ZeroTolerance 582 Posted December 8, 2016 https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-astronaut-us-sen-john-glenn-ohio-died-203210458.html WASHINGTON (AP) — John Glenn, whose 1962 flight as the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth made him an all-American hero and propelled him to a long career in the U.S. Senate, died Thursday. The last survivor of the original Mercury 7 astronauts was 95. Glenn died at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he was hospitalized for more than a week, said Hank Wilson, communications director for the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,652 Posted December 8, 2016 Marine. Ted Williams was his wingman in Korea. Semper Fi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,035 Posted December 8, 2016 Godspeed John Glenn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted December 9, 2016 1:50 mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO4iNhaQms0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted December 9, 2016 Amazing man! Think about his life and when you compare it to your own, what kind of legacy are you leaving? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the s is ilent 69 Posted December 9, 2016 He won $25 K on Name that tune Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,584 Posted December 9, 2016 one of the great ones, inspired a nation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted December 9, 2016 True legend, RIP sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted December 9, 2016 A great man. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted December 9, 2016 Genuine Badass. This quote sums it up: "As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder" Similar to someone's sig, but I don't remember who. BTW, whoever's sig that is, where is your quote from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted December 9, 2016 if you pick someone 95 or over for the death pool, you should be banned from death pools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted December 9, 2016 So now we're hiring astronauts with two first names? I mean, what's next, Commander Mark Stan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
