[McGavin999]

These are normal folks, farmers, families, all taking time out of their day to watch over and ponder these pieces of debris on their roads

That's what struck me too Will, it's almost as though they are guarding these pieces with pride and honor. They understand that it's not merely a piece of history, it's an important piece of the future as well.

[Howlin]

A very nice thought.

[crager]

Having lived in Houston many years ago, Texas is a proud State and the people are wonderful, like President Bush. I can not think of a better recovery state for this unfortunate tragedy to occur.

[Jhoffa_]

That's what struck me too Will, it's almost as though they are guarding these pieces with pride and honor. They understand that it's not merely a piece of history, it's an important piece of the future as well.

And they are also looking at them, I don't see anything gleeful or such associated with that.. (as one poster suggested)

I mean, if a piece of the shuttle landed in my yard, I would report it, protect it, look at it and wonder about it also.

It's just human nature..