Remember Our Heroes. [Dave at Garfield Ridge]

I should have posted something earlier, but sadly I must admit that I forgot. When I look at the calendar, it's hard to believe that it's been nineteen years since the loss of the Challenger and her crew.

However, as long as there are a few minutes left in this day, please take a moment to reflect on the events of January 28th, 1986. Honor these and other brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the name of exploration-- on behalf of their nation. . . and on behalf of all Mankind.

Front row, left to right:
Pilot Michael J. Smith, Commander Francis "Dick" Scobee, Mission Specialist Ronald McNair

Back row, left to right:
Mission Specialist Ellison Onizuka, Payload Specialist Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, Mission Specialists Gregory Jarvis and Judith Resnik

We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and "slipped the surly bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God." -- President Ronald Reagan

-- Dave at Garfield Ridge

posted by Ace at 11:27 PM

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