02349cam a22003493u 4500 30382 UtSlPG 20260610133707.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Coggins, Frank W. Say "Hello" for Me Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953. Release date is 2009-11-01 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Say 'Hello' for Me" by Frank W. Coggins is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around Professor Pettibone, an astronaut who has spent twenty long years alone on Mars after a failed space expedition. The primary topic of the book explores themes of isolation, survival, and the emotional journey of a man waiting for rescue, embodying a profound sense of hope even in the face of overwhelming solitude. The story begins with Professor Pettibone engaged in his daily rituals, polishing his ship and reciting comforting phrases to maintain a connection with Earth. When a rescue ship finally arrives, the professor’s anticipation is met with the bemusement of the spacemen who find him after so many years. Despite the offer to return home, Pettibone chooses to remain on Mars, reflecting on how his time there has transformed him physically and emotionally. The story culminates with the professor waving goodbye to his rescuers, expressing a bittersweet contentment in his solitude, as he once again resumes his routine, reminding readers of the complexities of human desire, belonging, and peace with one's chosen fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Mars (Planet) -- Fiction Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30382 71228 71228