I am saddened today to learn of the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart, an actor who not only gave me some of my most cherished childhood memories but also helped create memories I would later share with my own family.
Growing up as a Trekkie gave people like me the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and experience a show that tackled many of the same issues facing humanity today.
I truly hope many of you were as blessed as I was to experience Star Trek: The Next Generation. For those brief episodes, we could escape the troubles of our everyday lives and transport ourselves into a science fiction world that celebrated knowledge, exploration, compassion, and the endless possibilities of humanity.
It was a world that challenged us to think beyond ourselves, question what we believed, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
God bless that man.