Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Astronaut and Senator John Glenn has passed away. He did us proud: US Marine WWII Vet Korean Vet Astronaut Senator RIP Mr. Glenn..... and thank you for your service. ..........Widder Edited December 9, 2016 by Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Godspeed John Glenn. thank you for your service to our country. When I was a kid I lived in Central Florida. when NASA had a launch, we would go outside to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 The word "Hero" or "Legend" is tossed around way too easily these days. For Mr. Glenn, it actually applies. RIP John Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 One of few that had, "The Right Stuff". R.I.P. Mr. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 The word "Hero" or "Legend" is tossed around way too easily these days. For Mr. Glenn, it actually applies. RIP John Glenn Well put Creeker....... Thank you Mr. Glenn for having the courage to forge the "Final Frontier". Rest in Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 In 1974, when Senator William B. Saxbe (R-OH) resigned from his seat to accept the nomination as U.S. attorney general, Governor Jack Gilligan appointed Metzenbaum to serve the remainder of Saxbe's term. Metzenbaum ran for election to the seat but in a bitter Democratic primary, Metzenbaum lost to Glenn, who subsequently won the general election by a landslide. In the primary, Metzenbaum contrasted his strong business background with Glenn's military and astronaut credentials, saying his opponent had "never worked for a living." Glenn's reply came to be known as the "Gold Star Mothers" speech. He told Metzenbaum to go to a veterans' hospital and "look those men with mangled bodies in the eyes and tell them they didn't hold a job. You go with me to any Gold Star mother and you look her in the eye and tell her that her son did not hold a job". Many felt the "Gold Star Mothers" speech won the primary for Glenn, which he won by 54% to 46%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Rest in peace my Brother. John Glenn was also a Brother Mason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Wesson Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 R.I.P. Sir. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Payne 13115 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 RIP Friendship 7 Semper Fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Seamus Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 For his time as a Marine pilot and one of our country's pioneering astronauts, he had my respect and admiration as he so deserved. I remember gathering around the radio that one of my grade school teachers brought so we could listen to the launch. We all cheered as the world wished him "Godspeed John Glenn". As a politician he was elected Senator from the state of Ohio largely as result of that hero status. As a lifelong voting citizen of that state I had no use for him and little respect for him as that politician. He was an anti gun liberal who voted time and time again to take away our gun rights. He never even once earned my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 For his time as a Marine pilot and one of our country's pioneering astronauts, he had my respect and admiration as he so deserved. I remember gathering around the radio that one of my grade school teachers brought so we could listen to the launch. We all cheered as the world wished him "Godspeed John Glenn". As a politician he was elected Senator from the state of Ohio largely as result of that hero status. As a lifelong voting citizen of that state I had no use for him and little respect for him as that politician. He was an anti gun liberal who voted time and time again to take away our gun rights. He never even once earned my vote. I'm glad you said that Seamus, I once wrote him a letter urging him to vote against the assault weapon ban back sometime in the 90's and he wrote back saying that the recent events in California where the criminals outgunned the police with AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, proved that there's no room for assault rifles on the street!!! He told me he was a second amendment supporter and grew up around guns. Yea, right so he didn't know the difference between a FULL AUTO and a SEMI Auto??? I wrote him back and then never heard from him again. Seamus is right, as a politician he was a useless liberal voting strictly party line. Terrible senator! I do however, commend his service to our country and may he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm glad you said that Seamus, I once wrote him a letter urging him to vote against the assault weapon ban back sometime in the 90's and he wrote back saying that the recent events in California where the criminals outgunned the police with AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, proved that there's no room for assault rifles on the street!!! He told me he was a second amendment supporter and grew up around guns. Yea, right so he didn't know the difference between a FULL AUTO and a SEMI Auto??? I wrote him back and then never heard from him again. Seamus is right, as a politician he was a useless liberal voting strictly party line. Terrible senator! I do however, commend his service to our country and may he rest in peace. He served his country well in the military and as an astronaut but there wasn't much he did as a senator that made him a hero to me, in fact there wasn't much he did as a senator