FROM: http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/1113131398/star-trek-shatner-nasa-distinguished-public-service-medal-042814/
William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk) has been awarded NASA's Distinguished Public Service Medal.
The honor was presented to Shatner Saturday evening in Los Angeles at his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show, where he raises money for a variety of childrens causes. The citation for the medal reads, For outstanding generosity and dedication to inspiring new generations of explorers around the world, and for unwavering support for NASA and its missions of discovery.
William Shatner has been so generous with his time and energy in encouraging students to study science and math, and for inspiring generations of explorers, including many of the astronauts and engineers who are a part of NASA today, said David Weaver, NASAs associate administrator for the Office of Communications at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Hes most deserving of this prestigious award.
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After all, it was William Shatner's portrayal of the fictitious character in Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek, rather than he himself, that provided so much inspiration ... I don't recall many stories of people being inspired to become police officers after watching TJ Hooker (though I don't doubt there may be some)
You should read the article, he put some effort into this. Quite a busy guy, Kirk was just the foot in the door.
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"If this will be our end, then I will have them make SUCH an end as to be worthy of rememberance! Out of torpedos you say?! Find me the ferengi!".
Yeah, I had the same thought. I mean, DATA was inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame, not Brent Spiner. So yeah.