I would like to express my belated condolences to the family of Cmdr. Piirto. I too saw a rebroadcast today of the CBS coverage of the return to Earth of the Apollo 11 crew. Cmdr. Piirto's prayer was powerful and eloquent. May he rest with the Saviour.

To the family of John A. Piirto:
I had never heard of John Piirto until yesterday when I was watching the footage of the return of the Apollo 11 astronauts.  I saw President Nixon introduce Chaplain Piirto to lead a prayer of thanksgiving for the astronauts' safe return.  I was very inspired by this prayer and began to search the Internet for more information about this man.  I am sorry to hear that he died last year.  I hope many people heard this prayer and remember John A. Piirto for his wonderful words expressed to God, and the wise insight upon such a momentous occasion.  I was blessed by this man and his prayer.

It is with great sadness learning of the passing of our friend John. Our sympathy to his family.

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John Arthur Piirto

31 December, 1931 – 19 October, 2018

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