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Kudos Across America – Ft. Myers, Florida

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Southwest Florida International Florida Airport entrance (Photo by EQRoy)Southwest Florida International Florida Airport entrance (Photo by EQRoy)

I was flying with my Dad to Wisconsin for his memorial on Saturday.

These kind TSA agents [Southwest Florida International Airport TSA Officer Andrew Whitehair and Lead TSA Officer Ryan Bacidore] were very gentle when asking if I was OK with them swabbing him. I told them my Dad loved a good story and having to be swabbed for explosive residue would have tickled him.

Still having adventures and making memories with my Dad.

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) TSA Officer Andrew Whitehair and Lead TSA Officer Ryan Bacidore assist passenger and her father’s remains to his final destination. (Picture courtesy TSA RSW)
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) TSA Officer Andrew Whitehair and Lead TSA Officer Ryan Bacidore assist passenger and her father’s remains to his final destination. (Picture courtesy TSA RSW)

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