John Glenn, first American in orbit, has returned to the heavens...

[OKNewshawk]

Breaking now: Senator John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, has died at the age of 95.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/john-glenn-american-orbit-earth-dies/story?id=44045957

He was my hero while I was growing up in the 60s. I received an autographed photo from him after his flight in Freedom 7.

 

[Frederick]

He was a democrat and supported gun control.

 

[Larry Morgan]

He was a democrat and supported gun control.

Ugh. Just Ugh. You'll be shocked just how much you learn/grow when you realize that just because someone does things you don't agree with doesn't mean every single thing they say/do should be ignored.

 

[dennishoddy]

True American hero. Fighter pilot in two wars, last surviving member of the Mercury program.
RIP.

 

[Frederick]

Ugh. Just Ugh. You'll be shocked just how much you learn/grow when you realize that just because someone does things you don't agree with doesn't mean every single thing they say/do should be ignored.

it depends on what it is and severity.

 

[deerwhacker444]

 

[YukonGlocker]

RIP sir

 

[Rod Snell]

During two tours in Washington, DC, I met several of the astronauts in connection with my duty, and I never worked with a more professional group. As with all our heroes who earned their wings and medals, they deserve our gratitude and respect for their service to our country. I remember Senator Glenn as an opinionated and difficult person to brief. I was scared of him.
RIP Colonel Glenn. I salute you. Thank you for your service.

 

[druryj]

I don't care about his politics at all. He was an honorable man, had more guts and courage than most of us can only day dream about, and was a fine American. I pray that he may Rest In Peace.


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[Frederick]

I don't care about his politics at all. He was an honorable man, had more guts and courage than most of us can only day dream about, and was a fine American. I pray that he may Rest In Peace.


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There were a lot of nazis with courage in the face of enemy fire, communists, too. Does that mean we should celebrate them as honorable men? He was a democrat, a liberal. He conspired to thwart our second amendment rights.