Posts: 760 From: Statesville, NC Registered: Mar 2009
posted 12-10-2016 07:44 AM
Godspeed John Glenn.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-10-2016 09:16 AM
NASA video
Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough and Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA paid tribute to American legend John Glenn in a downlink message from the orbital outpost Dec. 9.
KSCartist Member
Posts: 3010 From: Titusville, FL Registered: Feb 2005
posted 12-10-2016 10:07 AM
I have often said how much I appreciated being born at a time when I could witness our first explorations off the planet.
The other side of that is facing my own mortality. The loss of a childhood hero makes me realize that there are more days behind me than in front of me.
In 2007, when Wally Schirra passed away, I drew a cartoon that depicted John Glenn and Scott Carpenter saluting a Flag at half mast in front of the Mercury 7 Monument at the Cape. It was heartfelt and well received.
Last night my muse woke me at 3:00 a.m. The result is this illustration. I titled it: "The Knights of Camelot"
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-10-2016 10:38 AM
quote:Originally posted by SpaceAngel: Has there been any statement from actor Ed Harris...
Yes, he released the following:
I never had the chance to meet him, have no idea what he thought of the film, but I mourn the passing of this decent and honorable man and send much love and all good thoughts to Annie and his family.
Bob M Member
Posts: 1805 From: Atlanta-area, GA USA Registered: Aug 2000
posted 12-10-2016 10:52 AM
space1 Member
Posts: 905 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
posted 12-10-2016 10:55 AM
My fondest memory of John Glenn is after a parade in Ohio in the 1970s. I mentioned what a good likeness of him was displayed in Friendship 7 at the Smithsonian. He joked, "My wife says that I'm the dummy!"
Thank you sir for your service.
Grounded! Member
Posts: 481 From: Bennington, Vermont, USA Registered: Feb 2011
posted 12-10-2016 12:14 PM
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Solarplexus Member
Posts: 120 From: Norway Registered: Jan 2014
posted 12-10-2016 03:22 PM
Thank you for being part of bringing something great into our lifetime.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-10-2016 07:36 PM
Statement from the Russian federal space corporation, Roscosmos (via TASS):
Roscosmos highly values Mr. Glenn’s big contribution to the world history of cosmonautics. We want to express our deep condolences to the relatives, friends and colleagues of this outstanding man — world cosmonautics has sustained a big loss.
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-11-2016 10:33 AM
The arrangements have been finalized for the Ohio public memorials honoring John Glenn, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Glenn will lie in state at the Ohio Statehouse rotunda from noon to 8 p.m. Friday. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board will meet Monday to approve an exemption that allows that.
Only governors and former governors, current and past Senate presidents and House speakers, current members of the General Assembly and statewide officeholders are eligible to lie in state there. Anyone else, Glenn included, requires an exemption.
A public memorial service will then be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Ohio State University's Mershon Auditorium.
Hank Wilson, of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University, said a public memorial service at Mershon Auditorium has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Dec. 17. The event will be open to the public but tickets are required. They will be available through the college's website starting Thursday.
Glenn's hometown church, Westminster Presbyterian in New Concord, also planned a candlelight vigil with readings, singing and prayer to pay him tribute. That event was scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday.
quote:Originally posted by KSCartist: Last night my muse woke me at 3:00 a.m. The result is this illustration.
Tim, that is such a moving tribute to the Original 7. I am going to hang a copy of it in my classroom tomorrow. I did spend several minutes discussing Col. Glenn in my U.S. History class and he will be the main topic in my Space Club meeting this week.
R.I.P. John Glenn You made our nation a better place. "They will never see the likes of us again..." from Driving the Last Spike, by Genesis
Donbl Member
Posts: 39 From: Frederick, MD Registered: Jun 2013
posted 12-11-2016 09:02 PM
It was always a tremendous pleasure to see John Glenn introduce the guest speaker at National Air and Space Museum's annual John H Glen Lecture. Attended many and and saw him slow down physically but he never seemed to skip a beat mentally.
Posts: 1025 From: Washington, IL Registered: Jan 2006
posted 12-12-2016 10:47 AM
Thank you Colonel Glenn for serving our country as a Marine Corps Aviator, NASA Astronaut and U.S. Senator. This nation will always be indebted to you for your outstanding service!
Godspeed, John Glenn!
space4u Member
Posts: 327 From: Cleveland, OH USA Registered: Aug 2006
posted 12-12-2016 11:59 AM
Here are the details for Glenn's service in Columbus, Ohio with details for the UStream link of the service.
John H. Glenn Jr.: Celebrating a Life of Service
Ohio Statehouse Friday, December 16, 2016 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
John Glenn will lie in state in the Ohio Statehouse rotunda. Open to the public.
Dignified Transfer with Full Honors Procession Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:30 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Starting at the Statehouse, an escort platoon of United States Marines will march up High Street leading the hearse carrying Senator Glenn to Mershon Auditorium.
Ohio State University's Mershon Auditorium Saturday, December 17, 2016 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
John Glenn: Celebrating a Life of Service Open to the public but tickets are required. Seating is limited and tickets are available first come, first served starting at 9am Thursday, December 15, 2016 — details will be posted here as soon as they are made available. Live streaming of the service will be available. You may also watch the live stream of the service in the Ohio Union.
Starfighter1 Member
Posts: 120 From: Registered: Feb 2007
posted 12-12-2016 01:56 PM
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KSCartist Member
Posts: 3010 From: Titusville, FL Registered: Feb 2005
posted 12-12-2016 04:19 PM
Thank you for your kind words about my tribute. It has been picked up by the Florida Today to be published tomorrow.
