According to NBC News, Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, has died at age 82.
He died at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, suffering complications following his recent cardiac bypass surgery.
On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and his partner Buzz Aldrin made history as the first people to ever walk on the moon. From the New York Times article applauding the achievement:
Two Americans, astronauts of Apollo 11, steered their fragile four-legged lunar module safely and smoothly to the historic landing yesterday at 4:17:40 P.M., Eastern daylight time.
Neil A. Armstrong, the 38-year-old civilian commander, radioed to earth and the mission control room here:
"Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."[
FredHayek wrote: I got to visit his museum in Ohio in the 70's. Awe inspriring for a little kid. It had to be awesome to be one of the first men on the Moon. Godspeed.
Did ya get to see the lunar buggy?
RIP Neil Now he's taking Giant Steps on the Moon and beyond.
I got see Mr. Armstrong speak a few years ago, he was very entertaining and had a great sense of humor. I especially recall him joking about having to settle for reduced Per Diem because US Government provided food and lodging were available on his first trip to the moon.
It's a sad day for America, I send my condolences to his family and friends.
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FredHayek wrote: I got to visit his museum in Ohio in the 70's. Awe inspriring for a little kid. It had to be awesome to be one of the first men on the Moon. Godspeed.
Did ya get to see the lunar buggy?
RIP Neil Now he's taking Giant Steps on the Moon and beyond.
I think I got to see it. The coolest part was walking down a tunnel that had the actual NASA voice track for the Apollo mission.
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Definitely a "Where were you when . . ." moment for many of us. The world will miss his humble grace, his willingness to step back rather than exploit, the sincere devotion to what is most important in life. A warrior who sought peace in the common humanity we all share. A man of.rare courage and exceptional dignity. May he enjoy eternal rest and the wonder of exploring the universe that his time here could never provide.
Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him. May he, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest forever in Your peace.
