Posted on 10/31/2013 4:26:18 PM PDT by stockpirate
Delta Flight 2255 from Atlanta to Los Angeles seemed to be an ordinary flight with the exception of Candy, who was the most loving flight attendant I’ve ever encountered. Besides using her Southern charm to quickly defuse every situation, she began her welcome announcement by thanking the handful of uniformed soldiers on-board for serving our country. Her poignant message was followed by applause, and it put into perspective that none of us would be able to do what we do without these brave men and women.
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for later.
yes. I remember that.
Thank You for the reminder.
*sniff*
Thanks, stockpirate, for the ping. God Bless our fallen hero!
*sniff*
I know....I need another kleenex.
I hate these links.......sniff......
The cost of freedom is......incalculable.
I would write more but I can’t see the screen so well right now.
Was going to save this for a later post but I’m coming home in another week. Be in the US until after NYD ... yeehah!!!!!
Bump
Me too
Delta Honor Guard, different occasion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_VGxfmDmEo&feature=player_embedded
Tears, yes, there are tears here.
Every American needs to ask themselves from time to time, “Am I living a life worthy of their sacrifice?” Many folks are, but as a country, I don’t believe that is the case.
When the video finished playing, I received a phone call. The call was from my 3 granddaughters, ages 7, 10 and 13. They sang Happy Birthday to me. These girls always overwhelm me, but on the tail of watching this video... it really hit.
That fallen soldier sacrificed his life for them, just as others have done before him. I hope this country finds the courage to stand for those who can’t.... and for generations yet unborn.
Thanks for posting.
For anyone who hasn’t seen the movie, “Taking Chance”, see it.
BTTT
We have seen “Taking Chance”..... I think it’s time to rent it again.
I just now watched a trailer for “Taking Chance” and just that got my eyes wet again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtmiLdzzgGE
Sometimes I think crying is just another way of saying thank you.
You’ll need a box of Kleenex while watching it, but you won’t forget it.
Thank you for posting this.
This is why I go out of my way to fly Delta.
BTTT
As soon as I saw her reach out to put her hand on her baby’s casket, I walked away.
I needed both of those hanky boxes for that one.
Thank God someone recorded it.
Doogle, it doesn't get easier for those of us who care.
I have two sons and for me it will never get easier.
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