News Scott Carpenter passes away

[Kyle]

http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-101013b.html

Another star has returned to the heavens

RIP

 

[asbjos]

So sad. A hero has passed away.

 

[Mantis]

I just heard this myself. Too bad. Apparently it was due to complications from a stroke. He was 88 years old. it was Scott Carpenter who uttered the famous line "God speed John Glenn" when Glenn was launched into orbit.

 

[Capt_hensley]

RIP, You will be missed.

 

[Yoda]

Too bad, now it's only Glenn left from the original "Mercury 7".
RIP

 

[Athena]

Something people won't like when starting off their day.

Rest In Peace, Scott.

 

[N_Molson]

RIP.

 

[Keatah]

I thought these guys would like live forever..:shrug:

 

[SiberianTiger]

Always to be remembered as a hero.