Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Where Were You? The Grave of Astronaut Teacher Christa McAuliffe

[@deebrown7293]

I was at home, sick with the flu, watching it live on TV. After I grew up, I went to Florida to watch a shuttle launch at Kennedy. When it was time for the yaw turn, I had to look away. I'll never forget it. Great video Scott. I appreciate you.

[@jwien4445]

I was home sick as well. I was so confused at first. I remember calling my dad at work. This was beyond tragic.

[@bunnysb2587]

I was 5 years old and don't remember it happening but I can't imagine the trauma and emotions seeing this live

[@andreadeamon6419]

I took my daughter to one on her 4th birthday. My son was 10. I'll never forget it. A policeman seen the little thing I had in my window that said "I'm going nucking futs" and he just laughed so hard he had tears coming out of his eyes. He would've loved my old bumper sticker that said "only a bitch like me could love a bastard like him" I had people pulling me over just to ask where I got it

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Have you ever seen Level With Me 🎬

[@MelodyVeylupek]

If I go there .... I'd put a gold metal teacher apple sculpture on top of a tombstone...

[@NancyDucharme-c8y]

I live in massachusetts. She was a local hero. This was big story. I was at work and watched this live. When I told my co workers what i saw, they wouldn't believe me. This was so sad!😢

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

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[@lovebuzz1979]

I remember exactly where I was in class 2nd grade. The Teachers and all of us were crying. We wrote positive messages on string of balloons and let them go in the sky. Never Forgotten 💕🇺🇸 Beautiful video Scott.

[@savgre9400]

@@lovebuzz1979 they rolled the tv into the classroom

[@roser6963]

I remember watching this too. I was in elementary school. You’re right, we never discussed it. Not at school, not at home, not any where. I still remember her and hope her family has found peace. Beautiful video Scott.

[@Paul1958R]

There is actually a new book out (2024) about the Challenger disaster and the author writes about each astronaut and the effects on the lives of their surviving loved ones. Steven McAuliffe (Christa's widow) when asked to comment in 2016 said this: _'The passage of 30 years since the Challenger accident is not of great personal significance to our family. For us, Challenger will always be an event that occurred just recently.'_

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

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[@roser6963]

@ Wow. That’s heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing. I am going to look for that book.

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

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[@sweethartjen]

I was 7 1/2 years old. I was home from school because my sister and I had to go to the doctor. My mom was getting my sister ready while I watched the shuttle launch on TV. Thank you for sharing Christa's grave with us, Scott. Christa and the other astronauts, I hope you are all resting in peace. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@commonsensemakessense8134]

In 7th grade reading class, our teacher rolling the Tv into the classroom and she was so excited to show us. Then it blew up. I’ll never forget that day. RIP

[@flocosta]

I was home on this day watching on television as the Challenger lifted off into space. I remember the horrific feeling I had when I saw what followed. I felt just unimaginable horror. Seeing that, we all knew immediately that their lives were over. It does something to you watching 7 crew member board the shuttle, and then watching it explode knowing that you are really watching people die. Just a terrible feeling came over me and probably for a lot of other people who were watching too. I remember thinking about the crews' families and how they must have been watched this too. I remember thinking about kids in school who were probably made to watch it by their teachers as a learning assignment. It just disintegrated in midair right before our eyes. A ball of fire is all I could see. Thinking about it again now brings back all of those heartbreaking feelings of a terrible loss for people I didn't even know but still felt so much grief for. Christa was so special because she was as you said, just one of us wanting to do something great and memorable. I still feel horrible for all of their families and children that she and the others left behind. Just goes to show us once again that we never know if we will be here tomorrow. Christa has such a beautiful marker to honor and remember her by. It's so deserving for an unsung hero like herself. May she and the others aboard this doomed spaceship, forever rest in peace ❤💐

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

Hi Flo happy Holidays Vickie🎄

[@flocosta]

@@VickieHubbard-po2ed Same to you Vickie!

