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“This nation—indeed, the world – owes (______) and/or (______) a great
debt of gratitude. He/They gave his/their life/lives in the performance of one of the
highest callings of this nation. He/They has/have also contributed immeasurably
to the advancement of science and technology. I have been, and will continue to be,
deeply impressed by his/their dedication to the nation’s space program – his/their
insistence that the advancement of manned space flight was a pursuit of the highest
order which must be carried out despite personal risks involved.
“The United States of America will ever revere the spirit, dedication, and
conviction of (______) and/or (______).”
Vice President:
“The death(s) of (______) and/or (______) in furthering a space flight
program to which he/they has/have dedicated his/their many talents is a
profound and personal loss to me. My heart goes out to Mrs. (______) and/or
Mrs. (______) and her/their wonderful children.
“I propose that in his/their name(s) there be established a permanent
scholarship for promising space science students to enhance the space exploration
effort for which he/they gave his/their life/lives.”
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NASA Administrator:
“I have extended my sympathy and that of all employees of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration to the (______) and/or (______) family/
families.
“The nation today feels a great sense of loss. That feeling is even greater
among those of us who worked with that/those competitive young man/men who
was/were so completely devoted to enlarging man’s capability in space flight.
“We in NASA know that his/their greatest desire(s) was/were that this
nation press forward with manned space flight exploration, despite the outcome of
any one flight. With renewed dedication and purpose, we intend to do just that.”
Secretary of Defense:
“We in the Department of Defense feel keenly the loss of this/these
outstanding young officer(s). His/Their career(s) was/were extraordinary,
bridging the jet age and the space age. His/Their work and dedication will forever
serve as an inspiration to men who fly.”
Secretary of the Air Force:
Secretary of the Navy:
Air Force provided.
Navy provided.
NASA/MSC Director: