Carl Sagan Memorial Book Page 5
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Another light goes out in the darkness....
We don't lost him. He will be there...When we will be looking to the
skies...In every single light blinking to us... In every book shelf showing us the strange
wonder of our Cosmos...
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 09:08:43 -0800
From: Peter Backhouse
Subject: Carl Sagan
The best of what I know about truth, knowledge and wisdom has come from Dr. Sagan. It
makes me ache to think that so wise and humane a man has gone so soon, too soon.
Dr Philip Cole
dept. of History and Politics
James Cook University of North Queensland
Townsville, Australia
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 22:52:28 +0800
From: "Ronald Allan C. Pablo"
Subject: Carl Sagan
I was very young, less than ten years old, in the late '70s or early '80s when I first
came across the astronomer known as Carl Sagan. His TV series "Cosmos" awakened
the astronomer in me and opened my mind to the real vastness and wonder of outer space.
Not long after, I purchased a copy of his book of the same title and finished it in record
time. A master of astronomy and storytelling made it a fascinating read. His easily
comprehensible explanations of the mathematical concepts developed by such early
mathematicians such as Pythagoras and Euclid, up to the theory of relativity of Albert
Einstein were so engrossing, that even non-math whizzes would be able to grasp its
concepts. His vivid description of the travels of the Voyager space craft and the
landscape of Mars makes you feel as if you're there alongside the spacecraft. He was truly
a master of his profession, as an astronomer, a scientist, an author, an educator. He is
indeed a great loss to the human race....
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:13:08 -0800
From: carlo.milana@iol.it
Subject: Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan has been one of the most important personalties that influenced my life and
inspired my studies. He will be with me forever.
Carlo Milana
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 282
00186 Rome, Italy
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 11:31:10 -0600
From: CrazyHorse
Subject: Carl Sagan
I first met him through "Cosmos", quickly becoming my favorite.
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 1997 04:05:05 -0600
From: Roger Sullivan
Subject: Carl Sagan
I have been very interested in space for as long as I can remember. Carl Sagan's Cosmos,
which I read at age 11 or so, was one of the first substantial books on
astronomy/cosmology that I read. The book left a lasting impression on me, and raised my
enthusiasm for science above what it had already been. Carl Sagan had a very likeable
personality, and a way of articulating complex thougts in such a way that even
non-scientists couldn't avoid being interested. He will be sorely missed.
--
Roger Sullivan
cydonia@mindspring.com
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:59:29 +0800
From: Eddie Foo
Subject: A Great Lost To ManKind
I have just finished reading the "Demon Haunted World" by the late Dr. Carl
Sagan. It was such a moving account of how someone felt about this demon haunted world we
live today. If only more politicians, or for that matter, anybody who is in the position
to influence others' lives, should read this book and learn from this great sage of our
modern time.
I mourn the loss of the great man, I hope his vision live on, his candle of hope continue
to guide us, and to show the way of those lost souls back on track.
Eddie Foo S N
Singapore
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 23:52:20 -0400
From: Mark Foster
Subject: Inspiration
He inspired a young mind -- a mind perpetually in awe of his thoughts, insight, foresight,
and imagination.
I got an A on the SETI research project; I saw his office at Cornell; I can't think or
philosophize about the universe without coming back to that which I learned from Dr.
Sagan.
The world has been so limited by this sudden termination of his intellectual contributions
to science. "We'll miss him" is a gross understatement.
Mark Foster
University of Virginia
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 14:33:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: LKonczal@aol.com
Subject: In memory of a great educator. . .
Carl,
I just came across this wonderful web site full of the most heartfelt and beautiful
tributes to you. I would like to add my thoughts to this long, long list of admirers. You
inspired me to appreciate not only the beauty and the wonder of the cosmos, but also to
appreciate the need in my soul to understand our universe. You made it all so clear to me.
May your light shine on forever in the cosmos and in the hearts and minds of all those who
are open to it. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I feel that you are an
important part of what I am today.
I miss you. . .
Humbly yours,
Linda Konczal
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 00:57:54 -0700
From: Robert Vega
Subject: Carl Sagan
Dr. Sagan spoke at our Fall Convocation at Northern Illinois University in 1995. It was
shortly after his blood transfusion and he was not looking very good but his dedication
was so strong that he went on to give a heartwarming and inspiring lecture.
