[cwiz24]

I love how the Boston Globe feels it necessary to put hero in quotation marks. Classy.

[The Phantom FReeper]

Something happened to my computer screen. It just started getting all blurry.

[manwiththehands]

From now on I suggest all FReepers refer to the Boston Globe as a "newspaper".

[cyclotic]

I hope I'm never a passenger on a plane when such a situation occurs. It would be impossible to maintain my composure. Even reading about it is steaming up my glasses.

[Republic]

I only wish I knew the pilots name and his email address.

I would love to thank him for this loving and resectful gesture, for his kindness to the soldier's mom and for his understanding of exactly why this hero sacrificed his life.

This pilot is an A-grade American.

[fatnotlazy]

Considering that most people I know, when a plane lands, knock each other over to get off -- this is rather extraordinary.

God rest the soul of Sergeant Raymond, may He bring comfort to the family.

And kudos to the crew and passengers -- for honoring a fallen hero.

[Horatio Gates]

I fly Delta and I salute their pilots for taking the time to make that announcement. The last few times I flew the pilots recognized active duty troops on board coming home and the cabin filled with applause. I hope the other air caeeiers are doing the same

[Piquaboy]

I wish I could shake that pilots hand.

[lightingguy]

We can only hope we will continue to see this recognition more and more.

[Skooz]

I sent her this email (not that it will do any good):

Ms Samuels,

I find it absolutely disgusting, and quite telling, that you chose to put the word "hero" in quotation marks in this story.

You may as well have included the word "alleged," as well, as that was obviously your intent.

That is example number 356,876,433 of the liberal bias of your "newspaper."

Sincerely,

[Dr. Scarpetta]

As Raymond's mother, Santina, got up to walk off the plane, her fellow passengers gave her a standing ovation.

Very sad story. It was nice that the passengers applauded.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thanks for posting this article.

God bless this hero and his family.
May he rest in peace.

[pageonetoo]

Thanks for the warming thoughts for this morning. Fallen Hero bump...