THREAD OF SILENCE

02/01/03 | Ken Roberts

[Old Professer]

Nothing left to say.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

[AmericanHeroes.com]

The Late Rich Mullins..."Elijah"

The Jordan is waiting for me to cross through
My heart is aging I can tell
So Lord, I'm begging for one last favor from You
Here's my heart take it where You will

This life has shown me how we're mended and how we're torn
How it's okay to be lonely as long as you're free
Sometimes my ground was stoney
And sometimes covered up with thorns
And only You could make it what it had to be
And now that it's done
Well if they dressed me like a pauper
Or if they dined me like a prince
If they lay me with my fathers
Or if my ashes scatter on the wind
I don't care

But when I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye

There's people been friendly, but they'd never be your friends
Sometimes this has bent me to the ground
Now that this is all ending
I want to hear some music once again
'Cause it's the finest thing that I have ever found

But the Jordan is waiting
Though I ain't never seen the other side
Still they say you can't take in the things you have here
So on the road to salvation
I stick out my thumb and He gives me a ride
And His music is already falling on my ears

There's people been talking
They say they're worried about my soul
Well, I'm here to tell you I'll keep rocking
'Til I'm sure it's my time to roll
And when I do

When I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye

'Cause when I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye

[let freedom sing]

(RIP-it, RIP-it)

[RobFromGa]

We Will Overcome This Tragedy because we are a Strong people.

Other threats will occupy us soon, but we take this moment to remember all of those people who have sacrificed in order to expand Mankind's Base of Scientific Knowledge, including the Columbia crew. Together, they form a long, and vitally important part of our History.

Thank you for your service.

[Tax-chick]

Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of G*d.

Words fail me ...

[EverOnward]

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[N8VTXNinWV]

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[Licensed-To-Carry]

Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

May the Lord our God grant us mercy and comfort during this time for sorrow. My prayers go out to the familes of these which are lost. May God bless us all.

[Chong]

Faith

Faith isn't anything you can see;
It isn't anything you can touch.
But you can feel it in your heart.

Faith is what keeps you trying
When others would have given up.
It keeps you believing in
The goodness of others
And helps you find it.

Faith is trusting in a power
Greater than yourself
And knowing that whatever happens,
This power will carry you through anything.

It is believing in yourself
And having courage
To stand up for what you believe in.

Faith is:
Peace in the midst of a storm,
Determination in the midst
Of adversity,

And safety in the midst of trouble.
For nothing can touch a soul
That is protected by faith.

[dalebert]

bless them

[SFConservative]

A silent Free Republic BUMP for the brave crew of Columbia mission STS-107 ...

[Bluewave]

From A Friend of Mine

[FBD]

rip + + + + + + +

[Soaring Feather]

Their dream will live
they gave their all
they were tall

now in halls
lighting the skies they fly
they are looking in

at the edge of time
standing on the rim
seeing the beauty
angel eyes...

and standing in the midst
of the mighty
white fleet of heavens
angelic messengers

yes they are tall...Yes
Gone to Soon

bentfeather©

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

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[Tennessee_Bob]

[Sunshine55]

The whole world mourns these courageous people...

[Ravenstar]

Thank You for your prayers for everyone involved. They are helping and are greatly appreciated.

Ravenstar

[socal_parrot]

God Bless the Columbia crew and their families

Columbia streaks over the Owens Valley in California