I'm extremely happy that he did decide to speak as his passion and brilliance influenced
many to change the way in which they viewed the world and reassess what they believed.
--- Dyan Vega, Chicago, IL
NIU Graduate, December 1995
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 14:22:57 -0700
From: Butch DeVille
Subject: (no subject)
Mr. Alpay, professor of chemistry at Louisiana State University in Eunice, absolutly loves
Carl Sagan.
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 01:48:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: SFifeadams@aol.com
Subject: sagan memorial
Just finished reading the eloquent and stimulating Demon-Haunted World, Mr. Sagan's paean
to skepticism and wonder. I have a selfish wish that I could have thanked him for bringing
such a marvel of insight and clear thinking into the world. For his sake, I wish he'd been
alive to hear of microbes on Mars, water on Europa, but then I suspect that few have
appreciated the life in front of and around them more than he did.
To Ms. Druyan and family, deepest condolences.
stephen fife-adams,
westbrook, maine
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 97 16:25:00 PDT
From: ABRAMOVW@CS653.374CS.yokota.af.mil
Subject: Demon-Haunted World
I saw Mr. Sagan being interviewed on the "Larry King" show. I was always
impressed with his articulation of the "Cosmos" series. I was very interested
with the conversation taking place and his new book "The Demon-Haunted" was
mentioned. I decided I would buy it.
Mr. Sagan's book solidified a lot of feelings, opinions, and fears that I hold to be true.
After reading the book I felt a true oneness with the man. The fact that he grew up in the
same stomping grounds as my parents also contributed to positive feelings. The man was a
great realist. He no doubt loved mankind but in the same instance saw it shortcomings. I
consider myself fortunate to have access to his last written insights.
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 97 09:54:00 PDT
From: "Abramovich, Wayne R., SSgt"
Subject: Demon-haunted World Revised
This is a more coherent version of my thoughts. Apologies to all.
I saw Mr. Sagan being interviewed on "Larry King Live". I was always impressed
with his articulation of the "Cosmos" series. I was very interested with the
conversation taking place; and his new book "The Demon-Haunted World" was
mentioned.
Mr.Sagan's book solidified a lot of feelings, opinions, and fears that I hold true. The
fact that he grew up in the same stomping grounds as my parents also contributed to
positive feelings. The man was a great realist. He no doubt loved mankind but in the same
instance saw its shortcomings. He felt an obvious need to present the truth without
concern for his reputation, and I consider myself fortunate to have access to his last
written insights.
Wayne R. Abramovich
Whereabouts classified
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 01:28:23 -0400 (EDT)
From: CHZ28@aol.com
Subject: CARL SAGAN
AS A CHILD GROWING UP IN THE 70's AND 80's, CARL SAGAN WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE WORLD
WHO COULD SET OFF MY IMAGINATION AS WELL AS THE APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIVERSE AROUND ME
BIG OR SMALL. AS A STAR, YOU HAVE SHINED BRIGHT IN EVERYONE'S HEART, AND AS A STAR THAT IS
BRORN LIVES AND DIES, YOU WILL LIKE STAR STUFF BECOME A STAR AGAIN .
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU
HAVE DONE!!!
ERIC VRANA
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 97 02:28:43 -0500
From: scmci
Subject: Carl Sagan:The dream has become much stronger than the dreamer
Dr. Carl Sagan have paved the way of all my beliefs, the noblest purpose of mankind in the
universe. His was the arms that cradled all my scientific beliefs...He will be greatly
missed.
Ian Lynn R. Atupan
Philippines
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 11:15:29 -0600
From: "Ing. Guillermo Garcia Orona"
Subject: Dr. Carl Sagan
Es triste saber que hemos perdido a un gran hombre, pero me alegra pensar que ahora el
tiene todas las respuestas.
Q.E.P.D.
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 23:20:03 +0200
From: TiMAR YASEMiN
Subject: Dear Carl
Being an important scientist who is always looks for the answers of the universe
quaestions, I think many people like me have been more interested in astronomy because of
him.
He will be always remembered as long as The Others exists....
