Alabama National Guard flyover honors coronavirus frontline workers

Alabama National Guard flyover honors coronavirus frontline workers

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Today -- hundreds of people across north alabama got the chance to watch the alabama national guard fly over several hospitals.

It's to show thanks to the front line workers.

"i just want to say thank you for everything you do and just keep on going through this hard time and keep us going," today's flyover was a redo.

Heavy cloud cover disrupted plans on tuesday.

Waay-31s alexis scott spoke with people about what this effort means to them.

Nat sound pop of plane going by thursday - people across north alabama finally got to hear the sound of the alabama national guard flying over.

The plane flew over 4 different hospitals, something many people were looking forward to.

Dr. pavan panchavati, madison - huntsville hospital "in the darkest of times, i think this is a good way to organize things and give us a little hope," i watched the flyover from huntsville hospital.

There wasnt a huge round of applause - but people told me they're glad to see a thank you to everyone fighting the virus.

Thomas morris, supporter "reiterate the appreciation for what we feel for the work they're doing and being able to come out day after day not knowing what they're going into and what it's going to be like," the jet flew over downton huntsville ... the city of madison ... crestwood hospital and decatur-morgan hospital.

It's something hospital employees told me they take to heart - and say it came at the perfect time.

Dr. pavan panchavati, madison - huntsville hospital "we're in the front lines and this is nursing week so it's a good thing to do.

It gives a lot of hope.

You see the parking deck is full of people whether it's the meals provided... the flyover or just a simple thank you card... the staff has this to say to you... brian vest, service line director "all that's been overwhelming support and we appreciate it so much and it's really done a lot for the morale of the staff that are working so hard at the bedsides taking care of patients," in huntsville, alexis scott waay-31 news.