Southwest pilot brings father's remains home from Vietnam 52 years later

[idleonlooker]

A young son waved his father off to war, and 52yrs later that son flew him back home. Respect.

[paulanderson]

What a honor for his own son flying his father's remains back for proper burial.Brought tears to my eyes a veteran myself what a honor for his son.

[silvereagle]

As a 62 year old man who lost his dad in Vietnam at age 6, this hit me pretty hard, and I grieve with the Captain.

[marinemom]

I cried like a baby watching this. When my son graduated high school he joined the Marines. I tried to talk him out of it because I grew up during Viet Nam and I did not want to be one of those moms who has someone knock on their door telling them their son was dead. He told me he would do whatever it takes, including giving his life, so people could live free. I never mentioned my fears to him again. Fourteen months later there was a knock on our door by a member of the Marine Corps letting us know our son was killed. In our last conversation I told him I would pick him up from the airport when he came home for some leave time. Never did I imagine it would be out of the belly of a plane. My heart goes out to this family and I am happy the Captain was able to bring his father home. We are grateful for his service.

[noomwa]

I am Hmong and my father and our people were part of the secret war that worked alongside the CIA to go after the American pilots shot down in the jungles of Laos. We are in the USA due to my father's courage. Today, Captain, I'm crying for you and my dad. I'm so deeply pleased that you are able to bring your dad home, finally.

[paulsmith]

I am a Vietnam era veteran. I am 67 now . To me this was a very touching documentary. All I can say is Welcome Home!

[GLRG]

Grown men can cry, right? God Bless Colonel Knight, Captain Knight, and the entire Knight family. 😢

[brbob]

Good grief I bet there wasn't a dry eye on that plane. I'm tearing up sitting in my dining room. What a privilege to have been on that flight.

[geoffreyr]

My eyes tears, my arms have goosebumps and my heart smiled just now. He, his Father is home now. To his Family I say "Thank you for his service and dedication to our country." May peace be with all of you.

[mamavswild]

Oh holy shit; I couldn’t hold back a sob and now everyone is looking at me on the subway

[karengossett]

😭😭🙏❤️ The stories of war never end. My father served in WW2 and my son-in-law died in Iraq. When you see a veteran please don’t be shy...Thank them!

[kendawa]

Being a combat veteran, the tears in my eyes flow of pride and joy. Welcome home, Sir!

[StacyL.]

So touching.. A son bringing his father home. Finally.

[debbiexoxoxo]

WOW 52 yrs later. I salute you sir. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[joshd]

Thank you for posting this touching video. What a wonderful thing for SW Airline, the Military and everyone involved to do.. allowing the son of a highly decorated, fallen American soldier to be brought home this way. Only wish I could've watched without my wife chopping those onions behind me. God bless this family 🙏🙏

[jeffreylindsey]

My God what a beautiful tribute to a fallen Airmen by his son and many involved. My condolences and RIP Sir. Glad you finally made it home. Godspeed

[catlady]

Bless this fallen soldier and his son for flying his dad home . 🇺🇸

[needabreak]

How wonderful for his son to be able to bring him home. Bless them all.

[hotpotatapie]

The most touching story I've heard in a long time, brought tears to my eyes. The colonel's son Brian Knight grew up to walk in his father's footsteps and become an USAF pilot himself to pick up the pieces 50 years later and fly Dad home. Godspeed to the Knight family, may you be in a little more peace now that this chapter has closed.

[christopherbradley]

We need more stories like this. Stories like this remind us that the day to day things we take so seriously and get so upset about matter very little. Moments like these are what really matters in life. Rest in peace.