Space Services Inc. is honored to have astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. aboard the Explorers Flight — our sixth Memorial Spaceflight. Please enjoy all of the messages posted so far! Add your message of tribute here!
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9/24/2007	L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. All elements which make the matter and the life, come from the stars. Space contains its greater secrets. Explorer and hero of cosmos, go in peace. - Adrien Lorion, Montréal, Québec, Canada
9/22/2007	Gordon Cooper Jr. -Godspeed sir! - Plinio Moroni, Miami, FL, USA
9/6/2007	Gordo Back to the STARS,,thank you for being YOU. - Marcie Miller, Otwell, Indiana, USA
8/29/2007	L GORDON U WILL BE REMERED AS THE HERO U WERE - WOODWARDS, LONDON, ENGLAND
7/9/2007	Gordo Who was the best pilot I ever saw? Well... I'm writing to him... Your final resting place is fitting to your accomplishments in life. You were pivotal to the American Space Race and NASA's Mercury Program. Your contributions to the Space Program cannot be counted... rest in peace Sir... - Mauricio Alanis, Los Angeles, CA, United States
6/27/2007	Gordo Thank you for all your efforts within the Space program, and contribution to education thereof...You will forever be considered a hero as well as "Magnificant!" - Kim Everhart, Kansas City, Ks, USA
6/19/2007	L.Gordon Cooper, Jr. It is to be admired the courage and character of this man that chose to do something extraordinaryly exciting and dangerous.Humankind will be forever thankful for his love of space and Earth. We will be in debt to his family for a wonderful husband,father,patriot and hero. I will always remember and pray for him.God bless you. - Yvette N. Gonzalez, Orlando, Florida, USA
6/6/2007	"Gordo" and Family I never heard of Cooper until i sarted researching the year of 1963 for a paper. Out of 10 events, Ichose Cooper's accomplishments while piloting Faith 7 as one of my top 3. throug furthur research, Cooper has accomplished more and more which inspires me. i have never aspired to be an astronaut but his character and optimistc behaviour always mentioned in the websites could inspier everyone. all pictures i've seen show him smiling and that's who I' ll like to be. - Tymiescia
5/24/2007	Mr Cooper A true hero and space cowboy! God Speed.. - Debbie, San Diego, CA, USA
5/19/2007	Gordon Cooper and family My mother knew you and spoke highly of you in your younger years. The goals you set for yourself should be honored by all. You set the goals very high indeed. My god bless you. - Jesse Baldwin, son of Ida Ellis, Joplin, MO via Shawnee, Oklahoma, 223 N. Wall, USA
5/4/2007	Gordo I was in the 7th grade when you flew Faith 7 into orbit. You, Shepard, Grissom, Glenn, Slayton, Carpenter and Schirra were my heroes. I hope that our country will honor your passing by returning to manned space flight beyond earth's orbit. God Bless you and those other great pilots. - Patrick Wilson, Auburn, Washington, U.S.A.
5/4/2007	One of the greatest.... Gordon L. Cooper He has slipped the surely bonds of the Earth....Greet Wally, and when the time comes: John, and Scotty with that Oklahoma smile, and have fun in your "heaven" in space with Gus, Deke, and Al.....All of you are- and always be my heros. I miss you and thank you for "doing it right." God Bless you. - Ross Reed, Lansdale, PA, USA
4/29/2007	COL Cooper, You helped fuel the dreams of millions of earthbound souls who scanned the heavens and saw more than inky blackness and twinkling lights. They, and you, envisioned humankind's future. You helped to forge the realization of those dreams and secure that shining future. Thank you. May your soul rest easy and may your loved ones find comfort in the knowledge that your contributions to the spirit of exploration shall never be forgotten. - Dorothy Diges, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
4/29/2007	Gordo God Speed - JVF
4/28/2007	Coop Have fun gettin launced in a rocket - Nick Lubrano, Dallas, Texas, United States
4/23/2007	Gordo You showed the world that an ordinary man can escape the surly bounds of earth and touch the face of God. You are, and always will be, an inspiration to those who strive to be more than they are and explore the world and beyond, and dream. Thank you, Godspeed, and God bless you and your family. - Tim, Oshkosh, WI, USA
