How would you react if you were on a flight where a family was boo'd for being allowed off the plane first to receive their soldier's body?

I can't predict exactly how I would react. The one guarantee I can offer. It would not be nice. No physical contact, intimidation, or violence but everybody would know I was pissed. Then I would contact the airline directly and see if there is something they can do for the family.

Perhaps standing at attention and saluting them as they go ... I might be alone, or I might start a small movement.

I would have words, not pleasant, about respecting those who gave all, and the loss to the family. I went through verbal abuse a an Army officer during the Vietnam war, we were instructed not to respond. we did what we were ordered but the trauma exists to this day. The first class passenger was a self centered, probably affluent who avoided the draft, and if not would have. I wish I had been there to help his attitude adjustment. . But once a self centered jerk always a jerk.(lanhuage cleaned up).

I'd like to think I would say something to stir up their patriotism, love of country, and honor for the fallen. Unlikely I know. It's an old fashioned ideal. Google can't help you show class and respect.

As a retiree and not being constrained by military protocol, I don't know precisely what I'd say, but it wouldn't be nice.

I'd stand and applaud the family.

Been reading through some of the responses to this. If it was a Veteran / Retired Veteran, there wouldn't be any special accomodations made. Most likely be treated like any other being transported for burial. A Fallen Veteran, KIA is a different thing all together. That is an Honorarium that is rendered and rightly so. It would probably be incumbant upon the Airline, if they have a fallen member of the military aboard, that they notify the passegers beforehand and what is expected of them. If they can't accept it, then give them and chance to get off ( doesn't neccessarily have to be all that subtle ).

It upsets me that the full, REAL story isn’t being posted and that click bait titles are being used to get responses.... even here on Rally Point. Had fellow Americans known their flight was slightly delayed so the family could travel to meet up with their Faller Solider, I’m CERTAIN every person on that flight would gladly stand aside patiently so the family could reunite with their Soldier upon landing. This moves me and it infuriates me equally.

I Would have stood up & Embraced the Family & Harshly Scolded These Fools For their Ungrateful Behavior!!!

I would have a serious heart to heart conversation with the individual suffering a severe case of inappropriate public behavior.