CBS News: John Glenn recalled as humble hero, and "just Dad" to his children. December 18, 2016 by Garret Vreeland in History 'Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December, but the days grow short when you reach September. When the autumn weather turns leaves to flame one hasn’t got time for the waiting game. When the days dwindle down to a precious few, September, November and these few precious days I’ll spend with you. These precious days I’ll spend with you.’