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!

[@MrMowky]

Great video! At 1:49 you don't see it captioned but he says "while he's gone" then "he will never be forgotten.

[@pesetamaya3509]

VASAviation - men salute Welcome Home Soldier welcome home thank you for sharing this beautiful video of one of our fallen men coming back home on behalf of Brotherhood of the highway MC we thank you

[@guanpengxu]

Great Video! at 4:10. he says " a few month ago, captain Knight...(was notified " not captain died

[@MrMowky]

@@guanpengxu who thought he said died? 🤔

[@darthviper1521]

Thank you VASAviation for sharing this amazing video.

[@richardcline1337]

As a Vietnam Era Vet, it always brings tears to my eyes to see and hear that vets of that screwed up mess are finally getting the recognition denied to them by so many back then....a stain on America that can NEVER be erased.

[@deltawhiskey677]

Welcome home Richard. Thank you for your service.

[@TheRoxyloxy]

I was born in 1969 so I was too young. I only heard of the war and how our soldiers were treated. And I am so sorry for that. Thank you for your service! ❤

[@2-Hands]

"Thank You for my Freedom, and Welcome Home" and Rest in Peace Airman...

[@JohnDoe-gb8st]

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

[@foxu8581]

Same here my tears suddenly fell from my eyes

[@anjalang9261]

Same

[@localcatsitterzurichvaneij9819]

Colonel.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yep😭

[@firasfrancis7726]

Made me cry .. 😭

[@cindyblankfield1961]

Brings tears to my eyes, but feel happy for the family!!!! 🙏 RIP

[@vegasgirl3538]

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

[@milaelise8498]

VegasGirl35 Damn you right

[@luissanchez623]

Same here, you are so damn right.

[@lindabergman3127]

Heart wrenching and heartwarming Rip soldier n welcome home😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@cardonarei]

Me too, very emotional!

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

Yes, thank you so much for sharing this video on KZbin and A Special Thank you to Southwest Airlines for bring that captain father home with his son flying the Airplane. That's something that he will never forget

[@ciarankelly4338]

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

[@jbreezy101]

Agreed

[@k.hunter9287]

AGREED!

[@thebrosoflaughter]

i dont think its a matter of would have been i think he is proud. even though hes dead he is definitly very proud

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

He missed all that because of some fucking war.... I feel so bad for that guy... sorry man.

[@eileenbaran7040]

Obviously his love of flight came from his father

[@miked5539]

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.

[@darrengill4765]

Well said that Man!!

[@kahamarca]

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

[@zachboyd4749]

There is no higher honor a son can give to his father.

[@kahamarca]

@@zachboyd4749 Agreed

[@kamyagupta4030]

yes ❤️

[@avvay0]

@@zachboyd4749 bullshit

[@slmjake]

@@avvay0 zach go take a hike off a short dock.

[@simontheconner]

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

[@danielkirkland3366]

Merlin not under Obama did they not even the injured still alive

[@Panfilo2]

@Doug Kirk I think hes talking more about how divided we are politically but that we'll come together for our fellow soldiers. But I can't speak for him so maybe not.

[@yummychips_]

@@Panfilo2 thats the thing tho. We are so divided now that even coming together for fellow soldiers or not, is a political move. For the OP. Nah man, America only comes together to honor the fallen when it suits the agenda. Everyone wants to honor the dead soldiers. No body wants to face the facts. Why did the soldier even have to die. Why was the soldier even deployed. Why did the leadership fail them. Why was that leadership even put there. Sadly, realistically honoring the dead just covers up the problems of our government. Soldiers who fight and die, should do it for a cause, not for a government. If the cause and government align, then it makes sense. If they don't, then why TF they have to die. Sorry ranting.

[@HappyJoyKill]

This is the truth right here! They divided asf in politics but the people themselves know wahts important and will not let politics get in the way of what really matters to them

[@kyle9513]

America will always be divided. I say this is a lot. How many other countries on their Olympic teams have white, black, Asian, Indian, and any other race/nationality for one country. We have so much diversity it’s going to be tough to not be divided. So many different belief systems under one roof.

