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Sundown17 · 06-09-2006, 05:45 AM

Steve,

My condolences on the passing of your father. A sad day indeed.

Being an American that grew up in the 60's and 70's when such achievements of the space program where an excuse to bring a tv into the classroom (gasp!) to watch launches and landings, I recognize all those spacecrafts.

Yes, your father is famous. Maybe his name is not a household word (although if I mention to my husband he will probably recognize it), but the contribution he gave to this country is outstanding.

You are a lucky man.

Diane

P.S. Coincidently I live a few town south of the Goddard Mansion in Claremont NH.

06-09-2006, 05:45 AM	#41
Sundown17 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 153	Steve, My condolences on the passing of your father. A sad day indeed. Being an American that grew up in the 60's and 70's when such achievements of the space program where an excuse to bring a tv into the classroom (gasp!) to watch launches and landings, I recognize all those spacecrafts. Yes, your father is famous. Maybe his name is not a household word (although if I mention to my husband he will probably recognize it), but the contribution he gave to this country is outstanding. You are a lucky man. Diane P.S. Coincidently I live a few town south of the Goddard Mansion in Claremont NH.