| Space shuttle Columbia February 1, 2003 We Will Remember Rick Husband, 45, a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, was a test pilot and veteran of one spaceflight. Selected by NASA in December 1994, Husband logged more than 235 hours in space.
William C. McCool, 41, a commander in the U.S. Navy, was a former test pilot. Selected by NASA in April 1996, McCool was making his first spaceflight. Michael P. Anderson, 43, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force, was a former instructor pilot and tactical officer. Anderson logged over 211 hours in space.
David M. Brown, 46, a captain in the U.S. Navy, was a naval aviator and flight surgeon. Selected by NASA in April 1996, Brown was making his first spaceflight. Kalpana Chawla, 41, was an aerospace engineer and an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Selected by NASA in December 1994, Chawla logged more than 376 hours in space.
Laurel Clark, 41, was a commander (captain-select) in the U.S. Navy and a naval flight surgeon. Selected by NASA in April 1996, Clark was making her first spaceflight.
Ilan Ramon, 48, a colonel in the Israeli Air Force, was a fighter pilot who was the only payload specialist on STS-107. Approved by NASA in 1998, he was making his first spaceflight.
Names in life are written Upon the sky with love All those special loved ones Whose spirits fly above
Travel on in star bursts That fill the sky with light Through the dark of midnight Forever in our sight
Break of day in beauty Their message shall arrive Sending rays of sunshine That make us so alive
Thank you for the passion You showed within this course Columbia our future Your light will not be lost
For those of us here grieving We'll know that you are there Gathered in the goodness Of God's unending care
Blessings fall upon us With love on earth we share Seven stars in heaven That sparkle with such flair. Poet: Ms. Francine Pucillo ©2003 |