Into The Unknown------Short Story
Heaven's Gate swung open and he entered. Young and eager to explore a galaxy he'd never seen before. He was dressed in his silver pressure suit, his ACE wings displayed proudly.
A voice said, " Welcome John, we've been patiently waiting for you. "
John looked around and thought, " This is so beautiful. The stars within reach. I'm glad I'm not traveling at warp speed. "
Suddenly he heard some familiar voice's and turned around to see Neil, Alan, Gus, Scott and Cooper walking toward him.
They looked exactly like they did the last time they studied flight engineering so many years ago. They all embraced and cried tears of joy, so happy to finally be back together again.
They then heard a deep voice say, " Are you boys ready to go for a spin? You've explored the galaxies and even walked on the moon, but was restricted from entering this heavenly zone. "
Their voice's echoed an excited, happy " Yes "
The spaceship was silver with the words Friendship 7 painted on the side. They were astonished that the ship had no engine as they glided through the most beautiful universe, even touching the Milky Way as it passed by. Gravity was nonexistent!
People were laughing and waving.
Their joy for flying had come full circle. They now would be able to explore like never before. Orbiting the earth was peanuts compared to this spectacular journey.
John was remembering his childhood dreams of someday reaching the unknown in the-wild-blue-yonder and realized his dreams had truly come true.
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AUTHORHello Shy. I thought he deserved a tribute. He lived a full and rewarding life. So glad you came to visit. Thank you.
Ruby, how awesomely beautiful. I hope we all get to take a spin like that.
Blessings my friend.
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Hello Theresa. I knew your husband had surgery, I read it somewhere? I hope he is healing. I did miss you. I'm thrilled that you liked this piece. I like to think that John is young and enjoying life in heaven. Thanks for coming by...Hugs..
Wow, Ruby ...this is so cool! I love it so much!
I'm so happy he is continuing his journey through the heavenlies.
I've been absent from HubPages due to my hubby having knee replacement surgery and other life issues, but I do hope to return to write soon.
God bless
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Hello Dana. Your comment humbles me. Thank you. I'm afraid my attention span is short. I don't think I could ever write a novel, but you thinking I possibly could is more than inspiring. Thanks again...
As usual this was lovely. I love the way you tell stories. You should seriously consider writing a novel.
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Hello Patricia. John Glenn was a true hero. He lived a long life. I wanted to see him continue his exploration in heaven, so happy you enjoyed this. Thank you.
What a lovely tribute....these men who challenged the unknown left an indelible mark on history and our lives.
Well done
Angels are once again on the way ps
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Hello dahoglund. Good to see you again. We've come so far in such a short time span, makes me wonder how much more we'll discover? Thank you for coming by...
I remember growing up after WWII and discovering science fiction. Everybody told me that it would be impossible to go to the moon even. In one sense, they were right. It could not have been done with the technology of the times. But we later found it could be done and more.
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Hello Linda, always nice to se you. Thank you. Happy you enjoyed my story...
Wow Ruby-this is such a special tribute to John and the other's. Love that you named the spaceship 'the friendship 7'-Goose Bump Maker!
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OMG, I'm cracking up here! He's cheap, so I don't charge that much. You know what? I spend so much time sitting in front of my computer, my ass is sore. Lordy! Talk about kids being addicted to phones, they ain't got nothing on us girl. I love it when you visit, you make my day. Hugs....
How much is Mike paying you to pimp his hubs?? LOL! Is he hiring? I could use the Christmas cash!
Seriously...thanks for letting me know. Lately I'm slow on the draw & not spending as much time here as I would like. Honestly Ruby, I could literally sit in front of this screen ALL day if I didn't force myself away.
I have had visions of my son coming in the house and not being able to plow through the debris to find me in the office.....!!! Like an episode of "Hoarders, Buried Alive!!" Help!
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Paula, your comments are so sweet. A man in uniform catches my eye's too. John Glenn was a true hero. His life story is amazing. He loved what he did. Be sure and read Mike's story of him and his soulmate Annie. Thank you so much. Hugs...
