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Topic: Al Worden, Apollo astronaut (1932-2020)
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-18-2020 11:05 AM
   
collectSPACE Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who orbited the moon, dies at 88Apollo astronaut Alfred Worden, who performed the first-ever spacewalk in deep space while on his way home from the moon in 1971, has died at the age of 88. Worden's death was announced by his family on Wednesday morning (March 18). He recently had developed an infection that led to a collapse at his home in League City, Texas, for which he received care at the Medical Center in Houston. He was moved to a convalescent home in Sugar Land, Texas prior to his death. "'Al' died in his sleep last night. The family thank [sic] you all for your kindness, thoughts and prayers," a statement posted to Worden's Twitter account read.  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 47645
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-18-2020 11:05 AM
From Expedition 62 flight engineer Drew Morgan of NASA from aboard the International Space Station: Rest in peace, Colonel Worden. Ad astra.  Other tributes from Worden's fellow astronauts: 'Line of Grey, Be Thou at Peace!' Godspeed Al. — Buzz AldrinA lovely, bubbly man. I will miss him dearly. — Michael Collins Al Worden was an amazing person. Logical and artistic. What you see is what you get. Passionate. Authentic and caring. I never once beat him in golf, and I witnessed him beat his own age multiple times. I’ll do my best to continue some of the initiatives he valued most. — Gregory H. Johnson Saddened by this world's loss of Al Worden. Astronaut and Poet. I am blessed to call him friend and to have witnessed the joyous and thoughtful way he shared his experience with everyone. We'll miss you here with us on the planet Al. — Nicole Stott Such sad news. Al was such a kind, caring man with a great sense of humour - a real pro and someone I am honoured to have spent time with. Thoughts are with his family and friends. Ad astra Al. — Tim Peake What a genuinely caring and always funny person Al was. It was a privilege to know him. He will be missed. — Chris Ferguson A great spirit and pioneer... — Scott Parazynski Back in the 60s people said that we shouldn't send test pilots and engineers to space we should send poets and artists so they could share the experience with the rest of us. But they didn't consider that we did send someone to space who was all of the above. Al Worden was the first astronaut-poet. The world lost one of the greats last night. God Speed Al. You will be missed my friend. — Ron Garan |
rjurek349
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From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-18-2020 11:12 AM
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Steven Kaplan
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From: New Jersey
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-18-2020 11:14 AM
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Henk Boshuijer
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From: Netherlands
Registered: May 2007
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posted 03-18-2020 11:16 AM
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SpaceAngel
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From: Maryland
Registered: May 2010
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posted 03-18-2020 11:18 AM
As of today, Dave Scott is the sole surviving crew of Apollo 15; RIP to Al Worden. |
RockyMnWay
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From: Westminster, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 03-18-2020 11:22 AM
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PowerCat
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From: Herington, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-18-2020 11:22 AM
I met Col. Worden several years ago at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a great gentleman to visit with and talk to. I will treasure my photo of him and I shaking hands. RIP, Colonel Worden. |
Delta7
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From: Bluffton IN USA
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 03-18-2020 11:25 AM
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carl walker
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posted 03-18-2020 11:27 AM
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Larry McGlynn
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posted 03-18-2020 11:29 AM
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MSS
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From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-18-2020 11:30 AM
Alfred Merrill RIP. |
fredtrav
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From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 03-18-2020 11:34 AM
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AstronautBrian
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From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-18-2020 11:38 AM
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rgarner
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From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 03-18-2020 11:39 AM
Al was a good friend. I'll miss his razor-sharp wit and wonderful sense of humour... ad astra, my friend. |
NeilPearson
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From: UK
Registered: May 2013
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posted 03-18-2020 11:47 AM
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cponcehdz
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From: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 03-18-2020 11:47 AM
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hlbjr
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From: Delray Beach Florida USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 03-18-2020 11:50 AM
I'm thrilled I was able to spend a weekend with him at the end of January (at KSC). Truly a great man. |
MCroft04
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From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 03-18-2020 11:53 AM
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413 is in
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From: Alexandria, VA USA
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posted 03-18-2020 11:55 AM
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Skyforce1
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posted 03-18-2020 11:57 AM
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nasamad
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From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-18-2020 11:58 AM
As is customary on these all to regular sad occasions I was going to post the usual “full stop” as a sign of respect. But I can’t let Al Worden’s passing go without saying how really sad I am to write this, Al was such a lovely lovely guy, always smiling and full of energy. Ad Astra Col Worden. |
minipci
Member Posts: 414
From: London, UK
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 03-18-2020 12:02 PM
This is sad news. He was such a gent. In my experience, he was always very encouraging of the younger generation(s). |
SPACEFACTS
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From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 03-18-2020 12:06 PM
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eurospace
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From: Berlin, Germany
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-18-2020 12:07 PM
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eurospace
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brianjbradley
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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posted 03-18-2020 12:07 PM
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bruce
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
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posted 03-18-2020 12:22 PM
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Starfighter1
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posted 03-18-2020 12:23 PM
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alcyone
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From: Ontario, Canada
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posted 03-18-2020 12:25 PM
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Solarplexus
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From: Norway
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 03-18-2020 12:30 PM
That was very sad. RIP. |
TLIGuy
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From: Virginia
Registered: Jul 2013
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posted 03-18-2020 12:32 PM
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Philip
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From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-18-2020 12:38 PM
Very sad news... R.I.P. |
space1
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From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-18-2020 12:43 PM
Thank you for your lifelong service. Rest in peace. |
Rick Mulheirn
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From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-18-2020 01:00 PM
It was an honor to have met the man. Another hero has left us. RIP Al. |
edorr
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From: Chelmsford, MA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-18-2020 01:02 PM
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Blackarrow
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From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-18-2020 01:04 PM
I am deeply saddened to hear this. I remember several events Al attended in England. After one very convivial evening, I was sorely tempted to stay in bed the following morning, but I knew that Al Worden would be giving a talk at 10 o'clock. I told myself that listening to Al talking about flying to the Moon was reason enough to drag myself out of bed, and it was a wise decision. I probably also thought that such opportunities would not be around forever. Sadly, how true. Thanks for bringing history to life, Al. |
Jeff
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From: Fayetteville, NC, USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 03-18-2020 01:09 PM
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randy
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From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 03-18-2020 01:14 PM
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Ken Havekotte
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From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-18-2020 01:22 PM
Oh my gosh! Just heard the news from my wife. He will be greatly missed and I will always cherish the moments we shared in our homes and in working together on various space projects. A very special person indeed and a great space ambassador...still at a loss of words at the moment, though. |
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