A Final Salute | Southwest Airlines

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  • @thomasmcintosh543
    @thomasmcintosh543 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +202

    So Southwest's people made sure that Freedom One was the aircraft that brought this Marine home and made all of the other arrangements for this lovely hangar send-off. Knowing what I know about Southwest's practices, none of this is surprising. It's the way they are; it's what they do. There's a reason SWA is one of my favorite airlines and the favorite of millions of others too. RIP Sergeant, and thank you for your service.

    • @AdamThygerson-lm1gt
      @AdamThygerson-lm1gt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im pretty sure he cant read comments in heaven

    • @DEMONZ_RETURN
      @DEMONZ_RETURN 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@AdamThygerson-lm1gtit’s paying respects

    • @danmilosevich
      @danmilosevich 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@AdamThygerson-lm1gt nothing better to say? Are you sure he or others can't?

    • @latioshoenn3698
      @latioshoenn3698 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@AdamThygerson-lm1gt The disrespect in this reply is palpable.

    • @cody7068
      @cody7068 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree. I am an FO for a legacy carrier in the United States, a competitor of Southwest, But it would be a lie to say that I don’t respect and love southwest as an airline and company. If Southwest was a wide body operator, they would have been my first choice of employment. As far as I’m concerned, there is not a Major company that treats their employees like SWA does. I envy southwest for having the image and quality that United does not have.

  • @nathanhiga1783
    @nathanhiga1783 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +170

    I'm the 16th person to watch this video! May Sgt. Alec Langen and 4 other marines who perished in that helicopter crash on 2/7/2024, rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family of the fallen Sgt. Alec Langen.

  • @kidf22
    @kidf22 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    I had the honor of being present when a fallen hero returned home on a Southwest flight back in 2015 as a contractor for an aircraft ground support company. They shut down their entire operation, had everyone come out and line up before the plane came in. They had only the required ramp agents to bring in the plane and once it was set up for the fallen hero to come off, they joined the rest who was lined up. From then on the US Army honor guard took over. In nearly 20 years in aviation and it's the most moving thing I have ever experienced. Bravo Zulu to Southwest for always showing such respect for the fallen. My prayers are with Sergeant Alec Langen's family and the families of the rest of the Sea King crew. Semper Fildelis and rest easy Marines.

    • @CappuccinoBeam
      @CappuccinoBeam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I respect that, haven’t seen many airlines do it, and it’s an honor to be one of the people participating in this wholesome event 🇺🇸

    • @Railfan703
      @Railfan703 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is and how can we not forget the brothers in arms my prayers go to the whole sea kings crew and there families OOHRAH

    • @mikec1341
      @mikec1341 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Often in Chicago at Midway, we would try to have veterans (who were employees) help the honor guard. (we would also make sure the ground vehicles were silenced and hats were removed out of respect.) At the time I worked there (2004-2019) many on our leadership team were veterans.

  • @arthouston7361
    @arthouston7361 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    I didn't know Alec, and I didn't fly for Southwest, but this brought a tear to my eye. I pray that he has heard the words, "well done, good and faithful servant."

  • @DanCooksey
    @DanCooksey 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    One of the many reasons my wife and I fly Southwest. God's blessings to him, his Marine comrades, and his family. Well done, good and faithful servant.

  • @mattjohnson7835
    @mattjohnson7835 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I go out of my way to fly Southwest Airlines and this reaffirms why I fly on Southwest. This tribute was a class act and it sets a standard for all other airlines. Having lost a Marine brother from combat in Vietnam, I fly the Marine Flag every year on Memorial Day to honor him and all Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving this great nation. I proudly served this country in the US Army and I have a great appreciation for all who served. Thank you for your service!

    • @NihonKaikan
      @NihonKaikan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, leverage a death to promote their brand...what a stand-up company.

  • @ScreaminEagle07
    @ScreaminEagle07 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I remember receiving an email about California Wing Civil Air Patrol being placed on alert because of this very crash. I wish the families of all those who were involved my deepest condolences.

  • @jonathanweir8467
    @jonathanweir8467 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Thank you for your son and we are destroyed at his loss.... We will always be thankful for him and your family.. Rest easy Marine.

  • @CaptAmeric
    @CaptAmeric 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Semper Fidelis, Marine. Rest, now. Our thought and prayers are with you.

  • @geomodelrailroader
    @geomodelrailroader 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    RIP Sgt Alec Langen, RIP Captain Ben Moulton and RIP to the crew or the chopper we lost. Semper Fi Carry On!

  • @SWAFanPilot
    @SWAFanPilot 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Southwest is… absolutely amazing. There’s a reason I have a Southwest Airlines flag hanging above my bed.

