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
A special spirit that says, "Give me a challenge, and I'll meet it with joy."
The crew of the space shuttle Challenger
Honored us with the manner 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
