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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Southwest Pilot Holds Plane For Murdered Child's Family

Elliott.org has the incredible story of a grandfather who was trying to race through the airport to get to the hospital to say goodbye to his 3-year old grandson who being taken off life support after being body-slammed by his daughter's live-in boyfriend. Despite getting to the airport early, long lines were going to make him late for the plane and all the TSA drones couldn't give a damn. Finally through security, he ran through the airport in his socks, clutching his shoes, before arriving, gasping at the Southwest gate—12 minutes late.

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a tuching story. Such a sad thing to happen. The pilot has a good heart.

Anonymous said...

Incrediable, glad to know there are people that still care.

Phil said...

Kudos to Southwest and the pilot. Shows there is still compassion in this world.

Anonymous said...

This is the reason I will only fly
Southwest when there is a choice.

Anonymous said...

good to see something nice printed about pilots.

lmclain said...

I wonder if he still has a job....

Anonymous said...

Tears are rolling down my face,what a touching story.