Video images have recorded the heartbreaking moment that American Airlines gave an asphalt for an aircraft that wore the remains of the cockpit crew tanning in the tragic Washington, DC, Crash.
American Airlines staff put the asphalt in a moving tribute when the body of beloved stewardess Ian Epstein returned to Charlotte after last week's devastating aircraft crash, who claimed 67 lives.
In an emotional clip laid down in a viral tap video, auxiliary vehicles and airport employees gather to express their respect.
“Tonight the remains of #flighttatendant #ianepsteinaricanairlines received the #watercannonsalute while it leaves DCA to his house, so he can be laid at #ennternalpeace,” the caption reads.
The plane with the remains of Epstein hit Charlotte Douglas International Airport just before 10 p.m. on Monday, as reported by WBTV.
The beloved Stewardess was one of the four Charlotte-based crew members who died when their passenger jet collided on Wednesday 29 January with an army Black-Helicopter above the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport.
Colleague crew members lost in the tragedy were stewardess Danasia Elder, Captain Jonathan Campos and first officer Sam Lilley.
Resident of Charlotte, Wendy Jo Shaffer, was also one of the passengers who lost their lives.
The tribute was characterized by a traditional water cannon schedule, with fire trucks that created an arc of water over the plane while it was burdened to meet the waiting time.
Video images recorded the heartbreaking moment that American Airlines gave an asphalt for an airplane with the remains of the cockpit crew killed in the tragic Washington, DC Crash
Users of social media were moved to tears by images of the tribute.
A user said: 'What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. Ian Epstein will never be forgotten. Rip Ian Epstein. '
Another wrote: “I hope they didn't feel pain and that they opened their eyes and were in the arms of an angel.”
“I didn't know this was something so far and I sob,” added another.
Many paid respect for the first responds who successfully sent back the bodies from those who died.
'Thank you, first responds for finding him so that he can go home to his family. Thank you to everyone who helped him fly home. Deeply sad. Thank you for your friendliness Ian, we will try to contribute '
A colleague said: “Ian, it was an honor that flew with you. You were an angel on earth and a larger angel in heaven. Fly High Ian the Skies is yours. Rest in paradise. '
Video of the 'World's best stewardess' jokes with passengers has surfaced after the crew member died tragically in the plane crash of the American Airlines/
American Airlines staff put the asphalt in a moving tribute when the body of beloved stewardess Ian Epstein (photo) returned to Charlotte after last week's devastating aircraft crash who claimed 67 lives
Ian Epstein, 53, was one of the stewardess on the tragic American Airlines flight that collided on Wednesday evening with a helicopter in Washington, DC. The beloved stewardess was one of the four Charlotte -based crew members who were murdered
The clip, which seemed to be restored by a passenger, showed a bubbles Ian Epstein, 53, who chatted with passengers during an earlier flight, 'have fun and remind everyone how important we are'.
“Ian was the person who gave customers the feeling that they were in the first class, even when their chair was in the last row,” wrote the user who wrote the video in the caption.
Epstein was one of the 64 people killed on the fateful flight from Wichita, Kanas, who collided on Wednesday evening with a Black Hawk helicopter from the US Army over Potomac River in DC. Three people on board the helicopter also died.
'We know that we have jobs because you fly. We love you, we appreciate you, “Epstein said in the video, after making jokes as he spoke about the intercom.
Passengers can be heard smiling and applauding during the clip.
'We have rules in my plane, so make sure you always follow them. There is absolutely positive to not be one ounce of mopiness or moan in this plane, “said Epstein, offering some 'dad jokes'.
“I was a comedian for 27 years. I spent 14 years as a stuntman in Hollywood, so my head was formed in this way. You can't laugh at my head, “he said.
Epstein had worked on the flight alongside stewardesser Danasia Elder, 34, who left a husband and two children
Ian had worked on the disastrous flight alongside pilots, captain Jonathan Campos, 34 (right) and first officer Samuel Lilley, 29 (left)
“My brother was a great, great man. He loved life. He loved traveling. He loved his work. He loved his family, and he will be seriously missed, “said Epstein's sister, Robbie Bloom, said
While he joked about the length of the flight, he said: 'Sit down and let us spoil you on this three hours – guys, we are regional, we only go five miles per hour. We will eventually come, you're lucky that this plane has wings to cry out loud … I just make a joke. '
“Welcome to our house … lean back, relax and let's have a great day,” he concluded, before he jumped back on the intercom to make even more jokes.
Epstein was remembered by his family as someone who “made friends everywhere.”
He had worked as stewardess for many years and leaves two children and two stepchildren, according to his sister Robbie Bloom.
“He always talked about the people he met on the plane as if they were all new friends,” Bloom told CNN.
“My brother was a great, great man. He loved life. He loved traveling. He loved his work. He loved his family and he will be missed, “she said.
Many commentators on the video said they had ever had Epstein as a stewardess.
“He gave such a great speech at the end of our flight to be friendly for each other during the holidays,” wrote one, who said that Epstein was working a journey she made from New York to Charlotte on Christmas Eve.
Epstein had worked on the disastrous flight alongside colleague stewardess Danasia Elder, 34, and pilots, captain Jonathan Campos, 34, and first officer Samuel Lilley, 29.
Campos was born in New York but grew up in Florida. He went to the Epic Flight Academy, where he was certified as a flight instructor in 2017 and as a pilot of a commercial airline a year later, according to the company's data.
