RIP Neil Armstrong

[stealthee]

Neil Armstrong Dead At Age 82

[RealMcCoy]

That's a sad loss... It would have been nice to keep him around a bit longer, but you can's say he didn't make his mark on the world. I can think of few public figures that have been the good example he was.

[Jeremy C]

America lost a Hero today.

[green-lantern]

America lost a Hero today.

This

The moon landing has to be the most proudest moment in US history.

[j2k4]

America lost a Hero today.

This ^.

Nothing more or less.

'Armstrong' was one hell of a name for the first man on the moon, too.

Apollo 11 lifted off on my 11th birthday - everything about it made an incredible impression on me.

[RealMcCoy]

Apollo 11 lifted off on my 11th birthday - everything about it made an incredible impression on me.

I can't say I remember any particulars, I was only 4, but It was definitely a major deal as I got a little older. People didn't stop talking about it for a long time... One of a few really great things to come out of a time most remembered for discontent and chaos...

[CoopKill]

Well put!

[stealthee]

Geeze Kevin, you are old.

But seriously, Armstrong is a legend and will live forever in history.

[IPD]

RIP neil.

it's fortunate that we had someone with the poise and forethought to have a clear bearing when accomplishing one of mankind's most important scientific landmarks. i'm sure neil would express that he was just the one lucky enough to get the distinction--all of his fellow astronauts were extremely capable and intelligent. had gus grissom not been killed in the apollo 1 tragedy, it is entirely possible that neil would not have been selected for the mission. i truly appreciate his low-key demeanor.

it will be an equally sad day when chuck yeager passes (he's 89 currently).

[beepbeep]

What a loss.