An Apollo astronaut who set a record for social distancing is being remembered for the close relationships he made in life.
Alfred "Al" Worden, who died in March at the age of 88, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the "most isolated that any human has been from another person," a feat he achieved while orbiting high above the moon as part of NASA's Apollo 15 mission in 1971. Now his fans, friends and family are gathering virtually to celebrate his legacy.
The public is invited to watch the broadcast, which will begin at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) on Saturday (Sept. 19), either below or on the celebration's website.
nasamad Member
Posts: 2160 From: Essex, UK Registered: Jul 2001
posted 09-19-2020 11:37 AM
Well I've just sat and watched all of the celebration of Al's life. Had tears in my eyes at more than a few points, a fitting tribute to a wonderful human being.
I loved Helen Sharman's comment "He never met a stranger," that says it all for me. It never felt wrong to call Al Worden a friend despite the fact we only met a few times.
Ad Astra.
BA002 Member
Posts: 193 From: Utrecht,NL Registered: Feb 2007
posted 10-31-2020 05:15 AM
I was unable to watch it live, but I watched it recently and I can say to anyone who hasn’t seen this so far it is absolutely worth doing so. It is a moving tribute from both the astronaut community and his family and friends and thus is filled with old and new stories and anecdotes about this very special guy.
Do yourself a favor and take your time for your virtual attendance to this celebration of Al Worden’s life!
posted 09-17-2020 10:00 PM
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