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Seeking your stories about Ray Bradbury

Emily Lakdawalla

Written by Emily Lakdawalla
June 6, 2012

Ray Bradbury passed away last night, June 5, 2012, at the age of 91. He was a friend to the Planetary Society and an inspiration to its members, staff, and leaders. We'd like you members to share your stories of his singular influence in your lives. Please go to the Share Your Story section of the website, log in, and write for your fellow members about your memories of him and his works. Then return in the coming days and weeks to read others' recollections.

Bruce Murray presents the Tom Paine award to Ray Bradbury at The Planetary Society's 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner
Bruce Murray presents the Tom Paine award to Ray Bradbury at The Planetary Society's 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner Bruce Murray awards to Ray Bradbury the Mars flag as part of the Thomas O. Paine award for the Advancement of Human Exploration of Mars at The Planetary Society's 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner, November 12, 2005.Image: Photography Alberto Rodriguez (Alan Berliner Photographers Hollywood) courtesy The Planetary Society
Nichelle Nichols and Ray Bradbury at The Planetary Society's 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner
Nichelle Nichols and Ray Bradbury at The Planetary Society's 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols greets Ray Bradbury, recipient of the 2005 Thomas O Paine Award for the Advancement of Human Exploration of Mars, at The Planetary Society's 25th Anniv Awards Dinner, November 12, 2005.Image: Photography Alberto Rodriguez (Alan Berliner Photographers Hollywood) courtesy The Planetary Society

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