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Topic: Walt Cunningham, Apollo astronaut (1932-2023)
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Tom
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From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-03-2023 03:24 PM
   
Just heard that Apollo 7 Lunar Module Pilot Walt Cunningham has passed away. |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-03-2023 03:41 PM
collectSPACE Walt Cunningham, who test flew Apollo 7 command module, dies at 90Former NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew on the first test of the Apollo command module in Earth orbit, has died at the age of 90. Cunningham's death on Tuesday (Jan. 3) was confirmed by his family. "We would like to express our immense pride in the life that he lived, and our deep gratitude for the man that he was — a patriot, an explorer, pilot, astronaut, husband, brother and father. The world has lost another true hero and we will miss him dearly," his family said in a statement released by NASA.  |
sts205cdr
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From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 01-03-2023 03:26 PM
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mode1charlie
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From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 01-03-2023 03:30 PM
I enjoyed our political sparring, which he (and I) always did with a smile and good nature. He'd see me and say "uh-oh - here comes trouble!", and I'd reply that he was the astronaut who looked as great as the last time I'd seen him. He never seemed to age. Well, we all do. Thank you and R.I.P., Walt. |
Jake
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From: Independence, OR U.S.A.
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 01-03-2023 03:35 PM
Tough day. He was a great guy and was always smiling. Glad to have met and worked with him numerous times. Sending best wishes to his wife Dot — class act. |
SpaceCadet1983
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From: Pacific NW, United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 01-03-2023 03:35 PM
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minipci
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From: London, UK
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 01-03-2023 03:36 PM
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JohnPaul56
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From: Montclair, NJ, USA
Registered: Apr 2010
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DCCollector
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From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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David C
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From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 01-03-2023 03:45 PM
Sorry to hear this, he was always interesting to speak with. Not given to hiding his opinions. |
Rick Mulheirn
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From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-03-2023 03:46 PM
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apolloprojeckt
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From: Arnhem, Netherlands
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posted 01-03-2023 03:50 PM
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Henry Heatherbank
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From: Adelaide, South Australia
Registered: Apr 2005
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oly
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randy
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Registered: Dec 1999
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india-mike
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From: Linnich, Northrine Westfalia, Germany
Registered: Jan 2012
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TLIGuy
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From: Virginia
Registered: Jul 2013
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posted 01-03-2023 04:18 PM
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SpaceAngel
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From: Maryland
Registered: May 2010
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posted 01-03-2023 04:24 PM
The three-man crew of Apollo 7 are no more... |
star51L
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From: Vilano Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-03-2023 04:27 PM
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ea757grrl
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From: South Carolina
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RockyMnWay
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From: Westminster, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2011
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mach3valkyrie
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From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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NeilPearson
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From: UK
Registered: May 2013
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carl walker
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From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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MCroft04
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From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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cponcehdz
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From: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-03-2023 05:05 PM
RIP a true Gentlemen. One of my first sightings in San Diego, Ca. 2003. |
MartinAir
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18blue78
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GACspaceguy
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From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-03-2023 05:27 PM
What is super guy! Always awesome to talk with, our prayers with the family. |
dom
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posted 01-03-2023 05:34 PM
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Jurg Bolli
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-03-2023 05:39 PM
A sad day.I met him only once, and he was very friendly and funny. |
capoetc
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From: McKinney TX (USA)
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Headshot
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GT76
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thisismills
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AstroCasey
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J Blackburn
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From: Riner
Registered: Sep 2011
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CJ
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From: Cherry Hill, NJ
Registered: Nov 2003
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dss65
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From: Sandpoint, ID, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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cole505
New Member Posts: 3
From: United States
Registered: May 2013
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posted 01-03-2023 06:54 PM
Had a lot of fun filming a segment of Space Dealers with him. A class act and a true gentleman. Fair skies and tailwinds Walt. |
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