A Special Moment in FLL

A little boy, Trace, traveled inbound early December and when he and his Mom landed, they approached Tony Sanchez, FLL CSM, and gave him a note that had a picture and a message from Trace. The message stated that Trace loved American Airlines and one day wanted to be a pilot for us. Trace is only 5 years old!!! Along with that message he gave us 5 McDonalds $5.00 gift cards. He wanted Tony to have one and give the other to soldiers traveling via FLL. We quickly got to work and began granting his wish and we took pictures of every soldier who received one of Trace’s gift cards.

On December 16th, Trace received a keepsake from us showing him what his kind thoughts had brought to FLL. He was met by the BSO office and given a ride on the scooter to the gate as his Mom, an Executive Platinum, watched in tears. An announcement was made at the boarding gate introducing Trace as one of AA's future pilots. Tony presented Trace with an AA lunchbox. Last but not least, we saluted him good-bye as he watched from the window. After the flight departed, we understand Trace and his Mom upon checking in at the counter gave another 5 McDonald gift cards to give to more soldiers. This truly was an amazing story for the FLL TEAAM.

Our message to Trace: The employees of American Airlines at Fort Lauderdale wanted to follow up on your Holiday Wishes. Your request to pass along the McDonalds gift certificate to soldiers flying out of our city brought us great joy during this holiday season. We have taken some pictures for you to save as a keepsake of your well thought kindness.

Trace you will definitely make an amazing Captain one day!!! We wish you a very special Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Your friends at American Airlines Fort Lauderdale

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