As I stated the water gun kid did not request it! I know the guy personally. The kid is 100 percent solid character, loves aviation, understands the history of the salute and has zero interest in breaking tradition.

He was very well liked at the old company and the agents did that. If you ever get to meet him or fly with him it would be obvious that he is the type of person that has not an ounce of aloofness or arrogance. Stand up young man he is.