One Passenger Remembers a Fallen Veteran's Last Flight Home

By Johnny Jet Delta Flight 2255 from Atlanta to Los Angeles seemed to be an ordinary flight with the exception of Candy, who was the most loving flight attendant I’ve ever encountered. We later learned, when the captain got on the PA system about 45 minutes prior to landing, that we were transporting a fallen soldier. He also warned us not to be alarmed if we see fire trucks since Los Angeles greets their fallen military with a water canon salute. I was on the left side of the plane and later realized that the family could be seen off to the right, standing with the United States Army Honor Guard.