Vince Maddux Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/bonnie_holmes_long-time_assist.html Please take the time to read this. Our fans of space travel might like knowing Ms Bonnnie Holmes. She was a great person and I was so proud to call her my aunt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Rat Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 My condolences, Vince. You can certainly be proud of her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 My condolences to family and friends, it has been said behind every good boss is an even better secretary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Vince, you and yours have my prayers and condolences ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Wow, sorry for your loss but what a woman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 I know there is no connection, But the day she passed away, The Orion made its successful launch and recovery, Marking the hopeful return to manned space flight for the U.S.. In a cosmic way, it is very fitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I'd heard about Bonnie - she pretty much single-handedly ran von Braun's office. She will be missed. I hope her contributions to the American space program are recognized. RIP Bonnie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'd heard about Bonnie - she pretty much single-handedly ran von Braun's office. She will be missed. I hope her contributions to the American space program are recognized. RIP Bonnie! Hey Jennings, just the fact you heard of here is very cool. I think the Space and Rocket center needs to have some mention of her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss Vince. May she rest in peace ... among the friendly stars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 VINCE, MY sincerest and deepest condolences for the loss of your lovely Aunt Bonnie Holmes. I have heard of her and when I have read articles On Mr Von Braun he has attributed his hard work to a lady called Bonnie Holmes. May she rest in peace with the STARS AS SHE was a STAR too. HOLMES. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 I went to my Aunt Bonnie's wake this evening. I have to say the place was packed. What surprised me was the NASA artifacts that where on display in the funeral home which included letters signed by Wernher von Braun and Jacky Kennedy. As I was growing up Bonnie never bragged or talked much about the things she did or saw or the peope she met which included four Presidents, She was very low keyed and humble. Here is the Obituary in my local paper this morning, it really was a great read Read On There was a ot there I didn't know. I also got word that one of von Braun's daughter will be at the funeral tomorrow and possibly other NASA dignitaries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 http://www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum38/HTML/001838.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.