4/14/2007	Gordon Cooper and Family As You have Joined The Ranks of The Greatest American Heroes. I wish You well on your continuing Journey. From one Okie to another, Good Luck and God Speed Mr. Cooper. - Terry Lebermann, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
4/14/2007	Gordo Growing up in the 60's, it was a family affair to watch the launches to outerspace. Thank you for being a pioneer in space flight. God willing, you'll touch the face of God. - Marge Karalis, Algonac, MI, USA
4/12/2007	Gordon Cooper You didn't have a cape, or a pair of tights, but you are my Hero! Thank you, Mr. Cooper for your unselfish sacrifices, your extraordinary bravery, & pioneering spirit venturing forth into the unknown in our awkward, early yrs. of Apollo. - Nora L. Bingaman (Wallace), Spokane, WA., United States of America
4/12/2007	Gordon Cooper You are truly an American hero - I admire and respect you, and you're one of my all time favorite astronauts. Thank you for your service. God Bless You. - Constance Whitfield, Wewahitchka, Florida, USA
4/10/2007	Gordon Cooper Your dedication and fearlessness in the early days of our Space Program, and your achievements in Mercury, Gemini and in support of the Apollo programs, will never be forgotten. You were truly one of the greatest astronauts ever...and one of "the best pilots you ever saw." God Speed, Gordo... - Chuck Lyons, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, USA
4/10/2007	Gordon Cooper Gordo, You are the original Space Cowboy. - J. E. Thompson, Murrieta, California, USA
4/10/2007	Family and Friends of COL Cooper Condolences and GOD's Peace to the Cooper Family. Gordon Cooper was one of those rare individuals that inspired a generation of us to become Military Aviators and to serve in our Space Program . . . Be seeing you Out There Colonel . . . :-) - Prof. John Vassar, CW4, AV, ARNG, Columbia, Maryland, USA
4/10/2007	mr. cooper love to you in heaven above - pamela and zoe rodriguez, cedar park, texas, usa
4/6/2007	L.Gordon Cooper No BUCKS NO BUCK RODGERS.. GOD BLESS YOU GORDO.... - steve takesian, cave creek, az, USA
4/6/2007	Mr. Gordon Cooper God's Speed. You stirred my interest and inspired me to follow my dreams to fly. I remember how special it was to watch your lift-off when I was a kid. God Bless - dan, Maryland, USA
4/3/2007	Gordo Cooper Thanks for your courage and bravery. You inspired me in my young life. I wrote a poem after your flight, that my mom has displayed on a wall at home. May you rest in peace. I hope to join you one day. - David McKinney, Angola, Indiana, USA
4/3/2007	Gordon Cooper Thanks for opening space to all of us earthbound people. Sail on, Silver Bird - George Thompson, Bluffton, SC, USA
4/3/2007	Gordon Cooper Godspeed Gordon - From one Aerospace professional to another. Thank you so much for your service to our country and may you enjoy your final flight into eternal orbit and infinite downlink! - Jon F. Almada, Shingle Springs, California, United States of America
4/2/2007	The family of Gordo Cooper Mr. Cooper was an inspiration to me. I remember watching the space flights back in the 60s very well. The space program instilled in me a great love of the universe and space exploration. Mr. Cooper will live in this boys heart forever. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this great man. God bless and keep this hero of my boyhood heart and country. - Pastor Leonard Carlson UMC, Hubbard, Iowa, United States
4/2/2007	Gordo To Gordon Cooper, the fastest man alive. God speed, Gordo, and thanks for the memories. - Doug Duncan, Big Bend National Park, Texas
4/2/2007	Gordo I hope you find what you are looking for. You have been an inspiration to reach for the stars. A great pilot and man, with a great sense of humour. Mercury means a lot to me, thank you for making dreams come true. - Mary Doyle, London, England
4/2/2007	Gordon Thank you for your great personality, and fun shown during the Mercury years. - Mary Doylt
4/2/2007	Gordo You are an inspiration to us all. - Dan Waggoner, Kennewick, Washington, USA
4/2/2007	Gordo Rest well...you're in good hands now. Thank you for fueling my personal quest to also be an astronaut. I didn't quite make it, but I have soared to heights I didn't think possible. - Reg Harper, Diamond Bar, California, USA
4/2/2007	Best Pilot I ever saw Gordo Cooper You took Faith to a new level with your words of inspiration to our Maker and proclaiming a truth of what is really out there, Thank you for your truth of which so few believe except for those who have seen...God speed from one of your biggest fans...You are the best pilot I ever saw... - Billy M. smallwood, Rome, Georgia, USA
