Crew
- Gregory Jarvis 1944 - 1986
- Christa McAuliffe 1948 - 1986
- Ronald McNair 1950 - 1986
- Ellison Onizuka 1946 - 1986
- Judith Resnik 1949 - 1986
- Commander Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee 1939- 1986
- Michael J. Smith 1945- 1986
One of my staff members was a candidate for the position Teacher in Space which was filled by Christa McAuliffe.
9 comments:
I was on the air when this happened, and broke the news to my listeners.
I remember that day well. My uncle was a research scientist at that time with NASA and it was a deeply felt tragedy, most of all there.
Was it really that long ago? Wow. What a horrible day that was.
Jim, one of those unforgettable days, and not a memory to be cherished.
Shelly, for NASA,
a terrible blow; but for the nation as well.
Lin, yes, that long ago. Tempus fugit.
Vee, certain things are just etched in our memories.
I remember that Tuesday well. I watched the launch live and was confused when it didn't look like the other launches I had seen. Then came shock and grief over the tragic loss of those brave and intrepid souls.
Chuck, my staff and I were stunned. One of our own might have been in that situation. Yet, yes, seven of our own were lost that day.
I was alone in a hotel room in San Diego the day that happened...
Pearl
We were called by a friend to tell us to turn on the TV. A very sad day.
Pearl, I suspect most Americans who are past (shall I say 35?) recall where they heard this awful news.
Shark, the image of the breakup will not be scrubbed from my mind.
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