Hi Everybody, I was asked to pass this message to the List-
GRANT ELLIOTT
--- Begin Message ---
Grant,
You're always forwarding me stuff from the meteorite list, now I'm
sending you something to forward to the list! We are trying to petition
NASA to give Axel Emmermann, the Belgian hero who helped recover the
stolen lunar samples, an official gift of a lunar sample. I have been
in touch with NASA and other entities, and there is some hope we can
indeed get this accomplished. In this age of terrible news, isn't it
time for some good news? The Thomas S. Warren of Museum is going to
dedicate one of our new display cases to Axel and his mineral club, but
I think it would be uplifting if our country honored this man for his
selfless act. As you know, he could have made a lot of money by
brokering the sale of these one-of-a-kind stolen goods. I see the
prices these people charge for rare meteroites; I'd hate to see what
someone might pay for an Apollo lunar sample! Anyway, if your meteroite
friends would like to help support the effort to honor Axel Emmermann,
the information is below. Many thanks!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [rocksandfossils] Re: Stolen Moonrocks
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 22:02:16 -0400
From: Kreigh Tomaszewski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Organization: Postmaster/Webmaster for Tomaszewski.net
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
You've probably heard the story of the recent theft of moonrocks from
NASA and their recovery due to the efforts of Axel Emmermann, a
rockhound from Belgium.
I have proposed to NASA that Axel be presented with an encased moonrock,
similar to those presented to other dignitaries in the past, for his
heroic effort in the recovery of priceless specimens from every Apollo
mission.
I am asking that you contact Mr. Louis Parker, the Johnson Space Center
Exhibits Manager ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), and extend your support
to my proposal (that I understand NASA is still considering).
I have put together a webpage with details of the stolen moonrocks and
my proposal to NASA at
http://Tomaszewski.net/Kreigh/Minerals/Moonrocks.shtml
should you want further information about either.
Axel has earned a moonrock (that he never expected) for doing the right
thing in extraordinary circumstances. Giving him one would be a powerful
positive message, with good exposure for many areas of interest we
share. We need more heros and good news. Thank you for helping make it
possible with your support.
Kreigh Tomaszewski
--- End Message ---
