Hi everyone,
Here is a recent letter written to the Astronaut Mike Massimino from the president of the 1939 club which will accompany the mezuzah.  (I took out contact information for privacy.)

Read on.
Aimee

April 10, 2008

Re: Barbed Wire Mezuzah

Dear Mr. Massimino:

           Rona Ramon asked us to send you a barbed wire mezuzah to take on your next trip to space in honor of Ilan Ramon. This mezuzah is a duplicate of the one that Ilan took on his trip with him.  A mezuzah is placed on the door post of a Jewish home to remind one of G-d's presence. (Ilan joked that he would place it on the door entry of the shuttle.) It is surrounded by barbed wire symbolizing the Holocaust, because we are a Holocaust survivor's organization and Ilan's mother was a Holocaust survivor.  Thanks you for your wonderful tribute to Ilan.  It is very meaningful to all of us.

            The mezuzah was crafted by artist Aimee Golant, a wonderful metal art sculptor, whose grandmother is a Holocaust survivor and one of our members.  I have enclosed a copy of Aimee's brochure as well as her card for your reference.

            Also enclosed is the latest copy of our Yearbook which describes our organization and activities; I hope you find it of interest. Best of luck and kindly keep us posted.