Yasemin Timar
e106194@ceng.metu.edu.tr
timar@rorqual.cc.metu.edu.tr
http://www.ceng.metu.edu.tr/~e106194
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 07:47:45 -0800
From: Tony Lynn
Subject: Carl Sagan Page
Super and thanks!
I'll link it up and it should appear there tomorrow. I checked out the first page, but I
couldn't get to pages 2 or 3 because of the internet speed delays. Everyonce and awhile,
it is hard to get to your site from here because of them. However, when I do get
connected, I always enjoy it!
Cheers.
tony
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:59:29 +0800
From: Eddie Foo
Subject: A Great Lost To ManKind
I have just finished reading the "Demon Haunted World" by the late Dr. Carl
Sagan. It was such a moving account of how someone felt about this demon haunted world we
live today. If only more politicians, or for that matter, anybody who is in the position
to influence others' lives, should read this book and learn from this great sage of our
modern time.
I mourn the loss of the great man, I hope his vision live on, his candle of hope continue
to guide us, and to show the way of those lost souls back on track.
Eddie Foo S N
Singapore
Date: Sun, 04 May 1997 00:06:07 -0400
From: Craig Patrick
Subject: Sagan's passing
A continuing inspiration to all with the ears to listen, the eyes to read. We should all
consider ourselves fortunate to have known, either directly or indirectly, his keen
insight, brilliant speculation, and unquenchable desire to explore and know this strange
and wonderful universe.
To an architect of a new, better way of thinking......about ourselves and our
future....you will be missed.....
Craig Patrick & Sean Foley
Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 14:34:55 -0400
From: Michael Chriszt
Subject: Sagan
Dr. Sagan inspired us to inspire our children. No man could leave a greater legacy. My
children want to watch TLC rather than the X-files because Dr. Sagan taught me that
science is more wonderous than fantasy.
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 12:50:13 -0500
From: Renee
Subject: A great scientist
I was sad to hear of Carl Sagans passing. He was the reason I became interested in
astronomy and the origins of life. He made me see the stars in the night time sky in a
whole new way. Now when I look at that same sky, I will be looking for a new star called
Sagan.
Don Tyrell May 18, 1997
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 21:45:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: Larryx86@aol.com
Subject: Letter to Carl Sagan
Attached is a letter that I had forwarded to Dr. Sagan prior to his death.
I was never able to meet Dr. Sagan, but I feel fortunate that I was at least able to
attend the memorial service for Dr. Sagan on the Cornell campus in February share my
condolences with his family and his closest friends.
I share the loss with everyone who felt close to him and his passions.
December 5, 1996
Larry S. Lanpher
PO Box 273418 Tampa, FL 33686-9278
..............................................................................
Dr. Carl Sagan
Cornell University
Laboratory for Planetary and Space Studies Room 302 Ithaca, NY 14853
Dear Dr. Sagan,
While recently browsing through the Planetary Society world-wide-web page, I noticed
several postings regarding your health. Late last evening, I watched in dismay the last
few minutes of Nightline and I saw that the concerns were warranted. I would like to wish
you a speedy recovery from your illness.
I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, but you have had a profound impact on my
life and your writings have allowed me to clearly understand my position in the universe.
Like so many other people around the world, I was first introduced to the depths of the
universe and the origins of humanity through your books and the PBS television series
"COSMOS". I can remember anxiously awaiting each new episode of COSMOS while I
was in high-school. As a young adult, I read several of your books including "SThe
Dragons of Eden, "The Cosmic Connection" and "Broca's Brain. A recent
favorite has been "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors".
Your books helped me through a very difficult time in my youth when I questioned
everything and my parents were too naive and conservative to begin to appreciate the
complexity of the universe. They often thought that I was confused, or disturbed. Your
writings allowed me to understand the true nature of the universe and that I was no less
of a person for rejecting traditional western philosophy and religious beliefs.
I have continued on in my studies of science, management and eastern philosophy. I am
currently employed as the Electrical Design Manager for a leading producer of
semiconductor plasma processing equipment. I have visited the Cornell University campus on
three occasions and I look forward to having the opportunity to pursue a MSEE at Cornell
in the next few years.
My interest in Cornell stems directly from your association with the school and the
outstanding research and technical work that is performed there.
