[Poohbah]

Despite the known risks these folks pressed forward. They are at once one of the saddest and most magnificent examples of humanity. Instead of being less, I think we are greater for their showing what humans are capable of in the face of constant danger.

They carried on the tradition of exploration that began when some brave soul said to his tribesmen, "Let's go see what's on the other side of that hill."

I don't know if we are able to NOT want to see what's on the other side of that hill...

Eternal rest grant unto the crew of Columbia STS-107, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.

[Petronski]

They carried on the tradition of exploration that began when some brave soul said to his tribesmen, "Let's go see what's on the other side of that hill."

...and who themselves were probably settling a bet. ;-)

[DoughtyOne]

Thanks Poohbah. Nice comments.