In February 2003, few weeks before start of current Iraq War, I couldn't believe what I was hearing: Debris and parts of bodies of astronauts were scattered over different towns, including Palestine, Texas. At first, I thought it was a mistake made by reporter. But as news went on and more news came in, it was all understood. The horrific tragedy had happened over couple of states, and debris and human parts had fallen on Palestine. I couldn't believe either that not only were parts of Ilan Ramon's uniform (with the Israeli flag) found, but that most, if not all of his remains, were found as well! To me it was a chilling moment. Couldn't help but to think that it was to be a sort of omen against the war in Iraq. I guess I even had some hope that this event would reach into people's heart and make them wonder about spirituality among other things, and just stop the war before it began.
It was also reported that a few minutes before accident, Ilan said he could stay in space forever!!
2007-09-11 10:33:05 · 2 answers · asked by mybusiness2 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events