[@theresafaust5690]

I was at home on lunch break, studying to be a LVN. Watching the launch and I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had to go back to school and luckily they let us all out. Hearing the recordings you had at beginning of the video brought me to tears. Her attitude Imade me believe to go on and now I am an RN with a bachelors degree.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for sharing your story and for all that you do for others Theresa

[@angieburnett4341]

I was in elementary when this happened. Like many elementaries/schools we were watching it live. I was so heartbroken over this that I mailed in the paperwork to "officially" change the name of my Cabbage Patch doll to Christa McAuliffe. I still have the magazines/newspaper articles somewhere, one of those events you remember exactly where you were. Thank you Scott. Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕

[@billiestefanko6134]

I too was sitting in the classroom when they wheeled in the tv so we could all watch. Remember we were all so excited to see the first teacher to be in space. And then the teachers gasped. Our poor little minds back then could not comprehend right away just what happened.....to this day its a event you never forget. 💯

[@Its_Julianna93]

Thank you for this heartfelt video, Scott. I remember that day, when someone came & told me that the Space Shuttle blew up. I remember not realizing what that meant at first. As the day went on it was a lot to digest. Thank you for explaining with such dignity. Good work Scott. 🫶🏻 💜💜💜

[@marcigriffith8195]

I was in high school and I think the teacher turned the tv off when he realized something bad happened. This story really was sad… I was so excited a teacher was going to space. Thanks for sharing!🥲

[@shannon3n8]

Your solemnity in today's vlog is tangible. It's not just lip service, content for content's sake, and I appreciate your efforts. I was in college when the Challenger exploded at yaw/throttle up, standing with my BFF watching on TV. Almost 40 years ago but seems like yesterday. Thank you for the visit. May the Challenger 7, and all those lost in the pursuit of space exploration, rest among the stars. ❤✌🌮

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

Horrific and sad day!!! I remember it well. 😢 Thank you Scott for being so real and respectful! Happy trails, stay safe, luv ya 😘 ❤

[@suehurrell134]

What a beautiful tribute Scott. I had my first son later that year this happened just after my 20 birthday. ❤❤

[@donc7354]

What an amazing tribute to Christa and her fellow space travelers on this mission. I was at work here in Tampa. Yes, that was a cold day here in Florida. Just got done unloading a truck and went into the break room to get some hot coffee. There were about 5 or 6 co-workers sitting at a table watching the news coverage on a small portable TV. I was speechless as were my co-workers. Nobody really spoke, just kind of in a daze.

[@christine-q5k]

I vividly remember that day. One of the astronauts, Judith Resnik, was from my hometown, Akron Ohio. Her funeral was about a block from where I was living at the time,at Temple Israel Synagogue. During her service, my house shook and I thought it was because of fighter jets flying in tribute to her. That happened a bit later. What caused the house to shake, rattle and roll was an earthquake!!! This is a great tribute to all on board that fateful day. Thank you Scott.

[@Allenstergess]

A hero changes lives. She definitely has done that. I was at 3rd grade school watching on the TV in the classroom. My teacher was so excited. When it happened, I just remember silence. I could hear all the teachers crying. Us kids had no idea what happened until our teacher could compose herself enough to explain what had happened. We went home early. Such a dark day. Amazing video, thanks!

[@bojeejee2627]

I was 4th grade, this left me in shock and I cried feeling so sad for the families… 😢

[@alishamaryleerichardson-go2106]

I remember the event well.. I was standing in my living room in Nova Scotia watching the event on tv.. fast forward to present day..i now live in a subdivision with an elementary school named after her, here in the space coast of Florida... Thanks for the video Scott.

[@WendiintoancientHistory]

I was 14 years old then. I remember this day like it was yesterday. I remember sitting in class at school, and then the teacher rolling in the TV all excited for us to watch the lift off, etc. Then it exploded. The teacher exclaimed "Oh my Gawd" and shut the TV off. She told us to work on our homework and left the class for about 20 minutes. Then the Principal announced that school was out, and to go home. It was a sad day. I served an L.D.S mission in New Englad back in 1993-94 and Concord was one of my areas I served in. I WISH I knew about this cemetery, I would have gone to pay my respects. Thanks Scott for another touching video down memory lane. ❤

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

This is so sad i think i was 11 1986. my brother was born Feb 7 1986. Im blessed to have my extended family. and watching you scott, you pay such sweet trubites. i'd let you pay visit to my parents grave Everyone can do what they and don't let anyone hold you back from your life goals.All my love to those who lost someone or not feeling there best. it all gets better. Vickie❤

[@AllegedlyJoker]

I was in 6th grade science watching this. Thank you, god bless you.

