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Astronaut Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper, 1927-2004

Posted by timothy on Monday October 4, 2004 @02:21PM from the good-run dept.

Grant writes "Leroy Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper, one of America's first seven astronauts, died today in his home at the age of 77. A number of space related sites are carrying the news." Grant points to coverage at SpaceRef.com, Space.com, Nasa Watch, and CNN, writing "His accomplishments will continue to inspire and he will be missed."

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fr0st by Anonymous Coward · 2004-10-04 14:22 · Score: -1, Offtopic

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frizt psot by Anonymous Coward · 2004-10-04 14:23 · Score: -1, Offtopic

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moron the demise of the corepirate nazi death by Anonymous Coward · 2004-10-04 14:43 · Score: -1, Offtopic

machine.

that's right. despite the seemingly endless terabytes of pr ?firm? generated rhettorhea, it's over for those life0cidal felons/murderers.

we're still recommending that folks consider moving inland/north, &/or help to build boats that float on any suBStance, just in case the excessive time taken to enforce the creators' planet/population rescue mandates, continues to peace them (the creators) off.

as always, lookout bullow.

all is not lost.

consult with/trust in yOUR creators... salvaging/rebuilding civilizations since/until forever. see you there?