Sen. Jech comments on the passing of General Thomas P. Stafford

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, released the following statement Monday on the passing of General Thomas P. Stafford, a Weatherford native who commanded the Apollo 10 mission to the moon.

“General Stafford had a historic career and dedicated his life to service. His knowledge and skillset were invaluable to our state and country, and he will be truly missed. Stafford was a true hometown hero, and the Weatherford community was fortunate to witness his numerous accomplishments over the years. His legacy will live on through the Stafford Air and Space Museum, offering future generations a glimpse into the significant contributions he made during his extensive tenure in air and space exploration. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.” 

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For more information, contact: Sen. Jech at Darcy.Jech@oksenate.gov or 405-521-5545.