From Ashes to Star Dust

Space date set for Scotty's ashes. James Doohan's remains and a disk containing tributes will be launched into space in December.

I believe there is no soul or eternal spirit left after death so the tributes addressed personally to Jimmy seem a little odd to me. A lot of what happens after a death (unless you happen to strongly believe in an after life, of course) is for those left behind.

That said, I do think this is something that will provide comfort to his family, friends and fans. From her letter to his fans, his wife clearly understands how much her husband has touched many lives.

For non-trekkies/trekkers this will perhaps be very strange to understand but it does seem right that we will be able to look up at the stars and know that one of the many twinkling satellites orbiting the earth contain the remains of the man that brought us Scotty.

One to beam up.