Astronaut Ron McNair delivers the commencement at the University of South Carolina
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- Lake City, SC native Ron McNair was awarded an honorary degree and delivered the commencement address at the August 1984 graduation ceremony. McNair was killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster less than a year and a half later. This is the full video of McNair's speech.
I met him in high school when he spoke for our Black History Program at Spartanburg High School in Spartanburg, SC. This was in Feb 1985. After the event, we had a reception and I spoke to him about possibly studying mechanical engineering vs. music. He encouraged me to choose engineering because he could tell I was afraid to pursue engineering because it was unknown to me. He shared with me that he also was a musician and that I should not be afraid to explore the unknown. He said he had similar concerns when he attended NC A &T State Univ, which he also encouraged me to go to. He inspired me to pursue Mechanical Engineering from which I graduated from at NC State University. His life story is SO inspiring. I often wonder what else he could have contributed had he and the other astronauts lived. He was so humble and approachable. R.I.P Dr. McNair and all others who have sacrificed their life in the name of science.
Wow how awesone that you met him.
My condolences
Im glad he inspired you as well and helped you go for your dreams. Congrats 🎉on graduating .Im sure he is so proud of you as I am though i dont know you.
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@@DivineLight322Very nice...Very nice❤
An under appreciated American.
U said it pal
His death was largely overshadowed by Krista Mcauliffe. Not trying to undermine her at all, but McNair was easily the most impressive astronaut on that flight. Their lives were equally precious, but McNair’s story and accomplishments are utterly inspirational.
@@MrPaglissi Agreed. I recently watched a documentary on the challenger on Netflix and he and his family were mere after thoughts throughout it in MY opinion.
He's alive
@Apple E if only u knew
What an absolute Legend and American icon
He gave a similar speech for the commencement at the University of the Virgin Islands in June, 1985. I had just graduated from high school and had the great opportunity to hear him give the university commencement address and also meet him afterwards. He was so gracious to talk to me since I was going to pursue a degree in Physics. I remember how encouraging he was. Now, 35 years as a physics professor and researcher, hearing his words again remind me of how inspiring he was. I can only hope that I have been able to small taste of that to my own students over the years.
Ron was “better than enough”, “he broke the surely bonds of earth and touched the face of God.” This was a blessing to watch and hear.
Charismatic. I can only think what he would have had achieved MORE if the incident had not happened.
And to think it was 100% avoidable too. NASA completely robbed America of the opportunity to see what Dr McNair could have done.
Broight me to Tears. Thank you Dr.Mcnair❤
Thanks for uploading. I always wondered what he was like. His accomplishments are pretty well laid out online. But who was this guy who comes out of nowhere, racks up a lifetime++ of achievements in 36 years then disappears in an instant? Even though it’s a prepared speech, his personality comes through and it gives you a sense of him. I wouldn’t have thought someone so accomplished in the sciences would be personable. Sounds like a pretty cool guy. Wonder what he’d be up to now. 🤔 RIP Dr McNair!
He was very intelligent...Thanks for the upload
I just learned from my grandmother everyone on her side of the family is related to him
Then you’re related to me!
Great human being. True wisdom.
Extraordinarily touching. I've recently returned to school to focus on careers in physics.
wonderful speech and person, sad loss.
He's my uncle
@@SmifNWessun Wow. You have my sympathy and respect :)
@sboudreaux27 A deserving tribute
@@mdaddy775 thank you. He's my Grandfathers brother. My grandpa and him look just alike:)
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So inspiring! A true legend!
What an excellent and inspiring speech!
amazing human!!!!
This so inspiring. Thanks for the upload.
Very inspiring commencement...
What a great man. Thanks for posting!
Awesome speech
Damn, I wish I could've met him. Unfortunately I was born about 5 months after the _Challenger_ explosion. He was supposed to play his sax live for a show/live recording via satellite from the shuttle and that would've been great in more ways than one.
RIP
Truly Inspiring! Words to live by!
oceans of Blessings
Condolences
Bless ❤
YOU MATTER, YOU'RE BETTER THAN ENOUGH
Hero.
What a beautiful speech by a pure display of black greatness it’s a tragic that we lost such a amazing human being it should be more done in his name so young black kids would know that they can do it too I’m very saddened by his lost SIP DR McNair true king too me at least
RIP Ron
Similarly, Katherine Johnson (KJ), said: "I'm as good as anybody, but no better" (KJ: My Remarkable Journey, 2021).
The first Baha'i in Space!
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Beautiful speech it brought tears to my eyes what a beautiful human being