Southwest Airlines Captain flies final flight with two sons

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Captain Lee Carder flew his final flights with his two sons, who are also Pilots for Southwest Airlines.

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  • @iUnique317
    @iUnique317 6 років тому +163

    What are all the dislikes for? Great video. Thanks Captain Carder.

    • @stihlnz
      @stihlnz 5 років тому +12

      Re the dislikes, this is a great video, there are some sad people in this world, may they find happiness somewhere.

    • @redwingdetroit9671
      @redwingdetroit9671 5 років тому +21

      They are the ones that couldn’t make it thru ground school.

    • @soramame7528
      @soramame7528 5 років тому +12

      Delta airlines management!!

    • @essel23fly
      @essel23fly 5 років тому +5

      Cuz his son is crying like he’s dead. Jesus he’s just retiring.

    • @cryptoqueen4520
      @cryptoqueen4520 5 років тому +12

      @@essel23fly You can feel emotion even if someone is "just retiring". Smh

  • @diddlebug7241
    @diddlebug7241 4 роки тому +4

    I spent a lot of father-son time in the cockpit with my dad back in the 70's and have never lost my love for aviation because of him. I've wanted to duplicate the NY to Paris flight but don't see myself going back to flight School because of time and working.
    I was very sad to bury my dad, my hero on New Year's Eve but I can rejoice that I had him with me for 55 years.

  • @tonypence0602
    @tonypence0602 3 роки тому +6

    Wow. Absolutely wonderful. I truly appreciate the dedication of the airline pilots. I think it is wonderful how he was able to share his passion with his sons. Great video.

  • @bjoy20101
    @bjoy20101 6 років тому +73

    GREAT story and great man and father who raised great sons👍

    • @rondawitt2572
      @rondawitt2572 6 років тому +2

      This is such a great video. Happy retirement sir!! I see that your seeds fell and grew, God is/was so apparent in the gentlemans' life. One of our God's amazing truths'is know matter what the news brings there are still plenty of people who care enough about his fellow man to touch those around him. How wonderful! rw

  • @comcastdebrito
    @comcastdebrito 6 років тому +16

    Thanks for your service to the community
    God bless you

  • @aarnage2189
    @aarnage2189 6 років тому +23

    Congrats! This is what aviation is about love it!, here myself I’m 15 and my dream it to be an airline pilot I’m happy to see this :)

    • @bullwinklejmoos
      @bullwinklejmoos 6 років тому +4

      Aarnage Follow your dream. I did and haven’t looked back since.

    • @wifemom
      @wifemom Рік тому

      Check out CAP and EAA programs near you. They will help you. There are scholarships.

  • @luzelenahernandez3314
    @luzelenahernandez3314 4 роки тому +2

    Ayyyyyy..,.,,how emotional....I started crying when one of the sons was emotional showing how proud he is of his beloved father...I lost my dad 1 year ago....God bless the family....

  • @DJaviationX
    @DJaviationX 6 років тому +41

    Enjoy your retirement capt! Well deserved! All the best ;)

  • @dawnfkahamilton-doerfler6982
    @dawnfkahamilton-doerfler6982 6 років тому +35

    All pilots are Guardian Angels when you think about it. Just think of the responsibility they take on to keep safe
    Hundreds of human beings daily by keeping a 100 ton piece of metal in the sky without crashing. Also Angels are
    The Mechanics who fix the plane to the last detail.
    God Bless You All

    • @yaadapaah7851
      @yaadapaah7851 4 роки тому

      Dawn FKA hamilton-doerfler He is a human who has been trained to do his job what he loves best .Hes not a guardian angel .Pilots r not guardian angels .They r human beings like u and me who r trained to pilot planes which practically fly themselves.🙄

  • @lisaincolor4289
    @lisaincolor4289 4 місяці тому +1

    Heartwarming 😢❤❤ what a beautiful story. May God continue to bless the whole Carder family!