[@billn9910]

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.

[@philidor9657]

Bill N because of empathy my friend. That’s what makes us human. And this couldn’t have been any more beautiful/heart-wrenching of a story. Thank you for your service and dedication. For what it’s worth, my thoughts go out to you as well.

[@teresaacevedo1731]

Thank you for your service Sir !

[@slm3913]

We still cry like a baby because he is our brother or sister and he is finally coming home. He is the reason we are free. May he rest in peace and be welcomed to Gods Table.

[@joannanguyen5594]

I cried too sir. Thank you for your service, sir !

[@Powerduo88]

@Jody Schmuckatelli Thank you for your service! You are appreciated. May God bless you abundantly.

[@andrewhollis6665]

He saw him go, he saw him come back. What a son!

[@PaigeLovelace]

I just am in tears watching this because he finally gets to see his father again and that breaks me apart because it was a long time in coming

[@davecrupel2817]

2:32 i swear i can hear the emotional shakiness in that tower woman's voice... R.I.P. Colonel Knight.

[@yeahbuddy1270]

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. 😢 ❤

[@beverlyhill9947]

YOUR WORDS OPENED THE FLOODGATES. YOU HAVE A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND GENTLE HEART. THANK YOU, FOR SHARING YOUR HEART WITH US. I WAS VERY TOUCHED. I COME FROM A MILITARY FAMILY, MY PARENTS, MY HUSBAND, MY BROTHER, MY COUSIN, MY UNCLE THAT DIED AT SEA DURING WW11. BLESS YOU FOR SHARING~~YOUR WORDS ILLUSTRATE SO WELL, THAT WE ARE ALL THE SAME, IF WE ARE THE SAME IN OUR HEARTS...NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE FROM AND OUR BACKGROUNDS. THAT IS A MOST SIMPLISTICALLY PROFOUND THOUGHT, AND YOU, BROUGHT THAT THOUGHT TO MY MIND AND HEART. THANK YOU...BLESSINGS ALWAYS~~BEV~~USA, VIRGINIA

[@deborahallen3318]

Amen You are home sir 🥀

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

😭😭😭

[@curlz2093]

Man, that got me!! Rip!! "That little 5 year old was your captain" 😭😭😭

[@lindarobinson2125]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@susangraham8758]

How beautiful, son brings dad home.❤❤❤

[@Bignose599]

😢😢😢 that got me too ❤

[@CarlaJackson-f1m]

My sister was there! Southwest Airlines does not deplane passengers until the fallen soldier has exited the plane. What respect. The passengers are told the story of the soldier and often family members are on board.

[@billsnation614]

Thank you for your service Roy Knight. Rest in peace Sir. I have the watch from here.

[@Tiger98320]

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

[@mohpkhall622]

Or 3 am for that matter

[@CharlieJT91]

Damn ninjas and their onions

[@mohpkhall622]

@@CharlieJT91 those freaks always cuttin onions

[@2012daffyduck]

I don't get it :/

[@andrewbarton8525]

Or half five in the afternoon here in France... bloody onions

[@TheRealGiacomoKnox]

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

[@nathangoins2298]

Giacomo Knox HAHA me too. I was in the living room with headphones on and pretended to go to the bathroom so my kids or wife didn’t see me... I’m still sitting in here typing this. I should probably get back out lol.

[@AliJaeJR]

Giacomo Knox There’s no age that disqualifies a real man to have a heart and to feel true emotion..

[@trentonharris5521]

Ain't a matter of pride, it shows signs of a compassionate human being. Wiping tears myself my friend.

[@agentstarling9998]

Hahah I hear ya brother. I am a big lesbian and I damn cried the whole time too.

