visionary Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/08/health/john-glenn-dead/index.html Quote John Glenn, former astronaut, senator dies at 95 John Glenn, a former US senator and the first American to orbit the Earth, died Thursday, according to Ohio State University. He was 95. It was announced Wednesday that Glenn had been hospitalized "more than a week ago," according to Ohio State University spokesman Hank Wilson. He was at the James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University, but his illness was not disclosed. Glenn had heart valve replacement surgery in 2014. President Barack Obama released a statement paying tribute to Glenn. "When John Glenn blasted off from Cape Canaveral atop an Atlas rocket in 1962, he lifted the hopes of a nation. And when his Friendship 7 spacecraft splashed down a few hours later, the first American to orbit the Earth reminded us that with courage and a spirit of discovery there's no limit to the heights we can reach together. "With John's passing, our nation has lost an icon and Michelle and I have lost a friend. John spent his life breaking barriers, from defending our freedom as a decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, to setting a transcontinental speed record, to becoming, at age 77, the oldest human to touch the stars. John always had the right stuff, inspiring generations of scientists, engineers and astronauts who will take us to Mars and beyond--not just to visit, but to stay. "Today, the people of Ohio remember a devoted public servant who represented his fellow Buckeyes in the U.S. Senate for a quarter century and who fought to keep America a leader in science and technology. Our thoughts are with his beloved wife Annie, their children John and Carolyn and the entire Glenn family. The last of America's first astronauts has left us, but propelled by their example we know that our future here on Earth compels us to keep reaching for the heavens. On behalf of a grateful nation, Godspeed, John Glenn." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Met him a coupla times in my younger days, a childhood hero that seemed larger than life. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I missed this my first scroll through. I was about to start a thread and yell at everyone for not addressing it already. My bad. Thanks visionary. I've never met him and am far too young to have experienced his deeds first hand. But I can imagine the inspiration he was to children of the time. I was we had someone like that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Saw him once from a distance at the Smithsonian. He is from a heroic age and served us well. Someone who did far more than orbit history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haithman Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Wanted so badly to be an astronaut when I was a kid. This guy was obviously one of my heroes because of that. Very sad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, GhostofSparta said: Wanted so badly to be an astronaut when I was a kid. This guy was obviously one of my heroes because of that. Very sad day. Wow. you dreamt bigger than I did. I wanted to be a garbage man. Ours were so friendly and riding on the back of the truck looked fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 minute ago, TheGreatBuzz said: Wow. you dreamt bigger than I did. I wanted to be a garbage man. Ours were so friendly and riding on the back of the truck looked fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 minute ago, TheGreatBuzz said: Wow. you dreamt bigger than I did. I wanted to be a garbage man. Ours were so friendly and riding on the back of the truck looked fun. Not to derail the thread, but I had it planned out when I was like, 16. Study Math/Engineering in college, join the Marines, become a pilot, become an astronaut. Turns out that because I had cancer as a kid I was ineligible for every branch of the military. Pretty much derailed that dream because I knew that astronauts have a high threshold for physical fitness, so I gave up.That was a sucky day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Don't ever give up man. Ever. Fight every day...every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Glenn was such a Hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Trying to stay away from politics. But damn, it depresses me that we pretty much haven't had a space program for most of my life. One of my favorite sci fi authors, Jerry Pournelle, has been quoted saying "I always knew I'd see the first man on the Moon. I never thought I'd see the last." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 RIP to a genuinely great American, humble, steady, unswerving in his loyalty and principles, his achievements extend far beyond his career as an astronaut. A great loss for us all, he will be remembered fondly by history. May his family benefit in this hard time from the outpouring of sincere love for this man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm with you, Larry. My father worked for NASA most of his life, and I also grew up idolizing these astronauts. I wholly agree that it's a shame our national priorities have shifted. RIP to Mr. Glenn, who truly embodied a life of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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