[Nancy]

One of my heroes, Sally Ride has died of pancreatic cancer. Brilliant and courageous, she was a pioneer for all of us but truly a role model for women.

Goodbye, Sally. Godspeed and happy trails...

[Keith]

Just reading about Sally now - the first American woman and also the youngest American at the time (32) to enter space - wow.

[Gonzalo Duque]

Heard about her passing earlier. That damned cancer.....

Prayers for her loved ones.

This is from the NASA.gov website homepage:

<< Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, has passed away.

Ride’s contribution to America’s space program continued right up until her death at age 61 this week. After two trips to orbit aboard the shuttle, she went on an award-winning academic career at the University of California, San Diego, where her expertise and wisdom were widely sought on matters related to space. >>

[Rhodalee]

Hadn't heard this until now. Sorry, may she rest in peace.

[BrianFStevenson]

Heavens, very sad. An undoubted heroine and trailblazer, in more ways than one.

[Dina]

She was a personal hero for me and a wonderful role model for young women everywhere.
May she rest in peace.

[sabaue]

Very sad news- Rest In Peace Ms. Ride.

[sschweiger]

Pancreatic cancer is the WORST!Ms. Ride was a wonderful role model! May She Rest in Peace!

[Gregory]

What a remarkable woman. He death is so sad but her achievements are robe celebrated.

[Sarah]

Pancreatic cancer is such a devastating disease. Sally Ride was a heroine and blazed trails for women everywhere. Sleep warm Ms. Ride. Sending to her loved ones.

[Ace917]

She was a trailblazer of the first order. Sorry she has left us so soon... too soon.

[johnofphilly]

Who was the one who was lost in the mid-air explosion?

My memory thought it was Sally; I was mistaken.

May Sally rest in peace.

[NickfromPhilly]

Originally Posted by johnofphilly

Who was the one who was lost in the mid-air explosion?

My memory thought it was Sally; I was mistaken.

So sorry to hear about the death of Sally Ride. She was truly a pioneering inspiration for women everywhere.
Hi John: In response to your earlier question, Judith A. Resnik was the NASA Mission Specialist lost in the Challenger disaster in 1986, along with Christa McAuliffe, who was to be the first teacher in space.

[johnofphilly]

Thanks, Nick. It's so easy to get confused.

[Bret]

Rest In Peace

[George Lyons]

Her last name was so appropriate for the journey she undertook;
condolences to the family of pioneering Astronaut Sally Ride.

[Joe Szulczewski]

Rest in Peace, Sally. You showed many the way.

[ARIES3032]

Rest in peace, Sally. Very young to live us , but you acheive so much in a short time . You will be rembered always as the first woman in space. Now you have further than space ,as was God's plan for you, You will be missed.

[MikeHOU]

Very sad news for all of us here in Houston.

She died of the same disease that took my Mom, but Dr. Ride was 20 years younger.

As it turns out, she was not only the first American woman in space, but she was also the first lesbian to achieve orbit.

First Female U.S. Astronaut, Sally Ride, Comes Out In Obituary

A hero in more ways than one. May she rest in peace.

BTW, here is her web site:

https://www.sallyridescience.com/

[Margo]

One brave lady.. My husband died from Pancreatic Cancer too. Dreadful thing.