I’m at the airport in Dallas, waiting for my flight home to DC from El Paso, and something incredible is happening.
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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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Here's the citation for the Air Force Cross awarded to MAJ Roy Knight... https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3608
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Here's the citation for the Silver Star awarded to MAJ Roy Knight describing his heroism flying an A-1E Skyraider "Sandy" in an search & rescue mission for a downed pilot in North Vietnam... https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3608 pic.twitter.com/AztD1bbKoA
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