Thank you for letting so many of us share your passion and your knowledge and for all of
your efforts in bringing the vastness of the universe to the common man. Again, I wish you
strength, health and a speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
Larry S. Lanpher
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 07:25:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: SMraovich@aol.com
Subject: My Thoughts to You, Carl Sagan
Dear webadmin,
He recaptured my interest in space and a possible outcome for our earthly existence. I
wanted to hear about his thoughts on black holes, but have not found anything. I wonder if
mankind can work together globally. It is going to take all of our genius. I wept when I
heard that we had lost him.
Patricia Mraovich RN
Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 01:53:56 +0300
From: Nikos Papadopoulos Major
Subject: Contact
Dr. Carl Sagan's COSMOS series was my first contact with the world of science, the marvels
of a world too big to fit in our imagination. Yet the facts of it we can understand, the
works, the ways and effects. That he showed me, calmly and yet passionately, unfolding the
mysteries and displaying the wonders.
I saw that he was also in awe, maybe the "Holy tromos" Kazantzakis speaks of,
but not fear, no. Awed and admiring. I have treasured the feeling he inspired in me,
respect and reverence towards life. That I will always have from him.
He will never have gone, least we forget his work.
Nikos Papadopoulos
niq@rocketmail.com
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 01:24:32 +-200
From: "J.C.S."
Subject: Gracias Carl !
Mi profundo agradecimiento a Carl Sagan por haber conseguido que millones de seres humanos
se sintieran parte de un cosmos, por habernos instruido en la relacisn de las cosas
grandes con las pequeqas, y sobre todo por hacer que todos miremos al cielo un poco mas.
Gracias por todo.
Seguiremos mirando al cielo.
Jeszs Carcelli
BARCELONA (SPAIN)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 1997 20:19:17 +0100
From: Mark Dixon
Subject: The Greatest Inspiration
I'm not a very sentimental sort of person, but when I heard the news that Carl had died my
eyes filled and my heart became numb. Together with Patrick Moore and a personal friend of
mine, Mark Foster, who also died recently, Carl Sagan inspired my dreams and lead me into
a wonderful adventure, conquering the mysteries of the universe and appreciating the value
of our short span of time on earth we call life.
I shall miss you both, but you remain in my heart as guardians of the faith and guides to
the future.
Mark Dixon
Birmingham
England
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ps...
Many thanks to you, the editor for giving up so much of your time to allow individuals
such as myself to express their gratitude and sorrow. Your work is very much appreciated.
MD
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 20:33:09 +0200
From: "M. Manero"
Subject: Saludos a Sagan
Estoy convencido de que Carl nos esperara en el Cosmos para enseqarnos sus maravillas. In
memoriam.
M.Manero - Madrid (Spain)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 03:10:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: TRITONSKY@aol.com
Subject: Carl Sagan
I hadn't cried in over 10 years, but on that gloomy December morning, the tears came
heavy. I received a phone call from a friend who also took delight in understanding the
world and science, and he told me the sad news of Sagan's death.
It's now June and i just started reading his last book "Billions and Billions"
and the sadness is still with me.
Carl Sagan showed me the world through eyes I could never have found myself. I feel like
I've lost a parent. It's time for other scientists to step forward and bring the public
closer to understanding science. Though Carl can never be replaced, it is imperative that
we, the public, do not fall into the demon haunted world, but rather strive to comprehend
the cosmos and who we are. An idea that Sagan worked so hard on. Our survival depends on
it! Some scientist shy away from the public, but I also believe part of their job is to
help explain it to us.
How can we the people make intelligent decisions on issues at the polls or anyplace else
unless we truly understand the material. And many times the material being decided on is
science related. With problems from global warming, deforestation, ozone depletion, and
pollution we need more than ever to understand.
Thank you Dr. Sagan, hopefully you weren't are last candle.
Jeff Thomas
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 23:03:54 +0200
From: rubiales
Subject: adhesion
Gracias, Carl
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 1997 00:48:06 +0100
From: michael northrop
Subject: Carl Sagan
It is vitally important that Carl Segan's astonishing revelations about our earth and our
life on it are passed on. An oasis of clarity in a sea of murk.
