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- Pilot touched the hearts of the passengers and the Netizens when he made his retirement pronouncement while on board.
- The video went viral online.
- Capt. Izari has been a pilot for 48 years; he retired on his 67th birthday.
The incident at NAIA has caused so much stress and headache to those waiting for their flights that got delayed after a Chinese passenger plane went off the runway.
But when this group of passengers were on their way to Cebu, they witnessed the most heartwarming message from a pilot named Captain Rizalino “Totoy” Irizari.
In a video shared by Facebook user Kathrine Sheree Lobrigas Tandingan, Capt. Irizari announced that it will be his last flight.
Delayed flight??? YES, okay lang na okay kung ganito din naman ang mawiwitness namin sa buong buhay namin. ❤️
But first.. grab some tissues. 😭😭
Its a privelege for us to witness ths awesome and blessed moment on-board. 🇵🇭🇵🇭
Ths Captain would like to extent his heartful and wonderful blessed years in his Career as a Pilot. And we’re so lucky to be in his LAST FLIGHT for retirement.
On-Board with His family.
GOD BLESS
CAPTAIN RIZALINO “TOTOY” IRIZARI#CEBUPACIFIC
He said, “I would like to inform you that in my career, this is my last flight here. My 48 years of flying in aviation (have been) a big thing for me.”
Video Courtesy of Kathrine Sheree Lobrigas Tandingan
Izari’s voice cracked in the middle of his speech as the passengers ‘aww-ed’ and applauded him.
The captain added that when they arrive in Cebu, there will be two trucks that will offer him water salute for his service. It was also revealed that Izari’s family was also in the flight and his fellow pilots greeted him when they landed.
Netizens commented how the video touched them and made them teary eyed.
that heartbreaking feeling 💔 how he loves his job with the people on board..i salute you sir👌
That kind of person should be featured amazing years of hardwork and dedication. Salute you sir! After this video you left me with tears. I remember my Lolo! God bless you and long live ❤
I jst cried!!!😭😭😭😭 u are truly a blessing capt! And it was an honor to have flown with you on my flying career years!
The video has almost 3 million views and more than 58,000 shares as of writing.
