Comments on: Ralph Sonny Clary, Meteorite Hunter And Philanthropist, Makes Important Donation To British School Kids

By: Angus Self

Angus Self — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:02:20 +0000

This is a wonderful story! I have given several talks about meteorites to schools, my astronomical society, Rotary and Probus clubs (covering all ages!), but what a delight it must be to give out samples. The look on kids faces when they can touch a rock from “out there” that is 4.5 billion years old is amazing. Well done and congratulations! Angus Self. Edinburgh. Scotland.

By: Logical Lizard

Logical Lizard — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:12:16 +0000

Dear Steve: How nice to hear from you. Thank you for reading the Logical Lizard. You are a remarkable meteorite hunter yourself, and have inspired many people (inlcuding my assistant actually!). I appreciate your comments very much and I will pass them along to Sonny. Thank you for writing — LL

By: Logical Lizard

Logical Lizard — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:51 +0000

Gerald: You’re obviouly a bit dense, so I’ll point out that this is an online publication, and therefore no “newsprint” is involved. That term refers to an inexpensive form of of paper made from wood pulp.
I assume, from your tone, that you are well versed in what constitues worthy gestures. Have you done anything to help schoolchildren in other countries recently? Please enlighten us.

By: Steve Schoner

Steve Schoner — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:40:17 +0000

Sonny is a fine and very generous man.   He works as a EMT and puts his life on the line in doing just that. And in his spare time, which is not much, he is an avid meteorite hunter. He has had amazing success, and has demonstrated a keen eye in spotting these elusive stones in very remote places.    And I know, I have hunted with him in the past.   Many hours and most of the time nothing found.    5 lbs and 90 pieces represents a lot of “spare time” on his part.
That he donated these meteorites to an education is noble indeed.    That more meteorite hunters would do the same to encourage students.
And look at those UK students.   Happy and properly dressed for school.   Wish such were the norm here in the U.S.
Steve Schoner

By: Gerald

Gerald — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:02:06 +0000

What a worthless gesture!!!!! Big deal and not worthy of newsprint.

By: Logical Lizard

Logical Lizard — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:42:15 +0000

Thank you for commenting. Sonny is a tremendously generous guy, and this is by no means the only donation he’s made. I received a lot of good feedback about this story, and I am quite sure we’ll be visiting with Sonny again in the future to find out what he’s been up to. And, he has been invited to appear as a guest star on our TV show “Meteorite Men.” That is really going to be fun! Thank you for reading.

By: Logical Lizard

Logical Lizard — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:39:57 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks!

By: searchingforfun

searchingforfun — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:09:33 +0000

This is great! It’s very kind and thoughful of Sonny to have done this. It helps the Meteorite community by showing that we are interested in science and helping others to understand the rare world of meteorites and that there are a lot of great and helpful people in our community like Sonny. I wish him all the best and the British students.

By: 7dog5cat

7dog5cat — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:21:14 +0000

What a generous man and how nice he has found his bliss.