Memorandum

Date: January 28, 1986 

To: America 

From: God Re: The Challenger

America,

 this crew you chose, is the finest in the land, 

And if you'll pause a moment, I will share with you my plan.

 The message at the launching was delivered very clear,

 "This flight goes straight to Heaven, fear not, 

for I am near." 

"My children I am with you, this trip is one I've planned Yes.... 

this trip is something special; it's one that God will man.

 The Great Space Center's Master needs some special help up there. 

Nineteen years since He has summoned, will you please ask them to share?" 

They quickly volunteered for this mission in the sky, Not a one was unprepared, 

not a one afraid to try. "You'll go swiftly to the Master, and 

the fire and smoke you'll see, Is the 'changing of the pilots,' 

for you're traveling on with me." 

"You must leave this famous shuttle that you're sitting in, behind,

 For the one I built that's waiting is pure gold and silver lined, 

Please do not search the ocean in hopes to find them there,

 For they're sitting here beside Me. I have them in My care."

 "You have trained them well, America, I've observed 

your every test, I stood silently and waited, until you had the best. 

I needed them, America, for the Master's Great Space Plan 

Encompasses the entire globe, The Universe of Man." 

I know them well, America, these loved ones you have lost, 

I selected them some time ago, forgetting not the cost.

America, my heart is grieved, by your sorrow, tears and pain,

 and Though it's little comfort, your loss is Heaven's gain." 

And may I also tell you.... those seven stars you found, I signed their names and Challenger's as we were Heaven bound."