Engineer Gerald “Jerry” Carr Death – Dead | Obituary – Passed Away
Gerald Carr Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Gerald Carr.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
R.I.P. Gerald Paul “Jerry” CARR (1932-2020) (Col, USMC, Ret.), American mechanical and aeronautical engineer, United States Marine Corps officer, naval aviator, and NASA astronaut.
He was Commander of Skylab 4, the third and final crewed visit to the Skylab Orbital Workshop, from November 16, 1973, to February 8, 1974.
Saddened to hear that Skylab 4 commander Gerald “Jerry” Carr has passed away today. I had the absolute privilege to interview him about his life and career back in 2017. He was an incredible man involved in many incredible moments in spaceflight history
Saddened to hear that Skylab 4 commander Gerald “Jerry” Carr has passed away today. I had the absolute privilege to interview him about his life and career back in 2017. He was an incredible man involved in many incredible moments in spaceflight history: https://t.co/U0kZOHWQoD
— this account farts on fascists (@jaredhead) August 26, 2020
We mourn the loss of Skylab astronaut Gerald “Jerry” Carr. A naval aviator, he served as Capcom for Apollos 8 and 12 and broke spaceflight duration records on Skylab 4, the final mission to the orbital workshop
We mourn the loss of Skylab astronaut Gerald “Jerry” Carr. A naval aviator, he served as Capcom for Apollos 8 and 12 and broke spaceflight duration records on Skylab 4, the final mission to the orbital workshop. More on his legacy: https://t.co/YHw7jx7QHK
— Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) August 26, 2020
Saddened to hear that Skylab 4 commander Gerald “Jerry” Carr has passed away today. I had the absolute privilege to interview him about his life and career back in 2017. He was an incredible man involved in many incredible moments in spaceflight history:
Saddened to hear that Skylab 4 commander Gerald “Jerry” Carr has passed away today. I had the absolute privilege to interview him about his life and career back in 2017. He was an incredible man involved in many incredible moments in spaceflight history: https://t.co/S7CUH4oMVG
— Laz: Soon to be yet another space shark fursona (@ROCKETDRAG) August 26, 2020
Astronaut Gerald “Jerry” P. Carr was a true space pioneer. Beyond his vast contributions to the aerospace industry, he actively worked to inspire future generations to follow in his footsteps. Well done Colonel Carr. We will carry on your work.
Astronaut Gerald “Jerry” P. Carr was a true space pioneer. Beyond his vast contributions to the aerospace industry, he actively worked to inspire future generations to follow in his footsteps. Well done Colonel Carr. We will carry on your work. https://t.co/A8Dp4NARlr
— Aldrin Family Foundation (@AldrinFamilyFdn) August 26, 2020
Today, we remember NASA Astronaut Gerald “Jerry” P. Carr, commander of Skylab 4, who shared a passion for exploration and adventure with our own Pete Conrad. God speed as you fly free Colonel Carr.
Today, we remember NASA Astronaut Gerald “Jerry” P. Carr, commander of Skylab 4, who shared a passion for exploration and adventure with our own Pete Conrad. God speed as you fly free Colonel Carr.https://t.co/fJmxdYhZ6x pic.twitter.com/qBvBK2W5Sp
— Conrad Challenge (@ConradChallenge) August 26, 2020
Skylab 4 Astronaut Gerald ‘Jerry’ Carr has passed away at the age of 88. A terrific person, who I was privileged to spend time with in the bar and at breakfast. He had a wealth of knowledge and many intriguing stories to tell. Not many Apollo astronauts left now, sadly…
Skylab 4 Astronaut Gerald ‘Jerry’ Carr has passed away at the age of 88. A terrific person, who I was privileged to spend time with in the bar and at breakfast. He had a wealth of knowledge and many intriguing stories to tell. Not many Apollo astronauts left now, sadly… pic.twitter.com/HqKbffnUSz
— David Bryant (@HeathlandDavid) August 27, 2020
Praying for the Carr & Musick families. America lost another hero. Today we learned of the passing of NASA Astronaut Gerald P. “Jerry” Carr, who was commander of Skylab 4, the third & final manned flight to America’s first space station. Carr was a resident of Houston
Praying for the Carr & Musick families. America lost another hero. Today we learned of the passing of NASA Astronaut Gerald P. “Jerry” Carr, who was commander of Skylab 4, the third & final manned flight to America’s first space station. Carr was a resident of Houston @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/oJzC00FHpB
— KPRC2 Rose-Ann Aragon (@KPRC2RoseAnn) August 26, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as a family statement on the death is yet to be released.