Asiana Flight

On July 5th an Asiana flight crashed landed at SFO. The tail hitting the sea wall and then spinning to a stop just off the runway. The flight attendants immediately got the passengers evacuated before flames engulfed the plane. The airport was shut down for hours following the incident. 3 people died and many were seriously injured including some of the crew. The flights were applauded by the media for their heroic efforts in getting people off the plane. As a flight attendant it was nice to finally see flight attendants get the recognition they deserve. They did what they were trained to do which was to evacuate an airplane in 90 seconds or less. They inflated the slides, commanded their drills and got people off the plane. 

Since SFO is my home base I flew in and out of that airport seeing the Asiana flight on the side of the runway. A little un-nerving but definitely a vivid reminder of what can happen. Later it was moved to a remote area which also happens to be by the employee parking area I park at. Again a visual reminder of what can happen. Although I am reminded visually of the potential hazards of my job I also remind myself how incredibly safe air travel is. I do not fear for what may happen for I know I have no control of the what if's of life. I live each day fully and appreciate each day I am given.