Spectacular human being. Rest in Peace, Mr. Anders, and thanks for the greatest photograph ever taken. "We went to explore the moon & ended up discovering the Earth."
Served his country with honor and distinction, took the most famous photo in history, quoted Genesis on Christmas while orbiting the moon, and went out doing what he loved more than anything. A life very well lived. Rest in peace, Sir. "God bless all of You, all of You on the good Earth." ~ Apollo 8
I met Bill Anders, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell serving on the USS Yorktown CVS 10 after recovery of Apollo 8. I was lucky enough to be Bill Anders orderly while on board. I recall he was promoted to Colonel while on board. L/Cpl G. Schauer, Marine Detachment. A very rememberable couple of days in my life. Sorry to hear of his passing.
The reading of Genesis from Apollo was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my ears. Here's 3 guys not even knowing if you're gonna make it back to Earth. But thinking about the heavens and creation. And I've that brought tears to my eyes when I when I first heard it and I think it always. Will God bless them? God bless those men. I had the pleasure of meeting James lovell
I remember that moon mission. They circled the moon without landing just to see if going to the moon was even possible. The public was stunned to see the first pictures from the Moon. Then the Earth rise photo blew everyone's mind. We could not have asked for a better Christmas present from NASA.
One last time General Bill Anders, flying high and living life on a beautiful June afternoon here in the San Juan Islands. This last flight, Bill was the co pilot. God saw the opportunity to take his faithful son while he soared in the air. Bill is home in Heaven now and enjoying the view of Earth once again. A life boldly, bravely and fully lived. Peace be with you Bill and your family. ✨😇🙏✝️💖💞❣️
One of my greatest privileges was to know Bill Anders -Apollo 8 astronaut and photographer of the iconic “Earthrise” photo. As an 18 year old cadet, my roommate Greg Anders introduced me to his dad -always referred to as “the General” Bill was an inspiring figure, and a quietly poetic astronaut.
My aunt and uncle were friends with the parents of Bill Anders in La Mesa, California. They were invited to the Anders home to watch the events on TV in 1968. Arthur Anders, Bill's father, won the navy cross for fighting off a Japanese air attack on the USS Panay in 1937.
My grandfather and Bill's father were cousins. Thank you for sharing. My grandfather was in the navy also. and they wrote letters back and forth to each other.
@@TruckingToPlease He has actually screwed up several times in the past resulting in minor injuries. It was only a matter of time. Jerry Parr said he was definitely not the suicide type, but he also may have gotten a diagnosis Jerry didn’t know about… hmmm?
So saddened to hear of Bill Anders passing today. He was one of my close favorites of the Apollo era. A quiet achiever that went with the flow. One flight but what a flight to be on. He took that Earth-rise photo above the moon the year I was born. Maybe that's why Apollo 8 will always be close to me. He achieved a lot in his lifetime. Thanks for giving me the inspiration for me to do better...
RIP, Sir. You and all of the Apollo Astronauts are my heros. For those of you reading this, I will say, today, in the Paciific Northwest this amazing human west on an amazing NORTHWEST DAY. One other thing. GREETINGS ;)
I went with my family to visit the Air Museum at Skagit Airport on Friday. When we arrived around Noon - we saw a car with the license plate "P-51 Pilot" then when we got to the front the doors were all closed. A man came out and told us "We are closed today" we asked if they would be open the next day and we got a short "Probably not". I was very disappointed at the time but now, knowing what happened I'm heartbroken. Rest in Peace Mr. Anders, thank you for your service.
I met Bill Anders once at the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington 4 years ago. I was there at a fly in and had brought a burned D-Day Spitfire yolk with me. Bill spotted the Spitfire yolk and came over for a talk. We discussed the D-Day attack and how much was at stake that day. Thanked him for his work and great photograph. A terrific American. God bless Bill Anders.
I lived in Mount Vernon for years but didn't realize Bill was out there until after I'd moved away. I'm glad he got to go out flying. Guys like Anders weren't meant to die in bed.
A really MAJOR General. 🙂 Two things came to mind, watching this: Heinlein's Poem "The Green Hills of Earth". The song by Kansas "Icarus / Borne on Wings of Steel". RIP, General Anders. You were a light we can all hope to at least a little bit emulate.
I was 7 years old in 1968 and still remember vividly hearing them read from genesis on my dad’s tube radio. Marvelous recollection! You are still my hero. Thank you from Germany and Godspeed!
