Southwest Captain brings his Dad (Col. Roy Knight) back home!

[VASAviation]

*Thanks to Southwest for making this possible.*
Welcome back home and thanks for your service!

[JohnDoe-gbst]

'That little boy, was your captain.' That broke me... RIP, Capt Roy Knight.

[ciarankelly]

That little boy did so well in his own life and career and no doubt his Dad would have been so proud!

[kahamarca]

Note he is an air force vet. He honored his father by following in his footsteps.

[vegasgirl]

Never in a million years did I think a channel dedicated to ATC communications would make me cry. Thank you for sharing.

[TheRealGiacomoKnox]

Ain't too proud to admit it; my big black ass cried all the way through this video

[miked]

Those in our country who continue to beat it down and demonize it need to watch this video. Col Knight, Capt Knight, and all who have served give you the freedom of speech that allows you those negative sentiments.

[assimir]

Son: One last flight Dad?

Dad: One last flight son, this time you can fly me home.

Son: Thanks Dad. I love you so much.

[billn]

I am now 80 years old. I retired after serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Why is it that after having watched this same video several times over the past few months I still cry like a baby at the way this was done. RIP Col Knight.

[yeahbuddy]

I’m not a Veteran, I’m not a pilot, Hell I’m not even an American, and this moved me to tears at the honour this man was shown and the honour he showed his Dad. Talk about spitting image too! Rest In Peace sir, you’re finally home. 😢 ❤

[Tiger]

Damn why are people cutting onions at 1am in the morning

[menuly]

Even though America has many problems, they always take time to honour their fallen service men with pride.

[NavyCWO]

My sister, a Southwest flight attendant knows the pilot and has flown with him. The military call an aircraft carrying the remains of a fallen servicemember an "Angel Flight". R I P COL Knight!

[curlz]

Man, that got me!! Rip!!

"That little 5 year old was your captain" 😭😭😭

[sps]

"That little boy was your captain." What an amazing story and such an honor for that captain to bring his father home. Loved this and RIP Col. Knight. Thank you for your service and for your ultimate sacrifice.

[crashbar]

Can't watch and not home and thank you for your service!

[BCammie]

You can hear all the emotions from ATCs handling the plane. Thank you everyone who didn´t stop their efforts to identify those lost in war and who who made it possible for col. Knight to return home and bring closure to his family.

[ajisenramen]

He looks just like his Dad.
It is so great that Southwest made this possible.❤️👍

[terrileyda]

Wonderful remembrance God bless! Never, ever forget our Veterans

[kevinmejia]

“That little boy was your captain” I cried so hard wen I Hurd that 🇺🇸😢