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Lonard Nimoy passed away this morning from COPD. While I'm not a die hard Trekkie, I do appreciate it's value to TV and pop culture as well as the ideas that led to future gadgets (flip & smart phones, body scanning, etc). It must be weird to be an icon to those who were fans of the show and those who were not. I wonder if Big Bang Theory will do a tribute.
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The crew of USS Kodiak NCC 6000
Celebrate your Long and Prosperous life, and mourn your passing.
Starfleet will miss you, be at peace, Spock.
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
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Does he get a 21 phazer salute ?
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Yes, I was saddened to read about that. A pity that the Genesis Planet isn't real....
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A fascinating man. He will be missed.
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I always enjoyed his portrayal of Spock...serious and humorous. I heard that Nimoy sometimes felt limited by the role but then grew to embrace it. Glad he did. Spock is an iconic character. Thanks Leonard. Rest in Peace.
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I am not what you would consider to be a "Trekie", I did watch numerous tv episodes as a young lad, so I note with some sadness the passing of the legendary "Mr Spock", he of the pointed ears and wise counsel. I enjoyed seeing him in numerous documentaries usually space related, and I particularly enjoyed seeing him in The Simpsons "X-Files" episode as the narator.
Live long and prosper Mr Spock, we will miss you.
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The movie character Mr. Spock is very famous in Germany too.
I did not know anything about the actor. Rest in peace.
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I always thought that the story of the Vulcan salute was interesting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_salute.
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Mike Kieran Wrote:I always thought that the story of the Vulcan salute was interesting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_salute.
Very interesting reading. Did not know the gesture has so much background.
Reinhard
