I've been on two different Delta flights unfortunately where a fallen hero was returning home.
Both times the cockpit requested that all passengers remain seated until this honor guard completed their respectful process.
And both times, the deceased was accompanied by a military escort which was seated in the front row of 1st class.
Both times the cockpit requested that all passengers remain seated until this honor guard completed their respectful process.
And both times, the deceased was accompanied by a military escort which was seated in the front row of 1st class.

