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Gone But Not Forgotten (Retired) LbNA #8085 (ARCHIVED)

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:May 1, 2004
Location:
City:Florence
County:Florence
State:South Carolina
Boxes:1
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Last found:N/A
Last edited:May 1, 2004
Gone but not Forgotten!!

Dr. Ronald Erwin McNair was a physicist and NASA astronaut / mission specialist with a dazzling record of accomplishments at the age of 28


A native of Lake City, SC, Ronald McNair was born October 21, 1950, in a segregated society. He overcame the barriers of segregation and went on become a winner for himself, his family, his community and his nation.


Dr. Ronald McNair was an outstanding and most celebrated citizen of Lake City, South Carolina, as well a courageous American.

He submitted an application to the US Space Program and became one of three African-Americans selected, (of 35 new astronauts) from among 11,000 applicants.

Dr. McNair was among the seven selected for shuttle mission 51L for orbital flight aboard the “Challenger.” January 28, 1986 the “Challenger” exploded only seconds after launch from Cape Kennedy, Florida. All seven aboard perished.

Take 52 south to Lake City, turn left on Main Street. Go to the Lake City Library. Park in front of the flags. "Start" is at the left post in front of the flames. Count the steps to the space shuttle, add the number of children Ron McNair had. Subtract this number from the day he was born. Go to "start" and walk that many sections left. Step two paces left and walk forward. Between the two and under the left, you will find what you are looking for.