Neil Armstrong dead?

Apparently it's true, RIP Mr. Armstrong.
Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon, is Dead - ABC News

According to NBC News, Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, has died at age 82.

He reportedly died at 2:45p.m. on Saturday, suffering complications following his recent cardiac bypass surgery.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow...

Ok. Thanks.

Rest in peace Mr. Armstrong

I had just turned 9 when he walked on the moon. My dad let me stay up to watch it, and it was past midnight when it finally happened. Even at 9 I knew it was big. Unforgettable indeed.

RIP to the worlds greatest pioneer!
Gives me goosebumps thinking he was the first man to step on the moon

Yes. He must have been, with Buzz Aldrin, one of the greatest heroes in human history!

A little insight into his view of being the first man on the moon...

First man on moon Neil Armstrong dead at 82, family says | Reuters

In Memory of Neil Armstrong:

In this four part series, the first man to walk on the moon gives a personal commentary on Apollo 11’s historic lunar landing, his thoughts on leadership and taking risks to innovate for the future.

CPA Australia presents An Audience with Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong - August 5, 1930 - August 25, 2012

Upon his passing, Neil's family said "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."


http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/sc...pagewanted=all

Neil Armstrong was an explorer whose name will be at the top of the list when people study exploration in the centuries to come.

BTW: (in case you had ever wondered)
Armstrong composed the phrase "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" in his head approximately 2 hours before setting foot on the lunar surface between the landing and going through emergency liftoff procedures.

It's worth noting that Armstrong's quote had been misunderstood because of static. He actually said "One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind"

I remember that day back in 1969. I was in primary school, and every classroom had a tv in it. Even the corridors had tv sets showing the event.

I strongly suspect that was for the benefit of the teachers more than the pupils though.

Being only 7 years old at the time the magnitude of what we saw didn't register until a few years later, however I'm glad I witnessed the human race's greatest achievement as it was happening.

There are actually tears rolling down my face as I type this.

RIP Neil. One small step for (a) man, one giant loss for mankind.

I was in Florida at my Grandparents, on vacation with my parents. The mood was extremely solomn. I had a friend with me for the trip and we were outside just hanging out waiting. When they (the adults) called us in, we all sat down in front of the TV. Grandma was messing with the antennae and tinfoil and Grandad was harping on her that it was being broadcast from the moon so don't hope for a clear reception.

My friend and I were growing up during a time of fast changes - technological and social - we knew that this was immense, but it didn't strike us as unusual that we would do something like this. My grandparents were just stunned almost speechless. Almost. Both were able to get a few words out now and again -- and repeatedly: "Oh my God", "Oh my God". Everyone cheered when that first foot came down on the surface, and grandma cried when he spoke:
"One small step for man - one large leap for mankind"

And then everyone decided I was silly and should stop being silly because I had said I'd love to do something like that -- and they all knew that women did NOT do things like that and I needed to concentrate on getting a real job like a secretary.

And suddenly the 70's rolled in on us.

RIP Neil. Wherever you are.

Yes - Sadly it is true per CNN "Neil Armstrong, the American astronaut who made "one giant leap for mankind" when he became the first man to walk on the moon, died Saturday. He was 82." Search Google.

Yes, it is true. Rest in peace, Neil! And thanks for everything!

Thanks for the jounalistic Faux Pas NBC -
You have proven once again that you are right on top of things...:rolleyes: (need face palm smiley)

Whoops! NBC news reports death of astronaut Neil ... Young - chicagotribune.com


At least they didn't say Lance Armstrong...when I mentioned to my dad Neil Armstrong had died, he thought I was talking about Lance because he has been in the news so much lately...

Astronaut Neil Armstrong's parents, Stephen Koenig Armstrong and Viola Louise Engel Armstrong have a secret that their son was just made an astronaut on this very day at 3 PM, September 17, 1962. Armstrong was one of nine new men so chosen...

Host Garry Moore asks an incredible question, "Now, how would you feel, Mrs. Armstrong, if it turned out - of course nobody knows - but if it turns out that your son is the first man to land on the moon? What, how do, how would you feel?"

He asks this nearly seven years before it actually happens on July 20 1969 - Neil's mom's reply is priceless, "Well, guess I'd just say god bless him and I wish him the best of all good luck." Neil Armstrong did not see this recording until 40 years after it originally aired.

I saw this and chuckled - if Neil Armstrong had a warped sense of humor, this would have been one of the great trolls of all time

Yes...this is right!!!
RIP Mr. Neil Armstrong. He was really a great man.........

yes its true ..RIP Neil Armstrong