Well , he's one of the men from the superpowers who put excitement into my life growing up in working class Liverpool. There was the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Woodstock and the moon landing where the space race and music never ended when I was 64 this month and saw an astronaut dead when so many had died before. And I realised there were more who all fought in the skies above Vietnam where capital punishment was still part of injustice all over the world.
So sorry to hear the news of the death of William Anders, one of the first 3 people to travel to another world on what was the most dangerous mission so far ever undertaken - Apollo 8 had no lunar module that saved the Apollo 13 crew. He took the iconic Earth Rise photograph, still one of the most spectacular, beautiful and memorable photos ever taken. Now only 6 Apollo astronauts who travelled to the Moon are still alive - James Lovell of Apollo 8 and 13, Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11; Fred Haise of Apollo 13: David Scott of Apollo 15: Charles Duke of Apollo 16 and Harrison “Jack” Schmidt of Apollo 17. So many former astronauts have died recently - Walter Cunningham, Karol Bobko, Frank Borman, Ken Mattingly, Mary Cleave, Tom Stafford, Richard Truly and now Bill Anders. May they rest in peace, along with all other deceased astronauts, whose courage and dedication we admire and appreciate so much. Bill Anders loved flying planes, and he died doing something he enjoyed so much. I am sure that is how he would have wanted to leave this world.
He is in my family tree on my mom's side. And his father was my grandfather's cousin. Somewhere, I have letters that were written between the both of them. Wish I can get my hands on them. I was sad to see his passing. I know my brother got to meet him at a family reunion before my Grandfather Frank passed away, in the 80's.
I wish I had the opportunity to meet Bill Anders. I've read a couple books on Apollo 8 and gained a tremendous amount if respect fir a Bill Anders. With all the words said and written about astronauts first view of the moon, his were "It looks like dirty beach sand". I loved that. My condolences to Valerie and his children and to the original poster and all who knew and loved him.
great vid.. All Respect for MG Anders great life..... in his blue marble Earth pic.. Is that US on left side w FL sticking out.. looks like big storm over northeast area like Boston NY.. and top of Africa in brown on right side nearer bottom of lit up side of 🌎 Earth ? or is this totally other hemisphere?
Very saddened to hear the news. MAG GEN Anders led us all through the first steps to the moon. Then he did something truly astonishing. Rather than showing us the moon he turned the camera around and showed us ourselves and where we are in the universe. what a wonderful legacy that his family should be very proud of. Blue skies, gentle breezes and God bless you Sir, Greg New Zealand.
I was thirteen in 1968. I was with my family in Florida on Christmas Vacation. I well remember watching on our hotel suite TV, the Christmas Eve "service" the crew gave to the world.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Astronaut Bill Anders. Thank you for your love & service to our country, and your moon mission Apollo 8. Tell my Pop, who you probably knew at NASA, if you see him, that I miss him. 🙏🛐🚀🚀🇺🇲
I was 19 when that gentleman was orbiting the moon. How exciting it was to see the news reports and videos. Sadly, the U.S. has declined in almost every imaginable way since those heady days, and I fear such courage and greatness of character is almost gone. I do hope I am wrong.
I remember Christmas 1968 I was a young pre teen boy! A great time to grow up my stingray bicycle, 16ct. Hostess fruit pies and a 5ct. Hersey Bars; Thanks Bill and Apolo 08 I'll never forget you American Heroes! 🇺🇸 👍
Bill was trying to loop his plane that is pretty much a life well lived when you are 90 years old and still out doing loops . Died doing what he loved what a way to go
Pride and hubris are next to each other...his hubris about flying is what killed him. Nobody that age should even be flying an old plane like that one!
Spectacular human being.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Anders,
and thanks for the greatest
photograph ever taken.
"We went to explore the moon &
ended up discovering the Earth."
Served his country with honor and distinction, took the most famous photo in history, quoted Genesis on Christmas while orbiting the moon, and went out doing what he loved more than anything. A life very well lived. Rest in peace, Sir.
"God bless all of You, all of You on the good Earth." ~ Apollo 8
What a country and society.
He was one of a cohesive bunch
CGI
I met Bill Anders, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell serving on the USS Yorktown CVS 10 after recovery of Apollo 8. I was lucky enough to be Bill Anders orderly while on board. I recall he was promoted to Colonel while on board. L/Cpl G. Schauer, Marine Detachment. A very rememberable couple of days in my life. Sorry to hear of his passing.
What an honor.
Rest In Peace, sir. Thank you for taking the "Earthrise" photograph.
Almost taken in black and white
@SassySarah-ll8se Yes, he will be in hell as you say... but there is a great place for you in it, don't worry.