4/2/2007	Gordo Faith 7 flies again! - Charlie, Afton, NY, USA
4/2/2007	Gordon Cooper Godspeed and a good flight! - Robert Halloran, Jacksonville, FL, US
4/2/2007	Gordon Cooper We Love You. We miss you. - EJ
3/31/2007	Gordon Cooper, Jr It's thanks to the spirit of men like Gordon Cooper that we will be reaching the outer stretches of space one day. Thank you Gordon for your inspiration! Morris - Morris Campana, Wuerenlos, Switzerland
3/31/2007	Gordon Cooper The longest journey is the journey inward. May God's grace shine on you. Thank you for all your efforts, mission accomplished. - Jane Andria, Belleville, Illinois, USA
3/28/2007	Gordon Cooper, Jr. My friend Gordon...I send you with the message from your friend Dr. Timothy Leary who was on the first Celestis Flight: "Ride the light into space...with your friends...where we will all meet again! Peace Love Light YOUMEONE." You are loved, and missed, but never forgotten... Carol Rosin President Institute for Cooperation in Space - Carol Rosin, Vilcabamba, Ecuador
3/26/2007	Gordo I remember meeting you when I was a very little girl and my grandfather, Hubert O. Kennedy worked for NASA. My memories of you are warm and priceless. - Cindy Clark Burns, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA
3/26/2007	Gordo, I wish to you all the best on your journey to the stars, your friend from Prague - Pavel Toufar, Prague, Czech republic
3/19/2007	Gordo God Speed to "the greatest pilot anyone had ever seen." - David Nunley, Columbus, Ohio, USA
3/18/2007	Gordon Cooper I grew up watching the space launches before the shuttle. I've also considered you to be among one of the best in the U.S. space exploration members. God Speed to a great astronaut, we love you and you'll be missed. - Dennis J, SC, USA
3/10/2007	Gordon Cooper Thank you for your contributions to space exploration. Of all the astronauts, you were my favorite. God Speed! - John Wood
3/7/2007	Gordo Cooper I am Tahitian, and i have discovered you with the picture "The Right Stuff". As i heard, you are the Best of the Best, God bless you, and your family, Sincerely! - Josias Teuira, Collonges sous Salève, Papara, Haute Savoie, France, French Polynesia/Tahiti
3/3/2007	L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. Leroy, Thank You for your stand on UFOs and trying your best to get the real word out on their existence. You will be sadly missed by everyone whom you touched in spirit and through inspiration. May your journey not end here but begin anew. - Byron C. Vanas aka Sorscoder, Muskegon, Michigan, United States of America
2/22/2007	Gordon Cooper You are The Man Gordo. I wish you all the best on your journey. - J. E. Thompson, Twentynine Palms, California, USA
2/8/2007	Gordo Wishing you a smooth ride back home. - Charles Ritrivi, Houston, Texas, USA
1/26/2007	The Family of Gordon Cooper How excited I was to learn that my husband would be accompanied on this flight by a true astronaut! Gordon Cooper, as one of the Mercury 7 astronauts, was an inspiration to Steve. I am thrilled that they are making this journey together. Perhaps Gordo can explain more about space flight to his avid fan! - Vicki Julian, Lawrence, KS, USA
12/19/2006	gordon cooper hey my name is brittney peterson i'm in grade nine and in my science class this year we were asked to do a project on science research but our teacher gave us a list of names and first come first serve on who to do our research on and i had no clue who u were but now that i have researshed you i have learned a lot and of what a great guy u were so all i want to say is R.I.P brittney may peterson 14 years old - brittney peterson, fredericton, new brunswick, canada
11/8/2006	Gordon Cooper Godspeed my friend! Have another GREAT flight! Rick Boos - Rick Boos, Celina, Ohio, United States
11/8/2006	Gordo Cooper I grew up watching the movie The Right Stuff and hoping one day I could meet one of you guys. Well, I got to hear you speak in DC in 2000, a high point of my life. God Bless - Wilkesboro NC
10/1/2006	Gordo and Family What's next, Gordo? Is America ready yet for the "whole nine yards?" As always, you continue to keep our focus on the heavens and the possibility of a hopeful future for Humanity alive! Thanks for taking 'the leap' with me. - V.J. Ransone, Kauai, Hawaii, U.S.A.
