Scotty, warp factor nine

[greatbear]

Well, it's already been posted all over Livejournal that James Doohan, aka Engineer Scott of Star Trek fame died today. It's no secret that Star Trek has touched the lives of so many, especially quite a few on my friend's list. Star Trek was always a big influence on my life in many ways. Of all the characters, I always identified with Scotty. I would have my hands in engines and electronics even before I was in two-digit age, and watching Scotty get the engines running or the shields up at just the last second and saving the day was an inspiration. His character's abilities and pride in his work became a benchmark of sorts for me. So, I was quite a bit saddened when I heard of his death, especially when I learned it was complications from Alzheimer's.

Scotty, here's to ya, laddie. *raises mug of Romulan ale*

I like to think that he is still with us, preserved in a transporter buffer somewhere...

Comments

[teddyb.livejournal.com]

I'll join you in that toast, my friend. And, you know, I am sure you are just the kind of guy Scotty would have loved to hang out with. Reading your posts, I can see exactly why you would relate to that character, and I have to admire your ability to be that kind of guy in the real world.

I echo that thought about the transporter buffer, too.

Big hugs, and thanks for sharing those thoughts, Phil.

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

What a fine tribute!
I'll take a mug of that Romulan ale!

[bigsqueezer.livejournal.com]

Actually, you're the first to tell me. What can I say - I work too much.

But when I'm done tonight (before the Romulan Ale) I'll get in the car and go our on Route 66; rev the engine real loud and drive fast. Then I'll come home, crack open that ale, and exaggerate the time it takes me to drink it - grandly!

Thanks man for the news... Warp 9!

[liftinmoose.livejournal.com]

He was cool.

[jn1701e.livejournal.com]

I remember meeting him in 1988. I was 12, I rmember that he was very friendly and he signed My tech manual called.. "Mr. Scott's Guide To The Enterprise"

I think I'll honor his memory with a glass of scotch. If it wasn't for Star Trek.. I wouldn't have made it through my teens.. the following movies and Star Trek :TNG gave me something to look forward to.