the soldier's service.

[redgirlinabluestate]

Oh, this is good to hear! Patriotism and appreciation of our troops is still alive and well. Sometimes you wonder....

[Gondring]

Thanks for posting such a great story. It helps to overcome a recent negative airport/military experience.

When my brother arrived from Iraq on leave, his daughter came running toward him with joy. I guess the TSA had a report of a blonde, blue-eyed 2-year-old security threat, since they quite roughly nabbed the poor kid and terrified her!

[daybreakcoming]

Well you did the trick for a positive thread. :o) Thank you!

I hope this soldier lets his buddies back in Iraq know about this. They need to hear it.

[screaming eagle2]

Ok,all you soldiers,sailors,airmen,marines,and veterans;Let's hear it for Umited and for the troops!!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!(Take that,Mr arkin)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Great post!
Thanks!
A bump and a PING!!
Ms.B

[blam]

Bravo.