No video :(

Southwest Captain Brings His Dad Home

Подписаться 226 тыс.

Просмотров 587 тыс.

50% 1

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.

Опубликовано:

26 авг 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 921

@The15secondsOfame 5 лет назад

He looked just like his father. Well done, Southwest!👍

@kenrudge8002 5 лет назад

Jesus christ...I paused the video an compared the 2..........Spittin g image.......In a wierd sought of way it was like bringing is twin home...Savi ??

@BobbyTucker 5 лет назад

@chris smith, There's always at least one who's got to throw a wrench in the works but to all of you people who have made a positive comment, thank you and God Bless.

@bluemarshall6180 5 лет назад

S Dolan And an Aviator too. 🤗

@rasmusnielsen1581 5 лет назад

@chris smith shut up is real. What if it was urs dad

@christophersmith2470 5 лет назад

@@wyattmortimore1895 Listen you fake patriot. I'm not bashing the good Colonel I'm bashing Southwest commie airlines.

@jfed1874 5 лет назад

I’m not crying not crying, Dammit. This is the most heart warming thing I have every seen. All respect and honor to his father. 🇺🇸

@gabrielflorentino6080 5 лет назад

Stop cutting the onions. Go to the kitchen.

@chineseman3998 5 лет назад

When you chop onions like 3 am

@gabrielflorentino6080 5 лет назад

@@chineseman3998 hahaha

@eduardootero2953 5 лет назад

I couldn't fight back the tears. Great job Southwest airlines & great American.

@gabrielflorentino6080 5 лет назад

mm gllh 9y@@eduardootero2953 stop cutting the dam onions. Go to the kitchen dummy.😌

@jayhaapala6026 5 лет назад

“The pilot that flew you in today was that same 5 year old boy....” yeah I started to cry at this point.

@drewleevy5420 5 лет назад

Southwest has owned that “Heart” logo! Great company

@vaniapolunin 4 года назад

Tgy

@terrybardy2848 3 года назад

I agree big time!

@mtygardsurgimesh 5 лет назад

As a father of a recently retired Air Force pilot who fought ISIS and the Taliban for the last seven years, I so honor your father for his service. I'm crying as I write this...Our son survived, your father did not. What an incredible sacrifice your family made. I'm a frequent flier on Southwest and hope to meet you one day, Captain! God Bless and Godspeed!

@bobshaw4063 5 лет назад

What a great tribute to Colonel Knight . I[m an Air Force Veteran . Please Thank Your Son for me for his great Service to our Country and Belted Congratulations ! on his retirement from The US Air Force !!

@bobshaw4063 5 лет назад

Belated Congratulations !

@oscarspark2396 5 лет назад

All respect to your son for being an air force pilot but don't say he fought them. US never fought or wanted to fight them. They ARE created by your country. The real dudes fighting them is Russians.

@samhouston2000 5 лет назад

Is he also with same team who is trying to broker a peace deal Talibaans now? What happened to We dont negotiate with the Terrorists deal?

@ryaningalls6084 5 лет назад

MARK TYGARD god bless your son and your family! I respect and am very thankful for the sacrifice that your son made for me and our country!

@motorcopjoe 5 лет назад

Yet another reason why Southwest rocks! Welcome home Col. Knight. Rest well.

@nickjw88 8 месяцев назад

Herb would be proud.

@americanpatriot9193 5 лет назад

Welcome home Col. Knight. You truly are a American hero. R.I.P. 🙏👨‍✈️

@ruiguo007 5 лет назад

Who’s the heartless soul that disliked this???

@ellioth4319 5 лет назад

Rui Guo I always like to think it was done by accident

@PabloGonzalez-hv3td 5 лет назад

Some heartless soul

@carlosverajr2544 5 лет назад

Charlie

@dickfitswell3437 5 лет назад

Antifa

@nemo7782 5 лет назад

I choose to think only a heartless asshole would have given this a thumbs down.

@emilsm8407 4 года назад

"The pilot that flew you in today is the same 5 years old boy ......" Dammit, it hit my heart hardly..

@MikeJBeebe 5 лет назад

How do I "like" this video a million times?

