Just thought it would be appropriate to remember that on January 28, 1986 we lost 7 terrific people when the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch. I remember in 2002 at the Kennedy Space Center seeing the memorial for all those who have lost their lives and this one probably impacted me the most as I was 21. I'll never forget that I had just finished eating lunch at a buffet in Greensboro North Carolina, when the party I was with walked out and there was a electronics store next door that had tv's in the windows. We stopped and watched in extremely cold temperatures as Challenger lifted off (it wasn't so common place back then and a small crowd had gathered) and I will never forget when the vehicle exploded. Mere shock and awe in what we were viewing with a few people openly starting to cry. Not a wonderful silver anniversary, but I hope our country never forgets those who have given their lives to promote humankind's exploration of space and to increase our scientific knowledge in the space programs we/we've have/had and the sacrifices both they and their families have made on our behalf. To them I raise a toast of my favorite beverage and invite you to do the same. -- Jay Eads