Southwest Captain Brings His Dad Home
Southwest Airlines Captain Bryan Knight last saw his father, Col. Roy A Knight, at Dallas Love Field Airport when he was five years old. Col. Knight deployed to serve in the Vietnam War in 1967, where he was shot down and went missing in action. 52 years later, his body was identified. Captain Knight, also a USAF veteran, flew his father home to Dallas for the final time. What did you think? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
Marcy
February 19, 2024 @ 1:17 am
Crying. Such a wonderful story. Thanks to the father and son for their service. God bless.
Neno J. Russo
September 10, 2020 @ 12:28 pm
Over 83,000 Military Service Personal still to this day have never came home and never have been accounted for…Sad…but True…KIA’s, MIA’s and POW’s….
Lily Hixon
September 11, 2020 @ 1:09 am
Neno, so sad that so many will never come back. Grateful that one more did. One can only hope. Happy for this family.
Dorothy Rogers
August 20, 2019 @ 8:08 pm
This is a wonderful positive story. We appreciate your Father’s service to our country. So thankful for his return and you a part in it. God bless you and your family.
Lee Hixon
August 17, 2019 @ 6:55 am
Wow! What an emotional moment, to fina?ly have his Dad home. However it was done, God bless them both.
Rachel Dayhuff
August 14, 2019 @ 5:01 pm
It’s so hard to believe. It was so moving that I began to cry. I truly enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.
Ed Williams
August 14, 2019 @ 12:48 pm
Blessed are our Military personnel. For those who never came back and for those who stand guard today. Thank You!!!!!
Barbara K
August 14, 2019 @ 10:11 am
What an honor for this pilot. Very touching story too.