9/29/2006	Gordon I was honored to know you. Love to Suzan. - Paulette Marshall terry, San Francisco, CA, USA
9/21/2006	L. Gordon Cooper,Jr. and All Crues Congratulations for your successful flight and safe return ! I enjoyed your live TV return by internet, thanks. - Koichi Ogawa, Suginami-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
9/19/2006	Gordon Cooper Thanks for being a brave man and adventurer with a great humor. Thanks for being the "Right Stuff" to space exploration. - Antonio Luis Rivera Vélez, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
9/18/2006	Gordon Cooper Thanks a lot man, thanks for all of this, see you in heaven.. Promess!!! - Camilo Rodriguez, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
9/12/2006	Gordon Cooper Thank you Gordon,your work opened the windows of the sky. - Federico Manzini, Sozzago (Novara), Italy
9/11/2006	Gordon Cooper Hello, you are a great astronaut. You are an amazing flight man. Have you been to the moon? Just wondering. Ummm...if you have, can you bring me back a space rock?! Thanks, I would appreciate that! - Raina, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
9/9/2006	Gordon GO FLY GORDON, ALWAYS BE A HERO!! FROM ARGENTINA - Leonardo Ponti, San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina
9/9/2006	claudio mariani thanks, gordo !!! - claudio mariani, quilmes, buenos aires, argentina
9/6/2006	L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. You are the best pilot I ever saw. - Sarah Rzepecki, Ocala, Florida
9/6/2006	Gordo You made it look easy. You were the coolest of the cool. Tell Alan, Gus, and Deke we remember all of you as the men with the "right stuff!" Godspeed - S. Brewster, Pacific Palisades, California, USA
8/24/2006	TO GORDON COOPER JR. IT'S SO EXCITING! WISH I WAS THERE. YOU ARE VERY BRAVE! STAY STRONG AND BELEIVE THERE ARE THINGS OUT THERE YOU COULDN'T IMAGINE. TELL ME ABOUT THEM WHEN YOU GET BACK! LOT'S OF LOVE! - ANNETTE K. GEYER, 2711 OXFORD COURT, STEILACOOM,WA.98388, U.S.
8/23/2006	Gordo Our father,Bob Lazell,(Major Robert C. Lazell,1925-1991), always had a very special twinkle in his eye,warm tone to his voice,and smile when he spoke of spontaneously talking to you during his commercial flight to Australia shortly after your splash down. You instantly with surprise said,"Hello,Bob.It's going to get real busy soon!" .. Give Dean Douglas a hug..God speed! - Family of Bob-Hazel,Carol and Douglas, Houston and Bellaire, Texas, USA
8/23/2006	Gordon Cooper, Jr Ours for a while - God's forever. - Adrian Dabinett, Cebu, Cebu, Phillippines
8/22/2006	Suzan Cooper, late Gordo's widow It is from a fan of the NASA legend.-Gordo,a famed space pioneer/astronaut,who piloted bravely aboard the Mercury Faith-7 & Gemini 5 missions whichever i enjoyed reading the book titled "Leap of Faith" and also "Right Stuff" movie. We truly wished to see that Gordo would be re-assigned as possible designated Apollo mission commander for his own third flight to the Moon, yet? anyway, Colonel Cooper, your beloved husband, always be remembered as great Tribute to the Godsped of Space Legacy! - Girard schuster, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
8/9/2006	L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. Georgina, Tanya, Joy, Claudia and Anna send greetings ! - Anonymous (meth), Clementi, West Coast, Singapore
8/8/2006	L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. We love and thank you for making today's NASA and all space programme in this world a success. - Phang Pang Ehng Kheong, Taiping, Malaysia, Singapore
8/7/2006	Gordo May you be remembered for eternity as one of Space Travels pioneers. Who's the best pilot we ever saw? Gordo "Hot Dog" Cooper! - Gary J. Campbell, Willow Grove, Pa, USA
8/4/2006	gordon cooper gracias acabo de escuchar un reportage por la radio de gordon y me encanto,me gustaria saber un poco mas acerca de los cuerpos celestes, poder ver imagenes esteriores, y algo mas de ovnis. gracias - colombia, bogota, cundinamarca, colombia
8/4/2006	Gordo Say 'Hi' to Pete for me! - Matt Prescott, Warrington, Pennsylvania, United States
8/2/2006	Gordon Cooper, Jr. "Hot Dog" my thoughts and prayers will always be with you...put in a good word for me up there!! Now touch the face of God.... - Glenn A Carter,USN(Ret), Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
8/1/2006	Gordon Cooper They'll Light This Thing With Their Zippo, And You'll Be Among The Stars Again. GO, HOT DOG, GO ! - Fabio Zarantonello, Varese, ITALY
8/1/2006	Gordon Cooper I love having my street named after u i think it is awesome! - M*Angel, Kirby, Tx, USA