  • @taliadorr6928
    @taliadorr6928 5 років тому +20

    This made me cry 😭❤️

  • @Mike6867
    @Mike6867 4 роки тому +2

    Southwest is better than anybody out there ❤️

  • @txkflier
    @txkflier 6 місяців тому +1

    My dad was a mechanic and worked on P-51 Mustangs during WWII. He got me interested in aviation at the age of 6 with my first model airplane. He bought a Cherokee Arrow in 1973 and I got my private license in 1975. I only flew full scale for a few years, but I’ve been flying RC models for 60 years.

  • @davidc4408
    @davidc4408 11 місяців тому +1

    Great guy. Son pilot and now grandson too. Set up whole family

  • @karenrich9092
    @karenrich9092 Рік тому +1

    If all the pilots with Southwest are like Captain Carder, that airline is VERY lucky indeed!

  • @paulineallen8467
    @paulineallen8467 6 років тому +22

    Hats off to all you Pilots who take to the sky each and every day! Our lives are in your hands so we pray for you all. God's speed

  • @gatorjay7972
    @gatorjay7972 3 роки тому +1

    I do not suggest I know how any of these guys feel, but the film shows a happy man with a happy family. Not everyone loves the job they have....these guys certainly do. Thanks for sharing your family story with us.

  • @sandrapopejoy5644
    @sandrapopejoy5644 3 роки тому +2

    I loved the story about the WWII vetran and how the visit with the pilot affected his whole family. We never know what a few kind moments we give to someone will affect their lives. I have found Southwest employees seem to go the extra mile. Thank you for that.

  • @orhansaimdemirturk
    @orhansaimdemirturk 6 років тому +9

    Congratulations Captain Carder. What a wonderful 32 years it must have been...

  • @Shebasandfleacornelius3rd
    @Shebasandfleacornelius3rd 5 років тому +20

    Second video I've watched by Southwest. Wtf. Why do my eyes keep sweating. Lol

  • @ledzepgirlnmful
    @ledzepgirlnmful 6 років тому +12

    Very cool, Congrats Captain Carder! And to celebrate with your son's and nephews....
    Most Awesome!!!

    • @mamabubba0606
      @mamabubba0606 6 років тому

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  • @allitaalgeo5333
    @allitaalgeo5333 6 років тому +5

    Thanks captain corder! Time to rest w/o stress. Lovely family.

  • @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq
    @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq Рік тому +1

    No other airline has EVER opened up like this, or near this level, ever. There is a reason for the heart logo, there is a reason :).

  • @jonp341
    @jonp341 6 років тому +8

    Respects to you sir, from NYC

  • @mwmann
    @mwmann 6 років тому +3

    My beautiful friend Barbara has been a stewardess at Southwest since 1974 I think. Still as lovely as when she graduated high school.

  • @inilledra
    @inilledra 3 роки тому

    I was the same way with my father..................in the Trucking Business. Been in Semi's since 1963. I was 5 yrs. old. Retired from Trucking in 2011.

  • @veroniquendambo3242
    @veroniquendambo3242 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, a father and two sons are pilots ! You are a blessed family.

  • @newarkmuslim
    @newarkmuslim 5 років тому +1

    Capt. Carder, thank you for the many years of service, I wish you well on a great future spent with your family

  • @zzmt04
    @zzmt04 5 років тому +2

    God bless you captain! This type of thing is part of the greatness of America 👍🏾

  • @dheyes803
    @dheyes803 6 років тому +2

    This is one of the reasons why I fly WN!!!!!!!!!!!! The little airline that could. Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾 in so many ways.

  • @waterbird91
    @waterbird91 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations Capt. Carder! You've done your bit for your country!! May yo go on to have a fun filled retirement w/ your family. May your sons & nephew go on to be the best they can be. You have had a most admirable career. Enjoy yourself now, you've earned it !!!!

  • @satosato271
    @satosato271 4 роки тому

    Your father always is by your sides and he happily gives you more inspirations and advices.

