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Wally Schirra

American astronaut (1923-2007).

Born March 12th, 1923 in Hackensack.

Died May 3rd, 2007 at 84 years old in La Jolla (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
United States Naval Aviator, aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, astronaut, autobiographer, businessperson, test pilot
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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