“In light of the very recent tragedy in the French Alps and the loss of those poor 150 people, I feel the need to reach out and extend a compassionate hand.”
Dillon confirmed to BuzzFeed News that the letter was real, but wouldn't discuss what flight it was received on, citing security reasons.
Dillon wasn't the pilot who received it. He said that it was given to a colleague of his, but he wanted to share it.
"I felt that the positive message was worth spreading," Dillon said.
