ROBERT JONES: THE REAL DEAL
Although I had an essay prepared to submit this morning, I think many readers might find a recent e-mail to be an interesting substitute. It describes a recent and much-publicized event to which fictional accounts we might have read and seen in various media, or perhaps might even have written, bear a strong resemblance. This account describes a real event as witnessed from the unique perspective of someone caught in the terrifying midst of it. The author is an airline pilot who was on layover in Mumbai, India just a few days ago.
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:31 PM
Subject: “Not a very normal” layover in Mumbai!
One of those “not very normal” layovers in Mumbai! From a pilot
that earned his pay on that trip!!
To all my friends and relatives:
It has been a week since F/A Daryl and I were released from the
Trident/Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai, India.
First, a sincere and heartfelt “Thank you” to all for keeping us in
your thoughts and prayers. Believe me when I say, “we needed them!”
Here’s my story: Timeline starts Wednesday night 26 NOV (all times
local BOM)
2100: Returned alone from dinner(luckily not Leopold’s). Headed down
to 10th floor aircrew lounge to use the computer.
Made a couple of calls to the USA using Skype connection.
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