  • @rondawitt2572
    @rondawitt2572 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations 32 years is a long time I hope you're ready to have some fun rw

    • @clinthue9699
      @clinthue9699 6 років тому

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  • @jasonwebb2538
    @jasonwebb2538 6 років тому +1

    What a glorious life.
    Well lived.

  • @aleksanderdervishi8067
    @aleksanderdervishi8067 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats Captain, God bless you and enjoy your retirement!

  • @jmayer3
    @jmayer3 6 років тому +4

    Congratsulations Captain Carder!! What an amazing success story. This is one of the things I’ve enjoyed in my short time in the aviation industry. From pilots to the folks building the actual airplanes this is the only industry I’ve been in where you can see such incredible stories of entire families working together for decades and absolutely loving their jobs!

  • @SusanRodgers-fw3nf
    @SusanRodgers-fw3nf Рік тому +1

    How wonderful!

  • @debbiechisum2595
    @debbiechisum2595 6 років тому

    Heartwarning!! I love it when you see a close family! And when someone inspires people, just with their daily walk!!

  • @petermoran2204
    @petermoran2204 5 років тому

    Thx for all of the years you have given.

  • @BefreewithZEE
    @BefreewithZEE 4 роки тому

    I love this 💛💙❤️ this made my heart smile! Who’s cutting onions at 5 in the morning?

  • @yvonnelaureano3428
    @yvonnelaureano3428 6 років тому

    To Captai Carden, Hearing the tributes & heartfelt testimonies of ppl brought tears. U obviously touched many lives & will b sorely missed. So gd ur sons will carry on the tourch. Congrats, enjoy a well-deserved retirement.😊

  • @planecentric5426
    @planecentric5426 6 років тому +9

    Congrats Captain 👩‍✈️ do enjoy your retirement

  • @jaydenstrickland9162
    @jaydenstrickland9162 6 років тому +1

    I love the quotes, “You can work the rest of your life, or you can be a pilot.”

  • @jennifermiller7813
    @jennifermiller7813 3 роки тому

    Love stories like this. All of you are a blessing.

  • @noralynn6318
    @noralynn6318 4 роки тому

    Amazing family ❤ The values you all go straight to the heart. Congratulations Gentlemen 😊🛫🛩🛬

  • @Glideslopes
    @Glideslopes 6 років тому +2

    Wow, just, Wow !! What a tremendous life experience for all. I'm envious.

  • @geomodelrailroader
    @geomodelrailroader 2 роки тому

    I have a firefighter salute reserved for him. Congratulations Captain Carder and enjoy retirement.

  • @southerncapturemedia
    @southerncapturemedia 3 роки тому

    Love your video!! I did a similar video a couple of months ago on my channel. It was a lot of fun being able to show everyone the cool career my dad had as an airline pilot! Congratulations on Retirement!!

  • @sophiaafrica2549
    @sophiaafrica2549 6 років тому

    Congratulations to that whole entire family that was a beautiful video I cried when I listen to it

  • @angelaavalos1742
    @angelaavalos1742 Рік тому

    This is wonderful! ❤

  • @jg-xx8oh
    @jg-xx8oh 3 роки тому

    Love these stories 🇨🇦

  • @donaldstorm4959
    @donaldstorm4959 6 років тому

    Thank you Captain for all your service for all those years and your family following in your footsteps how awesome! Who knows maybe one of your son's one day we'll be flying me around brilliant!!

