John-Young-Obituary

John Young

Sep 24, 1930 – Jan 5, 2018 (Age 87)

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BORN
September 24, 1930
DIED
January 5, 2018
AGE
87

Obituary

Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday. Young was 87. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Bravery is a quality that not all men have but Mr Young and all the other astronauts have that special quality. We thank them for their dedicated service. To the Young family I offer in sincerity my deepest sympathy for your loss. may the God who created the Universe that Mr. Young had the privilege to have a glimpse of continue to be with you.

John, a great individual and inspiration to humanity. My family had the privilege of meeting you through the love and friendship of your beautiful loving wife, Susy, who gave so much of herself. Susy may you be surrounded with the love of family and friends you well deserve. I send you happy memories and kind loving thoughts.

John W. Young
May you never cease inspiring the ones that seek your rarified and precious kind, in life or in after life.
Press for MECO once more for all time sake, Sir!

to the family of JOHN YOUNG my heartfelt condolences on his passing and a loss of a space pioneer for today he has touched the face of god ..

NASA and the American people truly lost a hero when John Young left us on January 5, 2018.
He stressed safety for his fellow astronauts throughout his career.

I had the opportunity to see and hear John and his fellow Apollo 26 moon walker Charlie Duke at a luncheon at the Kennedy Space Center in May 2008 as part of that year's hall of fame festivities. I have read his autobiography several times and hold him in the highest regard as one of my true heroes.

John Young was courageous to travel into space as well as to speak up for others' safety. The valuing of life is something we can never ignore. May the Almighty God always value the life of John and reserve a place for him in his memory.

John Young was my absolute hero from the Apollo & Space Shuttle days. We will never see his likes again. My deepest sympathy to his family at this desperately sad time. John young's ancestors were from Co. Monaghan in Ireland , my home county. Rest in peace Mr.Young. Your outstanding contribution to Space exploration & mankind will never be forgotten.

My heartfelt condolences to the Halle family for your loss. Cherish the memories shared through the years. May the God of comfort sustain you through this difficult time Psalm 145:14,18

I was sad to hear about the passing Of John Young. I was always so proud of the fact that my dad, Ralph M. Walker Jr. (1930-1998) knew John at Georgia Tech, where he also studied Aerospace Engineering. RIP.