A Final Journey of Kindness

An 87-year-old man, given only weeks to live, boarded a plane with one last dream—to

see Alaska before his time ran out. Late-stage heart failure had drained his strength,

but it couldn’t erase his hope. Quietly, he gazed out the window,

his hand wrapped around his granddaughter’s. A flight attendant sensed something was different and

gently asked if he was alright. When she learned this trip was his final bucket-list

farewell, she disappeared down the aisle. Moments later, she returned with

airline wigs and a handwritten note that read, “We’re honored to have you with us

today. Thank you for letting us share in your journey.” He held onto that