He lived his own philosophy. He lived long, and he prospered.

While it is true that he's no longer with us, and that he touched all of us in his own unique way, and will never be replaced, I feel we should focus on the life he lived. On the fact that he touched us in so many unique ways - Whether as Spock, or in The Body Snatchers, or even cameos on the Simpsons, he brought us a bit of joy, sparked our imaginations, and allowed us to laugh.

Shatner said it best, I think. "Of all the souls I have ever encountered, his was the most...human."

Rest in peace, Mr. Nimoy, and keep exploring the undiscovered country. We know how to get there - Second star on the right, and straight on 'till morning.

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For the man who helped bring science fiction into our hearts.

Thank you.

...he simply left to explore the final frontier.

Safe travels, Mr. Nimoy.

I didn't even know he had a disease. Rest in peace, you left a legacy of fond memories for us all.

If only he could come back for this too. *raises glass* To Leonard Nimoy.

Ilraen looked up from his worktable at a strange sound from the direction of the console. His partner was sitting stock-still, staring at something on the screen.

<Nume? What is it?>

"Nothing!" he said, too quickly. The screen went blank. He rose and surreptitiously ran a hand across his face, then gave a sniff—the sound that had attracted Ilraen's attention.

Ilraen said nothing, but returned his main eyes to his work. His stalk-eyes roved over the room, carefully not focusing on Nume.

For a moment there was silence. Finally, Nume said, "Leonard Simon Nimoy is dead."

<Oh.> Tentatively, he added, <You admire him greatly, do you not?>

"Yes I do." A pause. "Ilraen, did I ever play any of my Alien Voices collection for you?"

<I believe so. Not recently.>

"Well, the article doesn't mention his work on Alien Voices at all. It's ridiculous." He opened a cabinet above the console and started rifling through its contents. "So, what do you say? Journey to the Center of the Earth or The Time Machine?"

<I do like him as Professor Lidenbrock.> Ilraen did not add that this performance of Nimoy's reminded him of his partner.

"Sure." Nume pulled out the CD and popped it into the console.

The two settled down to enjoy it.

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I used the New York Times article on Mr. Nimoy's passing as reference for this little tribute. Alien Voices is awesome. You can download the audio dramas in MP3 format for free, so check them out. {= )

~Neshomeh, very sad.

I... I forgive you for Dark of the Moon, just come back to us... please?