I think the Challenger Crew more aptly fit the description of Hero’s rather than victims.
Probably just me, lately it seems my old school conservative values are out of whack with the new conservative values that are morphing into some kind of creation beyond my recognition.
No. Not just you.
I have serious issues with the use of the word “hero” when it isn’t really applicable. My parents were “heroes” to me, but it is my own application of the term in a private manner.
A football player, or actor is not a hero, unless they are jumping into a frozen river to save someone.
See my Freep page for who I view as Heroes.