[@DeborahPower-bv7he]

I was at home in manchester uk with my mum watching it , it was absolutely heartbreaking to watch live 😢

[@angelaneihoff8303]

You are right how different things are .I'm 68 and believe me I have seen stuff I never dreamed would happen .We were in school watching it and when it happened the teachers were in shock so bad that unlike some schools that turned tv off or got students out of classroom we just kept watching I don't think at first people especially kids realized what had just happened So sad for all the crew members and she was so proud and excited to be representing teachers from all over.

[@catherineferguson7388]

I was 12 years old, I was in the 2nd year in big school, I remember it well, the disaster was on the news that evening, that was horrific 🥲. I’m so glad that they didn’t suffer. That’s so sad, there grave is beautiful. RIP to all the victims but most of all Christa McAliffe 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐, we must never forget. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹. Lovely music at the end. Thank you so much Scott 💝💝👍✌️🤟🏼

[@karenleemallonee684]

Scott, you have such a beautiful soul, that was an amazing tribute to Christa and the other astronaut's lost that day. 🌹

[@liviamoon]

❤️🕊️

[@LaraFabans]

Absolute truth.

[@garywdeffenbaugh9829]

I was two years out of high school and can remember watching it live on TV as it all happened. I also watched Ronald Regan that night talking and remembering the astronauts that lost their lives on that faithful day. Had tears in my eyes.

[@DyvanPeterson-wx3yp]

Hey 👋 scott I wasn't born than I came around 89 I heard about this story challenger Rip all those man & woman 🙏 🚀 thanks scott much love

[@lindas9702]

I was 14 on that tragic day, and that day will forever be a day of memorial. I didn't go to school that day due to visiting my dad in the hospital. The news coverage was on every one of those televisions in that hospital. All I could think about was the tragic loss of the teacher that got chosen to be on board that mission and how terrible her children had just lost their mother. That evening, at 6:10 p.m., I witnessed my dad take his last breath. Which made that day that much more of a day of memorial.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

What a heartbreaking end to the day I’m so sorry

[@dianapearson1771]

God bless you.

[@stacykeller3812]

I was in 6th grade English class. I will never forget it! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheCrackerBox]

I live in Florida , I was riding with my dad on our farm and we saw the smoke trail from the shuttle , the smoke looked like a big Y shape. I’ll never forget it ! My dad said it looks like the shuttle blew up ! I was 13 years old .

[@wesaoak]

We were living in Houston, TX at the time and my son was just 8 years old. My husband worked for a major oil company at the time called home and told me to turn on the TV, I was devastated. I have always been a big believer in our Space program and NASA and I would awften say I would jump at the chance to go up in the shuttle but after this tragedy and the way it impacted my young son I never said that again. My heart and prayers still go out to the families of the brave Heroes of Space Shuttle Challenger. Thank you Scott for helping to keep these Heroes story alive.

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

My mom died alone and i wish my family and i could have been there and i feel bad about that but i was living with her cared for her and loved her the way a good daughter should we had so many great times. Im sure she would'nt want me to hold on to guilt but rather great memories. Love and miss you mom❤Vickie

[@soniap5708]

What a beautiful tribute Scott. 🤍

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

Awesome intro and a beautiful tribute to Christa ❤

[@crystalhowell2463]

I was almost 4 at the time rip to all scott love the way you put so much passion in your videos ❤❤❤

[@odessaakins3556]

Hi Scott I remember this story it's absolutely heartbreaking 💔💔😥😥May they All Rest in peace 🙏

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Having an asthma study, between trial doses of medication, watching tv. Saw explosion blood pressure went very high. Failed study. Devastated. Kept thinking maybe they survived.

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

I remember watching this, such a tragedy and thx Scott for the great video

[@rebeccataylor4292]

I remember watching this live on TV. I couldn’t believe what happened 😢 So sad

[@jamesvanderpoel2135]

I was home from school with a broken leg like first grade I immediately knew what happened they cut from the golden girls to the post explosion. I recently found out the crew survived the initial explosion but died on impact. Ronald Reagan's speech was amazing.