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 01:29:12 -0300
From: "Tereza M.M. Freire"
Subject: Carl Sagan, a Gift from the Cosmos to Mankind.
Carl Sagan is, in my life, and ever will be,the most important model of identification and
, above all, the best example of joy and enthusiasm and true creative fire within
scientific and humanistic thought of Mankind. If knowledge is really our destination, or
at least the main "purpose" of intelligent beings hosted on planetary surfaces,
Carl was, as far as I know, its most authentic and bright representative. A creature of
living stardust longing to return to its birthplace, an eternal kid homesick of the
interstellar space, a cosmic pseudopod reaching the innermost and outermost distances of
itself. Carl Sagan, my elder brother-in-Gaia, we all miss you, the most talented warrior
of peace and truth that will never die entirely.
Ricardo Chequer Chemas, M.D., LFIBA.
chemas6096@hotmail.com
teca@bytenet.com.br
Snailmail:
Rua Ilhius, 200 - Rio Vermelho
41940-570 - Salvador-Bahia
Brazil
phone/fax: +55 71 247-1313
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 1996 19:20:44 +0200
From: Gabinete
Subject: message from Spain
Dear Carl:
Gracias de corazsn por la facilidad, mimo y cariqo que pusistes en tu ya famosa y
legendaria serie de TV, COSMOS, a la que no falti en ninguna ocasisn.
Gracias a ella compri mi primer libro sobre Astronomia que no pudo ser otro que
"COSMOS", en el que pusistes corazsn y entrega para que seres como nosotros
pudieramos entender que es lo que hay alla afuera, en el Cosmos, y por supuesto aqum en
nuestro planeta.
Se despide con tristeza, Juan Antonio Garcma Zambrano.
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 22:43:27 -0400
From: twdo7
Subject: Sagan Memorial Book
Mr. Sagan has changed my views quite drastically on very many subjects. Reading his work
helped me survive heroin withdrawl by busying my imagination with positive and critical
images of the progress of science and technology in America and all over. I send much
personal gratitude to him, as he soars through the Cosmos.
Sarah A. Dingle
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 13:55:13 -0400
From: Karen Richey
Subject: Carl Sagan Memorial Book
The world seems an emptier place without Dr. Sagan in it. He understood how important it
is for people to appreciate the role that science plays in all of our lives. And he tried
to share his sense of wonder with the people whose lives he touched. I wish I could have
known him personally. I am sure he was a warm and sensitive man. I know him only through
his television appearances and his books. But I still miss him. And I try to see the world
through his eyes.
-----------------------------------------------------
Karen Richey
richey@bright.net
My philosophy of life: I'll get over it.
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 15:54:36 -0400
From: Marc Schneider
Subject: Carl Sagan
Dr. Sagan and his written work are candles in the dark. His work will go down in history
as brilliant, insightful, and compassionate. Society owes a great debt and it's gratitude
to Dr. Carl Sagan and others like Dr. Isaac Asimov, who brought out the child like
curiosity in all of us, for helping us think critically (with the baloney detection kit),
and seeking knowledge and truth for it's own sake. Dr. Sagan was a true gentle man, and
will live on through his brilliant writing. My deepest condolences to his family, and to
everyone who enjoyed his books. I hope a new champion of "real" science will
emerge and shine as brilliantly and truthfully as Carl.
Marc Schneider - A devoted fan.
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 21:52:13 -0700
From: "J.Braid"
Subject: Carl Sagan
Although I have known of Dr. Sagan for many years, it has only been recently that I have
become interested in his work. Now I know what I have been missing!. He was much more than
an astronomer but as has been demonstrated in is latest work, a philosopher of as much
depth as those he refers to in his writings. My hope is that my children will discover his
wisdom much earlier in their lives than have I. In the meantime I hope to pursue those
publications that preceded 'A Candle in the Dark"
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 12:57:03 +0200
From: Arturo
Subject: The inspiration for many
Carl Sagan gave a wonderful and accurate vision of science for millions of people.
Thanks to him we understand much better many more things, being ourselves the first one.
All who read his books or watched "COSMOS" will remember him gratefully for
ever.
With no doubt Carl Sagan has been the seed for many new scientists.
