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God Speed Michael Collins. May you Rest in Peace.
The Forgotten astronaut of Apollo 11 Michael Collins has past away today at the age of 90. He has finally found a place in space where he made history in June of 1969 (www.msn.com) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I had the honor of knowing MGen Collins. First witnessing the launch of Apollo 11. Then my father worked for him at the National Air and Space Museum. He interviewed me for a letter of recommendation to the US Naval Academy. He is a West Point Alum and had to ask why not West Point. I told him; my goal is to be a carrier pilot. I distinctly remembered his response. "You mean you want to land on a carrier, a postage stamp in the middle of the Ocean? That's crazy!" I responded Sir you went to the moon" In his casual yet formal demeanor, he said, "oh yeah but I had a lot of help." He was always humble, willing to share and give credit to those around him. What a fine man.
RIP Michael. Fair winds and following seas. Rest easy, we have the watch.
Great sense of humor. Michael Collins has taken his last flight. RIP
Correct usage is "passed away" vs past away. Just saying---. Good to see the unheralded receive long due accolades!
Not much in the media about him also, as first director, bringing in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum(the most popular jewel in the Smithsonian crown) on schedule and on budget for its Bicentennial opening.
A superb engineer, a wizard with a slide rule, and a delightfully dry sense of humor. Honor the man, the legend was true.