Thank you all for watching this video! Like many of you noticed and commented, he is a humble man who doesn't like the attention, but has been reading all of the comments and has been amazed by all your kind words! He didn't order the water cannons for himself as he didn't want the attention, or like he told me, "didn't want to delay passengers". American Airlines and the chief pilots ordered it for him and set it up without him knowing. I'm so glad they did. Thanks again for watching and helping close a chapter in my dad's life.

Let’s be honest none of us searched for this but all of us liked it

"We've been married for 42 years.... It's going well."

Pilot announces: All right guys this is my last flight Passengers: 😨

I’m just starting my pilot career with American Airlines. 35 years from now I hope my kids are making the same video. God Bless and hope dad is enjoying his retirement.

31 years at any job is really respectable imo

Why airlines don’t make videos like this as adverts amazes me

I'm not even half way through the video and it's already got the tears flowing down my cheeks. My Dad was an airline Captain too, he used to fly Airbus A320's and Boeing 717's (that was before the a320) here in Australia. In October of 2016, exactly 3 years ago, he was forcibly retired at 56 years of age due to a serious stroke which ultimately meant his pilot's licence had to be cancelled as a result. He unfortunately didn't get the proper water salute/send-off from the firetrucks due to the sudden stroke. This video brought back so many memories as we used to go on trips with Dad occasionally and it was always so much fun for me as a kid. 4 months ago I got myself a job working as cabin crew on the exact same Boeing 717's that dad once flew back in the day and Dad cried, he was so proud and took us all out for dinner to celebrate. Dad was a captain for 17 years and a First Officer for 6 years before that. I'm sure he would still love to be flying today - he has a flight sim at home that he uses almost daily and although he hasn't said it, I'm sure he misses it. I'm sorry your career was cut short Dad, I hope you're proud of me and I'm glad I could keep aviation in the family.

"God is good" such a character, 100% respect.

I came here on random, left with a few tears, wtf!? LOL

I’ve been with American for 28 years as a Fleet Service Clerk, and every time I have a plane pull into my gate with a retiring Captain or First Officer it makes me feel good to be a part of their final trip!

I love that..."married almost 42 years...it's going well.."

The water salute got the tears rolling for me! My career is only just beginning as a pilot, but I can only dream of having a career like him! ✈️ Happy retirement!

Makes me think of my dad who has worked in the same airport as a baggage handler for 40 years and hopes to retire in 5 years at 65.

You can tell he’s sad. God bless and enjoy your retirement to the fullest.

I am a American Airline Flight Attendant and I want to say your Father will be very much missed....He is Smart, Kind most of all humble one of a kind for sure. May God Bless you and your family always

*_i would honestly be so sad 😞 last flight and he’s done that for 38 years_*

I always get choked up when I watch these wonderful endings of a rewarding career and the next chapter in these awesome pilots lives. Have a great retirement!

My son is at the other end of the spectrum just beginning his career in the right seat of a 767... Enjoy your retirement !!!!

31 years flying for American airlines but this pilot mentions nearly 42 years married. A powerful testament that ol school can still rule! God bless you mum and dad!

Great video documenting his last flight. Enjoy Retirement!

I honestly cried to this, happy retirement. I'm late but still.

From one American pilot to another, Congrats! Well done sir, enjoy your retirement!!!

Love this! Pilot: "God is good" 5:01 Also, the family bond, awesome! Happy retirement, Captain!

Make me crying, thinking of my dad, who was a truck driver, unfortunately he was gone in a crash in 2007 summer. He is humble like the pilot, he should have been retired if he is still alive. I miss you dad!

that water cannon salute had me in tears

I want to be like him when I’m older and making my kids proud.

I wish I flew with this Gentleman. Seems like a kind and gentle soul. May the rest of his life, be the best of his life.

As a frequent traveler and a flier almost exclusively with American Airlines, I might have at some point been on your Dad’s flight. Happy retirement, sir!

Wow, very touching and he is so humble. I hope he enjoys his retirement. American Airlines was a better company with him behind the yoke.

I too retired 2 months after your dad after 43 years as an ICU nurse. My coworkers secretly arranged for fellow coworkers I have worked with all over the hospital to line the corridor and clap as I left the ICU for the last time. I tried all day not to cry when people came to the unit to see me but the standing ovation was a total surprise and I then broke down and cried. It is a wonderful feeling and your dad deserved it!

I love this! My 29 year old Son is a Pilot for Delta. I was flying back from Barcelona to JFK and my Son called me and asked where I was. I told him JFK going to SLC. He asked what flight, told him and he told me he was my Pilot! It was such a treat and was soo proud of him!👨‍✈️✈️❤️

God bless that man. Seems like a genuine down to earth great human being. May retirement bring him everything and more he ever wanted. And may he live a long and healthy life. You deserve it

Your dad seems like a great man.

