Israel's astronaut carries nation's dreams

BBC News ^ | January 16, 2003 | Verity Murphy

[sheik yerbouty]

They should save their tears for later, grit their teeth, and smite the jihadists wherever they are to be found. We in America and Britain must do the same. The war against jihadist terrorists and their enablers must be won!

[DoughtyOne]

Yes it was. And you're welcome MadIvan. Thanks for your comments.

[OldFriend]

Perhaps the Lord above had need of these bright minds. May their families find comfort in knowing the carried the dreams of the civilized world into space and they will be honored for all time for their courage.

[Jacob Kell]

Farewell, Colonel Ramon. May the good Lord bless your soul and those of your companions. Rest in peace.

[FreeTheHostages]

bump -- this is an excellent article Mad Ivan has posted for us, IMHO

[SJackson]

Israel Defense Forces Creates Condolence E-Mail Address for Family of Col.
Ilan Ramon
IDF Spokesperson Sunday, February 02, 2003

The Israel Defense Forces has created a special e-mail address where the
world public may express their condolences to the Ramon Family and to the
people of the State of Israel on the loss of Col. Ilan Ramon in the Columbia
Space Shuttle tragedy.

The e-mail address is: ilanfamily@mail.idf.il

All letters received by the IDF will be presented to the Ramon family.