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widgethater
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DL honors fallen heros
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8/15/2009 11:51:32 AM
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As much as I dislike the new Delta Corp, I am so proud of the employees who do this kind of thing. I received this from a fellow retiree.
This is a program Delta started a few years ago at the Atlanta airport. DL carries alot of human remains shipments and they sThis is a program Delta started a few years ago at the Atlanta airport.
DL carries alot of human remains shipments and they started an honor
guard to meet and honor all our veterans. The honor guard initially was
on the day shift only but recently expanded to the night shift. They honor
all veterans not just those of our most recent conflict. In this case,
the
veteran is the father of a DL employee and he is being escorted by his
grandson who is in the Air Force. A videographer saw one of these
ceremonies and asked if he could film one and this is the resulting video.
Brian McConnell is the DL employee who is heading this honor guard and
he is trying to be sure we also honor the casualties of the
Iraq/Afghanistan.
I think this is a wonderful thing that was started by employees and
> makes me proud of DL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2aHPEGS-3w
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> Delta's Atlanta Worldport Honor Guard
> March 20, 2006>
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> "Mine honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me and my
> life is done."
> ~William Shakespeare
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> One evening on the Atlanta ramp, Tom Schenk was delivering bags to a
> gate when he saw what appeared to be a soldier standing at the front
> of the aircraft saluting a coffin. Compelled to investigate, he
> walked to the belt loader, wading through bags and workers in their
> flurry of activity. There he saw a female Marine; she had tears in
> her eyes. He stood at attention and joined her in rendering honors.
> After the body was loaded onto a cart, Mr. Schenk, a retired Navy
> Petty Officer, introduced himself and inquired about the deceased.
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> The young Marine escort revealed that the casket contained the body
> of her brother. He was killed in Iraq protecting her and others in
> their unit. Unsure of just what to do, Tom Schenk determined at that
> moment that we must begin to show a greater degree of honor and
> caring when we have the opportunity. His passion drove him to rally
> support from many willing Delta employees.
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> The paint shop in Atlanta designed and created a special cart, on
> their own time, to be used when receiving a military body. Worldport
> leadership has continuously offered assistance, removing operational
> obstacles by allowing volunteer agents time to help in this effort.
> Caring people in Worldport Cargo have worked hard to make sure the
> special cart makes it to the inbound on time and that the escorts
> are carried to the correct outbound gate. The ACS Forum has
> welcomed, supported and promoted the Honor Guard all over the Delta
> system. A host of Customer Service Agents have dedicated themselves
> to making this unique service outstanding – occasionally donating
> time on their off days to make it happen. The Chief Pilot's office
> has made it a priority to keep everyone informed whenever they have
> a military HR and escort. A VFW post and other anonymous individuals
> have donated money to purchase flags, emblems and vests. What a
> caring and focused team we have here!
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> "It's the least we can do." says Mr. Schenk, "These people took a
> stand for us so we can continue our way of life." One of the escorts
> said it best, "It's so uplifting at a time like this to be
> surrounded by people who really care. It's an honor and privilege to
> know the people of this airline." We agree.
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