[@jtalbot34]

Those damn onion cutting ninjas got me too! 😢

[@kevinmejia5702]

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

[@waynejfoster9860]

I'm a British Army Veteran & I have the highest of respect for our U.S Military cousins past, present & future. It's great to see a servicemen being able to return home from the field of battle long after he gave his life for the freedom of others. So many military souls, from hundreds of different countries, are still lost & haven't been able to return home. "COL. Knight.... Stand down! Your watch is over. Your service to your country is complete". "I salute you Sir & thank you for your service". May you now be able to rest in peace & be surrounded by God's grace & love

[@frozenstar7048]

Thank you for your service to your country

[@waynejfoster9860]

@@frozenstar7048 Thank you

[@frozenstar7048]

@@waynejfoster9860 your welcome I like to give soldiers the respect they deserve. SALUTE

[@generalhyde007]

o7. Thank you for your service.

[@waynejfoster9860]

@@generalhyde007 Thank you

[@sps81771]

"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.

[@connermcneil6182]

It was a honor to be at Love field and see this in person

[@decline2state]

And what an appropriate name for the field.

[@barbarae-b507]

@ decline2state You were very fortunate to be there. I wish I could have been.

[@danielp28]

The hero worship needs to stop guys, this man committed crimes against children by dropping napalm on their huts. Disgusting!

[@TCPUDPATM]

War is brutal. It tears families and entire nations apart. That doesn’t mean that the men involved are criminals for following orders.

[@danielp28]

@@TCPUDPATM Tell that to the German army that followed Hitler's orders. Soldiers, pilots, etc have their own souls to lose, and most do because they kill themselves shortly after returning to civilian life. It's justice served coldest for the families. I had one friend who made a chemical mixture he learned to make in the army, locked out all the windows/doors in his apartment and inhaled it. His mom had to find him dead and it was brutal.

[@BCammie2]

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.

[@JNDlego57]

BCammie2 Could be dead for 100 years, the US Military will never stop looking for you, or those responsible for your death. No man left behind is the motto and it keeps these guys going strong.

[@oliviasaiz945]

Thank you for your service Sir, may you Rest Easy 🙏💙🙏

[@scottgardner9838]

As a 70 year old Man vet that made my eyes water, well home sir and thank you for your service SALUTE

[@frozenstar7048]

Thank you for your service Sir

[@frozenstar7048]

I can't thank you enough SALUTE

[@14sonnenkrieg88]

And thank you so much for your service, sir. Welcome home.

[@Draintheswamp888]

Thank you sir

[@ajisenramen888]

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

[@dee_dee_place]

I was thinking the same thing... His Father's Son; Welcome Home, Dad.

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

As a Hmong born in Laos and became hunted my the Vietcong. I want to say thank you to both Col. Roy Knight and his family (son) for their sacrifice. Hmong was not part of the Vietnam War but got drag into it. Many of our parents are foot soldiers, rescued many US pilots, yet was not able to rescue many more. I thank Col. Roy Night for his ultimate sacrifice, and grateful and thankful to his son, Captain Knight as well. I am his age and saw the war from the other side. Thank from many of us Hmong.

[@Christreality]

Not enough thanks were ever given to all those noble in those hills along the border... Thank you.

[@thanhtungbuidnhn]

Shut up the fucking coward. Why don’t you say the truth about how much CIA paid you for fought again Vietnam. You guys obey orders and fight for the CIA like loyal dogs. CIA use you guys to fight for them and you licked the ass like some kind of gods. Shut your mouth up, coward.

[@networkedperson]

@@Christreality the Vietnam war sacrificed the lives of 3 million people, all so that the United States could tell these people what government they should have... These 3 million dead people might not want to thank the United States for waging this dishonorable and illegal war...

[@PaigeLovelace]

The Hmong people are very wonderful people, and they made sacrifices during the Vietnam war which they were pulled into and I want to thank them for those sacrifices

[@jackcurtis5784]

The "That 5 year old boy, is your Captain kills me every time". RIP, Capt. Knight. Southwest is always my "Go To" airline, this is another reason why.

[@assimir1989]

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.

[@johncollins7423]

Wow. You put it perfectly, Patrick.

