sadFormer Astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn Dead at 95
One of the Mercury Seven, John Glenn made his famous first flight into space in February, 1962. I was only 6-1/2 years old at the time, so I didn't really know the significance of the event, but as I grew older I came to appreciate it for what it was - a feat of challenging the unknown, a feat of historical importance in both the space race and the U.S.'s heading "out there", and a feat of of personal bravery. The fact that John Glenn has always been a man to admire is something that makes his death so much more poignant, especially in this time of American politics.
We'll always remember you for the astronaut you were, but more importantly, for the man you were.
Godspeed, John Glenn.