Since Brian's childhood dream of flying in space has yet to materialize, the next best thing was to shake hands and chat with an astronaut. For the past few days, TCIS has played host to Col. Jerry Ross.
Col. Ross holds the distinction of being the first human to make seven trips into space and holds the record for the most spacewalks - nine in total. In an engaging presentation, Col. Ross described his final mission into space as part of the team that delivered and assembled a central component to the International Space Station. Prior to his posting with NASA, Col. Ross was a test pilot for the US Air Force, regarding his time as chief testing engineer for the B-1 aircraft as a milestone achievement.
Col. Ross spoke candidly with students, encouraging them to discover the purpose for which God put them on this Earth. He is a warm and friendly gentleman (who took a shine to Cora) and was really happy to oblige our desire to take advantage of a photo opportunity.
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