@austinsmith3493 5 лет назад

I really lost it when he said the last time he saw he father was right here at love field and then ATC welcomed them back

@EinkOLED 5 лет назад

He looks just like his dad.

@janikapersson 5 лет назад

What a heartless and stupid comment. A 5 year old-that’s the age of a kindergartner-lost his father, a family’s life was changed forever. 52 years of not knowing really what happened to him, to not have anything tangible of him, to expect to never have closure...and then to be able to do so in such a beautiful way. Your ridiculous comment disrespects this family and service man. I am sure that a day hasn’t gone by in the past 52 years that this family hasn’t thought of their husband and father-the emptiness at holidays, family celebrations, milestones, or everyday experiences like a phone call or going out to lunch. I do think the son looks like his dad and I’m sure that was a blessing and a bane for him and for the people who knew and loved his father. Your comment wasn’t funny, it wasn’t witty, and it wasn’t necessary.

@janikapersson 5 лет назад

Whatever. If my comment calling you out on your immaturity and stupidity makes me a snowflake, so be it. ❄️❄️❄️❄️ 🤷‍♀️👋👋👋

@EinkOLED 5 лет назад

@@213davidbennett What did I say wrong?

@janikapersson 5 лет назад

@EinkOled my comment wasn’t towards you, it was in response to Big Dave. I thought I was replying to his comment. You said nothing wrong; I agree he looks like his dad.

@janikapersson 5 лет назад

@EinkOLED My apologies.

@davidhood2200 5 лет назад

Southwest y’all have got to be one of the best airlines in the world. This was incredible what y’all did for this captain in getting his dad home and one day I hope to call myself a Southwest Airlines pilot.

@winstonchurchill3597 5 лет назад

Delta Air Lines is also a great airline to fly for - just saying.

@as-guardianangel9360 5 лет назад

Anjelly Anjelly Southwest pilots get good pay and benefits. I’m also an American so I’d be easier for me to get a job flying for an airline here in the US

@jviation737 5 лет назад

@Anjelly Anjelly Incorrect. Pay is much higher and given the shortage, it's much better. Furthermore, the quality of American and European airlines is far superior to Asian and Middle Eastern with far better benefits, pay, and treatment

@edwardhuett7924 4 года назад

Glad to see another Spad driver make it home after all those years. There are still a lot more over there( laos ) let's get them home !

@as-guardianangel9360 5 лет назад

This is why Southwest Airlines is the best airlines ever.

@jordynp942 5 лет назад

Chris R of what time is the day?

@bxuee 5 лет назад

Axtinct so funny

@jordynp942 5 лет назад

Blueethangiraffe was the night you got to your house sad?

@as-guardianangel9360 5 лет назад

Axtinct Yes

@jordynp942 5 лет назад

Hi, im Joe is the day that we get a good night out at dinner and dinner tonight?

@margaritoespinoza6457 5 лет назад

OMG! He looks just like his Dad!!! God Bless....R.I.P.

@Toolsinaction 5 лет назад

Good Job Southwest! This was great! Roy Night is a HERO and will always be legend.

@RichPasco 5 лет назад

Knight

@treypohe4593 5 лет назад

I was your 100th like...

@haiwatigere6202 3 года назад

How was he a hero being shite down in laos. Touching story though

@lisamarielund6292 3 года назад

@@haiwatigere6202 You’re are a jerk aren’t you?

@emmettespearsjr.4294 5 лет назад

"Welcome Home,..SIR". For GOD & COUNTRY. 🇺🇸 "No GREATER LOVE hath a man than this,..that he would lay down his life for his friend". R.I.P. 🙏❤❤❤ Your brother-in-arms.

@mariano_buitrago 5 лет назад

This was a very touching story. May Colonel Knight Rest In Peace at home. What an honor for his son to bring Dad’s body home after many decades.

@RailroadGuy49 5 лет назад

I’ve always thought Southwest was the best. Now I know they are.

@as-guardianangel9360 5 лет назад

John Jensen They are indeed

@valeriem4022 5 лет назад

I love them to 💘

@americanpatriot9193 5 лет назад

Southwest Airlines rock.

