He was one of the few people I can actually say I’ve admired. His story had an actual effect on my life. It caused me to change my behavior once. It made me better. So when I say he was an inspiration, I mean it literally. To me, John Glenn was an actual influence. And when I hear the song, “Major Tom,” or “Top of the Wordl” I think of John Glenn, even if that’s not whom it was written for.
Godspeed, Major Tom.
There’s a hole in the clouds
When you look up tonight
A window that beckons you
Toward the moonlight
The tower counts down
And the moment is right
You take a deep breath
But your chest still goes tight
Alone at the top of the world
Day turns into night
Turns back to day
Twice on the hour
You’re far from it now
Dammit, dood, you made me cry. Thought I’d gotten past this but obviously not. America has lost so much in the last 6 weeks … and I’ve so few heroes left.
I have always admired him
I haven’t words to express my admiration and respect for the man.
I just heard he’d been in the hospital for a week this morning, and now this?!?! We’ve lost another great one my friend!
One of the greatest, and one of my heroes.
My local news was showing the procession from the hospital, through downtown, to the funeral home when I saw your post…
I feel like we’ve lost a president or someone comparable. No, more than a president.
A truly fine man
I wish we had more like him.
and has now taken one last great step…
…..and Diogenes can now blow out his candle
I know it was Armstong said the small step, but it applies to John Glenn who took the first step.
Yes, I think you’re right.
Oh, I didn’t know. He was a great man. A huge loss.
He was one of a rare and disappearing breed.
I saw John glenn at Quantico MCS when he visited in 1963. Wonderful memory.
I imagine it was. He seemed an admirable man in every respect.
He was one of the few people I can actually say I’ve admired. His story had an actual effect on my life. It caused me to change my behavior once. It made me better. So when I say he was an inspiration, I mean it literally. To me, John Glenn was an actual influence. And when I hear the song, “Major Tom,” or “Top of the Wordl” I think of John Glenn, even if that’s not whom it was written for.
Godspeed, Major Tom.
There’s a hole in the clouds
When you look up tonight
A window that beckons you
Toward the moonlight
The tower counts down
And the moment is right
You take a deep breath
But your chest still goes tight
Alone at the top of the world
Day turns into night
Turns back to day
Twice on the hour
You’re far from it now
Dammit, dood, you made me cry. Thought I’d gotten past this but obviously not. America has lost so much in the last 6 weeks … and I’ve so few heroes left.