[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Can everyone in Dallas check in re: space shuttle

[rvotaw at i-55.com]

Christine wrote:

> I was a sophomore in highschool when challenger blew<BR>
> up. I was in art class rinsing out my brushes when I<BR>
> heard. I was so upset. It was a flashback this<BR>
> morning and the first thing I thought of was 'not<BR>
> again'. It was horrid. They showed the footage over<BR>
> and over. The cruel jokes at school about people<BR>
> losing their lives were horrid.<BR>


I can't remember much about the Challenger, I was about 8 or 9 when that 
happened.  I remember hearing it over and over, and being so young found it odd 
that the media almost seemed to enjoy talking about it repeatedly.  For hours. 
Today I spent about two hours watching coverage of the Columbia disaster on 
CNN, and finally changed the channel because it got so depressing.  Just the 
fact that they are showing the break up of the Columbia over and over again is 
sad.  If it were my mom or dad in that ship I would want it treated with more 
respect.  I know they're doing their job, but still.  I did channel back to 
watch President Bush's speech, which I promptly cried through.  I never cry, go 
figure.

Richelle

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