@census3370 5 лет назад

my eyes were watering. I hope one day I can fly for southwest.

@LAAvgRay 5 лет назад

Thank you, Captain Knight for your dedication to your father and thank you, Col. Knight for your service to our country. We are grateful to men like you.

@camomiletea6708 5 лет назад

Congratulations to Southwest Airlines for doing something so special that shows that the Company has a heart and cares.

@kymyilmaz-ndao7501 5 лет назад

People really gave this video thumbs down..🤔.... Welcome home, Sir, and THANK YOU for your service! Yes, now, another reason I love Southwest Airlines. How amazing is that too all pitch in. See how much greater we all are when we stand as one. Thanks to all that made this happen.

@g.alistar7798 5 лет назад

“Welcome home” Colonel Knight...so glad that you are returning, we love and appreciate your service to the US Air Force and the nation. Sadly fifty years ago, the Vietnam vets were not welcomed by many. May God bless...

@YeshuaDisciple916 5 лет назад

Who would possibly dislike this video?!? Not even going to lie, as someone who was born at Dwight D Eisenhower medical center on a military base and lived on Air Force bases growing up, my grandpa (who raised me) being a Vietnam veteran, who served more than 20 years in the Air Force and the vast majority of my family, including women, all being Air Force veterans, I fr shed a tear watching this video. If I wasn't physically disabled, even trying to join but being rejected, I would have joined the Air Force as well. What a blessing for this man, who's a an Air Force veteran himself, and his family after 52 years. May God continue to bless him and his family and God bless all of our veterans!

@jcjcjunk1881 5 лет назад

Libtards dislike this

@101egals 5 лет назад

My deepest sympathies Capt. Knight may your father Rest in Peace now that he is home!!

@bullmiller175 5 лет назад

Dammit Southwest, why y'all gotta make me all sniffly...thank you all for honoring Vets!

@MikeDuryea32 5 лет назад

This is nothing short of awesome!! Makes me proud to be an employee of this company!! Rest in peace sir, and thank you for your service.

@mikeh.3036 5 лет назад

I fly southwest as much as possible and sometimes they get bad raps but my flights have always been the best expedience. Glad they were able to do this and not try to turn it into PR

@damachine3 5 лет назад

This video is PR in a way...but I agree.

@NS2Las 5 лет назад

Wow ... tears ... Well done SouthWest .. such an Honor to have flown his own dad home to his final resting place.

@jlosch4109 5 лет назад

Just. Awesome. Period.

@freedanieg 5 лет назад

Flew my favorite airline last night🙏🏿🙏🏿💪🏾💙❤️💛

@jumpmaster15k 5 лет назад

Welcome home.

@fedor440 5 лет назад

I’m a grown man in tears.

@stevendavidlampley 5 лет назад

THIS is so amazing! Thank you, Southwest Airlines! From now on, I will fly Southwest every chance I get. This company rocks!

@pgrimm26 5 лет назад

Wow, another beautiful story!

@BrianThePilot1640 5 лет назад

I'm not crying. My eyes are sweating

@kaydrelia48 5 лет назад

THIS.....should be #1 trending

@jeffteague4341 5 лет назад

Welcome home Sir! To the family I say, Bravo to you for never giving up hope. To you Captain I have to say, well done.

@Hartflame 5 лет назад

Wow, wow, wow. So happy your father is home. My husband was an air force pilot and he teared up watching this video. We both did. Thank you for sharing this very special event and honoring your father another military HERO!

@yvonnegoldsmith1518 5 лет назад

God bless and welcome home Col. Knight. Thank you Southwest for honoring our vets.

@ManuelMartinez-mt6ok 5 лет назад

🇺🇸 Welcome home ; God bless you !! now Rest in peace , and We honor your service ,Thank you.. and thanks to Southwest 👍

@dr.guychism4161 5 лет назад

What an honor from our Heavenly Father to bring home this mans lost father and to be allowed to share this with all of us patriots!! Rock on Southwest!

