Hi Everyone! It’s been a very busy few months, but I’m back baby!!
My friend Bobbie Reno has been working hard to get a commemorative stamp of Leonard Nimoy created for the Unites States Postal Service (USPS) and has created a petition to help move the process along. Wouldn’t that be great? Next year it will be a decade since his passing (hard to believe), and Bobbie has been contacting every outlet she can think of to show support and worthiness to the USPS stamp commission. She’s had letters of support from Adam Nimoy, Susan Nimoy, Adam Schiff, and The Elizabeth Peabody House which Leonard supported but by signing the following petition, this could give the project a bit groundswell!
Here’s the petition link:
(Sorry I couldn’t find a shorter link!)
I can’t think of a better tribute to Leonard than a commemorative stamp in time for Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary in 2026! Here’s an excerpt from the petition:
Examples of Leonard Nimoy’s influence and contributions.
On the iconic TV series and movies, Star Trek, through his legendary role as Mr. Spock, he encouraged people to seek careers as Astronauts and scientists. NASA considered Leonard a friend and colleague. Leonard was a talented fine arts photographer specializing in “conceptual” photographic projects focusing on social topics such as body image perception (“I am troubled by the fact that women in our culture are congratulated most for losing weight.” Leonard Nimoy), spiritual or religious themes and showing of introspective hidden personalities or persona. He earned a master’s degree in fine art photography from UCLA, where he studied under respected photographer, Robert Heineken.
Education was important in Leonard Nimoy’s life. He earned a master’s degree in education from Antioch University. He spoke frequently at colleges and universities around the Nation encouraging and supporting education programs. The Committee’s criteria for a stamp lists extraordinary and enduring contributions to American society, history, culture, or environment.
It is our contention that the Committee not just considered Leonard Nimoy’s role as Spock and his association with Star Trek only. Through his iconic role as Spock, Leonard is an ongoing major influence on American culture, sciences, and society; that continued beyond his role by positively influencing causes throughout his life.
Why is this important? Leonard Nimoy has been and continues to be a positive influence in the lives of many people. He has influenced people to become astronauts, sciences, artists and activists in social causes. Let’s honor him with a USPS Commemorative Stamp for Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary.
Please sign this today and SHARE it like crazy!
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