Southwest Airlines Holds Memorial Service for 'Exceptionally Gifted' Herb Kelleher
The Southwest Airlines family honored and remembered the man who created the airline that they now love.
There was a celebration of life ceremony held on Tuesday morning for Herb Kelleher – co-founder of the successful Dallas based airline – who passed away earlier this month at the age of 87.
Southwest Airlines employees were feeling the love for the man who revolutionized the airline industry with affordable flights. At the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, they got their chance to celebrate the life of Kelleher, who set a high bar for how to treat employees.