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Topic: John Glenn, in declining health, hospitalized
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-07-2016 03:19 PM
Former U.S. Sen. and astronaut John Glenn has been hospitalized, officials at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University told The Plain Dealer. Kathy Dancey, Glenn's executive assistant at OSU, said she had no further information.Glenn had heart-valve replacement surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in 2014 and suffered a stroke, but the exact illness leading to his hospitalization has not been disclosed. His health, including his eyesight, has declined in recent years. "Anybody who's 95, any illness is always bad," said college spokesman Hank Wilson. Glenn is at the James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State but that does not necessarily mean he has cancer, Wilson cautioned. |
SpaceyInMN Member Posts: 355 From: Andover, MN Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 12-07-2016 06:06 PM
That's sad news to hear. I'll always hold a special place in my heart for him. He was the first astronaut whose autograph I acquired. It was amazing to me that someone of his fame and stature always signed free of charge. My son also shares his birthday. His memoirs shed light on just what a tremendous individual and historic figure he is and always will be. I wish him well and hope that his health improves. |
ColinBurgess Member Posts: 2031 From: Sydney, Australia Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-07-2016 06:22 PM
A sentiment shared. |
dss65 Member Posts: 1156 From: Sandpoint, ID, USA Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 12-07-2016 07:16 PM
The man is the very definition of American hero. I've said it before on this message board and I'll say it again: God bless John Glenn. |
Ronpur Member Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-07-2016 07:23 PM
I am hopeful he can pull through, but preparing for the worst. Anyone would be grateful to have lived the life he has. Astronaut, Senator, Hero. And to have spent almost your entire life with his childhood love, Annie. That is an amazing thing.
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Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 977 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-07-2016 07:56 PM
Best wishes to John Glenn and his wife. |
JohnPaul56 Member Posts: 180 From: Montclair, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2010
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posted 12-07-2016 08:58 PM
I met John and Annie once, a truly memorable experience. God bless John, Annie, and his family. |
Wehaveliftoff Member Posts: 2343 From: Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 12-08-2016 12:18 AM
This man, truly the definition of hero in many ways, is still here. A class act if there ever was one, signed more autographs than any astronaut ever, and they are all legible, not chicken scratch. Annie has always been at his side the several times I ever saw him. Truly wishing him, God Speed, John Glenn. Exemplifies "The Greatest Generation." |
Mike Dixon Member Posts: 1397 From: Kew, Victoria, Australia Registered: May 2003
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posted 12-08-2016 12:57 AM
Never met the man and never will. Read everything about him of course.The embodiment of decency and kindness and a wonderful human being. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-08-2016 02:54 AM
Could not agree more. Hoping and praying for better news. |
mode1charlie Member Posts: 1169 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 12-08-2016 05:20 AM
We are all thinking of you and sending our very best wishes, Senator Glenn. |
randy Member Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 12-08-2016 07:22 AM
Best wishes John, Annie and family. |
Panther494 Member Posts: 402 From: London UK Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 12-08-2016 07:25 AM
It's already been said, a true hero and a bright example of the human spirit. Get well. |
MarylandSpace Member Posts: 1337 From: Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-08-2016 11:00 AM
Wishing Sen. Glenn a full and speedy recovery. He is a true gentleman. I enjoyed hearing him and Mrs. Glenn speak at Udvar-Hazy a few years back. If you get a chance to hear Sen. Glenn narrating his biography on cassette, it is a joy to hear. I play it on long drives. |
SBIV-B Member Posts: 47 From: Dacula, GA USA Registered: Aug 2008
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posted 12-08-2016 11:03 AM
I hate to hear that about Sen. Glenn - they don't make them like him anymore. |
COR482932 Member Posts: 212 From: Cork, Ireland Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-08-2016 11:43 AM
After all these years, he's still an inspiration to people of all ages - all over the world. |
Glint Member Posts: 1040 From: New Windsor, Maryland USA Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 12-08-2016 11:57 AM
He has been sorely missed at the last couple of lectures in the John H. Glenn Lecture series at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington. So thankful for the past opportunities to see and listen to him and wife Annie, and for the autograph be bestowed through the mail a few years back, which I will always treasure. |
Kite Member Posts: 831 From: Northampton UK Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 12-08-2016 12:07 PM
Sad to see this news. A great man. Thinking of him and his devoted wife Annie at this tense time and wishing them all our very best wishes. |