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Central casting could not have come up with a more humble, eloquent, or worthy protagonist than "Sully." I understand his view on being called a "hero," too. He didn't choose to rush into a disaster and save a plane-full of people. He was doing his job, and he did it superbly when his skills were most needed. It's a fine distinction and a good one IMO. Too often we pin heroes' medals (figuratively) on folks who do their jobs well. I salute Sully for helping to make this point.
But he didn't make that point. In fact, he sort of accepted the title "hero." I thought his response to Couric was a little odd.
I sensed "Sully" was accepting (albeit, reluctantly) the title of hero, less for himself, and more to allow others the opening to celebrate the miraculous and have an outlet and expression for hope. In receiving others' gratitude he was giving to them by allowing them the opportunity to give.
Thank you for putting this clip here. I was so moved by it, by the pilot, by his humility, by the letter from the son of a holocaust survivor, and by the reminder that G-d is with us in His world.
Maayan
This was a very moving piece. I think Anne is on target and Maayan nailed it with: 'less for himself, and more to allow others the opening to celebrate the miraculous and have an outlet and expression for hope.'
The letter from the holocaust survivor, that was their favorite, was beyond coincidence.
Thanks for the fedback, dear, regular readers/commenters. I think he is a reluctant, humble, sincere hero.
You can find the entire 60 Minutes piece, as well as clips from him on other shows, on Youtube.
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