This week marked the fifth anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson, where Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III safely glided U.S. Airways Flight 1549 after a flock of geese disabled the engines.
The more interesting fact may be that not one of the 150 passengers sued the airline, which is pretty surprising considering our very litigious society. Even though no one was at fault, that rarely stops a firm looking for a good class action law suit.
Perhaps no one sued because of the enormous trust the passengers had in the pilot who demonstrated incredible character under such pressure, dismissing the praise by saying he was just doing his job?
Trust is earned but rarely quantified.
This would be a great discussion over dinner with the kids when you talk about how one person can make a difference. Certainly ‘Sully’ who could be considered the Tom Hanks of air travel made a difference on January 15th 2009 to the lives of 150 people.
What difference can each of us make?
“The last words Albus Dumbledore spoke to the pair of us?’
Harry is the best hope we have. Trust him.”-J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Have a great week!
Tina Nocera, Founder
