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Christopher Kraft

Feb 28, 1924 – Jul 22, 2019 (Age 95)

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BORN
February 28, 1924
DIED
July 22, 2019
AGE
95

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Christopher Columbus Kraft, Jr.1924-2019Christopher Columbus Kraft, Jr. died at his home in Clear Lake City, Texas on Monday, July 22, 2019. Chris was born in Phoebus, Virginia on February 28, 1924. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1941, and Virginia Tech in 1944.Beginning his career as...

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Rest in Peace-
Chris Kraft was the greatest Pioneer of America's Space Program and A True American Hero!

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing our loved ones is never easy but may the love of people that surrounds you soften your grief. May you continue to throw all your burden on to God because He cares for you.

Our deepest condolences to the family. What a bright mind Chris had.

We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.

I met Mr. Kraft in about 2001 at the Denver Press Club, when he was on a book tour for "Flight: My Life in Mission Control." I have read the book several times over and it's one of my favorites. Although we only spent maybe a hour or so talking, with some minimal correspondence in later years, I considered him to be one of the greatest Americans I'd ever met, or ever will meet. Brilliant and gifted, incredibly cordial, willing to answer all of my questions (how do we survive long-term in zero...

My boyfriend, Michael Riley was just telling me several Dr Kraft stories and how honored he felt to play golf with such a special man. Michael lived next door to Dr Krafts good buddy, Bailey Chaney. We are in CA now, but Dr Kraft is for sure among the best memories of the years that Michael worked at The Johnson Space Center in Houston.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your daughter, Kristi, has been a close friend for 25+ years. She gave me a signed copy of Flight which I read & treasure to this day. I pray God's peace will fill your hearts at this difficult time.