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Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully
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Scott Simon
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Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, famous for the 'Miracle on the Hudson' landing, has announced he is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. He intends to use his platform to raise awareness and support for families navigating the challenges of the condition.
The word "courageous" has been fixed to Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger's name ever since Jan. 15, 2009. That's when the US Airways captain steered Flight 1549 to a safe water landing on the frigid Hudson River, with both engines shut down from a bird strike — shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport.
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