RIP Jim McDivitt

[BarberDave]

Sad New. I waited to post until it was public
Apollo Astronaut and USAF Test Pilot Jim McDivitt passed away 10.13.2022 here in Tucson. I was honored to have been his barber for a time and loved our conversations. He was the 1st pilot to receive pilot wings in a land based aircraft the x-15. He also was - combat vet and Both Gemini and Apollo commander of Apollo 9, which tested the Lunar Module. A great man and one of the last of our Apollo heroes. GodSpeed Jim. He was 93 and passed away at his home here in Tucson

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[Scuttlesoap]

My condolences to his family and friends.

 

[novicewetshaver]

god speed to the stars sojourner, R.I.P.

 

[Cvargo]

 

[Majorrich]

One of the giants upon who's shoulders we stand

 

[OpusX]

Of the accomplishments of man, the ability to leave our own planet is one of the greatest. RIP to one who braved the void.

 

[heysi]

There's so few left from Apollo...currently 12 out of 32. They defied the odds and did what only the bravest of humans can do.

 

[CBLindsay]

I am sorry for your loss Dave. Of course he was/is an American legend so we have ALL lost...but you were blessed to have had an opportunity to truly know the man.

 

[August West]

RIP

 

[Jaro1069]

I am sorry to hear this. Best wishes for his family And friends.