[Obit] Say hi to Gus and the others for us

[khaosworks]

"I've the normal desire to go a little higher."

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[dietbubba.livejournal.com]

But on that glorious day in May 1963, Gordo Cooper went higher, farther, and faster than any other American - 22 complete orbits around the world; he was the last American ever to go into space alone. And for a brief moment, Gordo Cooper became the greatest pilot anyone had ever seen.

[msminlr.livejournal.com]

Who does this leave, besides John Glenn, of the orignal 7 still alive?

[khaosworks.livejournal.com]

Wally Schirra and Scott Carpenter.