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NASA Hero Ed Smylie Honored in Emotional Tribute Ceremony

5/20/2025

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Ed Smylie, the ingenious NASA engineer who played a pivotal role in rescuing the Apollo 13 crew, was celebrated in a heartfelt ceremony in Brookhaven on May 19, 2025. His daughter, Susan, honored his legacy by scattering his ashes at their Tennessee home and his grandparents' graves, a poignant tribute to a father who turned duct tape into a lifeline.

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Ed Smylie, the ingenious NASA engineer who played a pivotal role in rescuing the Apollo 13 crew, was celebrated in a heartfelt ceremony in Brookhaven on May 19, 2025. His daughter, Susan, honored his legacy by scattering his ashes at their Tennessee home and his grandparents' graves, a poignant tribute to a father who turned duct tape into a lifeline.