[Pharmboy]

Whatta country, AMERICA.

[GOP Poet]

Wow. This is very moving. Thank you so much for sharing. It just warms my heart. I was already crying from listening to the Josh Groban link and then this. I’m going to bed with a warm heart and tears of gratitude in my eyes. Thank you.

[Joya]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[maine-iac7]

Tears - Just wonderful

_{hope Reid, Pelosi, Kennedy, Kerry and gang read this. It will spoil their holidays}

[traditional1]

This kind of story gets ZERO MSM air-time.....any wonder why?

America's best are appreciated by those with common sense.

We are forever indebted to those who made sacrifices over the years, and do so today, while the Utopians ignore reality.

[NRA2BFree]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing this wonderful story with us. That just made my day!!

[Alissa]

I’ve been on several flights that this same event occurred. My guess is the airline pilots are mostly recruited from the military, but I’m always pleased when this happens.

[Living Free in NH]

I wonder if there were any anti-war libs on board who were just stewing in their seats...

[Arrowhead1952]

Great story. Thanks.

Canteen PING!!

[StarCMC]

AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for posting!

Hope he has his merriest Christmas EVER!

[day10]

Back in July, I was flying out of Bangor, ME and I had the honor of welcoming a group of soldiers in from Iraq, and then wishing them well as they left Bangor towards home with the Maine Troop Greeters. This is an experience I doubt I'll ever forget. The site is well worth visiting and this group is worthy of support.

[exit82]

Just flew in from Atlanta—and boy are my arms tired!-—was my first thought when I saw your ping.

So glad you shared this story. Worked in Newark for many years—good to hear that some NJ folks still have class.

[MEG33]

Warms my heart to read this!

[Ann Archy]

sniff

[Pharmboy]

Jersey guy ping...

[Clemenza]

GREAT story!

[wagglebee]

Special Ping!

This is a wonderful story that everyone needs to read.

[nmh]

WOW!

You warm my heart with this!!!!

Wish I could have been there to cheer him and tell him how much we appreciate him! You’re luck to have the opportunity!!!!

Many hugs for you too for sharing this.

YOU made my day!!!!!

That was very nice of Delta to do that.

Yes, we’re fmailiar with Newark ... we live in lovely NJ ... .

[samiam1972]

Wonderful! Gave me goosebumps!

[RepoGirl]

Thanks for sharing — I love stories like this. I’ve had the pleasure of being able to thank two Iraq vets so far, and what has always struck me about them was their humility and honor. God Bless them!

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks! Pharmboy.