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Topic: Note to readers: collectSPACE updates (1/21-31)
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Rob Joyner
Member Posts: 1308
From: GA, USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-22-2013 11:27 AM
   
Robert, I am very sorry to hear of your losses. As you already know from your grandmother's passing, the days to come will be trying at times. Sorrow. Mournful. Numbness. Unreal. Even relief, in that all pain is gone. These words represent deep feelings that are difficult to explain during these times. These are things that I experienced not even a year and a half ago when my mom also lost her brave battle to cancer.Like your mom, my mom nurtured my interest in spaceflight. Just seven years old, one of my earliest and fondest memories is sitting with her watching a little B&W TV as Neil and Buzz walked on the Moon. Many years later, she always wanted to see what photos I had taken each time I returned from a launch or other function at KSC. She even accompanied me to watch two shuttle launches, one being at the VIP creek site. My mom was amazed that she actually saw people being launched into space right there so close. As I've told many people, my mom also explained to her friends that unless you actually saw a launch in person, there was really no way to verbally convey what it was really like. Robert, you undoubtedly have many stories and memories such as these, among many others about your mom and grandmother. They will be with you and comfort you for all of your years. Cherish them always. After reading your initial post, and I know that it's just the surface of your relationship with your mom, I am certain that she was, and is, extremely happy for you, and very proud. Very proud. Know that you are not alone. Many hearts and prayers are with you, Robert, from your extended family here on cS. With deepest sympathy,
Rob |
cponcehdz
Member Posts: 27
From: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-22-2013 11:36 AM
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ea757grrl
Member Posts: 729
From: South Carolina
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 01-22-2013 11:38 AM
Thoughts are with you and your family, Robert. |
Dave Clow
Member Posts: 236
From: South Pasadena, CA 91030
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 01-22-2013 11:44 AM
She must have been proud of all you have accomplished, Robert. We all are. |
randy
Member Posts: 2176
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-22-2013 11:50 AM
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contra
Member Posts: 318
From: Kiel, Germany
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-22-2013 12:01 PM
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Glint
Member Posts: 1040
From: New Windsor, Maryland USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-22-2013 01:26 PM
Robert, deepest condolences during your time of loss. |
Mike Z
Member Posts: 451
From: Ellicott City, Maryland
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 01-22-2013 01:28 PM
Robert, I am SO SO SORRY to hear of your Mom's passing. You were so lucky to have had such a close relationship with her. Not many mothers get involved in their kids interests like she did. I agree that 65 is way too young. She sounds like she was a really AMAZING person!! I'm sure she would like you to remember she lived and forget that she passed. Yow Have wonderful memories!! Robert, you, your Mom and entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay Well!!!
Sincerely
Mike |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1328
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-22-2013 01:34 PM
Robert,
I had the pleasure of meeting your mom at an astronaut signing event and dinner in New Jersey back in 2003-4 I think. She was a very nice and sweet lady. Sorry to hear about your loss. |
sts205cdr
Member Posts: 649
From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 01-22-2013 01:36 PM
My deepest sympathies for your loss, Robert. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 01-22-2013 02:03 PM
Robert, you have my sympathies. |
OWL
Member Posts: 175
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 01-22-2013 02:06 PM
Sincere condolences Robert from the U K |
RocketmanRob
Member Posts: 268
From: New York City USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-22-2013 02:14 PM
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Apollo-Soyuz
Member Posts: 1205
From: Shady Side, Md
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-22-2013 02:55 PM
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James Brown
Member Posts: 1287
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-22-2013 03:13 PM
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jasonelam
Member Posts: 691
From: Monticello, KY USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 01-22-2013 03:24 PM
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. From your message she was a great person and a wonderful mother. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. |
arjuna
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posted 01-22-2013 04:40 PM
Robert, I am very sorry for your loss. Take time for yourself, and be good to yourself - all this can wait. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 01-22-2013 06:06 PM
Mom is very proud of you, and she raised a kid that we are all very envious of (I know I am!) for living your dream and passion for spaceflight through collectSPACE and other connections. Deepest condolences to you and your family. Your friend in Seattle, Tom . |
John K. Rochester
Member Posts: 1292
