On the 23rd of February 2015, I received news that Leonard Nimoy was hospitalized after complaining of severe chest pain. My heart sank. I identified myself with Star Trek after the starship Enterprise, and of course, with Mr. Spock, the logical half human/half Vulcan Science Officer who also served as her First Officer. Yeah, when I was young, I was almost like him, in character at least - black is black and white is white. And I had tried to emulate his persona as he was always cool and composed (except when he had been compromised), knowledgeable and intimidating. He will always be Spock despite having Zachary Quintos to replace him as the iconic Mr. Spock. Then I received news on 24th February that he was recovering well. That was indeed a relief - until the morning of 28th February 2015 when I opened FB and saw tributes floating my news feed.
I remembered staring at the screen for a moment, then quickly went to all the news portals for verification. My heart sank further when I found out it was true. The man who had literally created the Vulcan culture and impressed millions of fans, was truly gone. It was a blow, a similar feeling I had when I found out that DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barret Roddenberry had passed on. I told myself that that was life. Everyone had to go one day, but yet my heart ached as the very show that had inspired me to become who I am today, were losing people to death.
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Suddenly my hectic month of February was quickly forgotten, and I was filled with grief. I thought it was "Illogical" to feel this way as Spock would say, since I know not the man, nor was I a friend. I was only his fan, Hence with a heavy heart, I have decided to include a little tribute to Mr. Nimoy in my blog, my way to let him know I grateful I am to him and his persona for creating a little excitement to my life during my youth.
I have collected a few series of tributes via FB to highlight here, again my way of saying Thank You. Farewell Mr. Nimoy, and may you find eternal rest and peace. I have been, and always shall be, your fan. You have lived long and prospered, and may your journey be without incident.
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