@SassySarah-ll8se Shut it, bot.
I was 17 years old on that Christmas Eve night 1968, and I will always remember that night. It was a historic event, and it changed the world.
The reading of Genesis from Apollo was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my ears. Here's 3 guys not even knowing if you're gonna make it back to Earth. But thinking about the heavens and creation. And I've that brought tears to my eyes when I when I first heard it and I think it always. Will God bless them? God bless those men. I had the pleasure of meeting James lovell
RIP Bill. Thank you for everything you have done for us. And thank you for taking the picture that showed us ourselves.
I remember that moon mission. They circled the moon without landing just to see if going to the moon was even possible. The public was stunned to see the first pictures from the Moon. Then the Earth rise photo blew everyone's mind. We could not have asked for a better Christmas present from NASA.
Christmas Eve reading of Genesis was epic
@@gerry-p9xI recall that Madeline Murray O'Hare, the atheist, sure raised a fuss afterwards.
One last time General Bill Anders, flying high and living life on a beautiful June afternoon here in the San Juan Islands. This last flight, Bill was the co pilot. God saw the opportunity to take his faithful son while he soared in the air. Bill is home in Heaven now and enjoying the view of Earth once again. A life boldly, bravely and fully lived. Peace be with you Bill and your family. ✨😇🙏✝️💖💞❣️
Beautiful!
@@cathylawrence7382 Agree. Thanks for sharing
One of my greatest privileges was to know Bill Anders -Apollo 8 astronaut and photographer of the iconic “Earthrise” photo.
As an 18 year old cadet, my roommate Greg Anders introduced me to his dad -always referred to as “the General”
Bill was an inspiring figure, and a quietly poetic astronaut.
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@SassySarah-ll8se quiet, woman
@SassySarah-ll8se Wow, you are clearly very insecure about being a nobody. Get out there and have a life
What an amazing man. The picture that he took with his Hasselblad camera is without equal.
Basically a grab shot that was punched next to window and shots bracketed to allow for proper. Exposure.
My aunt and uncle were friends with the parents of Bill Anders in La Mesa, California. They were invited to the Anders home to watch the events on TV in 1968. Arthur Anders, Bill's father, won the navy cross for fighting off a Japanese air attack on the USS Panay in 1937.
Nice! Thanks for shaing
My grandfather and Bill's father were cousins. Thank you for sharing. My grandfather was in the navy also. and they wrote letters back and forth to each other.
I heard the Anders lived near or at the corner of Resmar and Conrad. Is that true? I drive by there every day.
Соболезнуем!
Как жаль!
Удивительный человек!
Bill went out with his boots on. He was proof that there are/ were "Old, Bold Pilots"
Rest in Peace.
He actually affirmed the “NO old, bold pilot’ theory. He could have grown older if he didn’t screw up so bad.
@@garygolfer3243 you took the words right out of my mouth! Exactly!
He went out with his face smashed all over the instrument panel
@@ushouldntjudgeme3683 I have a feeling the situation was terminal prior to preflight. He went out on his own terms at the controls.
@@TruckingToPlease He has actually screwed up several times in the past resulting in minor injuries. It was only a matter of time. Jerry Parr said he was definitely not the suicide type, but he also may have gotten a diagnosis Jerry didn’t know about… hmmm?
So saddened to hear of Bill Anders passing today. He was one of my close favorites of the Apollo era. A quiet achiever that went with the flow. One flight but what a flight to be on. He took that Earth-rise photo above the moon the year I was born. Maybe that's why Apollo 8 will always be close to me. He achieved a lot in his lifetime. Thanks for giving me the inspiration for me to do better...
RIP Maj. Gen. William Anders. The "Earthrise" photo is my favorite photo of all-time. Thank you.
RIP and thank you for your service to our country 😢
RIP, Sir. You and all of the Apollo Astronauts are my heros. For those of you reading this, I will say, today, in the Paciific Northwest this amazing human west on an amazing NORTHWEST DAY.
One other thing. GREETINGS ;)
I went with my family to visit the Air Museum at Skagit Airport on Friday. When we arrived around Noon - we saw a car with the license plate "P-51 Pilot" then when we got to the front the doors were all closed. A man came out and told us "We are closed today" we asked if they would be open the next day and we got a short "Probably not". I was very disappointed at the time but now, knowing what happened I'm heartbroken. Rest in Peace Mr. Anders, thank you for your service.
Nothing, but the utmost respect and admiration for an absolute legend. What a way to live life! Thank you Bill!
