Thank you for all the work you've done and all the data you collected. I'm sorry we didn't make you (little anthropomorphized satellite) more robust. I promise I will learn things from what you've done, and when I teach high school science, I know my students and I will benefit from what you and satellites before and after you have done.
And, if you can spare the packets, please pass on my regards and thanks to your mission team.
Despite what the official message says, you will never "become just another piece of space junk"! Those of us on Earth who have followed your career will remember. Your fellow spacefolk will remember. And the scientific data that you have gathered will give researchers insights into many previously unsuspected phenomena, long after your transceivers are silent. You done good, buddy...
Some night in the future, I will look up and see a bright fireball streaking across the sky, and know that it was you. I can think of far worse endings than having provided the human race with both scientific information and a fireworks show...
As others have said, you have lived a long and worthwhile life, and people will miss you, and remember you. "Men die, horses die, the gods themselves will someday die. Only word-fame lasts forever." And that word-fame is often won by worthwhile deeds, such as yours.
I know many humans prefer the idea of dying in their sleep, which is a form of not knowing--but a ceremony for you would be appropriate.
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And, if you can spare the packets, please pass on my regards and thanks to your mission team.
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It's a comfort to know I will be remembered.
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I know many humans prefer the idea of dying in their sleep, which is a form of not knowing--but a ceremony for you would be appropriate.
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You will be remembered, and fondly.
Pleasant dreams.
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