Our incoming plane is carrying the remains of an American pilot shot down over Vietnam in 1967. His remains were only recently recovered and identified and brought back to the US.
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As we wait at the gate, we’re told that Captain Knight is coming home to Dallas. When he left from this very airport to fight in Vietnam his 5 year old son came to the airfield and waved goodbye. It was the last time he would see his father alive.
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Today the pilot of the plane bringing Capt. Knight back to Dallas is his son.
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Incredible moment to watch. The entire airport fell silent.pic.twitter.com/TGp1X736R7
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What a privilege it was to witness this moment. For those asking, they announced it over the intercom. The gate agent was very emotional as he told the story over the PA. They handed out American flags to everyone at the gate.
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For those who want to know more, I’ve found an obituary for Col. Roy Knight Jr.https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/col-roy-knight-jr-obituary?pid=193368969 …
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I've written a little more about this remarkable, beautiful day.https://globalnews.ca/news/5742432/returning-soldier-dallas-airport-vietnam-veteran/ …
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Thanks to my colleagues for turning this around while I flew home today. We'll have much more on
@globalnational tonight.https://twitter.com/i/status/1159578622975520776 …
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Our full report on this incredible, emotional homecoming, 52 years in the making.https://youtu.be/tXKw1t0Vjmg
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The response to this story has been incredible and overwhelming. I'm so glad it has made such a positive impact! Thank you all for the kind words.
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This is one of the most incredible replies to this thread:https://twitter.com/RoniRetired/status/1159539273667944449?s=20 …
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Another wonderful development in this story:https://twitter.com/karadefrias/status/1160322291512827904?s=21 …
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