Jean O’Boyle wrote:
> "Surfer E2468" <pocomount@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:23614-49710A0C-1569@storefull-3172.bay.webtv.net…
>> That captain & his co-pilot should be given a heroes medal,how many
>> would have stayed on the plane to make sure everyone was out?
>
> He was a retired Air Force pilot, Annie!

Who had been flying for US Air for 39 years.

sue