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William C. McCool

U.s. navy commander, nasa astronaut and the pilot of space shuttle columbia which was destroyed during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere in 2003.

Born September 23rd, 1961 in San Diego.

Died February 1st, 2003 at 41 years old in Texas.

Occupations
aircraft pilot, astronaut, military flight engineer, military officer
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson