Over the years I've managed to "rub elbows" with a few
of our astronauts.
My first encounter was with Mr. Fred Haise, of Apollo
13 and Space Shuttle fame. I met him at a
Grumman celebration at The
Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island, New York.
In April of 2012, I had the heady experience of being in a room full of astronautes,
at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Apollo 16 40th Anniversary Soiree' held at
Kennedy Space Center. Click here for the photos
L-R Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, Myself, and
Mr. Fred Haise
I got this photo autographed by all 3 of these gentlemen at the next event (see below)
In November of 2013 I headed back to KSC once again for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's
Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show.
I got several autographs, and for the first time really had a chance to chat with
the guys a little, including Fred Haise. I can't wait to go back again!
