Look On The Bright Side

On This Day In History
1962: John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth

Quote Of The Day
"If there is one thing I've learned in my years on this planet, it's that the happiest and most fulfilled people I've known are those who devoted themselves to something bigger and more profound than merely their own self interest."
(John Glenn)

One of my greatest heroes. Fearless, compasionate, a devoted husband, honourable, charitable, hard-working and just a thoroughly decent human being.

He had some trouble with his retropack and heat shield during re-entry, but it could have been worse. A lot worse. Right, Kane?

Godspeed, John Glenn.

The Right Stuff, Friendship 7 Launch Suite

(If you've never watched or read The Right Stuff, do yourself a favour.)