Hopefully, this near tragic event will change all of our lives and perceptions. And remind us that life is precious. We must embrace all that it has to offer.
The crew of flight 1549 miraculously brought the plane down safely into the icy Hudson River, with no fatalites and no life threatening injuries. Our hearts and prayers go out to the woman whose legs were broken.
US Airways Flight 1549 an A320 Airbus took off out of LaGuardia Airport and headed towards Charlotte NC. A minute after takeoff the Captain reported, "a double bird strike." The airliner flew into a flock of birds. The plane headed down.
Was it fate that Captain Sullenberger was the pilot of THAT plane on THAT day? News reports indicated that highly experienced, US Airways 29 year Veteran, Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III manuevered that disabled plane over land, around skyscrapers, around marine vessels in 20 degree weather. And, safely landed into the icy waters of the Hudson River.
All the passengers survived! It was nothing short of a miracle!
The pilot eased the tail down first. Had he miscalculated and brought the nose down first, reports indicate that the plane would likely have been ripped into pieces. Passengers were out of the plane inside of 20 minutes.
Would the outcome have been different had Captain "Sully" not been the navigator of this airliner?
Is this a sign to all of us?
A bright sign of hope, a sign of faith, a sign of fate?
After the turbulent times our country has been facing over the last couple of years, 2009 provides us with a fresh start, a new outlook, a new government. Could it be a sign of positive things to come? For every one of us?
Is this a reminder that miracles do happen?
Is there something bigger at work here, than all of us?
Will the passengers on board flight 1549 treasure their lives more now, than before the day of this near tragic event? Will they hug their husbands, wives and babies tighter than before?
We must embrace all that our lives have to offer, because our time here is so short and precious.
This article is authored by Sandy Shores, Brevard County Real Estate
Melbourne Florida Real Estate News
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Hello Sandy. It was an amazing story of what can go right with people trying their very best to avert disaster. Sometimes the line between tragedy and safety is very thin. A very good person pulled this out of the fire for all the passengers on that aircraft. Truly a modern day miracle.
Excellent post. We must all remember that the "now" is all we have, and should be acting accordingly -- full of enthusiasm and responsibility.
Sandy, I'm sorry I just typed a long comment and it disappeared before my eyes, I won't attempt it again but this is a great post...
Great post Sandy. I agree, we have so much to be thankful for. We need to thank God for all that we have, instead of worrying about what we don't
Sandy - This is indeed a miracle, and one of the coolest news stories I have seen in ages. Thanks for your terrific perspective here.
Hi Sandy,
Fine post, thank you for taking the time and effort to bring it Rain members. Today is all we have, hopefully everyone will think and make it the best day ever for themselves as well as others.
Sandy, I think we all need to aspire to be the Captain Sullenbergers of real estate. Also a request from a friend who is a flight attendant. She asks that passengers please pay attention to the safety demonstration and the safety placard at your seat. It is there for a reason.
Hi Sandy
I truly believe with what happen on flight 1549 is a miracle, and the big part of that miracle will occur in the future.
Good luck and success
Lou Ludwig
Excellent posting Sandy. The images we saw of the passengers standing in ankle high water on the wing of the plane will always be with us. God Bless them all.
Don
Sandy- Those passengers surely were lucky, blessed, whatever you want to call it. Sometimes it seems like there's just someone up there looking out for us.
Hey Sandy,
I believe in miracles but I may think twice before boarding an airplane...
Ann Hayden in awesome Wildwood, Missouri
Yes, I absolutely do believe in miracles. I'm also certain the 155 passengers on that plane feel the same way.
Excellent post and it was a miracle that everyone was OK. This one really made me think as I have flown in and out of Charlotte many times
Hi Gary, I agree that a highly experienced pilot averted this plane from a fatal disaster.
Hi Li, So true. The now is all that we have and we must life our lives to the fullest.
Hi Paul, So sorry to hear that you lost your comment that you wrote. I would have loved to read your perspective.
Brian, Point well taken. We must be thankful for what we do have and not for what we don't!
Hi Jason, This was a news story with an incredible twist. Gives us added hope.
Hal, You are right, today is all that we have. You're welcome for the post.
Hi Rich, I think that we should take a word from the wise, your friend the flight attendant and be sure we do pay attention to the safety guidelines when we board a plane. Great advice!
Hi Lou, I'm with you on that one - I think it was a miracle too.
Donald, It was an unbelievable photo, wasn't it?
Ilyce, I agree, there is someone up there keeping an eye out for all of us.
Hi Ann, It does make you want to think twice, doesn't it?
Hi Myrl, I agree that the passengers on Flight 1549 now believe in miracles.
Linda, Wow, so this story must really had an effect on you!
hi Sandy, I definitely believe in miracles, the Captain and his crew and all the people on the river that came to help are awesome! It lifts us up and reminds us of the miracle of the human spirit, and all the good that surrounds us. Great post, Sandy!
Hi Miss Mary, I love your comment, "it reminds us of the miracle of the human spirt and all the good that surrounds us." Beautifully said.
Sandy,
Yes, I may have to drive to CA or FL if I visit....
Ann Hayden trying to stay warm in Wildwood, Missouri
Hi Ann, It could be a long drive no matter which way you're headed!
Sandy, I trully believe in miracles. I am still shocked that all the passengers live. It trully is a gift from God!!! It also shows us all how fast all of our lives can change in a blink of an eye.
Hi Janet, I absolutely couldn't agree with you more! I can't believe they all survived either!
Sandy,
Yes, a long drive... I think some days I will just get in the car and go.
Ann Hayden trying to remain positive in Wildwood, Missouri