Science fiction writer, Ray Bradbury, died on June 6, 2012.  Bradbury left a legacy of hope for mankind.  When asked how he felt when he saw the pictures of Saturn that Voyager sent back, he made this observation.

"It was wonderful for the human spirit.  It was something we could all share, something that united us in its beauty.  It had nothing to do with sex, race, or country.  It embodied no philosophy.  It showed that we could do anything ~ rebuild our cities, clean our streams and end our energy problem while colonizing the moon at the same time.  It has nothing to do with money.  All we have to do is use our imagination."

~ Endangered Species, Writers Talk About Their Craft, Their Visions, Their Lives, Lawrence Grobel, DA CAPO PRESS, 2001.