This week, the remains of Col. Roy Knight Jr. were returned to Texas.

He left the United States in 1967 to serve in the Vietnam War but was shot down and lost. Last week, his remains were finally identified and his son, who is now a pilot, flew his remains home.

A journalist who was at the airport chronicled the scene in a series of tweets.

See Below:

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I’m at the airport in Dallas, waiting for my flight home to DC from El Paso, and something incredible is happening. — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

Our incoming plane is carrying the remains of an American pilot shot down over Vietnam in 1967. His remains were only recently recovered and identified and brought back to the US. — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

As we wait at the gate, we’re told that Captain Knight is coming home to Dallas. When he left from this very airport to fight in Vietnam his 5 year old son came to the airfield and waved goodbye. It was the last time he would see his father alive. — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

Today the pilot of the plane bringing Capt. Knight back to Dallas is his son. — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

The entire terminal has come to watch this arrival. pic.twitter.com/HW3yAHEXBf — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

Incredible moment to watch. The entire airport fell silent. pic.twitter.com/TGp1X736R7 — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

What a privilege it was to witness this moment. For those asking, they announced it over the intercom. The gate agent was very emotional as he told the story over the PA. They handed out American flags to everyone at the gate. — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

For those who want to know more, I’ve found an obituary for Col. Roy Knight Jr. https://t.co/Xuake1JtUP — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

I’ve written a little more about this remarkable, beautiful day. https://t.co/JqIM2DSUPK — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

Thanks to my colleagues for turning this around while I flew home today. We’ll have much more on @globalnational tonight. https://t.co/0Crj1gUbrl — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

Our full report on this incredible, emotional homecoming, 52 years in the making. https://t.co/EWu33k5IbO — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 8, 2019

The response to this story has been incredible and overwhelming. I’m so glad it has made such a positive impact! Thank you all for the kind words. — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 9, 2019

This is one of the most incredible replies to this thread:https://t.co/251DXX2tez — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) August 9, 2019

Here’s a short video from ABC News:

What an inspiring and amazing story.

Welcome home, Colonel.

Cross posted from American Lookout.