Family members of Apollo 1 astronaut Edward H. White II are joined by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson as they place flowers at the Apollo 1 monument during its dedication at Arlington National Cemetery, Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Arlington, Va.
Family members of Apollo 1 astronaut Edward H. White II are joined by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, second from left, as they place flowers at the commemorative Apollo 1 monument during its dedication at Arlington National Cemetery, Thurs., June 2, 2022, in Arlington, Va.
The Apollo 1 monument honors and memorializes the Apollo 1 crew of Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White II, and Roger B. Chaffee, among others, who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the good of their country and the world. This monument ensures that the public recognizes the Apollo 1 crew as integral to the successes of the Apollo program and the continued exploration of space for the benefit of humanity.
Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls