John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit Earth and a former U.S. senator, died today in a hospital in Ohio , his home state. Friends and fans of the late astronaut, including fellow astronauts, scientists, politicians and other dignitaries, shared their condolences on social media. Here are some of the most poignant remembrances.
We are saddened by the loss of Sen. John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth. A true American hero. Godspeed, John Glenn. Ad astra. pic.twitter.com/89idi9r1NB
— NASA (@NASA) December 8, 2016
Sad news, the true American hero has passed, I am honored to have known him, thinking of his family – thank you for sharing him with us https://t.co/xFhVmcNEHa
— Mike Massimino (@Astro_Mike) December 8, 2016
Saddened by the loss of my former astronaut colleague John Glenn. Was very honored to have known him. #Godspeed , John Glenn. pic.twitter.com/IRKGJNqYJQ
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) December 8, 2016
Aren’t many Heroes left: WWII & Korean War Fighter Pilot. Marine Colonel. NASA Astronaut. Senator. Married 73 yrs. John Glenn RIP 1921-2016
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) December 8, 2016
Today we lost a great pioneer of air and space in John Glenn. He was a hero and inspired generations of future explorers. He will be missed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 8, 2016
.@POTUS Statement on the Passing of John Glenn – “With John’s passing, our nation has lost an icon and Michelle and I have lost a friend.” pic.twitter.com/69MdcInqz2
— Shin Inouye (@InouyeUSCIS) December 8, 2016
We mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Senator John Glenn. His legacy of friendship and discovery will live in our halls forever. pic.twitter.com/1zMNriqEcz
— SmithsonianAirSpace (@airandspace) December 8, 2016
Condolences to the family of #JohnGlenn ,American hero, former @NASA astronaut & US Senator from Ohio. He had #TheRightStuff . May he #RIP . pic.twitter.com/EVpCDl08vX
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) December 8, 2016
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) December 8, 2016
Just learned from @BBC that Astronaut & Senator John Glenn has passed. I met him in 1996, & those few minutes have kept me driven 20 years
— Pamela L. Gay (@starstryder) December 8, 2016
Today we bid farewell to a hero. John Glenn changed the world—thank you for inspiring us all. pic.twitter.com/sflr9gZc2Z
— Planetary Society (@exploreplanets) December 8, 2016
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