MARLTON, N.J. —
The widow of Flight 93 co-pilot LeRoy W. Homer Jr. is releasing a book this month on the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Author Melodie Homer’s book is titled, "From Where I Stand: Flight 93 Pilot's Widow Sets the Record Straight." It honors her husband and his role on that day.
The flight from Newark, N.J., to San Francisco was diverted in northeastern Ohio back over Pennsylvania before crashing into an abandoned strip mine near Shanksville.
Had it not been for the heroic efforts of passengers and crew, the plane would have crashed into its intended target – the U.S. Capitol - destroying more lives and the symbol of the nation.
“From Where I Stand” chronicles the events of that singular day and the "new normal" that ensued for Melodie Homer.
That includes media calling for a quote whenever a story broke related to Sept. 11; raising children and celebrating their milestones while living with post-traumatic stress disorder, and standing up to LeRoy's employer, United Airlines. How does one move on?
Homer served in the Air Force before joining United Airlines in 1995. The Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of black pilots to serve in the U.S. military, posthumously bestowed the title of "Tuskegee Airman" on Homer in 2001.
Most recently, CBS Television has recognized his legacy with prime-time public service announcements in celebration of Black History month.
Melodie Homer is a nursing instructor and president of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation. She resides in New Jersey with her two children.
All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation, which supports young adults who wish to pursue careers as professional pilots.
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