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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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The entire terminal has come to watch this arrival.

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4:19 PM · Aug 8, 2019

Replying to

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Incredible moment to watch. The entire airport fell silent.

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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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Col. Roy Knight, Jr. Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

For those who want to know more, I’ve found an obituary for Col. Roy Knight Jr.

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Col. Roy Knight, Jr. passed away on May 19, 1967 in Weatherford, Texas. Funeral Home Services for Col. Roy are being provided by White's Funeral Home - Weatherford.

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Jackson Proskow: Dallas airport passengers silently salute the return of a fallen hero - National |...

I've written a little more about this remarkable, beautiful day.

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Col. Roy Knight Jr., who was shot down in combat during the Vietnam war in 1967. On Thursday, Col. Knight's own son Bryan — now an airline pilot — finally brought his father home.

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Thanks to my colleagues for turning this around while I flew home today. We'll have much more on

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tonight.

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