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Our thoughts and prayers are turned towards
the family, friends and colleagues of the crew.
Report by Liam Kennedy -- 2/7/2003
We all have our own way of dealing with this tragic accident.
As a web developer I feel I am helping out in my own small
way by creating these pages with what is hopefully interesting
and relevant information. The process (for me at least) is
somehow quite cathartic while at the same time also being
saddening. I cannot quite describe what my feelings are as
I am looking at and working on the images of the accident
sent to me by our members. It is as if by working on the images,
in some small way, connects me with the brave crew of seven
adventurers.
What would you do if you were an Artist? OCA Member and International
Space Artist Chris Butler has spent his time using his artistic
skills to create what I feel is a striking tribute to the
crew. Somehow the image for me is both beautiful and then
at the same time, as I notice the artistic rendition of the
possible problems with the left wing and the debris trailing
behind, realization comes to me as what this image is really
saying.
Thank you Chris for sharing this with us.
Chris Butler, as well as being a Space Artist of international
aclaim, is also the regular presenter of the clubs "What's
Up" presentation at our monthly meetings. Chris and his
family are very much connected with the space program. His
Father worked on the re-entry/command module for the Apollo
program.
You can find out more information about Chris Butler by visiting
his web
site.
Report by Liam Kennedy. 2/7/2003
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