@gunsaway1 5 лет назад

Beautiful. Welcome home brother

@MrPercheronrider 5 лет назад

Good job Southwest, and God Bless all involved! FLY SOUTHWEST Airlines

@motorrebell 5 лет назад

Amazing , God Bless - Salute - Honor from Germany !

@toddbrackett4277 5 лет назад

Love it! Welcome home Col Knight.

@AnnaD25 5 лет назад

Welcome home sir, and thank you for your service. RIP😢🗽

@MGAviationNZAircraftVideos 5 лет назад

Such a beautiful tribute video ❤❤❤

@silverbreeze68 5 лет назад

Another reason to like Southwest Airlines! Thank you for your service Sir. Welcome home.

@Mike-hx3dg 5 лет назад

Wow that was awesome, to bring his dad back home. Where he may Rest In Peace. Reasons why I love Southwest Airlines. They all come together. God bless the captain. For bringing his father back home.

@hreyes3919 5 лет назад

Southwest airlines are the best

@garyfayman5976 5 лет назад

That was beautiful. Great job, Southwest. I love flying with you.

@morissejacquelin764 5 лет назад

What a people story, it brings tears to my eyes!...I'm touched by the spirit of great respect from everyone involved to make it a nice day to remember.

@michaellim4165 5 лет назад

Thank you for your service Col Knight. May God bless you and your soul. This brings tears to my eyes. From an Army vet.

@bobshaw4063 5 лет назад

Michael Lim Thank You Fellow Veteran for Your Service !! I'm an Air Force Veteran .

@patrickdroney4443 5 лет назад

Absolutely amazing, tear inducing story. So proud to be a part of Southwest Airlines.

@apache58 5 лет назад

God bless him. And rest in peace and quiet colonel. Proud of our veterans. My father served 34 years in Air Force as well, and flew F-4 in Vietnam. He is now in that big hanger in the sky as well. Love you all.

@freakyflow 5 лет назад

As a neighbour to the north Thank you for your service Col. Roy A Knight Welcome home Now you may rest. i'm 48 years old My father passed when i was 13 I still wear construction socks He was a bricklayer And he would laugh when i put on his socks and they came up to my knee caps Captain Knight I know it's bitter sweet to have it stired up again But His little boy all grown up And took dad home You have to know he is more than proud - 07 Salute

@samfri3nd 5 лет назад

Truly deserved flight home - thanks for your service Colonel Knight.

@pattiferretti7477 5 лет назад

So very touching, so proud, and so thankful. Thank you for you service Col. Roy Knight.

@chrisg2628 5 лет назад

Awesome😃!!!! May your dad rest in peace and thank you and all of the military for their service!!!!!!

@MoveToUSA 5 лет назад

I am so happy that I am now a part of this great nation! God bless America, its servicemen and women!!

@ScottEBBR 4 года назад

What an amazing company, you really do value your employees like no other. This should be the benchmark for any airline company.

@puupilo96746 5 лет назад

I'm so extremely proud to be an American. The 26 people who gave this a thumbs down obviously are not. Welcome home Col. Knight and thank you for your service.

@HAMMERFOOT1 5 лет назад

Thank you Sir! We needed your bright homecoming now more than ever. We love, honor & salute you. Thank you Southwest for making this happen.

@RotNcroch 3 года назад

He looks just like his father did! Good job on everyone that brought this families loved one home.

@robertweber2145 5 лет назад

Welcome home brother welcome home. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God Bless You and your family. Another American hero finally came back home.

@bendover9411 5 лет назад

Thank you father and son Knight for your service to our country!🇺🇸 And what an amazing thing for Southwest to do!✈

@marylinpedrick5983 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing, Captain Mike Hawkes!

@bobbi8681 3 года назад

Congratulations South West! Thanks for bringing closure and peace to this family. That's how every company should treat their employees. Its amazing how the son and dad look alike .... Thank you South West!!!!!

@traingaming3240 4 года назад

Southwest is probably the only airline that will do this. I've never seen nor heard of any other airline that will do this. So heart warming to see this and very emotional.

