Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy was honored to fly today with Delta Captain John E. Hunter (left) on his last flight, DL2396. Co-pilot Brian Hattaway (right) assisted.

Congratulations to a Veteran, Pilot, and Great American! Godspeed, Captain Hunter!

Captain Hunter shared his farewell letter with his passengers and gave Newsmax permission to reprint it. It follows:

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