"slipped the surly bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God."

The Space Shuttle Challenger Crew January 1986.

Back Row: Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Greg Jarvis, Judy Resnick.

Front Row: Mike Smith, Dick Scobee, Ron McNair.

Its 20 years since that tragedy. President Ronald Reagan's word that are the title of this post still resonate today. I remember being home that day and watching the television coverage of this still terrible tragedy.

May America never forget these brave men and women.

Other blogs commemorating Challenger- Michelle Malkin, Bright & Early, Stop the ACLU, Below the Beltway, Hooah Wife, Poliblog,

Open Post- Jo's Cafe, Wizbang, Basil's Blog,