tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post4035783624533908376..comments2024-03-11T05:26:25.903-07:00Comments on ADVENTURES OF CAP’N AUX: FLYING A FALLEN HEROcapnauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-6456620761779478272012-11-16T19:07:02.035-07:002012-11-16T19:07:02.035-07:00Ashley, forgive me for my very tardy reply. Thank...Ashley, forgive me for my very tardy reply. Thank you for your comment! Yes, not a dry eye in the cabin, I can tell you!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-48730851355475153452012-08-23T08:53:25.844-07:002012-08-23T08:53:25.844-07:00I've got tears in my eyes after reading this.....I've got tears in my eyes after reading this.... had I been on that flight it would have been a full on flood of tears. What an honor that you could be a part of something like that.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678835803511719128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-75015900779404050422012-08-09T10:59:12.325-07:002012-08-09T10:59:12.325-07:00Thank you, Obat Kuat! I appreciate your comments ...Thank you, Obat Kuat! I appreciate your comments :)capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-1187264682567632602012-08-08T19:12:11.053-07:002012-08-08T19:12:11.053-07:00your posting is very good about FLYING A FALLEN H...your posting is very good about FLYING A FALLEN HEROObat Kuathttp://estojaya.com/product/view/9/obat-kuat-lelaki-pria-joss-xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-10240046612378491102012-08-06T19:08:46.366-07:002012-08-06T19:08:46.366-07:00It means it came from deep within...your heart;)It means it came from deep within...your heart;)Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606496114352372104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-9011608014298862992012-08-05T19:22:58.986-07:002012-08-05T19:22:58.986-07:00Thank you for sharing, Big Brother! I never knew ...Thank you for sharing, Big Brother! I never knew that!<br />And I know I speak for other US readers here when I say, THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY!!!<br />It would be fascinating to see it flown with Hueys--but I hope it's at an airshow and not the "real thing."<br />Eric<br />PS: I found a link to a YouTube vid of a Huey Missing Man flight. I'll add it to the blog!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-1615124309002735532012-08-05T19:18:27.729-07:002012-08-05T19:18:27.729-07:00Thank you so much, Bon! I must say it's might...Thank you so much, Bon! I must say it's mighty hard to write with tears filling your eyes...capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-77870049528710656262012-08-05T19:17:31.455-07:002012-08-05T19:17:31.455-07:00Thank you so much, Alex!
I would be honored if ...Thank you so much, Alex! <br /><br />I would be honored if you shared this with your fellow Controllers. It was an admirable—and no easy—task that your fellow coworkers undertook to help out our flight...and I was more than happy to share this fact with the family who no doubt was greatly appreciative.<br /><br />And what a fantastic post from the "other" side of the mike--thanks for sharing! I will link it to this post as well!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-40771561459009389162012-08-04T14:45:13.994-07:002012-08-04T14:45:13.994-07:00Very moving story! Glad to hear that the "Fal...Very moving story! Glad to hear that the "Fallen Hero" is getting due respect. For Viet Nam veterans the "Missing Man Formation" is usually flown by Huey Helicopters. That was the sound of our war. Thanks for the story.<br />Allen Auxier (Brother and Viet Nam Vet)Myrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427558247755563626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-55210107483816019782012-08-03T14:27:24.123-07:002012-08-03T14:27:24.123-07:00Excellent post. Thank you for sharing. From my p...Excellent post. Thank you for sharing. From my perch in the tower, I often see these processions and only wish we could do more. Here is an article from our (ATC) union on another fallen soldier you might be interested in. http://natca.org/natca_insider.aspx?zone=NATCA-Insider&nID=4405<br /><br />I may just have to print this out and post it in the facility. <br /><br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-45940320917940141372012-08-01T21:38:24.395-07:002012-08-01T21:38:24.395-07:00Eric...I have to honestly say that out of all the ...Eric...I have to honestly say that out of all the many blogs you have written this one has to be my favorite to date. I don't mean that in a light hearted way, but more as the reminder you gave me that these men & women daily sacrifice everything of themselves in order for us to be free. <br /><br />This family could not have had a better escort in flying their "fallen soldier" home to his final resting place. Your love, and care for the family was apparent in your amazingly worded & respectful speech, proven by two little words from the father ,"thank you". <br /><br />On a lighter note I find it so beautiful that a child full of innocence, and no knowledge of the somberness around her, made you realize life does go on, that this hero sacrificed his life for "us" to be free, & again restored your heart with her joy of life :) <br /><br />Eric, I thank you for sharing this heartwrenching and tearful event, but appreciate the needed reminder. <br /><br />BonBonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606496114352372104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-35059491380027223772012-08-01T21:16:13.345-07:002012-08-01T21:16:13.345-07:00Thanks, Dave! Great comment! Well said :)Thanks, Dave! Great comment! Well said :)capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-80565875496613669342012-08-01T10:51:00.193-07:002012-08-01T10:51:00.193-07:00Hey Eric!