[@patriciaalston7623]

😭😭😭😭

[@theippster8891]

Patrick Nalty oh jeez Patrick like this wasn't heavy enough 😭

[@Jeff_11B]

Owwwwwww. I just stopped leaking, here we go again

[@mr.8999]

😔🇺🇸

[@truthkeeperfilms]

52-years later, he still mourned his father... just amazing and powerful

[@deborahbabb4089]

God bless you. What an honor for you to do this for your father. RIP Colonel Knight

[@donna8703]

Thank you Bryan Knight for bringing this information to everyone. What an amazing man your father must have been. He raised his son for 5 years to to be the kind of gentleman you are today and to bring his father home brought his to my eyes. I am so proud of what you've accomplished in your Life and to feel honored to watch this as you brought your father home to his final rested place. God bless you. What an amazing person you have become and thank you for your service

[@m118lr]

What an Honor to be able to FLY and escort YOUR Dad, a Vietnam vet BACK to his Homeland! He AND YOU are both Heroes in MY book Sir..God Bless you, your Dad and the U. S. of A.

[@dougiegraham662]

Wonder how many children were killed by the pilots bombs?

[@ebenclukey7293]

@@dougiegraham662 Really? That's what you wanted to add? What an amazing contribution.

[@Penguin-kr9do]

@@dougiegraham662 It's not his fault though, is it? Blame America's incompetent government and assholes like Nixon, not the soldiers who were only following orders.

[@dougiegraham662]

@@Penguin-kr9do I'm not blaming him, just responding to the sycophantic post declaring him and his son heros. I dont consider trying to carpet bomb civilians back to the stone age as heroic, do you?

[@Penguin-kr9do]

@@dougiegraham662 You're misunderstanding. No one is saying that bombing civilians is heroic. What people are saying is that it's heroic to put your life in danger for your country (even if your country is doing stupid things).

[@susangreen9580]

How wonderful that his son could fly him home.What an honour.

[@LewisMacdonaldMedia]

Quite literally impossible not to tear up at this.

[@Grimm66613]

Wow, how soft are you. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Phlowermom]

@@Grimm66613 Yes we are, anyone with a heart & soul would tear up at this. If it doesn't touch you in some way, may I seriously suggest you seek professional guidance? There's obviously been damage done to you and you could use some help reconnecting to your Humanity. Good luck to you and yours!

[@Grimm66613]

@@Phlowermom why am I’m going to tear up over someone I don’t even know that hasn’t affected my life in any way? Also I’m just not a soft yank that’s been brainwashed by my country. Surprised you didn’t put a load of American flags and quote the national anthem after your comment.

[@blackandgold676]

@@Grimm66613 It's little to do with war. It's about a son, a pilot as his long-lost father was, flying remains home, to the same field where he last saw him. Next time you get a check up, ask your doc to listen to your chest; you've got a heart problem.

[@Grimm66613]

@@blackandgold676 he die at war, I’m pretty sure it has everything to do with it. 🤦‍♂️ But I’m not a soft brainwashed American, so I can see this. As I said to the other soft yank, I don’t know this person and he hasn’t done anything to affect my life in any way, so please tell me why this would make me upset? Maybe you should get your brain checked because you’ve definitely got a problem with it. Just don’t see a doctor in America because they will tell you everything is fine. As your all brainwashed the same way.

[@Glizie51]

Wow what a privilege to personally pilot ur father back home he must be loved by God so much

[@dragonturtle2566]

52 years, a well deserved angel flight home. He can rest now.. your home solider, at ease.

[@candycorn9976]

Thank you Son

[@ManBaguette]

You're*

[@jakeg7173]

I'm not crying....your crying. Thank you col. Knight for your service may you rest is peace now.

[@m.a.c.8366]

well .. yeah we are crying, such a sad though ultimately beautiful story with closure for this military & SWA family.

[@keithbender4054]

Navy vet here. That was tough to watch. Welcome home Capt.

[@WkdWnch007]

Wow...I'm crying. My step brother was in Special Forces in Nam. I am blessed in the fact he came home, alive.

[@LadyHavoc]

Great job to Southwest and thanks to VAS for putting this on your channel. Fly high and rest easy, Col. Knight.

[@joewest1837]

I am a battle hardened US Army Vet and a 35 year LEO. However, I must say it's very hard to watch this outstanding show of support video from various agencies through blurry eyes. Good job bringing your Dad, who paid the ultimate sacrifice, home, and welcome home Col. Roy Knight, RIP! Lastly, OUTSTANDING Capt Knight!! A job well done.

