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Challenger Space Shuttle Crew Obituary
All seven crew members were killed: Commander Dick Scobee, Pilot Mike Smith, Mission Specialist 1 Ellison Onizuka, Mission Specialist 2 Judy Resnik, Mission Specialist 3 Ron McNair, Payload Specialist 1 Christa McAuliffe, and Payload Specialist 2 Greg Jarvis.
On the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, we invite you to sign this special memorial Guest Book and share condolences for the entire crew.
22 Entries
Joy Evans
January 12, 2019
My heart goes out to the families and colleagues of the astronauts that we lost January 28, 1986. Those crew members will always be remembered and never forgotten. Each one of them were so brave and very special.
Allison Allen
November 3, 2018
Never forgotten.RIP.
Dr. Valerie Williams
January 29, 2018
May God Bless the family and friends of the seven crew members on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Challenger tragedy. I thank you all for the sacrifices you made as they served our great country. These brave astronauts/teacher will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Dr. Valerie E. Williams
Jamesmother
May 30, 2017
My heart goes out to the families of the crew. May all the memories you shared in life bring you comfort. And most of all, may the peace of God, that surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind, now and in the days ahead.........
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Regina Knight
January 28, 2017
They are forever in our hearts.
God Bless Them All.
RIP
Doreen Gottschalck
January 28, 2016
I Remember The Day Like It Was Yesterday. May All Contine To Rest In Peace
Kaylee
May 19, 2015
I offer my condolences for the loss of these extraordinary people. May they watch over us in the stars above.
Kathleen Smith
February 25, 2015
God Bless You All
February 11, 2015
THEY WAS THE BEST CREW EVER AND THE SHUTTLE HAD THE RIGHT NAME CHALLENGER
Abby Barrett
May 10, 2014
R.I.P God bless them
Mark Laue
April 17, 2014
A minute of time now frozen in history forever,RIP Challenger Seven.We will not forget you, God bless you all.
Andresha Barker
March 31, 2014
May god bless you all for that horrible day. I hope the seven crew members rest in peace. And god bless them too.
Carol Scholten-Strong
November 16, 2013
God has Blessed us by taking all 7 of you and turning you into "Beautiful Angels to watch over every Heart and Soul that you have Touched in Life!!!" You are missed and sadly in the tragedy of your deaths, you will never be Forgotten in History.
Matthew McGuire
May 26, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
jennifer smith
February 5, 2011
I too remember this fateful day in american history ,even though I was only 6 years old at the time of this history changing event. May GOD bless each one of the crew members and reward them well in HEAVEN,also send their loved ones a message of hope and courage . God Bless Each of Them
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
February 3, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
steele
January 30, 2011
Who ever lived on the earth in 1986 had to remember the tragic events that took place with the shuttle. I was proude that a teacher had been chosen to fly. I was so disapointed that all crew members did not make it but I found it especially difficult regarding the teacher. Maby because she was not a person in the field of aviation. So if a teacher coulld fly than maby a accountant, cleaning person or someone just like me. What does it feel like to be that close to the heavens and see the wonderful creation of space with all it's beauty. I appreciate the scrafice that people like those on the shuttle tried to make. There deaths were not invain there was something learned from their death that will save the lives of many more people. All are in God's memory.
janice foster
January 29, 2011
my son and i watched that morning and we will never forget that day because it was my sons 1st birthday ,we were going to plan a party we watched the tv that morn when suddenly it happened you will always be remembered for being heros
Sheri MacMillan
January 28, 2011
Godspeed to the Challenger crew. May you fly on the wings of angels.
Jessica
January 27, 2011
I was in 5th grade and remember being excited, so excited to be watching the launch at school. A teacher was going into space. So cool. Outer space was no longer open only to fighter pilots and engineers, but to social studies teachers too. That could be me some day. I could travel to space and see the Earth from above.
And then the unthinkable happened. They had only just lifted off, something space shuttles did every few months, or weeks even. We craned our necks and tried to see what wasn't there - the Shuttle continuing its heavenly ascent. When we accepted that the Challenger hadn't made it, we held on to the desperate possibility that the crew had survived, that they were bobbing in the Atlantic waiting to be picked up and dried off. The alternative was devastating.
The Challenger disaster was a defining moment in my life. Although I was only 10, I wasn't ignorant of or immune to the problems of the day, and other events and issues had resonated - the hostage crisis, the assasination attempt on Reagan, the ever-present spectre of the Cold War. But this was the first time in my lifetime that I recall feeling a deep sense of loss and being aware of the collective hush as people across the country mourned. It's a sensation I wouldn't feel again until walking through the streets of New York City on September 11, 2001.
On the 25th anniversary of their deaths, my heart goes out to the families of McAuliffe, Scobee, Resnnik, McNair, Onizuka, Smith and Jarvis. I will always remember and be inspired by their achievements and courage.
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