From: Rochester, NY, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-22-2013 06:44 PM
Robert, Very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Mom 12 years ago,and my favorite memories of her were allowing me to remain home from school during the Gemini and early Apollo days to sit in front of the TV with my reel to reel tape recorder and get every last bit of the TV telecasts on tape.. along with her commentary of course. She cultivated my interest in space, and your Mom.. thru you.. has allowed me to continue proudly in those endeavors. |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2272
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 01-22-2013 07:07 PM
I wasn't able to get on collectSPACE until today. I knew Robert's mom was ill, but I was hoping and praying for the best.I think we can all say that Robert's mother raised one heck of a good kid to grow up with a passion and drive to form this website and allow us the opportunity to take part in this community. That is a great legacy we can all appreciate. So we share in the loss in our own ways. I only wish I had the chance to meet her in person. |
PMKCC
Member Posts: 71
From: Kaufman, Texas, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 01-22-2013 07:22 PM
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Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-22-2013 07:32 PM
I'm so very sorry Robert, my sincerest condolences. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 01-22-2013 08:02 PM
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APG85
Member Posts: 306
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Registered: Jan 2008
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posted 01-22-2013 08:26 PM
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MB
Member Posts: 155
From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 01-22-2013 08:48 PM
Robert, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of both your mom and your grandmother. My deepest condolences to you and your sister. |
eurospace
Member Posts: 2610
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-22-2013 09:05 PM
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heng44
Member Posts: 3386
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-23-2013 12:11 AM
Robert, my sincere condoleances. I read the piece about your mom with admiration.Ed |
noroxine
Member Posts: 116
From:
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 01-23-2013 06:11 AM
Robert, in these difficult times for you my thoughts with you.
All my condolences. |
Fra Mauro
Member Posts: 1586
From: Bethpage, N.Y.
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 01-23-2013 07:07 AM
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Bob M
Member Posts: 1744
From: Atlanta-area, GA USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-23-2013 08:26 AM
I'm so sorry about your losses, Robert. But your mother left you something so special - so many wonderful and cherished memories. |
irish guy
Member Posts: 287
From: Kerry Ireland
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-23-2013 09:19 AM
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Robert
Sincerere condolences to you and all your Family. Eamonn and Siobhan |
idrvball
Member Posts: 150
From: Burke, VA USA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 01-23-2013 09:49 AM
Robert, I'm really sorry to hear about your mother. My sympathy to you and your family.
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-23-2013 11:01 AM
Thank you everyone for your very kind words of condolence, friendship and care. They have provided a source of strength and comfort.I am very grateful to this community, more than I can express in this reply. My thanks to you all. quote:
Originally posted by MarylandSpace:
Did your mother have a favorite charity or organization that I can make a memorial contribution to?
My mother was in the care of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan when she passed. Her doctors there, as well as the nursing staff, were excellent and made her final months as comfortable as possible. We know that had she lived, my mom would have wanted to support the ongoing care and research at Sloan-Kettering.To that end, my sister and I have set up an MSKCC giving page, where memorials may be made, if desired. |
jam1970
Member Posts: 310
From: Chillicothe, Ohio, usa
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 01-23-2013 01:15 PM
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Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3118
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-23-2013 05:34 PM
Robert, my sincere condolences. |
JSC01
Member Posts: 84
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Registered: Nov 2011
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posted 01-23-2013 06:50 PM
Very sorry Robert, thoughts and prayers. |
spkjb
Member Posts: 144
From: Merritt Island, Florida USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 01-23-2013 06:51 PM
Robert, my condolences. I lost both of my parents to cancer. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 01-23-2013 08:10 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your loss - thank you for sharing some of your memories of your mother. It's wonderful to have great memories to keep her in your heart. |
RockyMnWay
Member Posts: 106
From: Westminster, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 01-23-2013 11:17 PM
Please accept my deepest and sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
spaceheaded
Member Posts: 147
From: MD
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 01-24-2013 12:17 AM
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