Marcus Cole was a thirty eight year old software engineer and single father traveling on a night flight from Chicago to London. He had left his career as a highly decorated United States Air Force combat pilot eight years earlier to provide a stable life for his seven year old daughter Zoey after his wife…
Following the safe evacuation of all two hundred and forty three passengers, Marcus received overwhelming gratitude from the airline staff and the travelers. Even the passenger who had previously insulted him offered a sincere apology for his ignorant behavior. Sitting quietly in the Icelandic terminal as morning broke, Marcus used his fading phone battery to call his daughter and assure her he was coming home. Doctor Monroe later commended his remarkable character and resilience in the face of both mechanical disaster and social prejudice. Marcus returned to Chicago knowing he had kept his ultimate promise to his daughter by relying on his past skills to ensure their future together.
