MIKE BOETTCHER, CNN NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): From the age of 18, flying had been Greg Ford's passion. His father had been a Delta Airlines captain, flying Alton 11 for more than 30 years.

CHRIS BURNS, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Yes, Aaron. A day that people here will never forget, obviously. Over my shoulder, the candles still burning from mourners who left candles here on the steps of Johann ...