[@limlianhui9462]

I was a baby, likely doing baby things. Learnt about this later, I would say around age 7-8 as I didn’t really read much world news before that. My parents told me it was very, very sad, especially for the kids she taught and her own kids, who likely had never experienced a younger person dying so tragically in their lives, only much older grandparents who had already lived full, complete lives, much less their own teacher and mom. She still had much to offer the children of the world and would’ve likely gone very far if not for the engineering team manager not heeding the warnings about the O-rings (gaskets - these are the seals around the tank) likely failing in such cold temperatures. I do keep this disaster in mind when I work, that as an engineer my duty of care is above any bureaucratic crap about scheduling and money. RIP Christa. Shine bright and bold in the heavens above.

[@michaelhathcock1225]

I was sick at home living in Ga at the time. Was watching it with my Mom. I was playing with construx( a building toy from that time). I had space themed ones. Built what I thought would be a reminder. Many years later, I did an art project with a picture of the explosion using lyrics from a 90’s band. My teacher liked it cause he knew. That is a sad day that lives on in the adults that saw it as just children.

[@joetoppe4643]

Really love what you do

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Joe

[@SHERRY0010]

I was scraping ice off my mom’s sidewalk when a neighbour told me what happened. I’ll never forget this , and that iconic picture of her in the opening of your video . Thank you for a well done tribute to her and the six others who made that ultimate sacrifice that day . May all their families be doing great .

[@raymondcarmona4893]

I REMEMBER I WAS IN 6TH GRADE WATCHING IT MY TEACHER WAS CRYING😢 🙏 THANKS FOR SHARING SCOTT

[@SueSheldon-g9h]

Thanks Scott for what you do it was a sad day for them .I feel for all of them my they rest in peace my mom died that year too Bless all of you

[@NatashaRaynor-1111]

I was in my 6th grade geometry class(I hated that class). We were watching it an when it happened we just all looked at each other, the teacher turned off the TV. She had to go compose herself and just told us to put our lesson away and we could have the rest of the class to talk to our friends or catch up on other homework. I have my own opionin about it. It never should've happened. Rip to her and many prayers to her family and to the others on board as well.❤

[@JillDials]

I wasn't yet born when it actually happened. This took place January 28th 1986. I was born June 27th 1986. I do remember learning about it years later in history classes in both middle and high school.

[@gilhodges2025]

I was home watching this on TV as it happened and it has been reported that they survived until they hit the water RIP

[@Copenhagendreamer]

So tragic ! I dont remember where I was at that time, I live in Denmark, the news then travelled slow

[@JessBookgirlTV]

It's so strange and very sad that we remember where we were when sad events like this happened.

[@Kerry0101]

Was at school in Boise, Idaho. I was in 7th grade & out teacher who was always on our case if we were late to class he would call us out. The class was in a portable classroom. He showed up way late and everyone got in his case. He went to the front of his room and said I just witness a tragedy unfold on TV. In the teachers break room I watched the shuttle taking the astronaut’s to space blow up. We all said no you didn’t. Realizing this was the Teachers Mission to space. We still did not believe him. Then the principal came over the speaker and confirmed it. The back up teacher was from Idaho. She went on a mission later.

[@sheilahyland590]

I was working at my first job. It was lunchtime and it was on the TV in the cafeteria. I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

January 1986 🤔😔 I Was 18 And Graduating High School When it Happend - Tragic 😔 RIP To The Brave Crew of The Space Shuttle Challenger 😔🍁

[@kandycebeeks7056]

I was in 7th grade. We watched it in school and I remember the teachers turning it off and sending us outside for early recess. I think they had no clue how to talk to us about this. I remember talking about it with my parents that night during dinner. Seems just like yesterday…..

[@steveosterling9993]

I was a senior in high school in North Carolina and we watched live on tv. In the fall I moved to New Hampshire to go to college where I meet friends that had her as a teacher. Crazy, now at 56 years old how life keeps slipping by.

[@mattlucas3609]

@SCOTT ON TAPE I was born in Concord NH and raised in Epsom NH just a few miles from Concord. Ive been to that cemetery and the planetarium many times. I was only 4 when the challenger exploded but i was tought a lot about it growing up. I stil live in NH in Rollinsford. Awesome to see you visit my home state!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thanks Matt ! New Hampshire is awesome

[@dkand68]

When this happened, I would have been in Junior year in High School. I would never forget that day.

