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First Officer David Charlebois

Washington, District of Columbia

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David Charlebois, 39, who was the first officer on American Airlines Flight 77, died in the crash at the Pentagon.

"He was handsome and happy and very centered," Travis White, a neighbor in Charlebois' Washington, D.C. neighborhood, told the Washington Post. "His life was the kind of life I wanted to have someday."

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David, I never knew you, but as a fellow passionate aviation lover, I feel a connection to you. I, too, gaze towards the sky when I hear the roar of Rolls Royce RB2-11 engines. I also took flying lessons, but soon decided I prefer to be a passenger! The 757 & 767s that you flew are becoming more & more of a rare sight these days, being retired. Airbus are nice aircraft, but "if it aint Boeing, I aint going" right?! I'm so sorry you were taken away so cruelly, but you have clearly left...

David, I have been watching documentaries again about that horrific day so many years ago. Hard to believe it's been almost 22 years. I enjoyed our many conversations we had while working out at our old gym on U Street NW. You were such a sweet friend, and it still haunts me when I think about seeing you on Monday, September 10th and you letting me know you had an early morning flight the next morning to LAX. I was looking forward to our next workout a few days later when you returned. You...

Dear Denise and your family..I hope this finds you and your family well...thinking of your brother David today..memorial day 2022...David will always be remembered..you can call me anytime..god bless you Denise and your family..love Charlene flight attendant American airlines BOS Logan international airport..BOS Massachusetts

David I think of you so often, every time I hear a jet soaring overhead. You will never be forgotten. Soar high my friend.

This is a bit difficult to explain, but I felt a very special connection since I learned a little more about Captain Charlebois. Two days ago it was the 20th anniversary of his farewell and I wanted to pay him a very special tribute together with the flight attendant Betty Ong. I only heard about David Charlebois many years after September 11, 2001, but today I feel happy even without having met him for having the opportunity to remember him and honor his memory. I have a profile on...

David, you are remembered.

It is the 20 Year Anniversary. NEVER FORGET and Leave No One Behind is VERY IMPORTANT this 9-11 !!! Working with David was a wonderful experience! Maybe some as good, but none better!! RIP !!!

Remembering David on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....

Rest in peace, sir. We will never forget.