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August 25th, 2012, 06:33 PM #1toxic
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RIP Neil Armstrong
"That was one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"
He died at age 82 today.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1226458176249
Now an NBC News link:
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012...at-age-82?liteLast edited by Xyxox; August 25th, 2012 at 06:41 PM.
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August 25th, 2012, 07:39 PM
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He was a hero to me and I'm glad my kids know who he is/was.
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August 25th, 2012, 07:45 PM
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When I was less than 1 years old, my mother propped me up on her lap, and I watched him take mankind's first step on the moon.
When he left the moon, he had to press the button to launch. And nobody knew, for sure, that it would launch. He went in knowing there was a real chance he would die there. Much like he knew he could die in any of the 200 planes he was a test pilot on.
And when he returned to earth, he didn't absorb the adulation of millions, there was no Armstrong action figure, he just disappeared into privacy and never came out. Because it was never about fame for that man, it was about exploration and pushing the boundaries of what humanity could accomplish.
What a brave, interesting man.
A statement by Neil Armstrong's family: “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.”
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August 25th, 2012, 07:54 PM
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Rest in peace Mr. Armstrong, he was one of a kind and I'm glad he died quick and easy in advanced age, in the arms of his family. Best wishes and condolances to his family and friends.
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August 25th, 2012, 07:59 PM
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The last REAL American hero.
August 25th, 2012, 08:10 PM
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A great hero has passed, not only for americans, but for all mankind.
August 25th, 2012, 08:43 PM
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August 25th, 2012, 08:58 PM
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This was how I remember G.I. Joe:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBtPmuTrtAk"]Hasbro The original GI Joe Astronaut TV commercial 1967-69 - YouTube[/ame]
I had the space capsule and suit for my G.I. Joe.
August 26th, 2012, 03:10 PM
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A sad day.
August 26th, 2012, 07:25 PM
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August 26th, 2012, 11:31 PM
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A great accomplishment and a life well lived. Below: courtesy of Ifuckinglovescience.
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August 27th, 2012, 03:39 AM
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Sad day, the passing of an American hero.
I feel bad for laughing, yet I still did.A great accomplishment and a life well lived. Below: courtesy of Ifuckinglovescience.
August 29th, 2012, 04:34 AM
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Whatever he did was splendid and God creates such a human being once in a century. So , we really lost a "Hero" . He is my idle, "to do any thing, is your determination is strong ".
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