S. David Griggs

1939–1989 (age 50)

Astronaut/Pilot

Biography

S. David Griggs balanced the precision of a physicist with the daring of a pilot, bringing both to bear as a NASA astronaut and fighter pilot. His calm leadership under pressure, love for exploration, and zest for teaching young aviators made him a trusted colleague on every flight and mission.

Though he passed suddenly, his commitment to pushing boundaries and serving his country honorably endures among the memorials at Arlington National Cemetery and in the memories of those who knew his quiet courage.

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