The Brief
- Thomas Beavers collapsed shortly after boarding an American Airlines flight on April 9.
- Flight attendants and federal air marshals provided lifesaving care and comforted his wife.
- The airline honored the crew with its “Real American Hero Award” for their actions.
CHICAGO – An emotional reunion at O’Hare International Airport brought together a Chicago man and the flight crew who helped save his life.
The backstory:
On April 9, shortly after boarding an American Airlines flight, Thomas Beavers suffered a medical emergency that left him unconscious and in critical condition.…