R.I.P. Sally Ride

R.I.P. Sally Ride

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Sally Ride died peacefully July 23, 2012 after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Wow, I remember her going into space for the first time. It is sad to hear about this. I was not even aware that she was sick.

R.I.P. Sally

Sally’s historic flight into space captured the nation’s imagination and made her a household name. She became a symbol of the ability of women to break barriers and a hero to generations of adventurous young girls.

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Wow....rip Sally.....

So sad...what a great lady.

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I know. I am really shocked at this. As I said I had not even heard she was sick. It makes me sad because I remember as a kid her going into space and hearing her name. Even then I had a feeling of how historic her actions were.

Raist

Sally Ride and Christa McAuliff were my heroes when I was a child.
Sad.

She refused a bouquet of flowers on the crews arrival in Houston after her first flight... She wouldn't accept accolades given to her (just because she was a woman) that weren't given to the rest of the crew. I think that's cool.

RIP Sally. You were a pioneer!

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That does cause one to respect her a lot. She wanted to be equal with the rest of the crew.

Raist

I'm sure the starry night opened for this wonderful woman once again.
May your journey be amazingly beautiful Sally...we'll miss you.
Godspeed.

To bravely go ...where no woman had gone before

A hero ...of the first kind

Sally Ride ...may you rest in the arms of infinite cosmic love ....

R.I.P Sally ride!

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God Speed, Sally Ride.

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I like that story about nopt accepting the flowers. Didn't know that. There was something special about her. Big up side to the girl.

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It was Sally Ride who suggested putting a webcam on GRAIL, so that young people could participate directly in space exploration. Rest In Peace, Sally.

She was a childhood hero of mine.

I was so sad when I read about her passing. Condolences to her partner, family and friends.

Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
She refused a bouquet of flowers on the crews arrival in Houston after her first flight... She wouldn't accept accolades given to her (just because she was a woman) that weren't given to the rest of the crew. I think that's cool.

RIP Sally. You were a pioneer!

An amazing lady and a true American Hero and Pioneer!

A different trip to the heavens, with dignity, honor and respect. Thank you Sally Ride for blazing the trail for so many.