(164c) My Long Road from Longford

Where were you when...It's a common question people often pose to one another when significant historical events are remembered. Baby boomers frequently reminisce about their whereabouts when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. Generation X, having been adults when the tragic events of 9/11 unfolded, can vividly recall their own experiences. As a child growing up, my first major memory revolved around the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986, largely because I harbored dreams of becoming an astronaut at the time. However, another major memory etched in my mind is the Longford Gas Plant explosion in Victoria, Australia, on Sept. 25, 1998.

Note abstract text is from Chemical Processing "Reflecting on Tragedy Can Improve Process Safety"