A fallen soldier represents a tragic loss for every American. But an airline pilot went above and beyond the call of duty; he made exceptional arrangements during a flight to honor a man who died for his country.
A flight attendant knocked on the cockpit door to speak with Captain Richard Rodriguez just moments before takeoff in 2008. There was “HR” (human remains) on board, she said. The pilot asked whether they were carrying military personnel, and she replied in the affirmative.
