RIP Neil Armstrong

[xxMATTGxx]

Neil Armstrong the first person to set foot on the moon has died at the age of 82.


US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon, has died aged 82.

A statement from his family says he died from complications from heart surgery he had earlier this month.

He set foot on the Moon on 20 July 1969, famously describing the event as "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".

US President Barack Obama said Amstrong was "among the greatest of American heroes - not just of his time, but of all time".

Last November he received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest US civilian award.
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Neil Armstrong sits inside the Lunar Module while it rests on the surface of the Moon, 20 July 1969

He was the commander of the Apollo 11 spacecraft. More than 500 million TV viewers around the world watched its touchdown on the lunar surface.

Armstrong and fellow astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin spent nearly three hours walking on the moon, collecting samples, conducting experiments and taking photographs.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19381098

[Pea]

Wow bummer.. It seems like all of the old innovators are just dying off. I guess that's how time goes.

[MKR&*42]

Oh my, terrible news! :(

R.I.P to him.

[scottish]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2193587/Neil-Armstrong-dead-Famed-astronaut-man-moon-dies-aged-82.html?to=feeds-newsxml

"Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, after suffering complications from heart surgery"

RIP.

[brandon]

That's a shame :(. R.I.P Neil Armstrong.

[Eric]

Sad news, R.I.P.

[Hiding]

he lived pretty long.

R.I.P Neil Armstrong

[orientalframe?]

this is really sad news :( R.I.P

[Chris]

Shame to here. RIP Neil Armstrong.

[efq]

RIP to a legend.

Imagine how that surgeon must feel :( xx

[Empired]

RIP Neil Armstrong! Sad he died, but at least he reached a good old age :)

[Jarkie]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jarkie/d7c1a79d.jpg

[Chippiewill]

One of the many greats now deceased, and unfortunately there are many more to come.

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/65_years.png

XKCD predicted the count of living people who had been on the moon over time.

[Lee]

RIP, a true ledgend.

[Arron]

RIP.

It's a shame that NBC broke the news saying "Neil Young, the first man to walk on the moon, dies aged 82"

[Stephen]

tbh I don't see him as a hero or a "ledgend"

but w/e

rip

[GommeInc]

Certainly a man who will go down in history and be remembered for many, many years. Whenever space travel is mentioned, especially with planets and other bodies, his name will pop up.


tbh I don't see him as a hero or a "ledgend"
Indeed, he's just a historical figure doing what he was told. He wasn't extra-ordinary to be a hero or a legend, just a man who made history.

[Chippiewill]

tbh I don't see him as a hero or a "ledgend"
He even did his job badly, said the wrong stuff.

[e5]

Atleast he died old! <3 RIP Neil Armstrong.

[GoldenMerc]

Such a hero, RIP

[Succubus]

Awh, shame to hear!! RIP Neil!

[xxMATTGxx]

Moon Landing


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTBIr65cL_E

[lawrawrrr]

my dad's story about neil when i told him sent me to sleep not even joking


but seriously what a horrible shame, a man who inspired a generation and will continue to, even after his death. rip neil armstrong, one of the bravest men in history xo

---------- Post added 26-08-2012 at 01:58 AM ----------

Buzz Alrdin on Neil Armstrong's Death

I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Armstrong today. Neil and I trained together as technical partners but were also good friends who will always be connected through our participation in the mission of Apollo 11.

Whenever I look at the moon it reminds me of the moment over four decades ago when I realized that even though we were farther away from earth than two humans had ever been, we were not alone.


Virtually the entire world took that memorable journey with us. I know I am joined by millions of others in mourning the passing of a true American hero and the best pilot I ever knew. My friend Neil took the small step but giant leap that changed the world and will forever be remembered as a landmark moment in human history.

I had truly hoped that in 2019, we would be standing together along with our colleague Mike Collins to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of our moon landing. Regrettably, this is not to be. Neil will most certainly be there with us in spirit.

On behalf of the Aldrin family, we extend our deepest condolences to Carol and the entire Armstrong family. I will miss my friend Neil as I know our fellow citizens and people around world will miss this foremost aviation and space pioneer.

May he Rest in Peace
BUZZ ALDRIN


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i always liked buzz, the 'unsung' hero if you will, and it must be so hard for him. even in this little speech you can hear the emotion!

[BOOMitsGINA]

Shame to hear this! Really sad news, RIP Neil Armstrong :(

[Sammeth.]

Oh that is sad. Although I'm sure it doesn't make it any easier for his family, at least they can say he lived a very long and unique life.

[Deak]

First man on the moon & will never be forgotten!

RIP Neil Armstrong

[LiquidLuck.]

I kept seing this on american news.. Really sad news.. RIP to such a great man.

[Johnathan]

R.I.P =[