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Leonard Nimoy, who died at 83, gets Vulcan hand salute from Space Station
FOXNEWS.com ^ | February 28, 2015 | AP

Posted on 02/28/2015 12:07:05 PM PST by Mad Dawgg

A NASA astronaut on board the International Space Station tweeted a picture Saturday from orbit of a 'Vulcan' hand salute as a tribute to actor Leonard Nimoy, known best for his 'Star Trek' role as 'Mr. Spock.'

Nimoy, who died Friday at 83, of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his Los Angeles home, with family at his side, said his son, Adam Nimoy.

His final public statement, last Sunday on Twitter, was thoughtful and bittersweet.

"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory," he wrote, followed by his customary "LLAP" signoff - shorthand for "Live long and prosper," Spock's catch phrase.

The reaction to his death was swift, on Earth and in space.

Astronaut Terry W. Virts tweeted out the Vulcan hand salute from the space station with Earth's blue seen through the window. He was joined by Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti who tweeted, "Live Long and Prosper, Mr. Spock!" tweeted Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, aboard the International Space Station.


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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Science; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: llap; spock; startrek
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1 posted on 02/28/2015 12:07:05 PM PST by Mad Dawgg
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To: Mad Dawgg

Very touching and most apropos..


2 posted on 02/28/2015 12:12:23 PM PST by freedumb2003 (obama is a "protected class" of dumb)
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To: Mad Dawgg

They are right over Boston, Nimoy’s birthplace. Cape Cod is clearly visible in the first picture.


3 posted on 02/28/2015 12:13:43 PM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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Spock was a difficult role to cast.

Both John Wayne and Woody Allen were rejected after their screen tests.

This is the internet, so this must be factual.


4 posted on 02/28/2015 12:15:46 PM PST by ansel12 (Palin--Mr President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.)
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"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory,"

Well said Mr. Spock! In terms of science fiction, you and the crew of the Enterprise literally gave us decades of adventure.......Who woulda thought

5 posted on 02/28/2015 12:17:18 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (Uncle Sy: "Beavers are like Ninjas, they only come out at night and they're hard to find")
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To: ansel12

Watched Perry Mason the other nite and in this 1963 TV show Spock played at Bad guy.. He was 32 at the time this was aired.


6 posted on 02/28/2015 12:21:51 PM PST by tallyhoe
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To: Mad Dawgg

Yeah, HELLO! It’s freaking television. It’s fiction. He’s an a.c.t.o.r.


7 posted on 02/28/2015 12:23:35 PM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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8 posted on 02/28/2015 12:26:24 PM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: freedumb2003

Farewell Mr. Spock. May your memory live long and prosper.


9 posted on 02/28/2015 12:29:08 PM PST by jmacusa (Liberalism defined: When mom and dad go away for the weekend and the kids are in charge.)
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To: 9thLife
"It’s freaking television. It’s fiction. He’s an a.c.t.o.r."

OK but you will find multitudes of people who entered NASA and the space program did so because they were inspired by Star Trek.

So yeah he was JUST and actor who inspired people to devote their lives to reaching for the stars.

Call me crazy but in my book that brings to mind two words:

AWE SOME...!
;) (yes, I know awesome is actually one word but I, oh never mind...)
10 posted on 02/28/2015 12:29:58 PM PST by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: 9thLife

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/02/27/the-jewish-roots-of-leonard-nimoy-and-live-long-and-prosper/


11 posted on 02/28/2015 12:30:37 PM PST by Reddy (B.O. stinks)
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Yeah, HELLO! It’s freaking television. It’s fiction. He’s an a.c.t.o.r.

Actually he was a genuine artist, and his representation of Spock went deep into the human psyche, and helped a billion people reflect on their humanity and even inspire them to pursue careers in science. He demonstrated the complexities of the human condition, and the triumph of self-discipline, by pretending to be an alien. It was truly a role of profound genius-on-a-budget that he developed on his own, and his work will last a very long time precisely because of its humanity.

I'm very sorry you can't comprehend any of that, especially any of its beauty or value. You're missing out on a lot.

12 posted on 02/28/2015 12:36:11 PM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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I'm very sorry you can't comprehend any of that, especially any of its beauty or value. You're missing out on a lot.

Weep not for me, FRiend.

13 posted on 02/28/2015 12:37:59 PM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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Trollin’, trollin’, trollin’...


14 posted on 02/28/2015 1:07:55 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: 9thLife
Weep not for me, FRiend.

LOL, I'm not weeping, I'm laughing.

15 posted on 02/28/2015 1:14:19 PM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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Yeah, HELLO! It’s freaking television. It’s fiction. He’s an a.c.t.o.r.

Noobs!! ... always so smart & informative, eager to share.

-Thanks-

16 posted on 02/28/2015 2:12:49 PM PST by TexasCajun
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He demonstrated the complexities of the human condition, and the triumph of self-discipline, by pretending to be an alien. It was truly a role of profound genius-on-a-budget that he developed on his own, and his work will last a very long time precisely because of its humanity.

Well said. The very best science fiction is not about science or fiction, but about humanity viewed thru a different lens. The great characters of sic-fi are what's memorable and enjoyable.

17 posted on 02/28/2015 2:17:04 PM PST by Flick Lives ("I can't believe it's not Fascism!")
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Noobs!! ... always so smart & informative, eager to share. -Thanks-

noob this.

18 posted on 02/28/2015 2:20:58 PM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

trekkies.


19 posted on 02/28/2015 2:22:39 PM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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To: 9thLife

Trekkers, thank you.


20 posted on 02/28/2015 2:32:30 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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