The 20-Minute Delay That Turned a Flight of Strangers Into Family

I’ve flown through hurricanes. I’ve handled engine failures.

But nothing prepares you for this.

Usually, the families fly ahead. They meet the casket on the ground. To have them on the same flight? Sitting just a few feet above their son?

It broke every protocol. And it broke my heart.

“Bring the escort up,” I said.

A moment later, a Marine Sergeant stepped continue reading …