  • @kcsnow9447
    @kcsnow9447 3 роки тому

    To see God's creation: I have ever flown as a passenger only once (I chose the smallest airliner I could, directly into Monterey, CA--United Express). I LOVED it and spent almost the entire flight looking down through my left window. When I didn't it was only due to cloud cover. The turbulence was GREAT. Loved every bump and twist and shudder. It was ALIVE.
    I had another flight--a glider ride--and oddly enough on the very day my father soloed. And a third with my nephew sitting in my lap (small back seat-Schweitzer 232 I think) which was just cool. Bumpy as all get out...but just great. Our young pilot asked us if we wanted to go "roller-coaster." We both did and it ROCKED. Gees both up and down and my nephew's face was red, but chuffed. And then the view out and down on the University of Colorado band practicing at Folsom Field, Boulder CO. I looked straight down and could, literally, see the sunlight shining off all the brass instruments from maybe 2000' AGL...and could even make out the shape of the tubas. Something I will never forget.
    At 61, with really poor vision and a destroyed left leg (missing my left achilles--the muscles are still there, by they are withered because they aren't attached to anything at the bottom end), I doubt I would ever have the privilege to be a pilot of a powered aircraft, although it might be possible with a glider--I might pass the flight physical for that. Which might be enough. Sell the two sports cars and fly for a year or two or three. Until I get too old for that. That might be enough to fill the memories.

  • @miriammaldonado7848
    @miriammaldonado7848 6 років тому

    I couldn't stay speechless...
    Remarkable Captain Carder i am impressed with you, your beautiful sons, and your awesom working attitude towards the amazing things God created. And you enjoyed, and seen flying up above, with your beautiful sons, and now continuing passing on, the torch to their children! Congratulations...please relax and enjoy your retirement. God bless you all.

  • @javierestrada6927
    @javierestrada6927 5 років тому

    This captain hase a warm feeling about him

  • @markk2060
    @markk2060 6 років тому +38

    Congrats to these guys and their wonderful careers. Why work for a living when you can fly? So true!!

    • @hagios9
      @hagios9 6 років тому +2

      If only it were that easy. flight school burns wallets

    • @jabricowans3535
      @jabricowans3535 6 років тому

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    • @bullwinklejmoos
      @bullwinklejmoos 6 років тому

      Wonder Breed But it’s worth it. I wouldn’t trade the job for anything.

  •  6 років тому +41

    Hello Southwest Airlines! I'm an ICAO level 6 pilot and I teach aviation English here in Brazil to my fellow pilots with my school. May I use this wonderful video in some of classes?

  • @TheSoftballstar1261
    @TheSoftballstar1261 6 років тому

    Congrats Captain!! I wish you the best!!

  • @traingaming3240
    @traingaming3240 4 роки тому +1

    I'd love to be in a family devoted to aviation but my dad is a computer guy and my mom is a stay at home some of my relatives were in the military but nothing related to aviation so if I get a PPL and go to an airline is be the first in the family to be part of the aviation community and hopefully not the last since I might get my kids into aviation (when I get kids at least) and I might go with you guys for my airline of choice because you guys train pilots and flight Attendants in a way I like and am comfortable with so somewhere in the future you might see me apply for first officer or pilot depending on my hours and if I have been in any other airline.

  • @James-jx2et
    @James-jx2et 5 років тому

    Why are all pilots so nice

  • @eloisebrynlee
    @eloisebrynlee 6 років тому +4

    Beautiful. 🇦🇺 Thanks for sharing. 👌🏼

  • @grace4889
    @grace4889 6 років тому +2

    What an inspiration!

  • @anthonyesparsen7776
    @anthonyesparsen7776 6 років тому

    God bless him and his beloved family,

  • @satish9652
    @satish9652 4 роки тому

    When Parents of Pilot are onboard:
    Super butters and smooth landings so make sure to go on a flight with the pilots son/Parents to get a calm flight

  • @mrjoehimself
    @mrjoehimself 3 роки тому

    "Just to see God's creation!" YES! LET'S GO BABY! WO HOO! **tears of joy**

  • @rondawitt2572
    @rondawitt2572 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations 32 years is a long time I'm sure you're ready for some fun rw

  • @beebeesfuntasticadventures6110
    @beebeesfuntasticadventures6110 3 роки тому

    Wow, so beautiful, a real treasure.

  • @bb3ca201
    @bb3ca201 6 років тому

    Congrats CPT. Carder. Happy retirement!

  • @brianmurphy1738
    @brianmurphy1738 3 роки тому

    Respect Sir.

  • @Windtee
    @Windtee 6 років тому

    Wing-rockin' blue skies, Capt. Carder!

