Thanks, Brent. Your concern is touching. You're right - as tragic as the loss of Columbia is, I just have had a hard time coping with more than my own loss. Now I have more to think about when I spend time under the stars: my Mom will always be there with me. I, too look forward to observing with you again soon. You've always been a good friend. Thanks again. -----Original Message----- From: Brent Watson [mailto:brentjwatson@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 8:38 AM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Mourning Kim, No words can express your sorrow at this point, and I sincerely grieve with you. I lost my mother about ten years ago, so I do know what you are going through. My sympathies go out to you. Somehow, a loss like this makes the rest of the world seem irrelevant, doesn't it? I look forward to spending many upcoming nights under the stars with you. Brent --- Kim Hyatt <khyatt@smithlayton.com> wrote:

With all of you I am mourning the loss of seven souls who gave their lives in an exciting but also dangerous endeavor. I feel for their families and pray for peace to their hearts. I also wanted to share with my friends a loss a bit more personal: My mother passed away yesterday morning. Due to her illness and my desire to remain close to her, I did not join those of you who drove (or flew) to the St. George area to watch Columbia pass over southern Utah. I hope y'all will continue to invite me along for such events. I attribute much of my interest in space and astronomy to my Mom. She was always "game" for such things - from taking my brother and me to the canyons to watch Sputnik pass overhead to purchasing our first telescope, a Gilbert "80 power" (WOW!) toy. Anyone would be very lucky to have had or to have a mother like mine. God bless her.

Kim A. Hyatt, AIA SL&A Architects 331 South Rio Grande, Suite 304 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 801.322.5550 x122

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