Capt. Sullenberger & Lorrie Sullenberger Are Danville, CA's Most Recognized Residents
Yesterday, the town of Danville, California turned out in style to welcome, acknowledge and celebrate Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III. Accompanied by his wife, Lorrie, Sully Sullenberger sat patiently, humbly and with quiet reserve as Danville Mayo, Newell Arnerich, presided over the welcome home event.
While the sky threatened rain, it seemed even the sun was under the spell of the moment as it kept breaking through to the surprise of the crowd.
The small town square in Danville was packed with local residents as well as more newsvans, cameramen and reporters than the town has ever seen.
Capt. Sullenberger received the keys to the city (only the second key to the city of Danville to be given out in its 150 year history), a city proclamation, a U.S. flag that has flown over the White House, an honorary Danville Police Officer designation (badge number 1), acknowledgment from the Fire & Rescue and so many more that I couldn't keep up with the notes.
Lorrie Sullenberger said a few about her quiet hero that had many eyes filled with tears. Captain Sullenberger only spoke a couple of sentences to thank the community for its support and graciousness.
The local Danville retaurants. Like Chows below, were doing a booming business and traffic was at a standstill – below is a shot take at the intersection of Hartz Avenue, Railroad Avenue, and Hartz Way.
I went down to The Counter in Walnut Creek last night to grab a burger. I took along the issue of People magazine that contains some quotes from flight 1549 passengers. The evening tears seemed to make the burger sweeter.
Isn't it great to know that there are trained professionals in this world like Sully Sullenberger that can remain calm in extreme situations and allow all of their training and skills to save the day?
Captain Sullenberger is also a safety consultant – SafetyReliabiity.com
Lorrie Sullenberger is a fitness expert – Fit and Fabulous Outdoors.
One Comment
Captain Sullenberger,
I was fascinated to learn of your incredible landing in the Hudson River. The news coverage clearly showed the miracle that memorable day.
As a former private pilot (I earned my license at age 19), I was especially interested in your unbelievable skill.
I would like to share some information with you, and I truly hope you will feel honored as you read the following!
I run a non- profit animal rescue group, CSRA Happy Tails Rescue, in the Augusta, Georgia area. Within a week of your courageous feat, I rescued a 1 1/2 year old yellow lab mix from a local animal control. This wonderful dog had 15 minutes left before he was going to be euthanized.
Even though we really didn’t have any room in our ‘foster’ homes, I could not leave this sweet
boy. I named him Capt. Sully because he, like you, must have had a guardian angel!
He is a wonderful dog, and now has been adopted into a loving family!
I have been wanting to share this story with you, and truly hope you will feel honored! Many prospective adopters read our Capt. Sully’s story, and were moved by it!
Thank you for your time.