Artist Tim Gagnon, of Titusville, wanted to commemorate the Mercury 7 astronauts with last week's passing of John Glenn, the last surviving member. So he started drawing.
J Blackburn Member
Posts: 259 From: Riner Registered: Sep 2011
posted 12-15-2016 06:57 PM
Godspeed John Glenn.
Peter Fadis Member
Posts: 22 From: Registered: May 2003
posted 12-16-2016 11:29 AM
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Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 12:51 PM
NASA photo release (Credit: Bill Ingalls)
Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 12:54 PM
NASA photo release (Credit: Bill Ingalls)
Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 01:39 PM
The speakers for John Glenn's memorial service at Ohio State University on Saturday (Dec. 17) have been announced:
Former President Bill Clinton
Vice President Joe Biden
Ohio State President Michael Drake
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden
Marine Corps Gen. Jack Dailey (ret.), director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 02:12 PM
NASA release
NASA Television to Air Programs Celebrating Space Pioneer John Glenn
NASA Television will air two programs live from Ohio celebrating the life of U.S. Marine, NASA astronaut and Ohio senator John Glenn today and Saturday, Dec. 17.
Visitors will pay their respects to Glenn from 4 to 7 p.m. EST Friday at the Ohio Statehouse rotunda, where he will lay in repose under the Ohio State seal, guarded for 24 hours by the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard.
Saturday, Ohio State University in Columbus will host John Glenn: Celebrating a Life of Service at 2 p.m., during which NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will pay tribute to Glenn's early contributions to human spaceflight and enduring legacy. Both programs will air live on NASA TV and the agency's website.
One of NASA's original seven Mercury astronauts, Glenn, who died Dec. 8, also served 24 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and four terms as a U.S. senator from Ohio. His flight on Friendship 7 on Feb. 20, 1962, showed the world that America was a serious contender in the space race with the Soviet Union. It also made Glenn an instant hero.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 08:20 PM
NASA photo release (Credit: Bill Ingalls)
Annie Glenn, Widow of former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, pays her respects to her late husband as he lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Cliff Rosenberger, left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and Secretary of State John Kerry pay their respects to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn.
Family of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn, daughter Lyn Glenn, son David Glenn, and wife Annie Glenn pay their respects.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 08:26 PM
NASA photo release (Credit: Bill Ingalls)
Ohio Gov. John Kasich pays his respects to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn as he lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Cliff Rosenberger, left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and Secretary of State John Kerry pay their respects to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn as he lies in repose.
Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 08:27 PM
NASA photo release (Credit: Bill Ingalls)
A young man pays his respects to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn as he lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
The United States Marine honor guard performs a Changing of the Guard as former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn lies in repose.
Members of the public pay their respects to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2016 08:29 PM
NASA photo release (Credit: Bill Ingalls)
Members of the public wait in line to pay their respects to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn as he lies in repose, under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
The United States Marine honor guard performs a Changing of the Guard as former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn lies in repose.
eurospace Member
Posts: 2660 From: Berlin, Germany Registered: Dec 2000
posted 12-17-2016 11:37 AM
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micropooz Member
Posts: 1622 From: Washington, DC, USA Registered: Apr 2003
posted 12-17-2016 11:49 AM
A great John Glenn tribute piece by Mark and Scott Kelly ran in today's Washington Post.
Two years before we were born and three decades before we each had the chance to leave our planet in a spaceship, our parents and 100 million other people heard the news: A 40-year-old Marine Corps lieutenant colonel named John Glenn had become the first American to orbit Earth.
To this day, Glenn’s journey remains as awe-inspiring as it was audacious. It was an act of patriotism and heroism in a life full of them.
The word “hero” gets thrown around a lot. But John Glenn defined it.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-17-2016 12:56 PM
NASA video releases
On Dec. 16, a public viewing took place at the Ohio Statehouse for late, former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn, whose body laid in repose under a United States Marine honor guard, in the Rotunda of the Statehouse.
NASA Television covered the Dec. 16, public viewing of late, former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn.
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden joined U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and others from across the country who paid their respects to former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, at public viewing of his flag-draped casket inside Ohio's Statehouse rotunda on Dec. 16.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 47864 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
The life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, was celebrated at a public memorial service Saturday (Dec. 17), at Ohio State University in Columbus.
Glenn, who died on Dec. 8 at age 95, was remembered by his family, his friends and by colleagues from his careers as a Marine Corps pilot, original NASA astronaut, four term U.S. Senator and adjunct professor at the college bearing his name. The ceremony followed a Marine-led procession from the statehouse, where he was only the ninth person to lay in repose in Ohio's history.
YankeeClipper Member
Posts: 632 From: Dublin, Ireland Registered: Mar 2011
posted 12-17-2016 07:11 PM
"'Go with throttle up.'
Those words are far more than a courageous epitaph. They are America's history and they are America's destiny..."
—John H. Glenn
Godspeed.
cjh5801 Member
Posts: 188 From: Lacey Registered: Jun 2009
posted 12-17-2016 09:28 PM
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SpaceAngel Member
Posts: 375 From: Maryland Registered: May 2010
posted 12-18-2016 08:42 AM
Will Glenn be cremated as well as scatter his ashes at sea (just like Neil Armstrong); or will he be interred at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia?
MB Member
Posts: 175 From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A. Registered: Jul 2005
posted 12-18-2016 01:56 PM
John Glenn will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in a private service.
Marwin2 Member
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posted 12-21-2016 03:40 AM
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cspg Member
Posts: 6286 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
posted 12-21-2016 05:15 AM
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bthumble Member
Posts: 274 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Nov 2007
posted 12-10-2016 07:44 AM
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