    • @WhiteStarLineX
      @WhiteStarLineX 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We meet again

    • @SWAFanPilot
      @SWAFanPilot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No way!! @@WhiteStarLineX

  • @bmwlane8834
    @bmwlane8834 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Tears in my eyes!. Rip marine! From a former airman....C-130 loadmaster.

  • @mr.lavawolf
    @mr.lavawolf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Amazing tribute by southwest. God bless America! ❤️💙💛

  • @marcel-rudimantaj4773
    @marcel-rudimantaj4773 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    RIP Brother!!! Aviation people everywhere have to stick together!!! So Fly high to where the sky is always Blue Alec!!! You were a hero!!! I respectfully salute you!!!

  • @USNveteran
    @USNveteran 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    To fly is heavenly to hover divine, rotary wing aviation there is simply no substitute. As a former Navy rotor head mechanic I have many friends in all branches of the service especially Marines. To top it off I got my A&P shortly after I separated and spent over 30 years working as an A&P for a major US airline. RIP Alec. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!

  • @AllStars2525
    @AllStars2525 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    God bless the Langer, Southwest, and Marine Corps families!

  • @jasondelaney6849
    @jasondelaney6849 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Awesome to see Freedom One as the backdrop for such a sad occasion.

  • @nolanohana
    @nolanohana 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I am so sorry for this loss, my son will commission as a Marine officer in 2026, and I hope he serves as honorably as this Marine.

  • @T.C_Daniel2024
    @T.C_Daniel2024 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'm so touched that Southwest Airlines honored him in a special way. Thank you for your service Alec!! Thank you Southwest Airlines for honoring the lives lost in that tragic helicopter crash.

  • @SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere
    @SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    RIP Sgt. Alec Langen and TYFYS. Thank you to Southwest for supporting their loved ones during this difficult time.

  • @Lxq1rT
    @Lxq1rT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So heartbreaking, rest in peace Alec ❤

  • @charles.goodmen
    @charles.goodmen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Tribute to Southwest and God Bless, Sergeant. Alec Langen for his service.

  • @andybatar47
    @andybatar47 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Sending Love and Prayers from London 🇬🇧🇺🇸to all you beautiful souls that serve and protect our country’s ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @parqld
    @parqld 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I live on the other side of the world. This tribute is touching and with great respect. As an allied country, we can all never give enough thanks to those who serve in our own military as well as yours. Thank you for your service Sgt. Langen. My thoughts are with your family. 🇺🇸 🇦🇺

  • @donaldschacht7719
    @donaldschacht7719 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Alec, the 4 other Marines and EVERY good person that has supported this country from here and abroad that goes for the Merchant Marine, Veterans, Enlisted Personnel, First Responders all the way to the people that collected metals for the war effort. I know that I have missed some but as I write this with a tear in my eyes for my own personal Pride in America... never take a knee and again, thank you to all of you and may God Bless America!!!!! I appreciate Southwest Airlines for providing the Hanger for the Final Salute. I am a Stockholder and will salute Southwest Airlines tonight at home with Herb's drink of choice a sip or two of Wild Turkey 101, it shows a lot of class to honor Herb with that available as a beverage on Southwest flights.

    • @mikec1341
      @mikec1341 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Herb and Colleen would approve.

  • @TacoIsCool94
    @TacoIsCool94 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank You Sgt. Alec Langen. So Happy Southwest was able to do such tribute. Thank you for serving our country. God Bless him, and his family.

  • @L8nitedave
    @L8nitedave 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you Southwest for doing this. So many in these times see service as an act of political loyalty and not the selfless service to freedom and the communities we all hold dear. My condolences for this loss to your family and all Americans.

  • @coconutmall333
    @coconutmall333 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🫡🕊️ I shared to send sympathies and prayers to the spirit soul of Alec Langen. He as sure, was a true Marine and a American too. Which he ever deserved his life to legacy. May he rest well. ❤️

  • @kelw919
    @kelw919 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Southwest takes great care of our Military. When my son was flying to basic last March, there were issues with the cargo hold door and they were quick to get him and another on to another plane and to basic pretty quickly. Thank you for what you do for our Military. RIP Alec. Thank you for your service and may God bring peace to you and your family.

  • @jhollie8196
    @jhollie8196 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Semper Fidelis my brothers. St. Peter awaits your arrival for your final PCS assignment. Our blessings go out to all the Marines families who lost loved ones in this tragic accident. Without their service, we would not be free.

  • @Tahoe_Z71
    @Tahoe_Z71 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Former Navy AW, Army 67Tango and Boeing 727-200 Flight Engineer. Peace be with those of which the Soul of this fine Marine has been blessed; family, friends, the Corps and the greater aviation community at large in Southwest Airlines. May Alec's Spirit ride along no matter the heading the Freedom One 737 takes.

