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It'a amazing how many people beyond FR have been touched by a simple announcement that Columbia was returning to earth and it would be visible to those in it's path.

I don't say that to brag (exploiting the tragedy is revolting) but to note how technology has changed the way average folks can share their experiences--and how we can be of assistance in times of trouble whether by posting our observations on the Internet or recording events with our videocameras.

God bless our brave astronauts.

1 posted on 02/05/2003 9:12:37 PM PST by kristinn
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To: leadpenny
FYI, sir.
2 posted on 02/05/2003 9:13:14 PM PST by kristinn (HumanShieldAgainstTerrorists@WhiteHouse.US)
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To: kristinn
Absolutely...

I think so many articles are being written about the Free Republic thread because it reflects that horrible, complicated wave of thoughts and emotions we all felt when we found out... but it is similar to showing it in a set of freeze-frame images. It distills what was to be the moment of joy and triumph of its return, our excitement and pride in the elegant shuttles, our awe at what they accomplish... then the sinking cold when we first learned of the problem, the denial, the horror, the sadness and loss....

And it was all played out real-time in just a few brief sentences in a forum thread...

Bless the courageous crew and all those in pain at their passing...
3 posted on 02/05/2003 9:35:51 PM PST by Tamzee (There are 10 types of people... those who read binary, and those who don't.)
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Thank you for the thread and ping, Kristinn. And, I especially thank you for your thoughts and words.
4 posted on 02/05/2003 10:36:17 PM PST by leadpenny
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FYI.
6 posted on 02/05/2003 10:42:05 PM PST by leadpenny
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Bump for the folks who saw it happened and started praying
11 posted on 02/05/2003 11:21:36 PM PST by Jael
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