[@Blueskys1972]

I remember it well 😢 I was living in San Diego at the time, 8 1/2 months pregnant, awaiting the birth of my daughter. Was watching it live. I couldn't believe it. Horrible 😢

[@tomsimon1974]

i was 14, an event that lived long in my memory

[@jjsadventures]

Thank you for doing this Scott. I was at work and my boss yelled at me for listening to it at my desk. He told me it would be on the news that night and I was to turn my radio off. He didn’t feel the least bit bad that this tragedy happened. 😢

[@LaraFabans]

I was in my first year at University & saw the news in the Union area and ran to the phone and called my dad who had taught me a love of astronomy. I remember seeing the first man walking on the moon. I was absolutely devastated. Just like I was about the Space Shuttle Columbia. And Apollo 1. I am still so sad when I think about all of those. I admire so much the courage of the people. My father in law worked as a rocket scientist as a civil servant for the government. He wrote a few letters to NASA due to his concerns about the O'rings. They were ignored. NASA suffered from such hubris. And I love your definition of a hero. Peace and love.

[@stevevalley2784]

I was in my senior year in high school. Thanks for the video.

[@samuelestigoy4219]

Thank You So Much for Sharing ✅️ ❤🙏

[@retroinmyfro5360]

This hits home for me! 💔 I grew up in Orlando and we could see the launches eery time. I was in 5th grade and the whole school was let out to see the Challenger takeoff. Brings back so many memories! Saw Ron McNair's grave last year in SC.

[@karendorsey4780]

I was in College when this happened. It was so sad ! It was unbelievable.

[@lisabarnes2477]

I was 4 years old. Just a sad devastating situation 💔 we’ve seen some heartbreaking moments for sure

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

I was 24, standing at the bar, waiting for the bartender to place two glasses of wine on my tray. Watching the TV screen, I remembered having seen glimpses of Christa's parents shortly before the takeoff (while picking up drinks for another table...), thinking how proud they and her students must be. The very moment my new order was put on my tray, the rocket exploded. For a split second, it was as though my brain refused to register what I'd just seen with my own two eyes. Next, I teared up, as my thoughts went to everyone on board - and the loved ones they'd now left behind. As I put the two wine glasses down on the table, I quietly told the couple what had just happened. They both repeated what I'd said out loud - which caused several people to get up and rush over to the bar area. That day will stay with me until I take my last breath in this world. THANK YOU, Scott.💕

[@jessicaboisvert3138]

I too was in 5th grade in gym class when I heard about this ,gym class was canceled and the whole class everyone else watched on tv such a sad day RIP to everyone who lost their lives that day. 😢

[@syreetaabney6968]

Thank you Scott for this video, this was a sad day for everyone I was watching at home when this happened, it stayed with a long time.

[@dean9235]

I remember this on the news in England, in the evening. I was so young and scared watching it explode. The teacher on board got me more than anything.

[@mgarringerkcify]

I was in Biology class, 10th grade 😢 we watched what happened. the initially excited teacher turned off the TV and told us to open our books. He told us to stop crying.

[@SkunkApeResurrected]

One of the earliest tragedies permanently burned into my memory... Like you I was also in school and at lunch... We didn't get to see it happen (thank goodness) but a teacher was listening and filled us in on what had happened... Thanks for sharing.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

And thank you for sharing as well Thomas

[@lorettathedoglady]

I was 13, in high school (9th grade) and I was just getting out of gym class, going into biology when a friend told me about it. I still remember how I felt. No, us GenX didn't get grief counseling. We were told to walk it off or deal with it. Thanks for the video and please stay safe.

[@hazelsmith2]

I was at school. Came home. My parents were watching it on the tv. Shocking!!! 😢😢 very sad.

[@Boogeyman1031]

Great content Scott. Hope your doing well buddy!

[@pamelawooten3251]

Thank you for sharing, Scott. I remember this day very well and was watching it as it actually happened. I remember feeling the horror of that moment and wept. Then prayed for all on board and their loved ones. I was sick in the pit of my stomach for days after. May they all rest in peace.

[@Richelle-p9j]

I was feeding my than 3 month old daughter.while i was watching it.

[@donnapatu2857]

OMG Scott!! I'm a New Zealander and I remember watching this on tv. The trauma I felt for the people on board and their families. Thank you for remembering them and visiting her grave. May they all rest in peace and love.

[@angelanapier4248]

I was watching at home that day, it broke my heart that day and still does today. This one made me cry

[@vickywood5234]

Thank you, Scott, for sharing this.

