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The cremated remains of actor James Doohan, who portrayed engineer "Scotty" on "Star Trek," and of Apollo 7 astronaut Gordon Cooper soared into suborbital space Saturday aboard a rocket. It was the first successful launch from Spaceport America, a commercial spaceport being developed in the southern New Mexico desert.

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buddyb
April 28, 2007, 10 p.m.
God speed Scotty and Gordo. Thanks for the memories! You both were truly great American heros! RIP
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TechnologyExpert
April 28, 2007, 10:46 p.m.
Hey, you've got the wrong Enterprise up there! That's the D (although Scotty did guest star in one episode of Next Gen). :-)
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rickcb
April 28, 2007, 11:19 p.m.
Carry on Mr. Scott
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alakazam
April 29, 2007, 12:33 a.m.
I cannot think of a possibly more fitting thing to have done.
/salute, Mr. Scott
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KSUmarksman
April 29, 2007, 12:33 a.m.
Farwell Mr. Scott,
hailing frequencies closed.
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GHOSTWHOWALKS
April 29, 2007, 1:03 a.m.
Goodbye Mr. Scott. God speed.
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JustCallMeV
April 29, 2007, 2:44 a.m.
Gordo: The best pilot I ever saw. Fairwell hotdog.(The Right Stuff 1983)
Mr. Scott: The best engineer in the galaxy. Final port of call.
An outstanding way to be remembered for jobs well done.
-V-
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MetalNun
April 29, 2007, 3:31 a.m.
Scotty, I have loved and admired you since I was a little girl. You have been a part of my life for so long that I feel you are a friend or a family member. It is hard to let you go.
Gordo, you were one of the people who inspired me to almost become an astronaut. I didn't make it, but thanks.
God speed to both of you and rest in peace.
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BoxMonkey
April 29, 2007, 6:49 a.m.
I wonder what Kirk [ william Shatner ] and Spock [ Leonard Nimoy] had to say about this . You'd think they'd have been there too . I think Mr. Scott has all the power he needs by the love that is brought forth here . Aye .
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mssofie
April 29, 2007, 9:21 a.m.
"beam me up Scotty"
a befitting end for a far-out guy.
RIP
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deathray
April 29, 2007, 9:41 a.m.
Warp speed now!
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AntiNeoCon
April 29, 2007, 11:09 a.m.
Scotty thanks for entertaining us and helping us get our minds off our daily grind and other problems. It was a gas pal, have a great trip.
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BronxBomber
April 29, 2007, 12:12 p.m.
I'm gonna that hard drinkin' two-fisted,gold-hearted, Chief Engineer! Viva! Scotty!
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MrTeacher1981
April 29, 2007, 12:14 p.m.
I think this is a fitting way to end the story of a man who inspired so many dreamers. I remember growing up with Kirk, Spock, Bones, Sulu, Checkov, Uhura, Scotty and more. The thing is these people who were just actors, did more than just act for their time. THey existed in a time of intolerance and division by class,race, and gender. They did a series that taught a generation more than just to reach for the stars, it taught them to reach for each other wether you be male, female, black, white, green, furry or with 2 bellybuttons.
For those not familiar with the old Star Trek, watch it. It dealt with VERY real issues discretely. It not only had a woman but a BLACK WOMAN in the cast which was unheard of for its time. Actors like James Doohan portrayed the best and worst of us in Roddenberrys vision. They portrayed hatred for Klingons as a reflection of racism, but when confronted face to face with them found them not different much from them and great drinking partners.
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Worldview
April 29, 2007, 12:22 p.m.
"Captain, Captain . . . she's about to blow . . . ."
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droid3913
April 29, 2007, 12:29 p.m.
Fairwelle Mr Scott. You gave alot of people interested in space engineering. Maybe the 2nd starship human's will build will be called USS Doohan. The 1st will be the USS Enterprise of course! RIP and God's speed (warp Speed)!
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not2needy
April 29, 2007, 1:35 p.m.
Scotty was beamed up, how fitting! RIP Scotty.
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Dave59
April 29, 2007, 6:56 p.m.
Aye Captain..he couldn't take anymore and left this world in style.
As for Gordo Cooper...Yeah godspeed to him and I will always remember him as one of the people who made me love space and the possibilities that exist for us there.
To both of these men I say Thank You and rest in peace.
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RedRiverJ
April 29, 2007, 10:02 p.m.
He kept his reputation as a Miracle Worker to the end.......Farewell Mr. Scott you will live on in our hearts and minds........
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Beth316
April 30, 2007, 12:55 a.m.
Truly, "out of this world". Who didn't just LOVE "Scotty"? Aye, tis a grand thing.
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rickcb
April 30, 2007, 2:27 a.m.
James Doohan was Canadian born. For more information see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Doohan
The wikipedia site is up to date on all facets of his life and death. He was a very extraordinary man!