Early on in my career the death of a family friend drove home how silly(? I dunno, I can't think of a word at the intersection of 'succinct' and 'permitted in this space') a sentiment that is.
Eh, in general I agree with this but also I think I would feel different if I’m out doing loops at 90 years old
I mean it’s certainly a better way to go than laying in a hospital bed struggking to comprehend what’s going on with your dementia addled brain.
Pete Conrad, probably.
My point was more about the loss of a loved one, if they're dying from cancer and the end is a slow yet inevitable outcome the living have a chance to "make peace" with the situation. When someone dies unexpectedly it's a much rougher road for those left behind, it doesn't matter if they were doing what they loved when they died, the folks that loved and or cared for them will be stunned and it takes longer to work through all of the stuff afterwards. That's why I think people want to cling to the sentiment that someone died doing what they loved. It's actually kind of selfish for the living, it's just ointment along the the grief cycle.
Thanks for the suggestion, I just purchased Never Panic Early. I loved Carrying the Fire, and I've consumed a ton of 60s space race stuff.
Would have been more impressive if he had made it. Too soon?
I'd imagine he didn't make it on his very last time after doing it for years to the delight of boaters and spectators on the shore. You can describe it in whatever manner makes you feel better.
Coming off the one year anniversary of putting my own plane into the drink, can confirm. I did not love it.
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