Sky King 

Sky King, also known as Richard Russell, was a Horizon Air ground service agent who, in 2018, stole a Bombardier Q400 airplane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. During the hour-long unauthorized flight, Russell communicated with air traffic controllers, repeatedly stating that he didn't want to hurt anyone. While performing dangerous aerial stunts, he remained calm and even apologized, acknowledging his struggles. His flight ended in a crash on Ketron Island, resulting in his death. Russell’s actions sparked widespread media attention and discussions on mental health and airport security.
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Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
High above the clouds, where the wild winds blow,
A rebel with a heart of gold, flying solo.
In a stolen bird, he cuts through the sky,
Chasing something deeper, never asking why.
(Pre-Chorus)
He's a dreamer, he's a fighter, soaring through the blue,
A silent king of heaven with nothing left to lose.
(Chorus)
Sky King, fly free, chasing that endless light,
Through the stars and the midnight, you're dancing with the night.
Oh, Sky King, don't you know? You're a legend in the wind.
In the quiet of the heavens, your story begins.
(Verse 2)
With the hum of the engine and the moon on his side,
He was lost in the moment, no place to hide.
But the world was watching, eyes fixed on the sky,
As he carved out his name, and prepared his goodbye.
(Pre-Chorus)
He’s a dreamer, he’s a fighter, breaking all the rules,
A runaway heart that no one could hold or fool.
(Chorus)
Sky King, fly free, chasing that endless light,
Through the stars and the midnight, you're dancing with the night.
Oh, Sky King, don’t you know? You're a legend in the wind.
In the quiet of the heavens, your story begins.
(Bridge)
It wasn’t for fame, or fortune he sought,
Just a moment of peace in a world overwrought.
He took to the sky, his spirit so high,
Left a trail of freedom where the eagles cry.
(Chorus)
Sky King, fly free, chasing that endless light,
Through the stars and the midnight, you're dancing with the night.
Oh, Sky King, don’t you know? You're a legend in the wind.
In the quiet of the heavens, your story begins.
(Outro)
High above, where the angels sing,
We remember you, the one true Sky King.
Forever free, in the blue you’ll stay,
A silent hero, who flew away.
High above, where the angels sing,
We remember you, the one true Sky King.
Forever free, in the blue you’ll stay,
A silent hero, who flew away.