When a U.S. Air Force colonel left for the Vietnam War, his son waved goodbye at the Dallas Airport.

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Kevin M. Kruse Retweeted

This unexpected thread is worth your time....
"On this day,his son Bryan, that five-year-old son who had waved goodbye to him when he left for overseas in 1967 — is now a captain with Southwest Airlines, and was the pilot brought home his father home 52 years after that goodbye"

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Incredible moment to watch. The entire airport fell silent.

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1. 52 years later, the colonel's remains were flown home to the same airport -- by his son.

Donny Ferguson 🗽 Retweeted

When a U.S. Air Force colonel left for the Vietnam War, his son waved goodbye at the Dallas Love Field Airport; it was the last time he saw his father alive.

52 years later, the colonel's remains were flown home to the same airport -- by his son.

Here's @NorahODonnell

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2. Captain Knight last saw his father at Dallas Love Field Airport

David Wohl Retweeted

Captain Knight last saw his father at Dallas Love Field Airport when he was deployed to serve in the Vietnam War. Today, more than 50 years after he went missing in action, Captain Knight flew his father home for the final time.lin

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