The miracle on the Hudson

I just watched the movie Sully starred by Tom Hanks about an emergency landing of an aircaft conveying 155 passengers and also read the truth behind the scenes. I was shocked to know that Sully had never been practically trained for that kind of incident. The only thing he had learned was theoretical classroom discussions.

I was deeply moved when he said

I delivered a millions passengers over 40 years in the air but in the end, I’m gonna be judged in 208 seconds.

The movie was so damn good especially when you get a chance to know much more about aviation industry!

American Legend

American Sniper is not only an amazing movie but also has a sad true story behind. The movie is about Chris Kyle who is known as The Legend because he took down hundreds of terrorists in Iraq war by his shooting skill.

What I find most fascinating is how he was always willing and prepared for the war, in particular, to devote his life to his country. After coming back, he had to fight against Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) all the time. He was at home but didn’t feel the inner peace because his team were still fighting in Iraq and that always urged him to get back to the battlefield and bring the remaining things to an end.

His wife Taya said in tears when he once came home during the period of serving

Even when you’re here, you’re not here. I see you, I feel you but you’re not here.

The story gets much more touching when I know the story behind the black ending scene. Chris Kyle was murdered by a veteran. Chris’s wife then requested the movie director Clint Eastwood to get rid of the murder scene from the release.

This is going to be how my children remember their father, so I want you to get it right.

The movie ended with the scene many citizens standing, waiting and saluting Chris in his funeral procession.

What a true hero!