Two Grandpas Deal With 'Threat'

[Annie]

This story doesn't speak well of those younger. For a few classic remarks, read Hayden's wife's account at the very end of the story:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...07/06/05/graying_duo_keep_passenger_in_check/

Graying duo keep passenger in check

By Kevin Cullen, Globe Staff | June 5, 2007

Shortly before landing, Bob Hayden and a flight attendant had agreed on a signal: When she waved the plastic handcuffs, he would discreetly leave his seat and restrain an unruly passenger who had frightened some of the 150 people on board a Minneapolis-to-Boston flight Saturday night with erratic behavior.

Hayden, a 65-year-old former police commander, had enlisted a gray-haired gentleman sitting next to him to assist. The man turned out to be a former US Marine.

"I had looked around the plane for help, and all the younger guys had averted their eyes. When I asked the guy next to me if he was up to it, all he said was, 'Retired captain. USMC.' I said, 'You'll do,' " Hayden recalled. "So, basically, a couple of grandfathers took care of the situation."

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[CSM]

Age and treachery beats youth and enthusiasm every time!