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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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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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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For those who want to know more, I’ve found an obituary for Col. Roy Knight Jr.
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I've written a little more about this remarkable, beautiful day.
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Thanks to my colleagues for turning this around while I flew home today. We'll have much more on tonight.
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Before dying in combat in the Vietnam war in 1967, American airman, Col. Roy Knight Jr., said goodbye to loved ones at the Dallas airport. His remains were found recently and returned to the very place he said goodbye for the last time.
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Our full report on this incredible, emotional homecoming, 52 years in the making.
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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:
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Another wonderful development in this story:
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Captain Knight last saw his father at Dallas Love Field Airport when he was deployed to serve in the Vietnam War. Today, more than 50 years after he went missing in action, Captain Knight flew his father home for the final time.lin
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RIP Col Roy Knight. Outstanding Southwest Airlines for arranging for Col. Knight son to pilot the aircraft bringing his Fathers remains Home.
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