John Glenn R.I.P.

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John Glenn R.I.P.

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John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, and in later life became the oldest person to orbit the earth, has died.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38257445

R.I.P. Mr Glenn

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I read yesterday he was admitted to the hospital a week ago, it was obviously much worse than it sounded from the article I read
RIP , and condolences to his family.

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RIP John and condolences to your family and friends. I still remember the thrill everyone felt when he first journeyed into space.

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Yet another household name exits the stage.
Must be getting old.
Condolences to all who were close to him. R.I.P. John Glenn.
Commiserations to others who watched from a distance, like me.
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RIP John,

You had a very good innings.

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Very sad but he had fulfilled a great deal during his lifetime and left a legacy of achievements that will go down in history.

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