January 28, 1986

Ladies and Gentlemen

Today is a day for mourning

And remembering

They had a hunger to explore

The universe and discover its truths

And they had that special grace

That special spirt that says

"Give me a challenge, and I'll meet it With joy"

The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us in the matter In which they lived their lives

We will never forget them as they Prepared for their journey and Waved goodbye and slipped the Surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.