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Wally Schirra - In the spring of 1969 I was a princess in the Winchester (VA) Apple Blossom Featival. Wally Schirra was grand marshall. The other princesses were too shy to approach him, but I started a conversation with him and he was absolutely charming. He told me some stories about the early days of the space program and graciously signed numerous autographs for me to take back to my friends at college. It was the weekend of the Kent State shootings (what a contrast to the festival activities!) and his son was in ROTC at that school, so he was unfortunately called away -- but I'll never forget my encounter with this American hero.
ACS - Posted: August 19, 2006
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