Sally Ride and Me

[mabfan]

On September 29, 1988, over two years after the United States manned space program had been grounded due to the Challenger tragedy, mission STS-26 launched into space. The space shuttle Discovery, now retired, took our hopes and dreams back into space with it

Comments

[kuroshii]

Fantastic story.

Dr. Ride was the speaker at my Undergraduate graduation ceremony in December 1990. I remember that I paid complete attention during her talk (unlike many of the other portions of the ceremony) and that it was interesting. She was an engaging speaker. However, I don't remember any of what she actually said. This annoys me. I really did pay attention at the time! Emotions, alas.

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. She was an inspiration to us all.

[scarlettina]

Wonderful recollection, Michael. Thank you for sharing it. I know you'll serve her memory well when you share this story with your girls.

[joecoustic]

Nice memory! Amen.

[estherchaya]

I think it's so important to remember that Dr. Ride is not just a role model for women, but a role model for all. I thank you for pointing that out. So many stories and memorials simply state that she was/is a role model for women, and that's only part of the story.

[vettecat]

Nicely said - thanks for sharing.