Fittingly, I learned the news while actually watching an episode of the original Star Trek. "James Doohan, the burly chief engineer of the Starship Enterprise in the original 'Star Trek' TV series and motion pictures who responded to the apocryphal command 'Beam me up, Scotty,' died early Wednesday. He was 85." This says it best: "A great man who gave hope, wonder and humor to us all. Let us keep in our heart the joy and compassion Scotty brought into our lives and the optomistic reality that he helped influence." Wherever you are, hoist a flask of Saurian brandy. Warp speed, full ahead. Aye sir. Steady as she goes. Today: 5 Total: 87 [Direct link] [Share]
