We were stuck in three airports over the last two days trying to get home after the disaster. OKC stranded everywhere in at least two of them. It broke our hearts. We constantly fly Delta (on Delta staff pass) and we urge ALL airlines (Delta, Air Canada, American, United etc…) to give these brave folks a first class layover experience until they can get home to reunite with the people they love.
We are in Canada right now and I urge ALL foreign countries and cities to open your arms and homes and wallets if necessary to stranded in your cities. Even if you can just bring them in for a bite to eat for dinner and some relaxing fun. This is the time when good cities like Halifax show who they are. I urge any stranded OKC folks in Halifax NS to reach out to us here in the city. We’re always up for laying an extra place at the table, friends.
Stay tough, OKC. We’re all thinking of you. —Your Friendly Neighbourhood Astronaut
This article appears in May 23-29, 2013.
This is an awesome love, and very reminiscent of the days after the attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
All too frequently we fail to give ourselves, and others sufficient credit. When it matters, we CAN be counted on to heed what Lincoln called “the better angels of our nature”.
Stay tough, indeed. >: )
Operation Yellow Ribbon is something every city with a major airport should have in the desk drawer.