David travelled extensively with his job

flying both domestic and International

sleeping through the pre-fight safety briefings

feeling sorry for those afraid of flying

it was a long haul flight this day

everything was routine and normal

having a glass of wine with dinner

settling down for a long nap

he was thinking of his family 

three small children playing in the yard

his wife smiling and watching over them

he would not see them for a week

woken by a loud noise and vibration 

he opened the window blind

an engine was on fire

the pilot was fighting to regain control

passengers were screaming

debris falling from overhead compartments

we are going to die screamed his neighbor

David was not ready to die

he had not finished living his life yet

a young family to raise

grandchildren to be enjoyed

retirement after a long successful career

the plane was losing height fast

writing text messages to his wife

I love you- tell the kids I love them- goodbye

emergency landing announced the captain

the plane skidded along the runway

chased by emergency vehicles

he slid down the emergency chute

vowing to treasure every remaining moment in his life