Space Station: Moment of Silence for Tucson Victims

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International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 26 commander Scott Kelly spoke from orbit on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, about the Tucson, Arizona shooting before leading his crew in a moment of silence for its victims.

"I would like to take some time this morning to recognize a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Tucson shooting tragedy. First though, I would like to say a few words.

"We have a unique vantage point here aboard the International Space Station. As I look out the window, I see a very beautiful planet that seems very inviting and peaceful. Unfortunately, it is not.

"These days we are constantly reminded of the unspeakable acts of violence and damage we can inflict upon one another, not just with our actions, but also with our irresponsible words.

"We are better than this. We must do better.

"The crew of ISS Expedition 26 and the flight control centers around the world would like to observe a moment of silence in honor of all the victims, which include my sister-in-law Gabrielle Giffords, a caring and dedicated public servant. Please join me and the rest of the ISS Expedition 26 crew in a moment of silence."

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[RamMasterRay]

"...Damage we can inflict upon others. Not just with our actions but with irresponsible words." "We are better than this."

Wise words from an awesome spaceman. Thanks, indeed, Cmdr. Scott. 

[pop5444]

This is why the United States is the best country to live.

The people here are very kind and generous to each other.

Even those who are very rude and violent.

Go USA.

P.S. I am not american, but i wish i can be.

[CrimsonFury006]

What Cmdr. Kelly said from 0:28 - 1:02 is so true. From all of the horrible things that we did to each other throughout history, from enslaving and torturing other human beings, to slaughtering 6 million Jews like cattle, to purposely slamming airliners into skyscrapers, just to name a few, we REALLY can do better than all of these things. If Gene Roddenberry was alive today, he would more than agree with Cmdr. Kelly.

[sbmrunning]

people?...............no matter how mechanized or technological evolution we become, the basic fundamental key is..................people.

[infera1]

it would be awesome to float in zero gravity :)