Rode Home with Hero

[KC-TBB]

I flew home from Denver on a United Flight getting into KC (MCI) yesterday at about 3pm. I had noticed an army Master Sgt. onboard in the first row of 1st class when I boarded, noded at him and went to my seat, not thinking much of it. When our flight arrived and we taxied up to the terminal we could all see a line of Military (Green) vans, several police cars and a white hearse all lined up on the tarmac next to where we were pulling in. It was at that moment that you could hear kind of a hush fall over the plane. United allowed the solgier to depart first and we never saw him again...as we all waited for our luggage inside a lady from United went around and quietly told us all that the luggage would be delayed as they had special cargo aboard the plane that had to be unloaded first. As a Viet Nam veteran I cannot express how touching everyone's quietness and 'non complaining' was as we all new what the 'special cargo' was.
It was quite awakening on the Memorial Day weekend to have traveled home with a hero. I am not sure why he would be coming to KC via Denver and watched the news to see if I could find out more, but have yet to see anything. I just want to end this with a Thank you to all veterans who have served in ANY capacity and a special Thank You and prayer to all of the familes of those who 'gave all'. God Bless America and the Brave that keep uo safe.

[Dayze]

that's a cool story; thanks.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by KC-TBB

I flew home from Denver on a United Flight getting into KC (MCI) yesterday at about 3pm. I had noticed an army Master Sgt. onboard in the first row of 1st class when I boarded, noded at him and went to my seat, not thinking much of it. When our flight arrived and we taxied up to the terminal we could all see a line of Military (Green) vans, several police cars and a white hearse all lined up on the tarmac next to where we were pulling in. It was at that moment that you could hear kind of a hush fall over the plane. United allowed the solgier to depart first and we never saw him again...as we all waited for our luggage inside a lady from United went around and quietly told us all that the luggage would be delayed as they had special cargo aboard the plane that had to be unloaded first. As a Viet Nam veteran I cannot express how touching everyone's quietness and 'non complaining' was as we all new what the 'special cargo' was.
It was quite awakening on the Memorial Day weekend to have traveled home with a hero. I am not sure why he would be coming to KC via Denver and watched the news to see if I could find out more, but have yet to see anything. I just want to end this with a Thank you to all veterans who have served in ANY capacity and a special Thank You and prayer to all of the familes of those who 'gave all'. God Bless America and the Brave that keep uo safe.

Thank you for your service as well. Viet Nam vets are the most under appreciated group of people in our country. I thank you sincerely.

[Marcellus]

Kind of puts things into perspective. Memorial Day is supposed to mean something besides a 3 day weekend.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by raybec 4

Thank you for your service as well. Viet Nam vets are the most under appreciated group of people in our country. I thank you sincerely.

This

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by KC-TBB

United allowed the solgier.

Oh god.

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by raybec 4

Thank you for your service as well. Viet Nam vets are the most under appreciated group of people in our country. I thank you sincerely.

Korea

[Demonpenz]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Korea

Yeah people write songs movies and I think everyone has tried to make amends for vietnam as that was a brutal time in America. I think everyone knows how people pissed on those vets when they came back and try to do anything they can to help them out. Korea is just...forgotten

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Oh god.

This is the one thing you pulled from that post?

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

This is the one thing you pulled from that post?

Yeah why does that make me un-American or something?

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Yeah why does that make me un-American or something?

just makes you a ****tard.

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

just makes you a ****tard.

Not really. I read the whole post.

[Hydrae]

Sobering

[Sandyskc]

Thank you for the story and your service.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by KC-TBB

I flew home from Denver on a United Flight getting into KC (MCI) yesterday at about 3pm. I had noticed an army Master Sgt. onboard in the first row of 1st class when I boarded, noded at him and went to my seat, not thinking much of it. When our flight arrived and we taxied up to the terminal we could all see a line of Military (Green) vans, several police cars and a white hearse all lined up on the tarmac next to where we were pulling in. It was at that moment that you could hear kind of a hush fall over the plane. United allowed the solgier to depart first and we never saw him again...as we all waited for our luggage inside a lady from United went around and quietly told us all that the luggage would be delayed as they had special cargo aboard the plane that had to be unloaded first. As a Viet Nam veteran I cannot express how touching everyone's quietness and 'non complaining' was as we all new what the 'special cargo' was.
It was quite awakening on the Memorial Day weekend to have traveled home with a hero. I am not sure why he would be coming to KC via Denver and watched the news to see if I could find out more, but have yet to see anything. I just want to end this with a Thank you to all veterans who have served in ANY capacity and a special Thank You and prayer to all of the familes of those who 'gave all'. God Bless America and the Brave that keep uo safe.

Gulp. I'm glad that no one complained. Thank you for your service, and all those who have served and are serving now.