He’s so humble, my heart feels fulls after watching this!

Man, I am sitting here eating pizza and drinking beer but this man's sincerity, joy and happiness brings an effing tear to my eye.

Congratulations on your dad’s retirement. My dad also retired from American Airlines as a Captain on a Boeing 777. He retired from American after 32 years. I went on his last flight to London.

‘God is good’ I got that from the captain, what an amazing man.

They don't make people like you anymore, sir. Your dedication is admirable. I have so very much respect for you, safeguarding the lives of thousands and thousands of people over all those years. Thank you so much!

I just cried in about 4:30. Your dad looks like very kind and optimistic person happy of his life. Id like to be like he, live this life in the best way. I hope it will come true for me and you everyone :)

I feel like the fact that the captain didn't expect the water cannon salute made it all the more memorable for him.

I tip my hat to this man,, I am only a private pilot and it's so challenging, I can't imagine what this captain went through making millions of decisions that made everything safe over the years. Happy retirement captain.

Awesome.! Pilots like your dad should be given way more thanks by society and be paid far more. Your dad safely got a million people or more where they needed to go during his career. Amazing job!

Let’s fly upside down. This guy got jokes. Lmao

Wow this brought back memories. My Dad was a captain with American and retired 24 years ago. Very emotional for all of us. We lost him in June but my brother is carring it forward. He also is a Captain for American.

Nate, what an AWESOME SON you are to recognize HONOR your FATHER this way......I thank GOD for watching, protecting, and keeping this Angel of a Pilot safe, as your Father, compassionately and carefully flew many people around the world......What TRUE HERO your FATHER IS! BE BLESSED and BE THANKFUL!

You're dad is lucky, he has flown people around the world that are going to weddings, birthdays and funerals. He is a very lucky man, when I am older I want to be. pilot, you're dad should get a real praise for all of the work that he has done for 31 years.

You are a lucky son of a great mum and dad.God bless

“God is good all the time” very true. Should be proud of your father.✋️👏

I don't even know your dad, but I am crying at how sweet this is. A whole life dedicated to his family and flying. What a beautiful life.

Amazing an humble man right there. Doing the same thing for 30 plus years is amazing. Not only did he do the sane thing he stayed married to 1 lady. Your mom is also amazing too. She stood by him an did not walk away when times got hard. Tell your dad an mom congrats. Now momma dont have to worry anymore about her hunny. She knows he will be home an safe on the ground. Your dad got so many ppl to an from where they was going threw the good times an the bad times. He made sure they was all safe an sound. I loved how he stayed so calm on his last flight. So many get all extra excited an let it get to their head an they make mistakes an your dad didnt. Tell them both congrats. He reminds me of my grandpa when he spoke about marriage. My grandparents was married for 62 yrs before he passed 4 yrs ago he told the nurse 1 day well its going good. They all laughed. He would always go well we been married 60 years so it has to be going well to be together that long an still alive. Lol

Who would dislike such a beautiful video???? Wish your dad a beautiful retirement! 👏👋✈

Anyone else started to tear up when they welcomed him with the water and vehicles after landing?

He's been chillin for the last 30 days congratulations. 🛬🛫💺✈️

As a guy with 35 years with the same employer and looking to retire in the near future, I strive to have as much class as your dad on my final day at work. Great video.

Decent man, decent job, decent retirement and employee farewell. It was a pleasure to watch it!

Your dad seems like such a great guy.

Happy retirement Captain. What an amazing career. Sure you are going to get you a nice little plane and continue flying. Love from South Africa.

God is good, humble, professional, and friendly to the personal. Great pilot

38 years with american airlines that was more than a tribute to you and so many lifes that depends on you to take them coming and going to their destination what a tremendous job Fly with so many risk so many feets above earth I can't found the best words to say god bless you so much experience I felt sad you are retiring but we all appreciate the good job you have done and all the lifes that was in your hands each time you fly with the last flights with your wife and son enjoy your self happy retirement you are truly miss 38 years of greatness History made it course .

His words to his wife were GOD IS GOOD.. AMEN Truly touched my heart, I am a commercial pilot and my career was cut short due to health and Diabetes... I can assure it is not easy to leave the skies after all these years.. Happy retirement Captain..u truly touched my heart with ur words. God is Good And Amen

Enjoy your retirement Captain, you're a inspiration not everyone is so lucky to fly 38 years. God bless you

What a kind sweet FLYIN'GUY..and a lovely loving family...l bet theyre relieved.....l hope he has Fabulous journeys ahead.....TAKE THE TRAIN...see the world...Blessings to you!!💝💝💝💝

Unfortunately there is going to be less people like this gentlemen in the future.. He is pure class, you can see it in his eyes! Well done sir!

