Hometown Rallies For Hero Pilot

Flight 1549 Pilot Gets Warm Welcome In Hometown

The pilot who made a treacherous crash-landing on New
York's Hudson River look like a routine maneuver got a hero's welcome Saturday in his California hometown.

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger put his US Airways jetliner down on the Hudson minutes after both engines failed, then walked the length of the drifting Airbus A320 twice to make certain that all 155 people on board got off safely.

He was greeted by several thousand cheering people gathered around the town square in Danville, California, for a celebration in his honor.

Mayor Newell Arnerich presented Sullenberger with a ceremonial key to the city, an upscale suburb near San Francisco. Sullenberger, who has avoided public comment since the January 15 incident, made very brief remarks.

He thanked the crowd for an "incredible outpouring of support."

"Circumstance determined that it was this experienced crew that was scheduled to fly on that particular flight on that particular day," Sullenberger said. "But I know I can speak for the entire crew when I tell you we were simply doing the jobs we were trained to Thank you." [CNN]

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[Enriquexx2]

In a world of corruption and thieves captai n Sully make us to believe in the human race.He is a real hero and a great american

[kretankooper]

Best story in a very long time.

[Kaboca1000]

In his school i before in dream with full heart i decided to studing! Thank you Sully! FOREVER

[nycolas1712]

Forever......forever in our hearts ......

[noles33]

Good job sully!

[laughingman1138]

We need more people like Captain Sully. He knew what he had to do, and he did it perfectly. I admire how he was able to remain calm the whole time, and his humility should be a precedent for us all.

Thank you, Captain Sully.

[moderndesignworks]

A great pilot, a great humble person, and a great American!

[haha100000]

He is my hero! THANK YOU Sully (if you happen to read my msg) for this rare amazing story.

[IH8WRONGPPL]

Awesome

[14waltersn]

hats off to you Sully!

[dreampilot2]

Hes the best great pilot and guy thanks sully!!