[@RobertLegereIII]

Ditto. This was so fuckin classy. What an honor it must have been to be able to do that as his son. I'm blown away.

[@charlesbuendia3371]

Rip Col. Knight . No kidding anyone this brought tears to my eyes. It was great that his Son was allowed to bring his Dad back home and Love field where he last saw his Dad leave to veitnam. So glad he's back home.

[@michaelprocter1298]

To bring back a falling soldier home is an honour, but being your farther is a greater honour. Never ever forget him...ever

[@el7cinco]

My biggest respect 🫡 to this astonishing piece of legend. Thank you captain for sacrificing your life for mines. So now I can make a difference in this great nation and country called America. God bless you and my condolences to the family.

[@nicoladavies3391]

Col Knight your wife raised a good man. So sad you couldn’t be there with them.

[@tristianwilson3497]

He got there in the end though

[@DeputatKaktus]

Very emotional, this. What can I say....welcome home! 😢

[@larrydavis5630]

The water salute says it all! A fallen warrior, fellow pilot, former POW and a little Boys hero and dad is loved ❤ by everyone! Flying him home 🏡 is the treasured memory of our nation and especially his son!

[@dennm4650]

God bless you sir,hope it healed some of the pain of losing your father at such a young age.

[@GetOutsideYourself]

This is the second time I've cried watching a VASAviation video. The other was when that young female flight student landed the damaged aircraft alone. This is rough, because I had to relive my father's death this morning, and this brought it back again.

[@mathewrussell1533]

Maggie made us all cry don't worry

[@barbarae-b507]

Jonathan Stewart I felt exactly the same. Lost two very close friends this week. Just back from the funeral for one of them.

[@larrykeene4733]

I remember watching that vid. She lost one of her main gear right after take off right? The fear in her voice was palpable. She got it back down, though, and was right back up a few days later. Strong mental development there. I would be fine with knowing she was piloting my flight.

[@tigertiger1699]

🌹

[@matildabishops9196]

Jonathan Stewart ...Sorry For Your Family’s Loss

[@DonnaFoster-p3j]

Wow!! I love yoyr story. So thankful you got to at least fly your father home. Wish your mother and yourself peace after all these years. I grew upin the 60s. We knew someone who went missing and never came home.

[@seecanon5840]

Thank you Captain Knight for your impeccable service. I’m here today because of your sacrifice.

[@vtheb666]

57yo ex Royal Navy vet here , with tears streaming down my face. I am so happy that the family finally have closure.

[@elizabeth5985]

I am sobbingggggg. Thank you to Southwest Airlines for allowing us all (including the passengers on the flight and Captain Knight) to be a part of this. RIP to a hero.

[@MrsZen1]

The water salute did it to me...tears running down my cheeks.

[@margaretcurry8414]

Check in your area the next time an Honor Flight is coming in to your airport with the Veterans. It is better than a Trump Rally.

[@hamptonkashikyri4404]

smiles [ and a clean plane for photographs!! as well.]

[@KiwiKiwi902]

RIP Capt Roy Knight you are finally home. Thank you for your service. Prayers to his family. He will never be forgotten.

[@WkdWnch007]

Biggest tear jerker ever....thank you!

[@FireflyJar1]

Welcome home, Col. Knight. Your service will never be forgotten.

[@lorioestreich9364]

Such an honor for the little boy to bring his dad home 52 years later. That you for sharing.

[@127yankees]

Wow heartbreaking. At least he got to come home in the end.

[@CountNachos]

My allergies must be playing up tonight. Welcome home, respect from Scotland, rest in final peace.

[@Krazyvet666]

No one left behind. RIP my fellow veteran. Let’s bring our guys home. And whoever disliked this video has no heart.

[@athuddriver]

I think that sometimes "dislikes" are not of the video but meant to show sadness for the events leading to the post.

[@milesdowning9257]

Vladimir Hammerstein They were left behind Government lied about their presence Government lied about the cancers YOU ARE A FOOL IF YOU THING GOVERNMENT (POLITICIANS) CARE.

[@aaura8805]

@@milesdowning9257 Thanks for throwing negative shit in to sad but heartfelt story. Shame on you.

[@Alurpal80]

@@milesdowning9257 they arent left behind. Identifying remains takes a while and they dont want to bring non american bodies back.

[@jbleezy3875]

Stolen valor

[@andyt5028]

I normally have a heart of stone but that cracked me...right in the feels!

[@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!

[@predragbalorda]

I was wondering why tower didn't refer to it as "angel flight" as they have priority, they should have, instead of just sw1221 or whatever. Then the sw889 lady wouldn't have needed explaining what's going on by the other sw pilot.

[@touchdown62]

ATC knew the special nature of this flight and surely gave it priority, but it was still a commercial flight, so it used its original designation.

[@networkedperson]

ugh... all this boot licking propaganda promoting a military that has killed so many millions of civilians in so many illegal wars of aggression on behalf of corporate industry...

[@kilandrayeuxdoux2804]

They have C130's that are noted as "Angel Flights" and other planes used are "Honor Flights" . The honor flights are not designated as such due to FAA rules I believe.

[@inshallamiami]

Thank you Col. Knight for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

[@marcbolland6992]

Who in the hell can dislike this video, makes me so angry. A hero is returned home by his son... What an absolutely moving tribute and to see the reaction on the passengers; wonderful !! RIP Roy and heart felt thanks to Southwest for making it possible.

[@bwktlcn]

I am a nurse who has worked in ICUs and in Hospice, and I have seen my share of tough bad things. But I am also the daughter of a 1st Cav soldier, and I an bawling my eyes out. God bless to the families of those that were found, and God give grace and strength to those who are still lost.

[@calirambo7896]

This is a Memorial Day must watch. Thank you Col. Roy Knight!

[@sgt1418]

I cannot even begin to imagine the honor & the emotion behind being the one to bring your father home! Welcome back home sir! You can rest in peace now

[@richardcline1337]

I just wonder at the emotions Captain Knight was feeling during that flight, knowing his father was right below him in the cargo bay. One final tribute to the father he never really got to know.

[@ncredbird3998]

I got my father back from the Vietnam War, broken mentally and physically. This carried through until he passed away years ago. All he talked about throughout my life is his prayer or lost soldiers would be brought back home. I think he's up there in heaven smiling and happy to know this brave soldier was brought home. Such a heartbreaking thing for any to go through and in so happy their wish was granted.

[@jessicaemilia101]

I’m so moved. What an honor. His dad could not have wanted it any other way.

[@davidmay5338]

Wow, father & son look exactly alike! This is so touching, was lucky enough to have had my Dad through his 88th year, great respect for this family.

[@bpmunroe]

Didn’t plan on crying this morning, but here I am. Such a moving story

[@mikestone9129]

What an honor. As a Nam Vet I think this is a happy ending to a sad story. It truly does mean something to the motto, Leave no man behind. RIP Col Knight. God Bless you and thank you for your service.

[@Draintheswamp888]

Thank you sir

[@erinpfleger2045]

Thank you for your service. And welcome home, by the way.

[@GALTwarrior]

What heartless wretches would downvote this? Amazingly touching story, RIP

[@davidimhoff2118]

Wow I started bawling with the airplane going under the jet of water. I can't imagine what that was like for the captain to drive under that. He looks just like his father. So sad to lose him at a young age but to have his remains back is unbelievable after this long.

[@Bignose599]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, I always cry 😢❤

[@barrysharp9792]

It was an honour and a privilege to watch this video. Thank you for your service.

[@doughboi007]

That mom deserves so much praise for raising her kid properly. It's so easy for kids to stray from a good path without a father figure.

[@kathleenschlegel4267]

Watching this in 2022 . Tears each time. He is spitting image of his dad. His dad would be so proud of him.

[@endoftheworld29]

As a fellow soldier from a different country. I salute you sir.

[@magnuspyro]

Best video I've seen in years. Welcome back, Sir.