  • @stargazer9369
    @stargazer9369 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    May you rest in peace, Sgt. Langen.😢 Thank you for your service.

  • @davidm6256
    @davidm6256 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for your service and giving the supreme sacrifice, you are a warrior and you will always be remembered for the commitment to your country and the Marines, may you soar with the eagles and guarding the gates of heaven, RIP 🇺🇸

  • @caseyj8210
    @caseyj8210 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, Alec. And thank you mom and dad for letting him serve and live a worthy life. 🙏

  • @gunzel42
    @gunzel42 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Firstly my condolences to the family of Marine Sgt. Alec Langen, and to all the families of Servicemen and Servicewomen who make the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.
    Thank you to Southwest Airlines for demonstrating through their actions the values that are important. I hope you someday continue to fly south-west and operate from Australia. I would be proud to work for an organization that leads by its values.

  • @bt.c.1829
    @bt.c.1829 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome to the Gold Star Family. May you feel loved & supported on your journey.
    🌟🇺🇲🌟 Semper Fi!
    Gold Star Mom

  • @dillonshrop4563
    @dillonshrop4563 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow! This was a great celebration of life. Very well done. Alec, and his crew, lost too soon.

  • @60isthenew21
    @60isthenew21 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Alec and all who lost their lives , rest in peace. Love and courage to your family

  • @TheRoyalSix
    @TheRoyalSix 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    R.I.P Sgt. Alec, You did a good job serving our country.

  • @bobp3738
    @bobp3738 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Bravo, SWA! Nicely done.

  • @57Jimmy
    @57Jimmy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That paint job on that 737 is AWESOME!
    Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice along with your fellow service members.🇨🇦💕🇺🇸

  • @mateen6849
    @mateen6849 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank u for ur service 🫡🇺🇸 RIP

  • @TinglishMilaMali101
    @TinglishMilaMali101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Southwest Airlines!🙏❤❤❤

  • @North_Cascade_Railfan
    @North_Cascade_Railfan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a kid. And never knew Alec. But the words said tell me he was one hell of a person, Rest In Peace.

  • @CJ_DABEAST1225
    @CJ_DABEAST1225 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    we will all miss this fearless solider 🫡🫡🫡

  • @danwillis2671
    @danwillis2671 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    America’s finest. God bless them all.

  • @markwilson3723
    @markwilson3723 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very touching video followed by so many thoughtful comments. I am very grateful to Alec, and all who serve in our military. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
    As for Southwest, it's refreshing to see a company show such respect and dignity to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

  • @nicholaswinebrenner5164
    @nicholaswinebrenner5164 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We thank him for his service and wish his family well.

  • @4sp3nF41r7
    @4sp3nF41r7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all you do and for the family and loved ones

  • @paulstebenne8401
    @paulstebenne8401 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you southwest in bring our brother Home. I was a FMF corpsmen in Vietnam…..I know the feeling in losing a fellow Marine.God Bless….Semper Fi.

  • @SouthernMaineFoamer
    @SouthernMaineFoamer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May all the Marines killed in that tragic crash fly high. And thanks Southwest for your dedication to memorializing these wonderful men and women.

  • @freedomfan4272
    @freedomfan4272 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP Sgt Langen and the other marines who died in the crash. Thank you for your service!!!

  • @bengard18
    @bengard18 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My condolences to Sgt. Langen’s family. This is heartbreaking.
    Lest we forget.

  • @nicolafilippi2053
    @nicolafilippi2053 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Sgt. Langen for your service ❤
    Sempre Fe

  • @johnmayerislovee
    @johnmayerislovee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God Bless all our soliders...

  • @KYLOWW
    @KYLOWW 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    May Sgt. Alec Langen Rest in Peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Chatty_crafter
    @Chatty_crafter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t comment, too emotional. RIP from Australia.

  • @amtrakharry
    @amtrakharry 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sad :(:(:( Thank you for your service, from Canada...

  • @Ivan_milanov
    @Ivan_milanov 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May Sgt.Alec Langen and the Marines rest in peace.My condolences and prayers to their families 😥.

  • @mvsgeek
    @mvsgeek 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless Alec and all who love him. Amen.

  • @WisconsinCentralProductions
    @WisconsinCentralProductions 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is why southwest is my all time favorite airline

  • @ThePolishSeal
    @ThePolishSeal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rest in peace we will see you on the other side one day

  • @zachscott4867
    @zachscott4867 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Moving tribute and a really nice gesture from SWA, most companies don’t have a soul.

  • @SquirrellyDan88
    @SquirrellyDan88 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Southwest is always my go to airline but this just solidified it. SWA for the American people supporting American soldiers.

