"Awarded for "distinguished accomplishments [that] contributed substantially to the NASA mission. The contribution must be so extraordinary that other forms of recognition would be inadequate." Did you tell them that you'd settle for a gift certificate? Seriously, well-deserved congratulations! Can us common folk still sit next to you at Denny's? On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 2:34 AM, Wiggins Patrick <paw@getbeehive.net> wrote:
As I mentioned on my Facebook page I'm still not sure if I'm dreaming but yesterday I learned NASA is sending me to DC to receive one of these:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Distinguished_Public_Service_Medal
Looking at the list of previous recipients I see names like Sagan, Heinlein and Roddenberry. Many of you on this list who know me know I have a pretty big ego but <taking deep breath> this is a very humbling experience.
pw