[@margaretstutts4362]

Thank you Captain Knight for your service and sacrifice for our country. I can’t imagine the grief and sacrifices you went through for 52 years. Thank you Colonel Knight for your service and for your ultimate sacrifice for our country. The country owes you everything. Thank you Southwest Airlines for providing the plane for the Honor Flight to bring this American hero home where he belongs. 🙏🏼🧡💙😪🇺🇸🦅

[@roberthentschelmann916]

Man......just ripping at those heart strings. 😭😭😭

[@aneshmathura3433]

I'm from South Africa. Southwest thanks for making this possible. Captain knight may yr dads soul rest in peace. It's an honor that he served his country. God bless

[@PassiveFIRE]

Many years ago I was blessed with the privilege of studying in the US for a year. I cannot express how proud I am of the way the United States of America, the United Kingdom's great friend and ally, honours those courageous and heroic service men and women that serve their country with the greatest sacrifice. Thank you for your service Sir.

[@jenniferhill5375]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Redbikemaster]

Your kindness means a lot. Thank you.

[@bigcheif6226]

As a former ramper for SWA, it just shows the 'LUV' that we have for all the people in the world, and all the servicemen who have given there sacrifice for our country......RIP are fallen angel..🇺🇸

[@lachmowe1642]

You mean for all people in the world, for all people with a passport by the United States of America, only for those people?

[@bigcheif6226]

@@lachmowe1642 I mean for ALL peolpe.......even you

[@TzUuup]

@@bigcheif6226 former? What happened bro? I hope retirement from decades of service

[@craigc6892]

Speechless. I rarely cry and right now am sobbing like a child. Thank you to all who serve and the men and women who have madr the ultimate sacrifice.

[@letsfly7562]

This is what REAL sacrifice looks like not a sports player, politician or Hollywood actor...

[@livewellwitheds6885]

@Dylan Phillips it actually is many people loose friends family or home

[@lisabailon1010]

Dad and Son got to fly together. What a wonderful gift. He followed in his dad foot steps.

[@julievanderleest]

Goodness how do you not shed tears from a story like this. We certainly will never forget such a heroic sacrifice. Though the was was before I was born, it’s because of heroes like these, that I have a free country to live in.

[@Joanla1954]

1967. 1967 started off with the traditional 3...2...1 HAPPY New Year excitement! Exactly 1 year later there were at least 2 broken hearted American families coming out of 1967. The family of Col. Roy Knight and of Cmdr. John David Lewallen Sr. (my daddy) Different events were in play with their deaths but the same deep sorrow. Thank you for your service Col. Roy Knight - Welcome HOME!

[@envitech02]

I'm not even American but as I view and listen to the story unfold, tears glisten in my eyes. Welcome home, Col. Knight and Rest in Peace.

[@glennemeroff4922]

With all that's wrong in the World, could this just possibly be the best thing we've heard in a long time?

[@TheblueTraxxasRustler]

Glen Nemeroff sure is

[@jimmykouba4494]

Yes

[@Bayne847]

Holy God. What an amazing story. I'm typing with my arms stretched out so I don't short out my keyboard with all of this water pouring off of my face. So scared to fly, but that is one flight I would have been honored to be a part of. Thank you for your service Col Knight. Your son carried you on his wings, and brought you home.

[@irisfields1659]

How awesome 👌 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@surviveplusbushcraft5650]

I can't even conceive of the thoughts and emotions. No words just a lump in my throat and tears I'm blinking back. God rest Col. Knight and God bless Captain Knight.

[@jackofalltrades3139]

I'm sad and happy for you! I was a child then. I lost my dad when I was 21 and my heart has never healed. I would hug you if I could.

[@MrChesterdog]

Sorry to hear about your dad mate.

[@sidv4615]

How old are ya sir?

[@MrFlyboy71]

No words, just tears. Welcome home Col Knight.

[@Gemini-i7d]

What an honor for a son, as an airline pilot myself, I can only imagine how proud this Southwest captain must have been. Welcome home Sir, Thank you for your service....

[@carolzak3826]

I’m in tears. We lost so many during Viet Nam. God Bless.