would not done it -- >> an absolute miracle. we are honored to have with us tonight, captain cbp sully sullenberger, most recently, he served as the u.s. ambassador to the international civil engagement organization. he specialized agency of the united nations. it's so good to see you. i am so honored to have you here. i have to know, what was it like for you to reconnect to meet with those first responders 15 years later? >> it was like the best family reunion you could possibly have. i have not met those gentlemen before. i've seen them a close the stance, as they briefly jumped out of the helicopters into the frigid aston river. >> that was it, you never saw them again? >> i never saw them again. >> you also did a panel recently with some passengers, what was it like for you to hear them tell their stories about their experience? >> it was very rewarding, also wonderful to fill in the gaps and i what i had written personally, by hearing each