Neil Armstrong Dead at 82

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http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/25/13478643-astronaut-neil-armstrong-first-man-to-walk-on-moon-dies-at-age-82?chromedomain=usnews

The article indicates that he had recently undergone heart surgery (some weeks ago).

[Wagergirl]

:(

[Let's Roll]

I just heard the news, breaking on the radio.
Neil Armstrong was a terrific guy, from everything I read and saw on film.I think he was the perfect choice to command Apollo 11, the manual landing he made on the moon was incredible.
It's a sad day for me. RIP, Commander Armstrong

[DJofSD]

A childhood hero. RIP.

[Ray2000]

Spirit is silent but it would be awe-inspiring if JPL could program Opportunity and Curiosity to raise their arm in salute to Neil Armstrong in any upcoming ceremonial tribute.



:(

[JustRalph]

Another great Buckeye!

RIP

[Tom]

He walked on the moon and came back home.
Top that.

I remember the moon landing, looking up at the moon that night, knowing people were there. It was truly amazing back then.

RIP

[ArlJim78]

talk about the right stuff, Armstrong had it in spades. a very private man he was, here's a rare interview.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtdcdxvNI1o&feature=player_embedded

[Tom]

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[DJofSD]

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/139477

[maddog42]

A thousand years from now, Neil Armstrong will be remembered like Christopher
Columbus.

[Rookies]

Aside from some close personal triumphs (like say being married for 40 years today:) ), perhaps the coolest day of my life!:ThmbUp:

[JustRalph]

Being married 40 yrs is something to be proud of. Especially considering the era in which you survived

Congrats. I have 25 yrs under my belt and you make me feel like a freshman





Aside from some close personal triumphs (like say being married for 40 years today:) ), perhaps the coolest day of my life!:ThmbUp:

[TJDave]

A thousand years from now, Neil Armstrong will be remembered like Christopher
Columbus.

As in by the Italians not Native Americans, right? ;)

America is fast losing its heroes and not replacing them at the same rate. IMO, they are our most precious resource. If our nation is to survive we must reverse course.

[JustRalph]

As in by the Italians not Native Americans, right? ;)

America is fast losing its heroes and not replacing them at the same rate. IMO, they are our most precious resource. If our nation is to survive we must reverse course.

What? You never heard of Lebron or Snooki ?

[NJ Stinks]

Neil Armstrong did and said something I will not forget. :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp:


(Happy 40th, Rookies! :ThmbUp: )