Captain Ronald Smith, a pilot with United Airlines, embarked on his final flight in 2017, concluding a remarkable 32-year career. The flight, taking off from Chicago to Brussels, was set to be an unforgettable journey, not just for Captain Smith but for everyone on board.
On this last flight, Captain Smith’s retirement became known to a group of young travelers, members of a choir from the Lycée des Garçons d’Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg. Learning about this special occasion, they spontaneously decided to honor the captain in their unique way.
After the plane landed, these thoughtful students patiently waited for other passengers to disembark and for Captain Smith to emerge from the cockpit. As he appeared, they began a beautiful acapella rendition of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.” Nicolas, one of the students, captured this heartwarming performance on video. The choir’s voices resonated through the cabin, creating an incredibly touching and memorable moment for Captain Smith.
Watch the video below to witness the choir’s beautiful tribute to Captain Ronald Smith on his last flight, a heartwarming serenade that beautifully marked the end of his distinguished career.
The Deadly Online Trend That Claimed an Innocent Life
Youngsters frequently lack awareness of the dangerous outcomes that can result from heedlessly adopting trends they come across online. Sadly, Tommie-Lee Billington, an innocent 11-year-old kid, lost his life as a result of this ignorance. His bereaved family is now alerting people to the risks that can be found on social media.
Tommie met a risky challenge on TikTok at a stay at a friend’s house, which led to the tragic event. To reach a high in this specific task, you had to inhale hazardous gasses or solvents. Tommie’s heart stopped abruptly, which was shocking and led to his untimely death.
This tragic loss is not an uncommon occurrence. In addition, two teenage girls perished while taking part in the same risky TikTok “challenge.” To safeguard our kids, we must raise awareness of this potentially fatal tendency and take appropriate action.
Sherry, Tommie’s mother, has resorted to social media to encourage parents to talk openly with their kids and stop them from acting riskily on TikTok. She shares on Facebook, “This cost my son his life from trying something other kids are doing,” in an emotional post. Please discuss the repercussions of this with your kids. I don’t see why someone would even attempt this! It’s really risky!
Sherry goes on to convey her pain and her determination to honor her son’s legacy by spreading awareness and preventing other kids from suffering the same terrible destiny. Let’s band together to help Tommie’s family through this awful period of loss and make sure that no other youngster is harmed by this dangerous trend.
Peace be with you, Tommie. We are so sorry for your family. Let’s now work together to promote this very essential message to ensure that no child dies needlessly.
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