In Memory of John Glenn, American Hero

[George Thomas Wilson]

It was sad news indeed to find that John Glenn has passed away today at the age of 95.  May he rest in peace,

[Harold Woron]

Agree. He was a pioneer who helped start all our space accomplishments.

[Philip Riviere]

One of my heroes...He will be missed..." God Speed John Glenn"

[Scott T. Shier]

As a 77-year-old, he became the oldest person to fly in space. His flight revived public interest in NASA. When NASA canceled the shuttle program and scaled back its ambitious exploration efforts, Glenn lamented the loss. He spoke during a 2011 forum at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

"The average person [was] better educated ... back years ago than most people in the world. And then we put more into basic research and learned the new things first," he said. "That little combination is just as true today. If we lose that edge in research and education, we won't be a leading nation in the world. It's that simple."

[Scott T. Shier]

Ad Astra . . . "To the Stars"