[CH] OT: Space Shuttle Disaster...again
Larry Dinkoff (Larry.Dinkoff@verizon.net)
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 14:56:43 -0500
17 years and 4 days after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on
launch, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated while approaching it's
landing site in Florida.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the seven astronauts
who perished in this tragedy. The space program will continue. And this
affects not just Americans, but all people worldwide. This crew had
Israel's first astronaut aboard. Other crews have included astronauts
from South Africa Japan and several other countries.
Space is not OWNED by any one country. Space is for all nations to be
shared and utilized equally. So as we look to the future of space
exploration, we can only pray that stronger safety measures be enacted,
more precautions put in place, and newer equipment be developed, to
ensure that this tragedy does not repeat itself.
To the seven voyagers who perished today, we salute you. The world will
mourn you, but your sacrifice shall not be in vain, for the loss of your
lives will help to prevent furture loss of life.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled chile mailings
Larry Dinkoff
Tampa Florida
Home of the World Champion
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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