Chief Bill Knight, a troop greeter at BIA passed away. Anyone ever meet him?

CPO Jon Campbell — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:19:55 -0500

The Troop Greeters at BIA were featured in the film "The Way We Get By." They volunteered to meet every military transport plane departing and arriving the US through Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine. Over the years they greeted tens of thousands of troops and provided them with cell phones to call home, a warm handshake, and genuine thank you and welcome home or good luck departing. Chief Knight passed away on Christmas day at the age of 91.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 26 at 2013 9:04 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 21:04:01 -0500

Sad. I met them on the way through in January 2005. They passed out cell phones to all that needed them and even former President Clinton was one of the greeters (his plane had troubles and stayed there for a couple hours with us).

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 10:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 22:04:50 -0500

Very sad! I was lucky enough to meet him in December 2011. Shared a few of his personal challenge coins with me and wished me well!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 10:09 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 22:09:00 -0500

Wow that is sad to hear. Bless him and his family.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 26 at 2013 11:03 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:03:14 -0500

Thanks for sharing this news. Never had the pleasure of meeting him myself. Sounds like he was a true patriot. May he rest in peace.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 7:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:58:49 -0500

I probably did. I flew through there four times during my two deployments. My condolences to his family.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 8:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:04:16 -0500

I went thru there twice and yes as far as I can remember I did meet him. That's sad.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 8:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:04:33 -0500

The BIA group are phenomenal. Prayers for his families during their time of loss.