7/29/2006	Gordon Cooper, Jr. God Speed Gordo -- Your contribution to the Conquest of Space is ppreciated. You inspire us all. Your contributions and sacrifices will alwway be remembered by our family. - AW and MS Dunn, Las Cruces, NM, USA
7/29/2006	L Gordon Cooper Your deeds and those of your contemporaries sent a message of hope and a vision for the future that lit and enriched the lives of those who were destined never to go into space thenselves. Your accomplishments inspired us all. Our thoughts will always be with the pioneers like yourself but your legacy lives on in the lives of future generations who will have the opportunity to see the world as it really is - small and fragile. God speed Gordo. - David Baker, Cambridge, UK
7/28/2006	Gordon Cooper So now you will return to the Heavens that you loved so dearly. May you be received into the Firmament of Angels with all the glory that a true hero deserves. - An Earth-bound Voyager, Charleston, SC, USA
7/27/2006	Gordo What an honor to have once met you. Thank you for the memory.You were truly a great man. - Pat, Winter Park, Florida
7/27/2006	Cooper Family America is loosing great heroes, but we a better for their legacy. My father, whom is also passed, was part of the space program from 1958 til 1979 and I followed in his footsteps. May the world be blessed with pioneers such as these so that other generations may follow in their footsteps. - Jeff Storm, Palmdale, CA, USA
7/27/2006	L.Gordon Cooper, Jr Once again you've earned those astronaut wings and those of an angel...miss you, will always remember you and thank you for your dedication to your county...you will always be remembered. To your family, thank you for being so generous with your loved one's time and your time..Love to all and peace. - Chris Ambrose, Shawnee, KS, USA
7/27/2006	Gordon Cooper Godspeed Gordo!!! - Luca, Calolziocorte, Italy
7/27/2006	Gordon Cooper It was a pleasure to have met you in life. As you set out on this voyage I look forward to someday in the future travelling with you on your journey of exploration. - James, Karina and Erica Sigler, Bergenfield, New Jersey, USA
7/27/2006	Mr. Cooper Thanks for your service to your country and your service to the exploration of space. - George A. Salazar, Katy, Texas, U.S.
7/27/2006	Gordo Cooper Thank you for all you did for your country and for manned spaceflight. Go, Hotdog, go! - Nick Blackwell, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
7/27/2006	Gordon cooper Goospeed Gordo! - Carmelo Pugliatti, Messina, Sicily, Italy
7/27/2006	Gordon Cooper AKA "hotdog", you always performed your mission with a wink, a smile and a nod. I can imagine your thrill of being able to get into space one more time. Go get 'em Gordo! Your accomplishments are a source of pride for every American. - Rick Richardson, Derry, New Hampshire, United States
7/27/2006	Gordo Farewell my friend. It's been nice knowing you. See you on the other side. - Markus
7/27/2006	Gordo Who's the best pilot you ever saw? Your lookng at him ;) Cheers to you, Gordo - see you some day! - Kasper W. Andersen, Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
7/26/2006	Mr. L. Gordon Cooper, Jr Gentleman of the space, Rides and rides for always. Blessed it is your Odyssey - Ovi & Su, West New York, New Jersey, UNITED STATES
7/26/2006	Gordo I've never stopped looking up. G-d speed to you. - Bruce Menin, Newburyport, MA, USA
7/26/2006	Pioneer American Astronaut Gordon Cooper I lived in Florida during Mercury, Gemini and I watched Apollo 11 fly, moving to Chicago to see the Moon landing ? the single most defining moment in Human History. As the rockets cleared the tower, we all ran into the street, stopping traffic to watch the contrails of these Chariots of the Future lift you up to touch the Face of God. You took us up one more rung on the evolutionary latter, the latter headed for the stars. God Speed, Sir. - John F. Banas, West Chicago, Illinois, USA
7/26/2006	Gordo For a period, you flew higher, faster and farther than anyone! Keep on going and keep inspiring. Soft landings, AM - AM, Florida, USA
7/26/2006	godo you made me want to be the best. - joseph chundak, heber springs, ark, usa
7/26/2006	Gordo As a kid I watched to enter space on the B/W television at school. Every since then I look at the night sky and wonder still. Thanks for the magic of space. - Steven Stoli, San Antonio, Texas, USA
7/25/2006	L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. Rest in peace! God bless you, Gordo - Frank Stenzel, Mainz, Germany
7/25/2006	The Greatest Pilot I Ever Saw God speed, Gordo Cooper - F.R. McCloy, Garland, Texas, U.S.A.
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