More........http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/06/05/graying_duo_keep_passenger_in_check/
“I had looked around the plane for help, and all the younger guys had averted their eyes. When I asked the guy next to me if he was up to it, all he said was, ‘Retired captain. USMC.’ I said, ‘You’ll do,’ “ Hayden recalled. “So, basically, a couple of grandfathers took care of the situation”
Great link, the last paragraph is priceless.