to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Trail Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I respect and admire John Glenn's service to our nation as a pilot and pioneering astronaut. I can't even imagine the guts it took to be strapped inside a giant bottle rocket, especially in those early days. Glenn was one of a kind. However, as a politician, I had no use for him. His choice of party and voting record spoke volumes against American's rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 As a kid growing up at the time of the Mercury program, John Glenn was Superman and Roy Rogers rolled into one. We were glued to the TV for every launch; our schools allowed us to go to the cafeteria at recess and watch a set that was brought in for just that purpose. He was the closest thing we had to a real-life hero. I really did not follow his political career; I choose not to be distracted from remembering him as one of the Seven. LL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 For his time as a Marine pilot and one of our country's pioneering astronauts, he had my respect and admiration as he so deserved. I remember gathering around the radio that one of my grade school teachers brought so we could listen to the launch. We all cheered as the world wished him "Godspeed John Glenn". As a politician he was elected Senator from the state of Ohio largely as result of that hero status. As a lifelong voting citizen of that state I had no use for him and little respect for him as that politician. He was an anti gun liberal who voted time and time again to take away our gun rights. He never even once earned my vote. You hit the nail on the head Seamus. I couldn't have said it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 You hit the nail on the head Seamus. I couldn't have said it any better. I sent you a pm a few days ago, did you get it??? Check your SASS mailbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I sent you a pm a few days ago, did you get it??? Check your SASS mailbox. What is my sass mailbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Regardless is anyone liked him politically (I didn't), the man is still one of a few breed. It takes a WHOLE BUNCH of guts to sit on top of a flying bomb (the Atlas boosters were'nt exactly known for their reliablity) and maintain your focus and professionalism. He did this throughout his military career and his NASA career. He was a hero when America needed one. Not a made up hero.....a true hero. I'll not forget his political views but I can never thank him enough for his contributions to the Service and Country. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 President ordered flags flown half staff till interment. A great honor for a great man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 For his time as a Marine pilot and one of our country's pioneering astronauts, he had my respect and admiration as he so deserved. I remember gathering around the radio that one of my grade school teachers brought so we could listen to the launch. We all cheered as the world wished him "Godspeed John Glenn". As a politician he was elected Senator from the state of Ohio largely as result of that hero status. As a lifelong voting citizen of that state I had no use for him and little respect for him as that politician. He was an anti gun liberal who voted time and time again to take away our gun rights. He never even once earned my vote. I don't see any reason to add that. We all know his history pretty well. I repected him as a brave American fighting man and a pioneer and will lower my flag to half staff in his honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I don't see any reason to add that. We all know his history pretty well. I repected him as a brave American fighting man and a pioneer and will lower my flag to half staff in his honor. I respectfully disagree Bob, I also honor his service to our country but all Seamus and I was pointing out was that as Ohio residents we had to put up with his dismal anti-gun votes. He was a liberal who fought conservatives tooth and nail. It was a real PITA to have him as a senator! I wish his family the best. RIP Mr. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) I respectfully disagree Bob, I also honor his service to our country but all Seamus and I was pointing out was that as Ohio residents we had to put up with his dismal anti-gun votes. He was a liberal who fought conservatives tooth and nail. It was a real PITA to have him as a senator! I wish his family the best. RIP Mr. Glenn I'm with you Rye! A real hero was Neil Armstrong, he walked on the moon, served his country then walked away and didn't try to shove his politics on us! For what John Glenn did for our country in the service and NASA and his bravery I am thankful. Edited December 10, 2016 by Thunder Creek Kid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I respectfully disagree Bob, I also honor his service to our country but all Seamus and I was pointing out was that as Ohio residents we had to put up with his dismal anti-gun votes. He was a liberal who fought conservatives tooth and nail. It was a real PITA to have him as a senator! I wish his family the best. RIP Mr. Glenn This is neither the time nor the place in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) This is neither the time nor the place in my opinion. I understand that. Edited December 11, 2016 by Rye Miles #13621 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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