@henrys.6864 5 лет назад

That is so great! Glad his dad is back on American soil! Thank you for your service! ✈ 🇺🇸

@jackgargan8896 5 лет назад

I saw this on yt a few days ago and I honestly wanted to cry

@whiskybooze 3 года назад

Respect. As a grown man I never cried more in my life than watching this. Good on you sir! Glad you got to bring your Father home! Means a lot when the company you work for you respects you.

@wildwoman8310 4 года назад

I watched this on TV & cried my eyes out the whole time! I will never forget what this amazing man did for his amazing father!!

@dirtdiverdan7936 5 лет назад

If Southwest Airlines reads this ... YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT COMMERCIAL FOR YOUR COMPANY!!!!!

@bikrambarua5571 5 лет назад

Southwest Airlines has so many history and USA marine pilots working in the Southwest....Awesome one day I will fly Southwest Airline ! I respect to captain father soul and return to home....Buddha bless you all.

@bigbulk688 3 года назад

'Though you are gone you'll never be forgotten.' How many lives were lost in that unnecessary war, how many childhoods, families, hopes, dreams.

@elizabethparker3017 4 года назад

Overwhelmed and so happy for this family. Thank you, God, for grace and mercy.

@chantzhill2207 5 лет назад

God bless you and your father sir! Nice see to good news reported on and southwest you rock! The pilot and his dad looked identical 😁

@ddylla85 5 лет назад

God Bless them

@chaseschuchardt937 5 лет назад

I am trying not to cry. That was the nicest and coolest thing ever. This makes me want to fly southwest way more than I do. Thank you for you service.

@daddynguyen921 5 лет назад

God bless him! My real hero !!! Rest In Peace in our soils!!!

@dcthornton 5 лет назад

Well done.

@andym7713 5 лет назад

We salute Captain Bryan Knight and Southwest Airlines. We honor the memory of Col. Knight, an American Hero.

@LOTANGA 4 года назад

I'm so proud of Southwest Airlines I'm crying. God bless Southwest Airlines this is the company I will be working for.✈🙌😍

@jennifergriffin3690 5 лет назад

Southwest is such a class company. That's why I fly with them every chance I get. Great job Southwest Airlines

@ryandamon9330 5 лет назад

Awesome

@bxuee 5 лет назад

Southwest is the best airlines in America (my opinion) Too sad they stopped severing those delicious peanuts 😋

@youngnurse9994 5 лет назад

Why is everyone hailing Southwest airlines?????? Col Knight is the real HERO here !!! He fought for our freedom and now he finally has come home to rest in peace . And what a honor that his son who looks just like him happens to work for S. W. airlines. Thank you for your service Col Knight , welcome home and r.i.p. Condolences to the knight family. God bless you all. ✌🙏

@FloridaLawDawg 5 лет назад

I followed in my fathers footsteps as well. There could be no greater honor than a son brining his warrior father home. Rest easy Colonel, we have the watch from here.

@randycrew 5 лет назад

This is why SWA is successful!

@joeseabert8391 5 лет назад

Good job.

@terrybardy2848 3 года назад

The Pilot's Dad would be proud of him.😥. Bravo Southwest for your compassion! God bless that Pilot and the Family! Welcome Home Sir!👍👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@wesleykicker4996 5 лет назад

God Bless you Captain. What a thrilling day for you sir and especially the memory of your father. I was in the Reserves 1968-1974; didn’t go to Vietnam but felt the pressure of the Vietnam War and the atmosphere of the day. Those who did serve and especially those who went to Southeast Asia, are the greatest Aviators and Soldiers of any War. Their story and recognition came late. But it did come at last and what a story yours is! You now have a fantastic story to tell your grandchildren and great grandchildren! May God Bless you and your family!

@scott250r2 5 лет назад

Southwest #1

@freedanieg 5 лет назад

Yo this lokey moving🙏🏿

@lifsabeech 5 лет назад

What a great story!!!!! I’m proud to say, this is the reason why I fly only on Southwest Airlines. My preferred Airline!!

@rohanbomb2656 5 лет назад

I am currently training to be a Pilot and this has motivated me even more. I keep saying to myself, "This is what I am working towards, to bring people back home and be a part of that happiness". Welcome back home Col. Knight. Way to go Southwest!