I never really subscribed to the "astronauts are heroes" philosophy in the past. I mean they're well-paid (I assume) and they've got the opportunity to do a job that most people would consider a thrill.

But this time, I don't know.

I don't like throwing around the word "Hero" too freely, but I do feel real bad for their families. Watching the Shuttle land is going to be erie as all hell.