Space Shuttle Columbia: An Eyewitness Account from the Front Lines with Marsha Cooper

Made in Nacogdoches With Brad Maule.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Marsha Cooper, an East Texas woman whose life of service, from growing up in the rural community of Possum Trot to working with the U.S. Forest Service, prepared her for one of the most emotional missions in American history: helping recover the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.Marsha shares her childhood memories, her deep roots in community and service, and a detailed, heartfelt account of February 2003, what she saw, what she felt, and how East Texas came together in a way the world has never forgotten.This conversation honors faith, resilience, rural America, and the human spirit.Thank you for watching!If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts– Spotify– Google Podcasts– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!