6 DFCs in two wars (WWII and Korea)! A remarkable man from a remarkable generation. That first ride into space was all about political pressure, trying to match Soviet progress. He had a dodgy heat shield that could have led to a terrible fate. All mere detail for this brave man. Right stuff indeed!
I see that Carter called him, "the most boring man I ever met". Quite apart from the words pots and kettles coming to mind, it rather points to the importance of sticking to what you are good at. John Glenn was good at inspiring young people, like me. Now he is forever free to roam.
God speed John Glenn!