I’m sure I’m not the only one who recalls the day in 1986 when the Challenger space shuttle exploded barely over a minute after taking off. A few mornings ago while walking along the Strand in Hermosa Beach, I came across this memorial to all the crew as well as to astronaut Greg Jarvis of Hermosa Beach.
This, that and the other thing 
Very, very sad…I remember
Such a shock, especially if you were watching live!
A sad day for our nation. I saw this on television and it was a devastating event.
Reminds me of when JFK was assassinated although I was in school at the time.
I remember JFK’s assasssination. I had been married for two years then. My husband and I were both stationed at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. It was truly sad when JFK was shot.
I remember well, the boys were about to leave for school when the News cut in and they just showing it over and over again. Australia
A bit like when the twin towers were hit
We were driving to Oregon to visit the in-laws and had stopped overnight at a motel. We were in the lobby getting our complimentary morning coffee and watched it on the TV there. Very sad. Interestingly, we are on our way to Oregon again today only this time we are flying 🙂
Hopefully no repeat. 😉. Have a good trip.
I remember it well. I was at work when the news came on. There wasn’t a dry eye, or sound in the company for a long time that day.
It was such a shock.
Sad day. Thanks for the memoriam.
You’re welcome, Rebecca. It’s good to remember.
I remember the time well, and McCauliffe is from NH.
I liked finding this even though it brought back the horror and sadness of the day.
I have that Polaroid moment thing as I was at the mall my second year of college and saw it on TVs there.
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Just as I remember 9-11.
I was only eight years old when it happened, and growing up in a country far away, and yet I still recall my dread at seeing the footage on television, realising that it showed the moment people died, and thinking how terrible it must be for their families to watch…
I think that’s one of the worst things—the families watching and knowing there could be no survivors.
🥲
Hi Janet – we were just in the space coast when two launches were scrubbed – and better that then taking chances and the challenger did come up in conversation – I was in school at the time and can recall
The tv showing the news
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Enjoyed seeing the memorial posts
Thanks, Yvette. They’re not happy posts but, I think, necessary periodically.
I remember, I was at work that day. 💔 What a lovely discovery, Janet!
Thanks, Lisa. It was.
That was one sad day! Thanks Janet!
You’re welcome, Resa.