The Launch of Atlas - 4

[KKD1247]

Thank you everyone who watched my dada's movies over the years. Its taken me almost a year to look at some of these again. I lost my world and to this day still have a hard time. I am blessed that we have youtube because now my daughter can see her grampy, he was blessed to see her be born and shared 2 months with her. Again thank you for still watching some of his movies . He had a great talent and he is missed dearly- god bless all- Kerry's Daugther Erica (ERD1277)

[ncautoman57]

@KKD1247 Erica, I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your Dad's videos very much. I had conversations with him several times. He was always very nice and helpful. I know how you feel because when I lost my Dad my world stopped for quite a while. It does get better over time. God bless you and your family. Like you said at least his memory lives on.

[ZmajSnoshaj]

You taught me a great deal of what I know about film making Kerry..

God bless you for your time here on Earth...

This video is almost perfect bro..............

~....

[BigJimW10]

I just got word tonight of Kerrys passing. I am numbed and shocked beyond belief. I don't know what else to say. :(

[ncautoman57]

Rest in peace my friend. God bless the kerry family. Rich

[QRhuggies]

R.I.P.

[absoluteze2]

To all who have enjoyed Kerry's YouTube submissions over the years I have the sad duty to inform you that Kerry passed away yesterday.

He was a dear friend to me for over 35 years and we did many Night Life shows together back in the day.

He was a dear friend and my "big brother" in my heart.

His friendship and his talent will be truly missed.

Rest in Peace "mien freund"!

[fayeteville]

im sorry - kerry did a great job and always was ready to answer my questions-

[ckikilwai]

Thanks for the great video Kerry!

(only one small remark, it's a Delta 4 rocket ;) )

[BigJimW10]

Kerry, do you have any special plans for the final Space Shuttle launch?

May I suggest doing a Nightlife Show themed one, complete with original opening from your original show, as a tribute to the shuttle. On the spot coverage like your show on the launch of the Columbia back in 82. That would be cool. Make a video showing the 2nd flight of the shuttle, then fast forward 28 years later. :)

[KKD1247]

Yes...I've been thinking about the Shuttle's last mission - currently scheduled for Sept 16, 2010. The Cape will be absolutely PACKED! Mega-PACKED I bet! I'll base it on the NightLife Show and good idea about some of the retro footage of the past. I bet it will be at least a 2-parter. I'll keep everyone up to date & will comment on it on my 3rd Anniv video in February. (Next Shuttle - Feb 4th)

[BigJimW10]

Sept 16th eh? Looks like I need to make some plans to be there myself. I want to be there to watch the end of an era.

My mind is always thinking like a story board. On the Nightlife theme, I see the opening theme to the show, followed by the 80s Decker doing the preliminaries, dissolve to Nightlife footage of the launch of Columbia, Then fade to black and fade in to a stock shot of the Kennedy Space Center with a subtitle "Present Day"

I hope my new vacation plans go through.

[BigJimW10]

Oh, and dedicate it to the crews of Challenger and Columbia. I still can't keep my eyes dry to this day thinking of these people.

[KKD1247]

I know...my Challenger video tribute that I put together right after the tradegy, received a lot of response and I think it aired 4 times or more during that period. Now its been seen by over 6700 preople! Good idea...I'll try & remember it!

[whizbang47]

That's not a space program launch, actually, which means exploration is just about at stop. No launches for science in an entire month. When was the last time

that happened? Reagan era? 1958? My memory could be wrong but that's how far back it seem like.

[GlockNinja]

What video camera were you using?

[KKD1247]

For these short productions, I use my Canon G9 still camera in the Video Mode.

[moomman89]

I was going to see it on Fox till it was after 8 PM and missed it.Tried on NASA TV but was not able to get it.

[umajunkcollector]

very nice vid, way kewl perspective. I've wondered what a lauch would look like from a far distance, thanks for this show.

Don