RIP Sir! God speed and MAD Respect!!!
I met Bill Anders once at the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington 4 years ago. I was there at a fly in and had brought a burned D-Day Spitfire yolk with me. Bill spotted the Spitfire yolk and came over for a talk. We discussed the D-Day attack and how much was at stake that day. Thanked him for his work and great photograph. A terrific American. God bless Bill Anders.
@SassySarah-ll8se wow you have led a sad life
I lived in Mount Vernon for years but didn't realize Bill was out there until after I'd moved away. I'm glad he got to go out flying. Guys like Anders weren't meant to die in bed.
A really MAJOR General. 🙂
Two things came to mind, watching this:
Heinlein's Poem "The Green Hills of Earth".
The song by Kansas "Icarus / Borne on Wings of Steel".
RIP, General Anders. You were a light we can all hope to at least a little bit emulate.
He lived a full life with no regrets. RIP.
Wow I remember seeing him talk about being first guys to ride the Saturn V.
Rest In peace Bill, I can remember seeing your Apollo suit at the science museum in London. 8 was truly a great mission, very risky. 👏
I was 7 years old in 1968 and still remember vividly hearing them read from genesis on my dad’s tube radio. Marvelous recollection! You are still my hero. Thank you from Germany and Godspeed!
Well , he's one of the men from the superpowers who put excitement into my life growing up in working class Liverpool.
There was the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Woodstock and the moon landing where the space race and music never ended when I was 64 this month and saw an astronaut dead when so many had died before.
And I realised there were more who all fought in the skies above Vietnam where capital punishment was still part of injustice all over the world.
What a great story. Thank you for posting this. RIP
My Deepest Heartfelt Sympathies and Condolences To The Family and Friends of Astronaut Bill Anders. A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was so saddened to hear about Bill Anders' passing
THANKS!...MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM ANDERS... for your great service to our great country AMERICA/USA! REST IN PEACE! GOD BLESS!
RIP and thank you for all you did and achieved for all of humanity.
So sorry to hear the news of the death of William Anders, one of the first 3 people to travel to another world on what was the most dangerous mission so far ever undertaken - Apollo 8 had no lunar module that saved the Apollo 13 crew. He took the iconic Earth Rise photograph, still one of the most spectacular, beautiful and memorable photos ever taken. Now only 6 Apollo astronauts who travelled to the Moon are still alive - James Lovell of Apollo 8 and 13, Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11; Fred Haise of Apollo 13: David Scott of Apollo 15: Charles Duke of Apollo 16 and Harrison “Jack” Schmidt of Apollo 17.
So many former astronauts have died recently - Walter Cunningham, Karol Bobko, Frank Borman, Ken Mattingly, Mary Cleave, Tom Stafford, Richard Truly and now Bill Anders. May they rest in peace, along with all other deceased astronauts, whose courage and dedication we admire and appreciate so much.
Bill Anders loved flying planes, and he died doing something he enjoyed so much. I am sure that is how he would have wanted to leave this world.
God bless him for doing what he loves. My heart goes out to his family and friends 😢
He is in my family tree on my mom's side. And his father was my grandfather's cousin. Somewhere, I have letters that were written between the both of them. Wish I can get my hands on them. I was sad to see his passing. I know my brother got to meet him at a family reunion before my Grandfather Frank passed away, in the 80's.
He now lives with God and reached the stars...........
@SassySarah-ll8se is that sort of a threat??
What's the story on the F-89 in the background at 0:06?! I'm afraid I probably already know the answer but I'll ask anyway.... Is it a flier?
I wish I had the opportunity to meet Bill Anders. I've read a couple books on Apollo 8 and gained a tremendous amount if respect fir a Bill Anders. With all the words said and written about astronauts first view of the moon, his were "It looks like dirty beach sand". I loved that. My condolences to Valerie and his children and to the original poster and all who knew and loved him.
RIP
William Anders
(1933-2024)
Great pic Earthrise👍🌍... thank you for your contribution to humanity.. RIP Bill Anders🙏🚀
Bill Anders, you were a great human being. So sorry to learn of your passing. RIP
They uploaded this right after they also announced he died in a plane crash
Rest Easy sir! Wish I could have met you! I have seen you flying and loved watching you!
A man I would have loved to have met. His grandkids have to be so very proud.
Rest in peace.
great vid.. All Respect for MG Anders great life..... in his blue marble Earth pic.. Is that US on left side w FL sticking out.. looks like big storm over northeast area like Boston NY.. and top of Africa in brown on right side nearer bottom of lit up side of 🌎 Earth ?
or is this totally other hemisphere?
