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Donn F. Eisele

American astronaut.

Born June 23rd, 1930 in Columbus. [ref]

Died December 2nd, 1987 at 57 years old in Tokyo (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
aircraft pilot, astronaut, military officer, test pilot
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche