LIVE THREAD: Columbia Memorial

Fox News ^ | February 4, 2003

[Howlin]

The memorial service for the astronauts of STS 107.

[baseballmom]

Laura wiping tears as the Rabbi says his prayers in Hebrew

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thanks for the ongoing commentary - much needed info. Keep it coming. God be with our President and these families today.

[Jael]

I was comforted to hear those wonderful hymns that speak of faith in Jesus Christ.

[The Game Hen]

Amen.

[MamaB]

Say prayers for President Bush and the families. Many are needed. What another sad day for everyone!

[mombonn]

All are going to sing "God of our Fathers."

[amused]

May they find peace.

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Pronunciation: 'k&r-ij, 'k&-rij
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English corage, from Old French, from cuer heart, from Latin cor -- more at HEART
Date: 14th century

: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

[RayBob]

"I don't know how he made it thru Sat's speech."

He almost didn't. I noticed that he was blinking alot. A trick one uses when tears well up that you don't want streaming down your face. At the end, I thought I detected a tear on his right (viewer's left) cheek. At the end, when he said "May God bless the grieving families, and may God continue to bless America." his voice cracked on the second "God". He has such a look of sadness on his face...not a contrived, put on look, but a deep, hurting sadness.

[Howlin]

You would love the hymns! They are singing "God of Our Fathers" now.

[Miss Marple]

Crowd will join in singing the national hymn "God of Our Fathers."

God of our fathers, whose almighty hand,
Brings forth in beauty all the starry band
Of shining worlds in splendour through the skies
Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise.

[Omegaman 308]

They get to sit by our great president,he is a good man sitting among them and not penned off somewhere in some area.It makes them feel special.

[Jrabbit]

One of my very favorites. It would be perfect for this.

[McGruff]

You can watch it online at www.nasa.gov. Link in lower right corner.

[Howlin]

The Navy Sea Chanters were wonderful.

Now Sean O'Keefe is speaking.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Bill McCollum was a bad nominee. Another nominee could have held Connie Mack's seat.

[mombonn]

There are some wonderful theads going about commander Husband and one of the others, and their vibrant faith. Just as with Columbine, many more will hear of Jesus through their deaths than would have through their lives.

May the peace that passes all understading surround ALL of the surviving families.

[NautiNurse]

families of astronauts

[Miss Marple]

Sean O'Keefe pledging to find the cause of the accident, both for the famiies and for the American people.

[Carolinamom]

I'm grateful for chatter free C-SPAN. So moving. I'm crying for these families and their loss. Only President Bush can give this memorial the full measure of sincere sympathy and grace.

When President Reagan passes, I am happy that President Bush, not x42, will deliver the eulogy.

[Miss Marple]

Thanks for the screen captures. I think that helps the people who can't watch.