May 03, 2007
Remembering The Right Stuff: Wally Schirra
A older generation of pioneers and heroes grows smaller. Today, Wally Schirra, Navy pilot who fought in Korea and an astronaut who was part of the original Mercury Seven, passed away at age eighty-four. He was the only astronaut to fly in all three programs of Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. His passing is a loss for the entire nation that remembers his bravery and service to us.
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I was 11 when Shepard made our first spaceflight. The original 7 astronauts were the heroes of my youth. Good bye Wally!
Posted by gregdn at May 4, 2007 07:28 AM
the right stuff !
Posted by Bill at May 4, 2007 08:25 AM