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing this window into the ending of the career of a faithful and humble man. Our society needs more visibility of these kinds of men. In a society obsessed with the flashy and shallow, men of character and integrity are sorely needed. To your father: thank you for your faithful service, sir. I hope you have many years to enjoy the fruit of your labor and the company of your family and friends. May God continue to bless you and yours.

My Dad spent 32 years with American, flew everything from DC3's to 747's. He retired back in 1986 but worked a few more years as a consultant interviewing pilot applicants and instructing on the DC10 at the Flight Academy. Who knows, maybe he interviewed your Dad.

RESPECT!AND THANKYOU!

“God is good” sums up his character. May God bless his retirement abundantly!!

As someone who has a parent as a pilot, I am looking forward to the day I get to record my parents retirement. This made my day

The firetrucks were so epic! The thought counts, and the pilot deserves it, happy retirement sir!!!!

My respect and Congratulations to your Father, for all those years of service. Our family allways flight in A.A. and is such an amazing line to flight with.

Thank you Nate. What a great video. My husband is 3 years from this day. He is a 767 Capt for Delta. We have flown many retirement flights they are always fun! Well done you should be so proud of your Dad!

for some reason this makes me feel sad.

I'd fly with someone like this guy any day of the week - inspires more confidence through age and experience than any 20'odd year old will ever do. Amazing career. Kudos to you sir - and I hope you have an amazing retirement :)

Your parents, especially your dad are very nice good people. You are blessed.

I love how at the end he was like “okay”. Congrats. Happy retirement! God bless you

I legitimately got scared for a second when I read that this was his “last flight”

Wishing your father all the best for his retirement! That had to be an awesome experience!

My dad has been a pilot for American for 35 years now! Few more years and he will be here as well. I hope to do the same thing you did!

I've never met your dad but he seems so humble, nice and professional and to think how many people's life depended on his work for all these years, amazing!!! Congrats I would be proud too.

"not a winer not a complainer does what he needs to do !"

For some reason I got so sad about his retirement... I don't even know him, but I felt like I was done...

I’m in bed trying to sleep and this made me cry. Thank you very much!! Lol What a great Dad you have. You guys are a beautiful family. God bless!

I’m just starting out on my pilot career and this is so inspiring to see. Definitely the sort of person I wanna be when I finish my career one day.

Congrats from a pilot flying a 777 at KLM! Best regards from the Netherlands 👍🏻

When he said "God is good".. waterworks. And can I just say hats of to the Mrs. too. A pilots spouse goes through so much worry and missing their partner on holidays, anniversaries, etc. I dated an Envoy pilot for a year and unfortunately it all got to me. We are still good friends though. I hope your Dad enjoys every second of retirement!

What a great tribute to your Dad. His whole demeanor just exudes kindness and safety. Enjoy your retirement Dad!💕

“Let's fly upside down“ (1:37) I LIKE this guy!

Actually he looks relieved to be done with flying 😅

He is great captain, I can see he is very humble and polite. we rarely see such humble and great captains. 38 years in service and still loves his job. great passion. wish him great success, happy and healthy life ahead. His experience and passion is definitely lesson to present generation.

Your father oozes kindness. God bless him and your family.

I’m a former flight attendant for Eastern Airlines which you may remember ended in 1990. However I remain very interested in anything airline and was very happy to come across your story. I hope you are enjoying your retirement which is certainly well deserved. What an amazing, adventurous career you have had. Unless you’re in the airline industry it’s hard to understand just how much fun and excitement it is to live out of a suitcase, travel the world, make more friends than you can count and have every day even better than the previous. Once again, many blessings to you and your family, May I add that your wife is absolutely beautiful and your son is quite a hunk!

As a flight attendant for a major US airline , it is such a pleasure to meet so many wonderful.pilots who.truly give their lives to this job . It is truly an emotional moment for these.pilots.retiring , as.the water cannons spray the last.plane.to.signal farewell to these.wonderful , amazing souls who keep us safe in the friendly skies . Thank you for your airmanship and may God bless you , and may keep u safe on and off an.airplane . Enjoy your retirement !!! 😉

Great video, thanks your father 31's year service american airlines. Hi from Puerto Rico.

OH MY GOD, IT MAKE ME LIKE FEEL LIKE SAD, BUT ONE DAY EVERYTHING IS GONNA FINISH, I CANNOT STOP CRYING, SUDDENLY TEARS ROLLING IN MY FACE, CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS YOU EVER!!

For his last flight... I think he buttered it. Love American as an Airline. I’m just starting my flying career and can’t wait to see what aviation brings my way. Best wishes to ya

Respect to him, great pilot , great career , great father has great wife and great family. Hope you enjoy the retirement time.

He is the type of 'pilot' that I feel instantly relaxed when I observe that they are flying my flight. Fly high Captain, wishing you many years of happiness/retirement.

Thank you for your contribution to the travelers, passengers. Hope you enjoyed your retirement life with your family!

God bless you 🙏