Second Look: Cub Shadows

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article commemorates the passing of Dave Scott Parker, a 61-year-old former NASA engineer who contributed to projects like the Hubble Space Telescope and was an AVweb fan, after a battle with ALS on March 6, 2021.
  • It highlights the devoted care provided by his wife, Christy Hansen, during his struggle with ALS.
  • The author republished a video, originally made in moral support of Christy, now serving as an honor to Dave's life, Christy's tireless care, and a tribute to the compassion of all caregivers.
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A year ago, I shot and edited this video in moral support of my friend Christy Hansen, who was struggling to care for her husband David Scott Parker, a victim of ALS. Dave Parker died on March 6, 2021. He was 61. He was an engineer at NASA and participated in many of the agency’s major projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope. He was also an AVweb fan.

I am republishing the video in honor of Dave’s passing, Christy’s devoted care for him and in support of caregivers of all stripes whose tireless work defines the very word compassion. They are the inseparable shadows of the people whose well-being depends on their ministrations.  

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