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From: elw@netexa.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: The Challenger Crew
Message-ID: <182@netexa.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 17-Mar-86 21:49:26 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 17 21:49:26 1986
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> > In a perfect world I think it would be found fitting if we were to erect
> > an eternal flame outside of the Johnson Space Center with a plague to 
> > commemorate all those who have died in spacecraft above which would be the
> > pledge:
> > 	"We shall always persevere"
> 
> Huh ???  Where is the plaque for the original Apollo astronauts who
> died on the launch pad ???  They got into the rocket BEFORE there was
> a regular high success/launch ratio.  I understand the sentiment, but
> let's use our energies to go FORWARD rather than to remember the past.
> 
> Rob Vetter

Rob, The suggestion clearly states that ALL those who have died would be
included.  Read before you flame...please?  And, those who do not remember
the past, have no future.  We need to remember our failures most of all, since
it is by failure that we learn.

			E. L. Wiles @ NetExpress, Inc. Virginia