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An Art of Gratitude!

 Captain Charlie Plumb was an American Pilot. In 1960, he was posted in Vietnam. Charlie did 74 successful air missions and became the icon of the American Air force. After completing his 74 missions successfully, he applied for leave. Higher management accepted his leave application. Only five days before departure to home. One of his senior officers sent him to his last mission. He packed his luggage, attended his farewell meetings, and his family was waiting for him in America. By the rule of law, he was off on duty. But due to the pressure of his seniors, he accepted the request for the 75th operation. His plane F-4 Phantom was ready to take off when he steered his jet towards the runway. He saw a man who was running towards him and stopping him by raising both hands. Charlie stopped his plane, and that person said to him that there is no parachute in your jet. I brought a parachute for you. Charlie first ignored him, but on his regular request, he loaded it. As usual, he take ...