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Topic: Astronaut-pilot Gordon Fullerton's medical status
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albatron Member Posts: 2732 From: Stuart, Florida Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-14-2013 10:14 AM
It is with a heavy heart that I write this, I received notification last night that Gordon Fullerton is entering Hospice care. It is public knowledge among the community. I do not think it will be much longer according to what I read. He suffered a debilitating stroke some three years ago, that would have killed a lesser man. What a hero. Not just in aviation, in space. |
fredtrav Member Posts: 1673 From: Birmingham AL Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 08-14-2013 10:49 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Hospice is a wonderful service taking care of the needs of the patient as well helping the family. |
David C Member Posts: 1015 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 08-14-2013 11:02 AM
Really sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with Mr Fullerton and his family. |
randy Member Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 08-14-2013 11:33 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, too. |
Fra Mauro Member Posts: 1587 From: Bethpage, N.Y. Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 08-14-2013 11:43 AM
A good man who deserves peace in his final days. |
onesmallstep Member Posts: 1310 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 08-14-2013 01:47 PM
What heartbreaking news. As someone who recently lost a loved one while in a hospice, I can vouch for the fact that excellent, compassionate care is extended there in one's last days. May his family feel comfort and Col. Fullerton receive the best of care in his final journey in life. |
mach3valkyrie Member Posts: 719 From: Albany, Oregon Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 08-14-2013 02:34 PM
I was just thinking about him recently, wondering how he was doing. Sorry to hear this news. What a great guy. |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 08-15-2013 04:19 AM
My sympathies to his family. |
Dave Shayler Member Posts: 127 From: Halesowen, West Mids, UK Registered: Dec 2009
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posted 08-15-2013 01:21 PM
I was saddened to hear this news, Gordo was generous with his help on my Challenger book research back in 1987 and provided an excellent Foreword. His accomplishments at Dryden since leaving the astronaut office were equally commendable and all thoughts are with him and his family, friends and colleagues. Gordo is truly one of the 'original' American astronaut pioneers of the first era...a historic group of over 70 individuals many of us grew up with. |
Bob M Member Posts: 1746 From: Atlanta-area, GA USA Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-15-2013 02:19 PM
Very sad news. He is one of the best. |
Aztecdoug Member Posts: 1405 From: Huntington Beach Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 08-16-2013 03:40 PM
My family's prayers are with Gordon Fullerton and his family. What a wonderful man he is. |
Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 977 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-16-2013 09:44 PM
Very sad indeed.
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