#ozzie osband

[b3aches]

Sad day today. He will be sorely missed.

[talkoftitusville]

Ozzy Osband's Life And Legacy To Be Celebrated March 21st

The American Space Museum in Titusville along with the National Space Society has announced “321 Day” on March 21st to celebrate the life and legacy of local legend Robert “Ozzy” Osband — self-proclaimed “Rocket Hobo” and “Father of the 3-2-1 Area Code.” Osband was a familar and welcome sight to local and tourists alike in Space View Park, where he gave launch updates, countdowns, and the…

[talkoftitusville]

Ozzie Osband, Originator of "3-2-1" Telephone Area Code and "Rocket Hobo," Passes Away at 72

Ozzie Osband, fondly remembered as the "Rocket Hobo," was a prominent figure at Space View Park rocket launches for over four decades.

The Titusville community and space enthusiasts are mourning the loss of a local legend, Robert “Ozzie” Osband, who passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on the morning of August 6, 2023. He was 72. Ozzie Osband, fondly remembered as the “Rocket Hobo,” was a prominent figure at Space View Park rocket launches for over four decades. A screenshot of a television interview with Robert “Ozzie”…