[tomkat]

The first and only telegram I ever sent was addressed to President Reagan following this atrocity.
Of course it wasn't from him personally, but the reply, long since misplaced, shared my outrage and urged continuing resolve.

Yes, a telegram, it was that long ago.

I remember listening to his 'star wars' speech and having serious goosebumps and a big throat lump .. it sounded like the sincerest bid for meaningful peace in my lifetime.

[DocRock]

Funny you mention telegrams as my father had a telex. When KAL007 was shot down he got the news “hot off the wire”. What is not funny is that he regually flew on KAL007 for business. It shook our whole family to the core.