I’m old enough; I’ve witnessed on TV
Some great events that earmark where and when,
And push the envelope of what we can achieve:
First US man in space, his name, John Glenn
20 February, 62
John sat atop a rocket blasting off
The people held their breath until the news
That Glenn was safely back from space aloft
Today, age 95, John passed away
His legacy of good and brave and tough
Is one to teach our kids to emulate
Farewell to John, the man who had “right stuff”
12/8/16
We were living in California at the time. Allen was working on a space program. The evening and several other evenings after the launch, Allen asked me to take a walk. All the while he was searching the sky. Years later he told me he had worked on that mission. He was also awarded a small lapel pin.
Nice thoughts. He was an amazing man and lived a very full and productive life. Being a WWII fighter pilot and an astronaut were great achievements, but what really sets him apart is what he was able to do in the second half of his life.
A thought on seeing even just your title: in contrast to some who succeed in politics today.