Wes Parham
Atlanta, Ga.
History will record these seven amidst heroes and pioneers. They meet challenges we would admire any person for, yet do so at the risk of their own safety and at risk of their very lives. I pray that such heroes never be forgotten and that pioneers rise up and continue in their honor. What wonder I would feel to be able to gaze down at my home-world from space. To say nothing of the march of technology and science that is hastened by manned spaceflight, what simple and majestic beauty there must be to simply 'behold the Earth' from above. Peace be to those surviving the lost crew. You are in the thoughts and prayers of millions today.

Danielle Kolodziej
Chicago, Ill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families who lost a loved one on this trip into space.

Stetson Suter
Beech Bottom, W.Va.
My deepest sympathies for the families and loved ones of those who perished in the line of duty to their countries and hearts.

Helen Polson
Oxford, U.K.
My greatest condolences to NASA and the family and friends of the Columbia astronauts.

Beverly Wilson
Moody, Ala.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Our country is a better place today because of the actions, courage, and dedication of your loved one. The crew of Columbia will never be forgotten. May God be with you and give you strength and peace through the coming days and months.

Dirk Brockmann
Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
In the name of the staff of the Hanoverian Planetarium I'd like to submit my condolences to the victims and their families.

Valerie-Elizabeth Howe
New York, N.Y.
They were so close to heaven, yet so close to home. Now it is the same place. May God bless you all and bring you peace.

Melinda M. Zupon
North Augusta, S.C.
God's Speed, Columbia! Bless you for touching the stars and helping us here on earth. Thank you for being our heroes.

Robert Borkenhagen
Czestochowa, Poland
I still remember "Challenger" and I will remember "Columbia" with all these Brave People.

Kelli Hereford
Santa Rosa, Calif.
It saddens me deeply that there is a need for a condolence page on this site... I woke up Sat morning at around 5:53 am PST to the sound of the sonic boom. At first I thought it was an earthquake (they often make a booming sound as they start), but after I turned on the TV I came across the horrible news on CNN. I was horrified and in shock, and the memories of me watching the Challenger tragedy before I headed to school came flooding back. I couldn't believe it happened then, and I can't believe it happened now. I want to express my deepest sympathies to all the astronauts' families as well as to the NASA family. All of you will be in my heart and my thoughts as we all try to work through this very tragic time. May peace fill your hearts, minds and souls. I am proud of all of you just as I am of the 7 STS-107 crew members.