  • @Ipb79
    @Ipb79 6 років тому

    Congratulations! God bless you guys!!!

  • @dashcan8479
    @dashcan8479 3 роки тому

    Saluting Capt Carder

  • @banjoedabuddaman2237
    @banjoedabuddaman2237 6 років тому

    Love Southwest 😎, fast and safe♥

  • @KingDavid7
    @KingDavid7 6 років тому +1

    He was successful because The Heavenly Father got ALL THE GLORY!

  • @sami10z
    @sami10z 6 років тому +1

    Its my dream to be a pilot and Southwest Airlines is my goal

  • @andrewlighthill3208
    @andrewlighthill3208 6 років тому

    This is truly awesome!

  • @havales1205
    @havales1205 6 років тому

    Now the real enjoyment begins.

  • @anthonywimberly244
    @anthonywimberly244 6 років тому +3

    God's Creation. Well said

  • @donhendy493
    @donhendy493 5 років тому

    I've just seen your short video on the 12th of January 2019 . Enjoy your retirement sir 😎⛳🙂

  • @36thstreethero
    @36thstreethero 3 роки тому

    Well now we know why we never got hired! Guess we needed to have a dad at SWA!

  • @wrrn411
    @wrrn411 6 років тому

    Congratulations!😊🎉🎆

  • @rashednasiri4018
    @rashednasiri4018 6 років тому

    Thankful

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      @nilampatel376 6 років тому

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  • @sandymcdanielmcdaniel7205
    @sandymcdanielmcdaniel7205 6 років тому +1

    Love this

  • @kevincallaghan3212
    @kevincallaghan3212 6 років тому +3

    Fantastic .talk about looking up to dad. Hold on il do what he did and my brother can join me we can be great pilots like dad was. and my son now wants to be a pilot what a great family...

  • @interfuze9470
    @interfuze9470 6 років тому

    It’s basically a family line just passing as a pilot

  • @Strazman
    @Strazman 6 років тому

    Really heartwarming and touching video. Southwest and its family never ceases to impress me. But that lady in the wheelchair at 1:29 with her boarding pass in hand was like, can we get this show on the road already...I'd like to board. lol

  • @TheMarioMen1
    @TheMarioMen1 6 років тому

    0:35 "be a pilot or work for a living" lolol so trueeee

  • @caroleastmond9064
    @caroleastmond9064 Рік тому

    Nice!!!❤️🎉🎉🎉

  • @dandennis8465
    @dandennis8465 6 років тому +3

    I was a passenger on my uncle's last flight as a captain with SWA, my brother flies for SWA and was his FO. There were several other retired and active SWA employees on this epic flight.

    • @inahunt8724
      @inahunt8724 6 років тому

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  • @danielodwyer2351
    @danielodwyer2351 5 років тому

    A family of pilots that’s a great story

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    @thiemtranthi7760 Рік тому

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  • @fentontaylor9021
    @fentontaylor9021 5 років тому

    Great story!!!

  • @nikitaramsey4610
    @nikitaramsey4610 6 років тому

    Beautiful and congratulations

  • @richschindler8731
    @richschindler8731 6 років тому +63

    CONGRATS !! Enjoy retirement.

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      @ddeboyz9471 6 років тому

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      @gabrielabalderas9505 6 років тому

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    • @luzdejesus9791
      @luzdejesus9791 6 років тому

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    • @tramha5045
      @tramha5045 6 років тому

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  • @jviation737
    @jviation737 6 років тому +20

    Great video WN!

  • @patscruggs5918
    @patscruggs5918 6 років тому

    Good luck Mr. Carder

  • @frank_love
    @frank_love 6 років тому +5

    Wow I love this

  • @CraZy291
    @CraZy291 6 років тому +1

    Love it!

  • @DOJO-r8w
    @DOJO-r8w 6 років тому

    Humble Man...Respect.

  • @russia3728
    @russia3728 6 років тому +1

    COME AND FLY WITH US РОССИЯ