  • @masterrrrx
    @masterrrrx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for you service to this country, you will always be in our hearts, Rest In Peace.

  • @Mick_4591
    @Mick_4591 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And to the four other Marines that also died in the accident
    Thank you for your service
    R.I.P

  • @AnthonySejda
    @AnthonySejda 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    O Soul of Marine + Lead from hereafter with grace, to win hearts and minds to life everlasting, amen

  • @gabrielpollard3400
    @gabrielpollard3400 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Semper Fidelis brother rest easy

  • @SurviveTheDay
    @SurviveTheDay 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    American soldiers to the core. Life, liberty and personal sacrifice.

  • @Will-dt3yg
    @Will-dt3yg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

  • @stuartlynn-q8q
    @stuartlynn-q8q 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so sorry for your loss 😭. RIP Alec

  • @dudelikehella2571
    @dudelikehella2571 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your service

  • @CerveloR5
    @CerveloR5 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A beautful honor. Thank you for your service. Marine Sgt. Alec Langen and all our fallen heroes, You will NEVER be a "sucker or loser" (former president words) in my heart. The Armed forces are our HEROES!

  • @MileHigh_Aviation
    @MileHigh_Aviation 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God Bless Our Troops ❤️‍🩹

  • @jameskim62
    @jameskim62 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK U VERY MUCH SOUTHWEST !!!!!~~~~~~~~

  • @americanrider
    @americanrider 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Semper Fi Marine - Rest in Peace - You did us proud.

  • @MaxLovesNascarOfficial
    @MaxLovesNascarOfficial 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God bless him. RIP.

  • @josephalexander3884
    @josephalexander3884 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Southwest. Excellent video and service.

  • @TinglishMilaMali101
    @TinglishMilaMali101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our Asian-American family, with 2 veterans in thefamily, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, Sgt. Alec Langen. May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.🙏🙏🙏❤❤

  • @robertbrassell1215
    @robertbrassell1215 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    well done Southwest. God Speed Sgt Langen

  • @Killmonize
    @Killmonize 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was so touching. What a great tribute. And to see freedpm one as the plane. That was touching as well as the fly by of the ch53e

  • @UnidentifiedBabo
    @UnidentifiedBabo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I clicked on this video, I thought that Southwest was ceasing operations.

  • @TCCcompetition
    @TCCcompetition 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May they all rest in peace ❤

  • @ThatOneAviator777
    @ThatOneAviator777 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God Bless the Langer family. May he rest in peace ❤️

  • @anandguruji83
    @anandguruji83 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    A Final Salute | Southwest Airlines

    • @anandguruji83
      @anandguruji83 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A Final Salute | Southwest Airlines

    • @IIegacyy
      @IIegacyy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you anand for informing me of the title of this video, very helpful! 😁

  • @Foxtrot-b7t
    @Foxtrot-b7t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I flew on this very plane back in February 2023 from LAX to Houston hobby.

  • @737_lover
    @737_lover 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    May he rest high in heaven❤
    Also flying with yall on the 13th!

  • @er1073
    @er1073 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rest in Peace Sergeant Alec Langen and brother Marine Semper Fi.

  • @Healthyhealings
    @Healthyhealings 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May he rest in eternal peace… WHY DOESNT RHIS VIDEO HAVE A BILLION VIEWS? AND WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG TO GET PUSHED TO ME???

  • @PTFSFanB0y
    @PTFSFanB0y 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This just pop up on my FYP

  • @Lime_tree_mapping-ie9ot9qy9p
    @Lime_tree_mapping-ie9ot9qy9p 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rip langen you will be missed 🥀 🕊️

  • @karlpriggee1033
    @karlpriggee1033 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Salute to Sgt Langen.
    Thank you to SWA.

  • @everettestrada7882
    @everettestrada7882 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry for your loss I would Iike to thank you for sharing your family with us I know it's hard but just keep him in your hearts and memories God bless you at this time of sadness

  • @Steven-z8j4l
    @Steven-z8j4l 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP, we will always remember you❤😢

  • @javy.airlines
    @javy.airlines 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thoughts & Prayers To Sargent Alec Landen’s Family🙏🫂😢💔🇺🇸!!!

  • @MG101
    @MG101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rest in peace SGT Langen

  • @compunurse
    @compunurse 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I asked that God give peace and comfort to his family and friends.

  • @patrickgarrison7640
    @patrickgarrison7640 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP Alec. Go easy bro😢

  • @SIXGAMES_OFFICIAL001
    @SIXGAMES_OFFICIAL001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Respect 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @Railfan703
    @Railfan703 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    rest in peace sergeant langen your sacrifice will not be in vain SEMPER FIDELS