Beam me up, Scottie! 'Star Trek' actor's remains to be blasted into space

[MADem]

'Star Trek' actor's remains to be blasted into space with fans' tributes http://www.breitbart.com/news/na/051015163820.8ezqfsdj.html
Oct 15 12:38 PM US/Eastern
The remains of late "Star Trek" actor James Doohan, who played engineer Scotty, will be blasted into space along with thousands of letters from his adoring fans, organizers said.

The actor, who transported the crew of the Enterprise to and from the starship on the now immortalized command "Beam me up, Scotty," is to go where only a few men have ever gone when his ashes are launched in orbit in December.

Doohan, who died in July at the age of 85, had asked that his ashes be launched into the final frontier following his demise.

Space Services Inc., a Texas-based company that rocketed the remains of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry and 1960s drug guru Timothy Leary into the firmament, said Friday that Doohan would also be accompanied by thousands of fan letters. ...

[DanCa]

1. I think thats great because while the show is fiction

Star Trek inspired alot of people to pursue careers in space exploration.

[Metta]

2. An appropriate ending.

Go well and be well James Doohan.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Agreed. :^)

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

4. For those who want to send your wishes along with Jimmy-

You can actually submit your letter here:

http://www.nameastarspacelaunch.com/doohan_message.asp

From Doohan's widow:

Fans and Friends:

Jimmy absolutely adored playing the role of Scotty on Star Trek. He promoted space exploration and travel where ever he went. He would have given almost anything to be able to actually go into space. When asked if he would ever ride the Space Shuttle, with a twinkle in his eye he replied, “In a heartbeat!!”

He finally gets his wish, through the efforts of Space Services, Inc., as his remains will be launched on their Falcon I rocket. The actual launch date is yet to be posted.

Jimmy so thoroughly enjoyed his fans, from all walks of life, from around the world. He spent a lot of time listening to them, and how he, or the character of Scotty might have influenced their lives. He regretted not being able to spend enough time with them.

I can’t think of a more fitting send off than having some of his fans attend this, his final journey. If you wish to send a few words of tribute, they will be digitized and sent with Jimmy, as part of the payload on this launch.

http://www.nameastarspacelaunch.com/doohan_message.asp