Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Just thought I'd mention it. I haven't always agreed with his politics, but there's no denying his exemplary service to his country in a multitude of ways. It's hard to say who the John Glenns of today are. Here's a link to his wikipedia page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn There are certainly other ways to learn more about him, but it's a decent start. He's also still married to the same woman some 72 years later. THAT might be his biggest accomplishment of all.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Godspeed, John Glenn. Saw Jimmy Carter on TV not long ago, and he mentioned having his 69th anniversary with Rosalynn. He modestly said it was all about picking the right woman.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I now feel terrible. I felt that after his last flight in 1998 we just never heard his name again. I thought that either he had retired or had an "after space" problem or was perhaps dead already. Glad to hear I was wrong on all counts. Happy Birthday Mr. Glenn.
