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On 28th January 1986 the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

The world watched in horror as those tragic events were shown live on T.V.

All seven astronauts on board lost their lives.

those brave pioneers
lost their lives after take off
seven in heaven









Written 28th January 2020.

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John Watt

Date: 11/13/2020 5:34:00 PM

That was such a dark day, both for the lost lives and the setback to the space program. Your tribute is very touching, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/14/2020 3:41:00 AM

Thank you very much John, it is the final frontier and there many dangers and obstacles to cross but sadly mistakes and accidents result in the loss of life. Tom

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/3/2020 12:22:00 AM

Seven in heaven.. What a heartfelt tribute.. You are a master of Senryu..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/3/2020 12:44:00 AM

Thank you Jenish, I've always been interested in space, such a shock to see that on the news. Tom

Quoth Theraven

Date: 1/31/2020 11:16:00 PM

Tom, Thanks for the remembrance to the fallen Seven that reached for the skies. Keep the candle glowing in the window. -Richard

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/1/2020 2:43:00 AM

Thank you very much Richard, a black day that was, it didn't seem real. Have a nice weekend. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/31/2020 11:52:00 AM

So perfect! My friend. Thank you for writing about it. Such bravery we all remember. There were others before them, too. It's sad and yet...when one pursues their dreams....there is no guarantee death may be part of it. They all knew the dangers to thembut went on anyway. Those are true heros. Panagiota

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/31/2020 12:11:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota, true heroes for sure, its a subject I love space exploration and space, I was really shocked to see the tragedy on TV. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/30/2020 4:16:00 AM

A beautiful tribute for those brave pioneers Tom, such a tragedy. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/30/2020 6:09:00 AM

Thank you very much Ann, I couldn't believe what I was seeing on tv, it just didn't seem real. Tom

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/29/2020 4:56:00 PM

i remember it...and just saw the anniversary of it pop up in the news yesterday...so sad.... your senryu is very well penned Tom... hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2020 9:46:00 PM

Thank you Sandra, I'm a big fan of space exploration and it was a sad day indeed. May they R. I. P. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/29/2020 3:15:00 PM

I remember that dreadful day all too well, Tom. Love the way you describe "seven in heaven," a perfect ending for your wonderful senryu! Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2020 3:21:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn, it just didn't seem real watching those tragic events unfold on tv. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 1/29/2020 11:15:00 AM

That was so tragic, Tom! Seems as if it was yesterday! A short but heartfelt tribute, my friend. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2020 12:07:00 PM

Thank you Paul, I know, when I saw on this day etc, yesterday I couldn't believe it was over thirty years ago. Such a tragedy. Tom.

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 1/29/2020 5:39:00 AM

Seven in heaven and in eternity through your pen!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2020 5:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Swetha. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/29/2020 1:13:00 AM

An awesome tribe to these seven brave people in heaven - a tragic event. Well penned Tom. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2020 1:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, it was a very sad day. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/28/2020 9:38:00 PM

I remember. I was bringing my daughter to the bus stop at the time it happened. I was in Hawaii. Heartbreaking!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2020 1:41:00 AM

Thank you Kim, it's funny we remember exactly what we were doing when that tragedy occurred. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 1/28/2020 4:36:00 PM

great tribute, Tom, you brought the memory back to life. Eve

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 4:47:00 PM

Thank you Eve., brave pioneers without a doubt. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/28/2020 4:05:00 PM

Nice Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 4:08:00 PM

Thank you Timothy, hope you're well. Tom

Lisa Brown

Date: 1/28/2020 3:35:00 PM

Time flies. RIP :-(

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 4:07:00 PM

It sure does Lisa, over 30 years ago it happened. Thankyou. Tom

Silent One

Date: 1/28/2020 1:42:00 PM

I was only ten but I still remember.. you did a very good senryu in tribute

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 2:23:00 PM

Thank you S. O., space exploration and the heavens fascinate me, the final frontier. Sadly in 2003 Columbia broke up on re entry again killing all crew members. Exploration into the unknown always carries risks. Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/28/2020 8:00:00 AM

I do remember--awesome tribute to the heroes, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 10:36:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, it was horrendous seeing that happen. Their bravery will never be forgotten. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/28/2020 4:22:00 AM

- They were really brave ... no matter the price ... I would never dare - Lovely tribute to the astronauts in 1986, Tom - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 10:35:00 AM

Thank you Anne, I've always been fascinated by space travel and the night sky. It was such a tragedy. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/28/2020 4:05:00 AM

Horrible memory. Great tribute you have written my friend, Tom. I was in Canaveral to watch the previous mission, fortunately, I did not witnessed this one as I , initially had planned. I lived in Canada that time.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2020 4:08:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios, A very sad tragedy indeed. I remember it well, can't believe it's over thirty years ago. Tom

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