Ruby...you write the BEST flash fiction! I love Lee Greenwood's song and I have a special affinity for the U.S Marine Corps!! Their uniform is amazing. Whenever I see a young handsome Marine in his dress blues, my eyes fill with tears. I guess I'm a sucker for a man in uniform.
This is an A+ short story...keep 'em coming. Hugs, Paula
John Glenn....R.I.P.
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Hello Nell. Always happy to see you. Glad you liked my fantasy story. I hope they are all together again...Thank you...
Hi Ruby, that was brilliant! I loved those guys, they were my hero's, so bless him and I hope this is so right! great story!
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Hello Audrey. I really enjoyed writing this. I admired his courage and service to our country. Thanks so much for coming by...
So enjoyed this Ruby--heroes come in all stripes I think--your's is certainly compelling
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Hi Ann. He was a great hero who thrilled us all with his flight into the unknown. Thank you...
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Hello Shauna. Thanks, glad you came by....
Great tribute to a great man.
Ann
Nice tribute to John Glenn, Ruby!
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Hello Audrey. He certainly was a real hero. To go into space for the first time, had to be scary, but that was him. He also had a wife who stood by him whatever he wanted to do, imagine her anxiety! Thanks so much. Hugs.
Thanks Ruby for this tribute to one of my favorite heroes - John Glenn.
What a courageous and special man he was. How would it feel to be a part of history?
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Hello Martie. I loved writing this fantasy tribute. He was highly respected and was a real hero. Thank you..Hugs..
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Hello lifegate. He lived a life full of adventure. It took a special man to go into space for the first time. Thanks for coming by.
RIP, John Glenn! This is a touching tribute to a very courageous man. Thank you, Ruby, for bringing us together to say farewell to John Glenn.
Such a nice piece. I remember meeting John Glenn years ago when I just a child. He was just beginning his journey into the history books then. Now the chapter he was writing is complete. Thanks, Ruby.
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Me too Bill, shucks, I would run like the wind away from anything going into space. It took a special person to do it. I watched a documentary of his life, and he pretended to fly as a child, running through fields with his arms outstretched. Thanks for the visit...
I was thinking, yesterday, how much courage it took to go up in that rocket for the first time...he must have felt fear, right? Apprehension? Or was he just filled with the wonder of the moment.
Me? I would have been screaming like a baby. LOL
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Hello Ven. Not many people get to live their dreams, he did. So happy you enjoyed reading this piece. Thank you much.
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Hello John. I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece. I loved writing it...
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Hello Perspycacious. No, it doesn't get any better than this. Hubber friends are the very best. Thank you for being one of them....
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Hello Mar. I really did get the idea of writing this from Mike's story about Mary and Joe, so he better write his version or we'll whip him!! Thank you much dear friend. Hugs.
Wow, Ruby! This is a wonderful tribute to the first US astronaut, John Glenn, who circled around the earth two times. Only today I read this news of his demise at his age of 95 years. He made the US and the whole world proud after only Yuri Gagarin. Thank you for this beautiful story.
With was a totally enjoyable story and fitting tribute, Ruby. Great work.
Good HP friends making good comments about your good efforts. Does it ever get any better?
This gave me the chills and tears at the same time. You nailed this - down to the Friendship 7 reference.
Beautiful tribute, Ruby - style. I'm with you in also wanting to see a tribute Griffin and Nuelle - style (are you listening, Mike?)
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Hello Erick. He lived a full adventurous life. I like to think of him entering heaven and meeting up with his buddy's. Thanks for the wonderful comment...
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Mike, your story today gave me the inspiration to write this piece. Please go ahead and publish yours. Mine could never be better than yours. While I was reading your story about Mary and Joe I thought of John entering heaven, so you see how much your story meant to me. I'll be looking for your story. Don't disappoint me, you hear? Cyber hugs...
Goose bumps baby! Wow is he a hero. Visions and radio play by play. Just a little boy was I when the heavens seemed within reach. What inspiration. You did real good here.
Hello Ruby - Funny how we think alike. I spent part of the day writing a Carriage Driver story about John Glenn, but you have beat me to it. The stories are so similar, yours is better.
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