
07/29/2025
The Pilot Who Flew Michael Jordan to His Father's Funeral—Their Conversation Saved Two Lives
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Some moments in life change us forever, often when we least expect it. On August 13th, 1993, two men—one a global basketball icon, the other a veteran pilot—found themselves at their lowest points, about to cross paths on a flight neither would ever forget. Michael Jordan was traveling to his father’s funeral, burdened by grief. Captain Robert Hayes was preparing for what he believed would be his final journey. Neither man knew that a simple conversation at 30,000 feet would offer hope, healing, and a reminder that sometimes, the right words can truly save a life.