As I watch Diane and Robin on “Good Morning America” talk to the crew of flight 1549 – and the passengers who were on board on that day that the plane splashed into the Hudson River, I have tears in my eyes. How incredible is this story?
We have now seen incredible pictures and audio tapes of the event. Now, we see text messages that were hastily sent to loved ones as the plane was going down. Many of the passengers thought they were going to die. They all owe their lives to Captain Sully. And while they all say as much, he’s as humble as they come – not taking an ounce of credit for saving lives – instead, attributing it all to training.
We’ve also now heard about how some of the passengers appreciate life more now than they did before the landing. Why does it always take something like this? I’m as guilty as the next person but it’s true that we take things for granted and when a tragedy takes place, we appreciate everyday things and people much more. I wish I could always have that appreciation but I know that it always tends to fade with time.
Here’s hoping it doesn’t. What an incredible story all of the people on flight 1549 have to tell. To me, it’s like seeing Niagara Falls, I can’t ever get enough of it and it’s always incredible.
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