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Post by old3arrows on Jan 31, 2008 20:56:47 GMT -5
Twenty-two years ago on January 28th, the space shuttle Challenger was destroyed after a catastrophic O-ring failure. Where were you when you heard the news?
I was in the Navy going through nuclear power school in Orlando, Florida. We got out of class to watch the launch and actually saw the explosion but didn't realize what had happened until the news reports started coming in. The cloud stayed in the sky all day long.
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Post by Sleazy E on Jan 31, 2008 21:16:20 GMT -5
I was in the 2nd or 3rd grade...........
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Post by duff on Jan 31, 2008 21:27:24 GMT -5
I was in 4th grade at Jackson Township Elementry. Teacher announced it to us after lunch like she personally knew the victims. She then brought in a B&W TV so we could watch the news reports.
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Post by danf on Jan 31, 2008 21:29:24 GMT -5
I know I was in first grade, but don't remember if I watched it "live" or not...
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Post by bsutravis on Jan 31, 2008 21:45:18 GMT -5
8th Grade, Mr. Sides Social Studies class..... watched it live.
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Post by pigeonflier on Jan 31, 2008 22:20:58 GMT -5
7th grade in Arlington, Tx at Nichols Jr High. I remember the teacher bringing in a TV on a cart and watching it..... Man how time goes by..................
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Post by Sleazy E on Jan 31, 2008 22:34:30 GMT -5
I was in 4th grade at Jackson Township Elementry. Teacher announced it to us after lunch like she personally knew the victims. She then brought in a B&W TV so we could watch the news reports. You and me are about the same age and grew up in the same area.... I went to van Buren Elm.... and then North Clay and Northview |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Jan 31, 2008 22:41:21 GMT -5
I was at home parked in front of the TV watching the launch. I haven't forgotten that one.
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Post by hornharvester on Jan 31, 2008 23:16:32 GMT -5
I was at home parked in front of the TV watching the launch. I haven't forgotten that one. Me too. h.h. |
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Post by trapperdave on Feb 1, 2008 0:05:58 GMT -5
high school watching when it happened
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Post by cambygsp on Feb 1, 2008 2:49:17 GMT -5
I had just been hired at The Indianapolis Star & News and was in District Manager Training at the Stars main office downtown Indianapolis.
Gosh.....has it been that long ago?
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Post by dbd870 on Feb 1, 2008 4:25:24 GMT -5
I was working where I still am now, went out to lunch at the Ice House and when I walked in they had it showing on all the TV's in the place; first I knew of it. Very shocking.
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Post by dadfsr on Feb 1, 2008 6:05:50 GMT -5
Driving a 1 ton wrecker in a snow storm-dispatcher let us all know...sad day!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 1, 2008 7:00:19 GMT -5
Old dude here. I was working as normal to feed & cloth my curtain climbers.
Very tragic event for all involved. I always think about the civilian lady teacher that was so pumped & looking forward to the mission.
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Post by indianahick on Feb 1, 2008 10:35:00 GMT -5
At work, Probably heard it from someone that had a radio. Did not get to watch anything until got home and turned on the television. I remember that pretty young teacher with the big smile tossing up an apple befor getting on that thing. Also felt bad for her grade school class that the scummy media exploited.
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Post by hunter7x on Feb 1, 2008 10:43:41 GMT -5
I was standing in a customers house giving them an estimate on a new furnace. Can still tell you the house
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Feb 1, 2008 11:20:32 GMT -5
Watching TV and getting ready to go to work for 2nd shift.
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Post by drgreyhound on Feb 3, 2008 12:40:43 GMT -5
I was 3.5 years old when it happened, so I don't remember anything related to it, although of course I've heard about it. Sad--prayers for all that were involved and their families.
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Post by joen on Feb 3, 2008 17:45:37 GMT -5
I was at Ft. Campbell.
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