Which is Worse

Which is Worse?

On Saturday February 1, 2003

Two things happened that should mean something to you and me.

The Space Ship Columbia was lost with seven brave souls aboard

Seven souls called home by the Lord.

On Saturday February 1, 2003

The second thing happened that should mean just as much to you and me.

A helicopter crashed in Kuwait and four brave members of our military died.

No more than a passing mention in the news while their families also cried.

Not to take anything away from the crew of the Columbia

But should we not pay tribute to those in the military fighting for an idea?

The news around the world was nothing but about those seven

When in reality there were eleven on their way to heaven.

Forgive me the luxury of a lingering debt

But we owe them ALL something and neither should we forget.

So if you remember either as the years go by

None of them wished to die.

To honor one group and not the other

Is to dishonor all my sisters and brothers.

So lift up your glass in a final farewell

To the brave men and women of both whose missions was hell.

March 3, 2003

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