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Topic: Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong (1930-2012)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 48714
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-25-2012 02:02 PM
   
Gemini 8 and Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement released by his family. We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures.Neil was our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job. He served his Nation proudly, as a navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He also found success back home in his native Ohio in business and academia, and became a community leader in Cincinnati.  He remained an advocate of aviation and exploration throughout his life and never lost his boyhood wonder of these pursuits. As much as Neil cherished his privacy, he always appreciated the expressions of good will from people around the world and from all walks of life. While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves. For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink. collectSPACE Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, diesAstronaut Neil A. Armstrong, who in 1969 took a "small step" to become the first human to set foot on the moon, has died at the age of 82. Armstrong, whose described his first steps on the lunar surface as a "giant leap for all mankind," died on Saturday (Aug. 25). He had undergone bypass coronary surgery on Aug. 7, two days following his 82nd birthday. Armstrong's death was confirmed in a statement by his family.  A moment of silence can be signified by a reply with no words and only a period. |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1383
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-25-2012 02:09 PM
Neil was a nice guy and a good man. May he rest in peace. I walked out and winked at the Moon tonight.
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NavySpaceFan
Member Posts: 663
From: Norfolk, VA
Registered: May 2007
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posted 08-25-2012 02:11 PM
*salute* |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 5109
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-25-2012 02:11 PM
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hlbjr
Member Posts: 538
From: Delray Beach Florida USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 08-25-2012 02:11 PM
Words fail to properly describe what a fine ambassador for the U.S. and for spaceflight Neil was. I knew this day would come but now that it's here, it still hurts. |
OV-105
Member Posts: 879
From: Ridgecrest, CA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-25-2012 02:12 PM
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bruce
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-25-2012 02:13 PM
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Michael Davis
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From: Houston, Texas
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-25-2012 02:17 PM
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Cozmosis22
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From: Texas * Earth
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 08-25-2012 02:18 PM
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history in miniature
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From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-25-2012 02:18 PM
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Fezman92
Member Posts: 1031
From: New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 08-25-2012 02:19 PM
Sic itur ad astra |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3413
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 08-25-2012 02:20 PM
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Jay Gallentine
Member Posts: 289
From: Shorewood, MN, USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 08-25-2012 02:20 PM
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stsmithva
Member Posts: 2047
From: Fairfax, VA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-25-2012 02:21 PM
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LM1
Member Posts: 860
From: New York, NY
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 08-25-2012 02:22 PM
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rjb1elec
Member Posts: 322
From: Merseyside, England
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-25-2012 02:23 PM
A true gentleman who could enthrall a room with his charm, intelligence and very warm smile. What a sad day indeed for humanity. and my very deepest sympathies to his family. |
Michael Clemente
Member Posts: 210
From: Atco, New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-25-2012 02:23 PM
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Lunar rock nut
Member Posts: 916
From: Oklahoma city, Oklahoma U.S.A.
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-25-2012 02:23 PM
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BLivingston
Member Posts: 62
From: Boston,Ma. USA
Registered: Jan 2010
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posted 08-25-2012 02:24 PM
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Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 08-25-2012 02:24 PM
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model maker
Member Posts: 130
From: NEVADA , USA
Registered: May 2012
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posted 08-25-2012 02:24 PM
This is tragic, the first man on the moon had died. |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1527
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 08-25-2012 02:24 PM
No words to describe the loss of this great gentleman, educator, engineer, pilot, explorer, ambassador... |
413 is in
Member Posts: 671
From: Alexandria, VA USA
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-25-2012 02:24 PM
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MSS
Member Posts: 965
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-25-2012 02:25 PM
RIP... |
tetrox
Member Posts: 142
From: London England
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted 08-25-2012 02:26 PM
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nasamad
Member Posts: 2181
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-25-2012 02:28 PM
Was hoping it wasnt true, but I have just seen it on BBC.RIP First Man. |
Melroy Fan
Member Posts: 11
From: Peoria, Arizona, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 08-25-2012 02:31 PM
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mama04
Member Posts: 151
From: Haarlem, N-H, Netherlands
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 08-25-2012 02:31 PM
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MattJL
Member Posts: 57
From: New Jersey, US
Registered: May 2012
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posted 08-25-2012 02:31 PM
Rest in peace, Neil. A true American hero and above all, a hero for all mankind. The likes of which we may never see again. |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 297
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 08-25-2012 02:33 PM
A true iconic hero, a great man... so glad to have met you in life as you were my hero since I started to follow the Apollo program - so sad at your passing. Sorry that that the world has lost such a great man. My deepest sympathy to the family of Neil... Rest in peace. |
dabolton
Member Posts: 419
From: Seneca, IL, US
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 08-25-2012 02:34 PM
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DCCollector
Member Posts: 230
From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted 08-25-2012 02:35 PM
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Jeff
Member Posts: 574
From: Fayetteville, NC, USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 08-25-2012 02:35 PM
. A great American Hero |
spaceman
Member Posts: 1168
From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 08-25-2012 02:36 PM
. RIP Neil Armstrong. |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2272
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 08-25-2012 02:38 PM
Most certainly not expected. We all know he was in the hospital for heart surgery, but you figure with modern medical advances today that if problems are caught early enough they wouldn't be a problem. But I guess one never knows when they are going to go.The world just got a little less likeable today. Sure Neil had been retired for many years, but even though he wasn't one to necessarily stay in the public eye, at least he would speak his mind on a topic and do a bit more than that if it involved the state of our country's space program, space policy, education and/or engineering or other aerospace issues. Sure, it may have been politics that got him appointed to the shuttle accident investigation commissions, but he gave it his 100% effort when he was involved in them. It is those smarts and his conviction that we've now lost. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1646
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-25-2012 02:39 PM
So sad... our thoughts and prayers go out to Neil's family and friends... a true American hero. |
issman1
Member Posts: 1085
From: UK
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 08-25-2012 02:40 PM
Farewell Mr. Armstrong... |
ea757grrl
Member Posts: 778
From: South Carolina
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 08-25-2012 02:41 PM
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 3022
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 08-25-2012 02:41 PM
I just learned. What a sad day indeed. I was 12 when I watched him make that small step. The next year I chose "Neil" as my confirmation name. I finally had the chance to meet him in 1993 when he was inducted into the AHoF.In 2009 I was able to send him my commemorative X-15, Gemini and Apollo patches. A few weeks later he emailed me a gracious thank you and said he was happy to add them to his collection. He had a collection. He was one of us! A true gentleman, a courageous pioneer, a tireless ambassador and the perfect choice to be first. God Bless his family, friends and fellow explorers. |
saturn1b
Member Posts: 159
From: Westcliffe, CO
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted 08-25-2012 02:43 PM
Most certainly a sad day indeed. |
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