Jay—1940-2005. American communications specialist. Recipient cash prize Army Security Agency Incentive Award Committee, Taiwan. Served with United States Army, 1964- 1967, member of Ames Amateur Radio, Moffat field. EWU graduate.
Today is Veterans Day-- a day to remember our veterans. In Spokane we have a new memorial. See the You Tube above.
In remembering our veterans I thought about my brother, Jay. He was very interested in space. After the tragedy of the Challenger 30 some years ago he wrote this poem:
"The Challenge of the Challenger"
We saw the mighty Challenger "shatter" as a toy
But the Universe above is ours to claim with joy.
We left those footprints on the Moon, the cost was never free
Greater steps must follow soon
Because there's GOLD on Mercury.
High metallic content means there's tons.
To pay off U. S. savings bonds,
And raise some research funds.
With plenty of space in which to be hurled,
The cost per Ride SEEMS out of this world.
But that's a bargain for what we pay,
To Ride to school and work each day.
Telerobotics would save enough gas,
To pay for babies on Mars real fast.
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Now Jay would be delighted to hear that we had two years of staying home and commuting by Zoom. We saved a bundle on gas! Also he would be interested that some of the pieces of the Challenger have been discovered. See the You Tube below.
Jay was a good man. I am fortunate to have known him. I'll remember his letters from his Army service and hearing him on the local radio.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support of his correspondence. I know it was a comfort to him to be able to write to you.
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