Friday 11th September 2009 07:34
September 10th 2001 was a very special day, my son started training to be a pilot. We were all full of hope and expectation on that Monday morning. He phoned in the evening to tell us about his day and we knew then he had made the right career choice.
The next day brought unimaginable horror to New York and uncertainty to the airline industry.
The months that followed were fraught with challenges and disappointments. His courage and determination were tested daily as he battled to stay on course when the planned route took unexpected twists and turns.
He succeeded and has been a captain for two years.
Countless lives were lost and changed that day and my own story is just a small part of the bigger picture. I pay tribute to the courage shown by so many because of that tragic day.
The next day brought unimaginable horror to New York and uncertainty to the airline industry.
The months that followed were fraught with challenges and disappointments. His courage and determination were tested daily as he battled to stay on course when the planned route took unexpected twists and turns.
He succeeded and has been a captain for two years.
Countless lives were lost and changed that day and my own story is just a small part of the bigger picture. I pay tribute to the courage shown by so many because of that tragic day.
