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| http://kinzinger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399463 | Rep. Kinzinger on the Passing of American hero, John Glenn | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | IL | Adam Kinzinger | K000378 | kinzinger.house.gov | legacy | After the news of the passing of astronaut, combat veteran, and former Senator John Glenn, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) released the following statement: share: f t Washington, DC – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) released the following statement on the passing of astronaut, combat veteran, and former U.S. Senator John Glenn: “A member of the Greatest Generation, John Glenn was an American hero at a time when we needed it most during the Cold War. He left an indelible mark on history when, in 1962, he became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth. He also served as a military pilot in WWII and the Korean War, and later represented the state of Ohio in the United States Senate. “My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family, and the entire NASA community. As a nation, we are eternally grateful for John Glenn, for his service to us and the world of space and science. His legacy will continue to encourage us all to dream, discover, and explore.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |