RIP Mike Collins

[hbquikcomjamesl]

I just happened to notice on the Wikipedia home page that Mike Collins, the CMP of Apollo 11, died today. He was 90.

 

[Timewalker]

I just happened to notice on the Wikipedia home page that Mike Collins, the CMP of Apollo 11, died today. He was 90.

So near and he didn't get to walk on the Moon... but of course somebody had to stay behind.

 

[E-DUB]

I have a signed copy of his "Carrying the Fire". Best astronaut memoir of them all.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

Rest in peace Mr. Collins.

 

[Colonel Midnight]

RIP...

Cheers,
-CM-

 

[Avro Arrow]

One of the few who have journeyed farther from home than most of us can ever experience. Rest in peace.

 

[John Clark]

RIP

 

[Santaman]

Sad news, RIP.

 

[publiusr]

Here is what I would like to see. Statues of all three atop the descent module left there for all time