Thanks Carl,
Arturo Limsn
arturo@langre.com
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 20:27:59 -0000
From: V EMERY
Subject: THE LOSS OF DR. SAGAN
MR. THOMAS' 6/6 REMARK THAT SCIENTISTS HOLD A FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY TO INTERPRET THE
PERTINENCE OF RESEARCH TO JOHN & JANE DOE IS RIGHT ON THE MARK. I AM TERRIFIED AT THE
THOUGHT OF TODAY'S MTV GENERATION LOSING SIGHT OF THE ENORMOUS IMPORTANCE OF ACADEMICS,
ESPECIALLY SCIENCE AND MATH, THEN LEFT TO BRING AMERICA INTO THE NEXT MILLENNIUM. LOOK AT
JAPAN AND EVEN THE UNIFIED EUROPE AND IMAGINE THEM TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW, DO WE SEE
AMERICA ALONG SIDE? WOULD WE HAVE EVEN THOUGHT OF THAT QUESTION TWENTY YEARS AGO?
JUST A SHORT DISCUSSION IN THIS GENERAL DIRECTION BRINGS TO VIVID LIFE THE IMPACT THAT
SOMEONE LIKE DR. SAGAN CAN HAVE ON AN ENTIRE NATION, AND MAGNIFIES FOR THOSE WHO DON'T YET
UNDERSTAND JUST WHAT AMERICA AND THE REST WORLD HAVE LOST. I'VE BELIEVED FOR SOME TIME
THAT THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MEN IN MY LIFE HAVE BEEN MY FATHER, JESUS CHRIST AND CARL SAGAN-
I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
"WE HAVE LOVED THE STARS TOO FONDLY TO FEAR THE DARK."
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 22:16:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: UFOsGotMe@aol.com
Subject: I miss him
I'm only 14, and I'm only a little insignifigant girl in the cosmic scheme, and it makes
me feel good to know that other specks of organic dust (humans) may possibly have such a
huge impact on a planet's destiny, I know Carl did.
Sarah Kovacs
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 18:45:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: SKerwath@aol.com
Subject: Carl Sagan
I really wished he could have seen the results of the pathfider to Mars.
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 01:41:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: Thomsonian@aol.com
Subject: Carl Sagan
Hello. I'm a 17 year old, graduated from high school this year, soon to be a student at
Carleton College in Minnesota. That being said, Carl Sagan has changed the way I see the
world and beyond. I'm not old enough to have watched the
That needs to be dealt with in future generations. The wonder needs to be a part of the
teaching. As far as Carl Sagan goes, his books provided the inspiration for me. He's the
teacher, and I'm a student. I haven't read them all, yet, but the ones I have have been
fascinating. So - I sincerely hope that Sagan's drive to popularize science (more
importantly, popularize wonder) is passed on in my generation, and those in the future.
Justin Thomson
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 16:19:41 +0900
From: aramis
Subject: Regrets...
It is with the greatness sadness that I learned of Dr. Sagan's death. I've just completed
reading his book "The Demon Haunted World-Science as a candle in the dark." It
is an excellent work that I would highly recommend to any free thinker. But his candle
still burns brightly in his books and other works that he has left us...
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 11:43:52 -0700
From: currency@bellatlantic.net
Subject: Thoughts
I just logged on the web. I am a 50 y/o male who was deeply affected by Carl Sagan and his
toughts/beliefs when, by chance, I viewed the first episode of COSMOS back in 1979 ( I
believe) on PBS. I became hooked on the series, the planet, the cosmos!
Dr. Sagan truly "opened my mind" to soar! I am grateful!
/s/ Kenneth Denski, Southampton, Pa.
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 22:38:29 -0500
From: Jeff Davis
Subject: Carl Sagan Memorial book
Carl Sagan was the single greatest influence in my life. He brought a curiosity into my
life. Mr. Sagan made science sound amazing and interesting. Mr. Sagan brought so many new
ideas into my mind that I was not getting from my education. I will always be indebted to
Carl Sagan for making me an accepting person interested in wide variety of things and
oppinions. His death saddened me but he lived a life which influenced many people and he
and his family should be extremely proud of that! Carl, thanks for all you have done!!!!