[@SaintMartins]

I was 14 living on the west coast (Vancouver) about to turn off the TV & go to school suddenly the "breaking news" alert happened announcing it just happened 2 minutes ago. I was late to school, but the teacher understood. I was the first to tell her.

[@shoreline780]

I remember watching the launch on TV. When it exploded, I didn't think it was real. I thought they were showing would could happen . I've watched so many launches you take it for granted that everything will work out. RIP to all the astronauts.

[@RetroElijah1982]

I was turning 4 that year, according to my late Mother(she told me this back when the Columbia tragedy occurred in 2003) I was waiting outside for the bus to take me to Preschool. Then she heard a big boom(this was in So~Cal), I think sometime after I got on the bus my Mother went back inside the house and saw on the news that the Challenger tragedy occurred. I've only seen documentaries and seen archival footage(and photos) of this tragedy, sad they all perished. May they rest in peace, thank you for this video Scott. Much respect to you

[@kimglass4851]

12th grade and watched it in school. Sad day for sure

[@titusalm824]

i was in 7th grade watching this in class! sad day!

[@audreygervais8508]

I was packing to move and heard it on the radio. My friend had a baby boy that day. I never forget his birthday.

[@airwatts]

I remember I was at work as a cashier and women were running in the store weeping and yelling on what happened.. I went home and turned on the News channel and couldn’t stop crying…Thank U Scott Brother 4 this….U really show Love and respect 4 those who R no longer with Us…..

[@NikkiBornRight]

Appreciate you so much. One of the best KZbinrs imho ❤

[@sherylangel8217]

Here in Australia it was summer and school holidays, we were home and up in time to watch the launch, and then bang it was gone. I remember seeing it but don't remember my feelings afterward. Scott watching this video made me cry, rembering those that died and the loved ones of each left behind dealing with this loss. You guys always show so much respect to the graves of all that you visit, and care. Thank you for what you do.

[@kincaide67]

I was a Freshman in high school. Don't remember what subject we were studying or anything - probably some Literature class or something - but the principal of the school came over the intercom and announced (in an uneasy and nervous voice) - "Now some 73 seconds into flight..." And then he paused. We all thought the nukes had been blasted towards us. But he continued in that slow and methodical way principals speak. He gained his composure and explained that the space shuttle had basically blown up. Those few moments scared the hell out of me....and then I just felt the greatest sadness come over me. I've watched the footage from that day over and over and realized as a young kid - this shit is for real. At that time - this was the most real moment I can remember. Thanx for honoring those who lost their lives that day.

[@mike407r]

I grew up in a town about 35 min north of downtown Orlando. We could watch launches from our driveway. I was 7 years old when this happened. In school we’d always watch the shuttle launch on tv but then all go outside once it had lifted off to see it outside. I’ll never forget watching it blow up in the sky and the teachers all ushering us all back inside to the tv’s.

[@lisafreeman4222]

I remember this i was in school rip

[@TheCrystalynnf7]

I remember being in the auditorium in junior high watching it

[@vickywood5234]

I was in my 2nd year of college. I even wrote a poem about it.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

I had a job driving..and this will show my age, I picked up rolls of film from different stores and then delivered the prints the next day.... anyway, I was driving my route, and heard the news on the radio... the impact didn't really hit me till I saw it on the news that evening. It was horrible. It was also my dad's birthday.

[@ccobra01]

This still is very vivid in my mind. I remember being in class, all the kids were excited to watch the space shuttle launch. Our teacher rolled the TV out on a stand that looked like a bookshelf on wheels. She turned on the TV and we all started watching, as the shuttle climbed into the air, we had no idea what was about to happen. Out of nowhere the shuttle exploded, I remember all the kids in my class let out a gasp. The teacher immediately ran over and turned the TV off, not saying a word. One of my classmates asked her what had happened? The teacher said she wasn't sure, but thought we should all go outside for an early recess break.

[@BS-kh8ek]

I was in school in South Porcupine Ontario playing hockey. Went back in and teacher told us what happened. But I remember not being able to watch after school tv because every channel was covering the shuttle.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I had to look up south porcupine as I’ve never heard of it! But sure enough there it is up in Timmins! Thanks for watching ! Go Leafs! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@BS-kh8ek]

@ Bill Barilko is from South Porcupine. He was my grandfathers good friend. My father was born in 52 and his first dog was Barilkos dog that my grandfather got when Bill went missing in 1951. Some cool history up there for videos.