Scott Carpenter. - RIP

[BostLabs]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/10/astronaut-scott-carpenter-second-american-to-orbit-earth-dies-at-88/

Rest in peace, sir.

Forth U.S. Astronaut to fly in space. The second to orbit the Earth.

One of the last remaining Mercury 7 astronauts.

Another legend passes through the pale.

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - See more at: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15377#sthash.SjUN5t5p.dpuf

Godspeed, Scott Carpenter.

Edited October 10, 2013 by BostLabs

[Needles_10]

We'll miss him. Rest in peace, Scott Carpenter. You will always be remembered.

[Guest]

Well, damn. Farewell, Scott.

[Wait- Was That Important?]

RIP Scott. May you find another horizon beyond this one.

[BostLabs]

I'm not a poet, by any means, but that seemed appropriate.

[Kerbal01]

RIP, Scott you will be missed.

[capi3101]

Saddened to hear about this. Those of you who know me on these forums know very well how I name my craft in KSP, how the names always end in "7". Well, that's a tribute to the Mercury folks.

Only one of those guys who's still alive now is John Glenn if I'm not mistaken.

[BostLabs]

Saddened to hear about this. Those of you who know me on these forums know very well how I name my craft in KSP, how the names always end in "7". Well, that's a tribute to the Mercury folks.

Only one of those guys who's still alive now is John Glenn if I'm not mistaken.

You are correct. I hope it is a long time before we are talking about John like this.

[Requiem762]

a great pioneer into the unknown. he will be missed

Rest in Peace

[Woopert]

Rest in peace. It's really sad to see these guys pass away.

[rasheed]

RIP. Sad for another Mercury era astronaut to pass away D:

[jjwb22101]

RIP Scott. You will be missed and remembered.

Godspeed.

[ItchyBrother]

And then there was only one. So sad to see childhood heros pass away. Thank you Scott for giving and inspiring millions who want to do what was just 50 some years ago a fantasy. Till we meet on the other side.

[DisarmingBaton5]

Rest in peace, Scott Carpenter. You will be missed.

[generalmiller]

A pioneer who once flew to the heavens returns to fly them forevermore. The clock has started Aurora 7. Godspeed Scott Carpenter.

Edited October 11, 2013 by generalmiller

[Specialist290]

Sad to see another one go. Godspeed, Scott; say hello to Neil, Gus, and the others when you rendezvous.

[hugix]

Godspeed Scott Carpenter. A space cowboy with the Right Stuff!

[Sid]

I'd really recommend reading about the Sealab project if you want to know more about Scott Carpenter.

RIP Scott.