JEFF DAVIS
jdavis@hal-pc.org
http://www.hal-pc.org/~jeffd
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:14:41 -0600
From: Mary
Subject: RE: Matthew Clapp
This essay is one of great insight to the loss of Carl Sagan, and to his vision that we
will not give up, one day his dream will become reality. I would like to thank Mr. Clapp
for allowing us to read his views on Carl Sagan, a very moving piece.
Thank You,
Will
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 21:07:04 -0200
From: Fabio Aoyagui
Subject: My vision
Today I had just finish reading the best book I ever read!!!
"Demon-the haunted world"
Certainly changed my vision of life! He taught values that one could never forget!
I'll never forget him...
Carl Sagan, wherever he is now, must be rotting for humanity discover what he didn't do.
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 02:11:41 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ingrid4040@aol.com
Subject: My inspiration, my hero
Carl Sagan. His name means to me hope, discovery, and innovation. People call me a child
because of my age of fourteen, but my love of space and the worlds beyond comes from the
genius that was Dr. Sagan. Every star he talked about in Cosmos, I was taken there. Every
planet he described, I was transported to in my imagination. His dreams made mine
possible.........in the future, I hope to walk on a distant planet....all because of what
Carl Sagan did.........made us believe.
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 02:40:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: RUFNM4U@aol.com
Subject: Bon Voyage, Carl
I've admired this man for years...was shocked to learn of his death in the dedication of
the movie Contact. I, particularly, was in awe of his ability to take on the gods and
their, accompanying sheep, with his unimpeachable logic and reasoning.
He isn't really gone; he's merely taken up residency in some distant black hole in some
obscure galaxy far from here. Bon voyage, Carl
Gary L Rounds, RUFNM4U@aol.com
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 22:02:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sportnik@aol.com
Subject: carl sagan
He was a good man.
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 97 18:07:16 UT
From: Jim Roberts
Subject: The Light
To Ann,
No member of our species contributed more to our lives than did your husband. Truth. That
is what he gave to us., what he helped us to understand., when we needed it the most. In
my heart, Dr. Carl Sagan is a saint.
Your husband opened his conscience and intellect to us in the purest and most courageous
way, revealing his heart and his hope for the earth.
His name will be at the top of the list of the great educators and liberators of our
epoch. Every human who lives will be in his debt.
Let our tribute be to take his lead, accept our responsibility to courageously and
truthfully seek the answers, however disquieting., so that the mistakes of the past that
silenced men like Dr. Sagan, can not be repeated
When the moment of ultimate awakening happens, all of human civilization will remember who
it was that made us aware of the natural necessity of it's discovery.
Thank you Ann, for devoting your life to making our lives better. Thank you for the gift
of Cosmos. Please remember me in your thoughts of Dr. Sagan.
Peace,
Jim L. Roberts
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 19:45:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: TYRUS10@aol.com
Subject: Carl Sagan Memorial
As a 15 year old, despite being in advanced placement science, my outside science reading
has consisted of A Brief History of Time. At the time, the author of the intorduction was
simply a name, that I had heard of once before, as the man who coined the phrase "Cosmos". But after
seeing, "Contact", the movie,
today I've just been thinking nonstop since. Truly a thought provoking story, and a great
literary adaption to film. And it has made me entertain all kinds of thoughts, and it has
made me recognize what a brilliant mind Mr. Sagan must have been. And it has inspired me
to go out, and read some of his other works. Both fiction and non-fiction.
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 01:58:39 -0500
From: Tim
Subject: thank you
Well, it's been many months now. I'm listening to Creation du Monde by Vangelis (from L' Apocolypse des Animaux)
and still the inspiration I felt at 12 years old, watching "The
Shores of the Cosmic Ocean" on PBS, overwhelms me. Thank you, Dr. Sagan, for
making me feel forever proud to be a human being.
Tim S. Harrington (Shreveport, LA USA)
P.S. And thank you for responding to my letter all those years ago. I still have it framed
on my wall.
"DOS computers, manufactured by
millions of companies, are by far the most popular, with about 70 million machines in use
worldwide. Macintosh fans, on the other hand, may note that while cockroaches are far more
numerous than humans, numbers alone do not denote a higher life form."
The New York Times
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