When I saw the subject matter for this ...Hey Eric!<br /><br />When I saw the subject matter for this post I did not know what to expect.....<br /><br />I found it quite an emotional read, especially the little things from the hidden aviation community such as ATC's direct routing and ground zipping you straight out to the runway and your courteous PA to both the family and other passengers who may be unaware of the situation.<br /><br />We all see images of the distraught relatives and loved ones, the salutes from comrades who may soon once again have to face the same dangers faced by these unlucky souls but we are normally unaware of the small respectful gestures in the background (no doubt in many countries around the globe)<br /><br />So thank you for a balanced piece that certainly tugged at this old fella's heartstrings!<br /><br />Respect to you, your fellow professionals and most importantly to all those who lay their live's on the line for people like me.<br /><br />Dave from the UKDave Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085253764274728800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-63478350103819919752012-08-01T08:56:22.451-07:002012-08-01T08:56:22.451-07:00Howdy JB in Tampa! While researching I came acros...Howdy JB in Tampa! While researching I came across photos of that movie and was curious about it. Thanks for the share!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-56088128902660030752012-08-01T08:55:46.722-07:002012-08-01T08:55:46.722-07:00Wow, what a great story, Ryan, thanks!
I also lo...Wow, what a great story, Ryan, thanks! <br /> I also loved your latest blog post on http://ryanthepilot.blogspot.com about hiking the Sierras. <br /> It's inspired me to do a future piece about my wonderful hiking experiences in the Sierras as a kid with my dad and family!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-51261307457425341522012-08-01T08:00:16.241-07:002012-08-01T08:00:16.241-07:00Great post. I would also recommend a fantastic HBO...Great post. I would also recommend a fantastic HBO movie, based on a true story that closely emulates your trip; "Taking Chance", starring Kevin Bacon. I guarantee you wont have a dry eye.<br /><br />Safe TravelsJB in KTPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881879847172908043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-48104723636994448482012-07-31T13:39:43.616-07:002012-07-31T13:39:43.616-07:00Wow! I sat with my son and read this out loud to ...Wow! I sat with my son and read this out loud to him and had to stop because I was all choked up, with tears in my eyes...and this doesn't happen often to me. He asked, "Why are you sad, daddy?" and all I could muster up is, "There was a man that died to make sure you are safe." Wow. I am speechless. That is why I return over and over again to your blog.<br /><br />Ryan (ryanthepilot)Ryanhttp://ryanthepilot.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-82220293766270189952012-07-31T07:50:09.894-07:002012-07-31T07:50:09.894-07:00PS—Nice to see the famous Costa Rica blogger gets ...PS—Nice to see the famous Costa Rica blogger gets out of the country once in awhile! ;)capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-88599788842847553982012-07-31T07:48:59.352-07:002012-07-31T07:48:59.352-07:00Of course not! Thanks, Jen!Of course not! Thanks, Jen!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-88764427151277648382012-07-31T07:48:35.219-07:002012-07-31T07:48:35.219-07:00Thanks, "Daddy, Daddy, Come Back" momma!...Thanks, "Daddy, Daddy, Come Back" momma!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-10224695164781752242012-07-31T07:48:01.868-07:002012-07-31T07:48:01.868-07:00Aww, thanks!Aww, thanks!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-60424427413847518692012-07-31T04:31:42.974-07:002012-07-31T04:31:42.974-07:00Beautifully written Eric! Brought me to tears. <...Beautifully written Eric! Brought me to tears. <3 Mind if I repost or link on my blog?Jenhttp://www.anewlifeincostarica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-48791388193707703852012-07-30T17:08:17.584-07:002012-07-30T17:08:17.584-07:00Love you Eric! You are somebody's hero too!Love you Eric! You are somebody's hero too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-91896986118513698502012-07-30T16:52:04.213-07:002012-07-30T16:52:04.213-07:00Watch it..it's HOT!!! Thank you again ..Watch it..it's HOT!!! Thank you again ..MaryMUGAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-25123479331013008082012-07-30T16:20:20.356-07:002012-07-30T16:20:20.356-07:00Lovely reply, MissT. And thank you so much for th...Lovely reply, MissT. And thank you so much for the wonderful song. Yes, Freedom is not Free!! I thank the Lord for the safe return of my father, brother, and nephew from their respective wars!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.com