The Most Popular Man on Facebook: C.B. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger
EmailABC News’ Kristi Berner reports:
It’s a sign of the times…as I write this blog there are 37 groups (and growing) on Facebook devoted to being a fan of the heroic U.S. Airways pilot who landed his crippled plane in the Hudson River yesterday. The largest group grew from about 5,900 fans to 6,500 fans in the two minutes it took me to read through the names of the 37 groups. Right now two fan groups are vying for the most members. Group "Captain C.B. Sully Sullenberger" now has 9,227 fans and "Fans of Sully Sullenberger!" has 6,430. Some have more creative names like "Three Cheers for Sully" and "I want Chelsey Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III to be my pilot when I fly." At least two of the groups are in Spanish. New Yorkers always love a hero, and they are already embracing the California-based pilot as one of their own, with "Sully Sullenberger for NY Senate Seat." If Sully could (and wanted to) quickly get New York residency — watch out Caroline Kennedy!
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This pilot did a great job. The pictures of the folks standing on the submerged wings are incredible.
Posted by: Ben Straub | January 16, 2009, 12:13 pm 12:13 pm
Sully is a man. He waited until everyone got off his plane.
God bless him.
Posted by: Captain Sully for the Senate | January 16, 2009, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm
We Salute you Sir!!!!
Posted by: Omentum | January 16, 2009, 2:14 pm 2:14 pm
This man’s credentials are impeccable! There is no substitute for experience and maturity. Sully proves the point. I hope American businesses wake up and realize that the best talent out there is being overlooked-those over 50.
Posted by: Brad Gaston | January 16, 2009, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
Brad Gaston..you are a very intelligent man, thanks for your posting, America needs to look long and hard at our aging population, just because our hair is grey and our looks have faded doesn’t mean we are lesser, I get up everyday without an alarm clock get to work on time for 23 years, I know how lucky I am to work for the company I do, Our New President will have his hands full so we as a people need to step up to the plate and volunteer to our schools and Hospitals, anywhere you can. Come on America lets show the world who we really are..signed an American
Posted by: janet ramos | January 16, 2009, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
This is a modern-day miracle and thanks to the heroics of Mr. Sullenberger,a pilot who was not only an expert in his field but also a caring human being. Thanks also to his crew for their brave efforts and the humanity of the passengers helping other passengers. God bless you all.
Posted by: Carla | January 16, 2009, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
one more – and an outstanding- example of the sterling, consequent, brave people who commit outstanding acts of decency, bravery and the canny – again, a light does still shine in this tattered world. thank you. may this gentleman be an example for us all and in particular, his fellow workers. thank you, sir. edith
Posted by: edith ann esbensen | January 16, 2009, 6:29 pm 6:29 pm
Mr Sullenberger you are a hero when ever I fly I would like you to be my pilot, God Bless you, you are a fine example of what a good human-being should be, and I cannot forget the crews that work with you on that day, may the good lord contiune to protect you and your crew. Hero you are, and hero you will , my hat off to you sir!!!
Posted by: Veleita Cox | January 16, 2009, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm
This pilot and his co-pilot did a wonderful, awesome job of bringing this plane down! I have a brother who is a former pilot, who had nothing but praise for “these guys”! The pictures were quite awesome! We think God was working through Mr. Sullenberger,and with him, and all the boat personnell, everyone who had a part in this awesome rescue! May God continue to bless everyone involved,and may God help everyone to get through this ordeal!
George & MaryAnn ,AR.
Posted by: George/MaryMcCrary | January 16, 2009, 9:17 pm 9:17 pm
Mr. Sullenberger and Crew, thank you for the excellent job you did to bring all the passengers on your flight to safety. Thank God for putting you in the right place at the right time! You are a tremendous example of caring for human life.
Elaine
Greenville, SC
Posted by: Elaine | January 16, 2009, 10:16 pm 10:16 pm
N QUESTION this heroic man did a fantastic job of landing the plane and making sure that everyone got off it. BUt, we must also remember the other heros who scooped them out of the freezing waters before it was too late! They are the ferry boat crew, tug boat crew, fire dept, helicopter pilots, EMTs, etc who worked furiously and as a team to rescue everyone within minutes. God bless.
Posted by: ByMe | January 17, 2009, 8:10 am 8:10 am
Don’t forget the Ferry boat captains that were at the plane within minutes and assisted everyone on to the boats. They didn’t even hesitate as is evidenced by the pictures. They came to action with professionalism and a real sense of caring.
Posted by: Pat | January 29, 2009, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm