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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Hero Departing...

Commander Malcolm Scott Carpenter, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Naval Aviator, Test Pilot, Astronaut
One of the Original Seven Mercury Astronauts
May 1, 1925 - October 10, 2013
An American hero has passed on. His memory and his deeds will live forever.

Requiescant in Pace
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10 comments:

  1. Well Seasoned FoolOctober 10, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    A man I admired and respected.

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  2. stevierayvOctober 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Nice one Sarge you do these right thanks.

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  3. HogdayafternoonOctober 11, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Another childhood hero departs. Once again, the Earth feels a little heavier for me and although this man was immortalised decades ago it is still bittersweet. I salute you once again, Rocket Man.

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  4. SuldogOctober 11, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    It's probably near impossible for today's youth to imagine how admired these men were. They were the bravest men on (and above) Earth, rock star-level celebrities.

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    1. OldAFSargeOctober 11, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      I never thought of it that way, but you're absolutely right.

      They were "rock stars" before that term had really been invented.

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    2. Greg PeaveyOctober 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM

      I agree with Suldog, these guys were huge heroes to us. Thanks especially to live news coverage.

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    3. OldAFSargeOctober 11, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      Back when they actually reported news!

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