IN MEMORIAM TO A PIONEER
Walter M. Schirra, Jr.s death was announced today.
Wally was the fifth member of the Mercury Astronauts to Orbit the Earth. He was the only member of the original Seven to Fly in a Mercury Capsule, a Gemini Capsule and the Apollo Program.
Wally died of a Heart Attack in San Diego, California at age 84.
So long Wally we will miss you!!!