@Zombieirishgirl I've been doing this for most of my 62 years! My mother's side of the family immigrated from Ireland, but it was several generations before she was born.
What are the odds? This story gave me goosebumps:
"The pilot was standing around as I got out of my wheelchair to board my flight to Portland.
He followed me and the flight attendant who volunteered to carry my bag. As I flung myself into my seat, he quickly asks, "were you in the military." I replied "yes."
He said, "Afghanistan 2010?"
Again, although surprised this time, I said slowly "yessss."
He then told me that he recognized me, my injuries, and my face. He told me he never knew if I survived or not.
Marc Vincequere is his name.
He flys with United now. Crazy small world.
โฆHe was the pilot that flew me out of Afghanistan."
Credit: Todd Love