A Hero of Mine has Died

Posted: March 18th, 2008 | Author: Nathan K. | Filed under: | No Comments »

Arthur C. Clarke has died at the age of 90.  Many of you who knew me well when I was much younger, will know of my appreciation for scifi.  As a kid growing up, I would retreat to the adventures space explorers as the secured the outreaches of known space for the future of humanity.

 

It was all very exciting stuff, especially for a young and impressionable teenager.  Sir Clarke (he was knighted in 1998) was one of the original great scifi authors, along with Robert Heinlein and Isaac Asimov.  All three of which I have read quite often.

 

Thank you Sir Clarke for your stories of exploration of the moon and solar systems, of short stories, and galaxy spanning civilizations.  My favorite story, has been, and will always be “Rescue Party.”  Which at its heart tells of the immense potential represented by Mankind.  It is something that I continue to believe today.

 

Thank you for giving solace and escape to a young man who has never forgotten.

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