"In the end, what I have left from my walk on the Ocean of Storms are memories.... almost like it was a trip to the seashore or a drive in the country.  They mix together in a constant stream of thoughts and images that come and go like all memories do.  The most precious things I brought back with me are the same things I left with.  My two best friends.   And I realize that when you go through any endeavor, any journey whether across town or to the moon and back, all that matters is that you share the experience with people that you love.  That's what makes life special because ultimately that's all there is.  That's really all there is."

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                                                                                                           —Al Bean