Captain My Captain
The Final Frontier “Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.” This line reintroduced enthusiasts such as myself to a new universe, crew and vessel. I had the privilege of viewing the premiere episode, Encounter at Farpoint, at a convention in 1987 prior to its national broadcast. At the helm was Captain Jean-Luc Picard, portrayed by Patrick Stewart, who regrettably passed away in October 2026. Seated among approximately 60 distinguished fans, I sensed a…
