A Columbia Memorial

www.InterviewWithGod.com ^ | February 2, 2002 | Scott Kinney

[kidkosmic1]

As some of you will know already, I am a Flash developer and you might have visited my site, www.InterviewWithGod.com.

I was saddened by the loss of the Columbia. As a husband and father of three children I feel for their families. I decided to do a personal memorial/tribute for the crew of STS-107 here:
http://www.interviewwithgod.com/columbia

The Columbia first launched into orbit when I was in the 6th grade and I was captivated by it. As a kid, I didn't think about the risks and the danger involved, it was the adventure of space travel that excited me.

It's hard to put a value on exploration. When Lewis and Clark surveyed the West, it was much more land than the then population could ever dream of needing. Perhaps the day will come when our future generations can take dominion in God's name over more than our single planet.

Exploration of this nature always comes with risks--and often at a price. The crew of STS-107 were explorers and risk-takers. They continued in a rich heritage which sums up the spirit of America.

May God bless their families.

[kidkosmic1]

http://www.interviewwithgod.com/columbia/

[petuniasevan]

Thank you, Scott.

What a moving tribute.

[WSGilcrest]

Mighty fine work there, sir. God Bless you.

[socal_parrot]

Very moving. Great work. God Bless.

[Cindy]

Thank you Scott and thank you for all the work you do on the web. I do appreciate it.

[STARWISE]

Just wonderful .. thanks SO much for posting! I had seen the main site, and was totally enthralled by its beauty and his love for God. This is very touching and worth seeing again and again.

PING to ALL THE DAILYDOSERS WHOSE NAMES I CAN'T SPELL RIGHT NOW!! Just going from memory tidbits. Make sure you look at the other movies too .. just outstanding work and so very moving. God Bless Scott Kinney for his love and devotion. He has a totally glorious and inspiring site.

[STARWISE]

Are you Scott Kinney?

[kidkosmic1]

Yes, I'm Scott.

http://www.interviewwithgod.com/columbia/

[MagnoliaMS]

That was beautiful. Thank you for posting this. I had seen "Interview With God," but I wasn't aware you had done others until I just visited your site.

[twyn1]

Beautiful -- thank you

[kidkosmic1]

Thanks to you for the kind words. I pray a few find hope in this tribute.

[Lib-Lickers 2]

A few days before the Columbia was lost there were four crew killed in a Blackhawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan,, the story got a thirty second mention on the news,, no flag at half staff, no interviews of the relatives , no lookback of their life,, no memorial, no memorial services for television, we don't even know their names. These brave heroes who were protecting our freedoms and our very lives were forgotten in less than a minute. With the 24/7 coverage that the shuttle story will cover(and they are already driving this story into the ground), it's too bad our soldiers and their lives couldn't have been be more appreciated...

[rep-always]

Please, cut it out. We love and miss our service men. And I prayed for them and their families. But at this time, let us enjoy in peace and have a moment of tranquility as we grieve for these astronauts and their families.

Give us a moment to rest on the Lord.

Scott, an incredible site. Thank you for your exceptional work. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you always.

[Okies love Dubya 2]

What a beautiful tribute to these seven brave men and women who dared to go where most of us only dream of going. Once again I have been moved to tears. The quote from Isaiah is so appropriate, and President Bush's words following that Bible passage touch me so deeply.

Well done kidkosmic!

[Teacher317]

See FR's THREAD OF SILENCE, as well. One of our best.

[kidkosmic1]

You're right, our soldiers need to be remembered.

I get letters from military chaplains wanting inspirational multi-media materials to encourage men and women on our bases. I have a policy of sending them free presentations from my site.

If there are any chaplains or counsellors out there reading this, please contact me @ interviewwithgod@yahoo.com

[ewing]

[MagnoliaMS]

Beautiful tribute bump.

[freepersup]

Aboard Columbia, ~morning has broken~

[Lib-Lickers 2]

Excellent to know,, I know the chaplins and troops are greatful,, keep up the good work,,