Godspeed sir! Thank you for your invaluable contributions to aerospace science.
Condolences to Greg, family, and friends. Godspeed Bill Anders.
I remember watching the live transmission of the Apollo 8 crew filming the Earthrise and reading from the book of Genesis in 1968!
As a child, I watched every minute of the Christmas flight around the Moon. Godspeed, Sir. Thank you for all you did for us.
Very saddened to hear the news. MAG GEN Anders led us all through the first steps to the moon. Then he did something truly astonishing. Rather than showing us the moon he turned the camera around and showed us ourselves and where we are in the universe. what a wonderful legacy that his family should be very proud of.
Blue skies, gentle breezes and God bless you Sir, Greg New Zealand.
👍..life well lived ..big thank you for the PICTURE ❤.
I have that picture (Earthrise) hanging in my kitchen. Love it! Thank you, Bill. RIP. See you in heaven.
I was thirteen in 1968. I was with my family in Florida on Christmas Vacation. I well remember watching on our hotel suite TV, the Christmas Eve "service" the crew gave to the world.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Astronaut Bill Anders. Thank you for your love & service to our country, and your moon mission Apollo 8. Tell my Pop, who you probably knew at NASA, if you see him, that I miss him. 🙏🛐🚀🚀🇺🇲
Rip William Alison Anders, you will be missed
There are those precious few that lead by example, thank you Will, and God give you peace.
“Legends never die”💯💪
I am reminded of that line in "THE LONGEST DAY" about how sad it is that the few keep getting fewer. We lost another of the few.
Thanks for giving Earthrise to Humanity, Picture is my my workshop so i see it every day.
He sure led an amazing life! You got your wings now brother rest in peace!
I wonder what he thought of flat earthers being he literally took the photo proof that says otherwise 😂
I was 19 when that gentleman was orbiting the moon. How exciting it was to see the news reports and videos. Sadly, the U.S. has declined in almost every imaginable way since those heady days, and I fear such courage and greatness of character is almost gone. I do hope I am wrong.
Oh thank you for letting us see how Bill Anders was currently living. Good remembrances.
Rest in Peace Bill. Blue sky and tail winds in eternity, now that you are unshackled from the bounds of gravity and reborn among the stars.
RIP to a true legend. ❤🙏🏻
God speed Bill Anders. You lived an incredible life and died doing what you loved. Blessed life.
Back with Gus Neil Ed and the others rest in power thank you for your service
"Everybody's a hero these days". He was right. Condolences to Greg and the family.
They were built different.
What a country we had. Strong, cohesive, culturally Christian
Si heartbreaking He will be remembered
Apollo 8 is really the beginning of exploration of space. Godspeed sir you are a legend forever.
What a hero and skilled man he was! Rest In Peace Bill...
RIP Maj Gen Anders
Thank you”Big Hero”!!! RIP MG Anders 🇺🇸
Godspeed, General Anders, and Thank you.
I remember Christmas 1968 I was a young pre teen boy! A great time to grow up my stingray bicycle, 16ct. Hostess fruit pies and a 5ct. Hersey Bars; Thanks Bill and Apolo 08 I'll never forget you American Heroes! 🇺🇸 👍
Thank you Sir.❤
Thank you Sir!
What a life!! And a way to go. Good job Sir! He lived Long and Prosper 🖖🏽
Rest in Peace General Anders. Thank you.
Yes, Earth Rise is historic photo for humanity.
What a Man! May he rest in peace!
His first ride in a plane as a kid, the pilot did a loop and he said they came awfully close to crashing
I forgot about that. He came full circle.
What a man. Died what he loved to do fly Bill RIP 😊 Respect ❤
Thank you Bill!. Rest in Peace!
may rest in peace in the arms of God... my condolences to all the family and friends...
God bless Bill Anders ! R.I.P 😢
Requiescat in pace Maj. Gen. William Anders,! Ave at que vale!
Bill was trying to loop his plane that is pretty much a life well lived when you are 90 years old and still out doing loops .
Died doing what he loved what a way to go
A national treasure.
Pride and hubris are next to each other...his hubris about flying is what killed him. Nobody that age should even be flying an old plane like that one!
RIP Bill Anders
RIP, condolences to the family.
Мои соболезнования всем его близким. 🙏
That P51 is an animal and always will be
RIP to an American Icon. Condolences to his family.
RIP Maj. Gen. William Anders
RIP sir!