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Title: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: JoeTheDestroyer on August 25, 2012, 03:01:23 PM http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/science/space/neil-armstrong-dies-first-man-on-moon.html?pagewanted=all
:bluesad: Thank you, Neil Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: LilCerberus on August 25, 2012, 03:18:55 PM Suddenly makes me wonder how Peak Experience compares to going to The Moon...
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Raffine on August 25, 2012, 05:06:06 PM A true hero to all Americans and ultimately the World.
Most in my generation still remember where they were when we first saw the painfully shy test pilot and Eagle Scout first step onto the moon. Me? Watching him on the b&w TV they brought in to Mrs. McCain's second grade classroom specially for the occasion. He recently remarked of himself himself "I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer." "For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request,'' his family said in a Saturday statement. "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." R.I.P. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Neil_Armstrong.jpg/589px-Neil_Armstrong.jpg) Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: ER on August 25, 2012, 06:25:39 PM He and his wife lived just down the road from me, not that I knew him personally, but he did give interesting talks at the local library a time or two and was known by people around town, and everyone I've ever spoken to about him agrees he always seemed a great gentleman as well as a scientist and adventurer of the first order. I knew he was ailing and I was saddened to hear he'd gone.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: WingedSerpent on August 25, 2012, 06:53:39 PM Today we lost an American icon.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: indianasmith on August 25, 2012, 07:40:56 PM This is a sad day for all Americans everywhere.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Pacman000 on August 25, 2012, 08:08:58 PM :bluesad: We need a sadder emoticon for this announcement.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Criswell on August 25, 2012, 10:19:45 PM So many legendary people have died this year, It's really sad. :bluesad:
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: AndyC on August 25, 2012, 11:10:03 PM No way. I think I'm probably more shocked and saddened by this news than any other celebrity obit I can recall. He was not only a hero of the space age, and somebody I've admired since childhood, but as such an introverted person, he was a hero I could relate to. A quiet guy who managed to achieve greatness. That's inspiring.
Criswell is right, this has been one sad year for losing famous people. It just doesn't seem to stop. Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Allhallowsday on August 25, 2012, 11:15:09 PM One of my heroes. Good night NEIL ARMSTRONG, you will never be forgotten.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: 66Crush on August 26, 2012, 01:52:24 AM Even though Neil Armstrong achieved immortality before I was even born, I can appreciate him as a true hero. The modern world could use a hero like Mr. Armstrong. Rest in peace sir.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: RCMerchant on August 26, 2012, 06:22:47 AM THIS is a hero to be admired and emulated-he did what we as kids dreamed of-going into space-and the balls to do it.
By the way-he knew ufos were REAL too. So for all you nay sayers-ask the Appolo Mission astronauts and mission ground crew-they got no problem admiteding that ufos exist-it's the goverment shutting it up. Yeah I sound like a conspiricy theory nut....but sometimes paranoid people are that way for a reason. :wink: Or maybe Im just paranoid. Is this being recorded? You decide. Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: bob on August 26, 2012, 08:44:02 AM A true legend and hero. He will be missed.
RIP Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: JaseSF on August 26, 2012, 07:57:33 PM How many of us have dreamed of exploring space? So few have really acheived so very much. :bluesad: R.I.P. Neil Armstrong, a hero and legend indeed.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Mofo Rising on August 27, 2012, 01:25:17 AM Neil Armstrong is a true American bad-ass. If you don't sit down and think about the human accomplishment that Neil Armstrong was a part of, I have no patience for you.
That being said, I have few heroes in this world, but Buzz Aldrin's response here is one of the greatest things I have ever seen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhU Neil Armstrong was part of the very limits of human exploration. If you don't recognize how cool that is you're a lost soul. Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Trevor on August 27, 2012, 02:59:10 AM "For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request,'' his family said in a Saturday statement. "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." R.I.P. ([url]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Neil_Armstrong.jpg/589px-Neil_Armstrong.jpg[/url]) I will do that tonight. RIP, Neil Armstrong. Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: trekgeezer on August 27, 2012, 07:46:13 AM I was 14 when Neil made that small step. I remember the excitement of the daring landing they made and Walter Cronkite's expression when they touched down.
I know that he was a quiet humble man that shared the same frustration that many of have about slow progress of manned space exploration. He will be remembered by all mankind Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Flangepart on August 27, 2012, 08:22:29 AM Watching him punch out of the 'flying bedsted' at ONE SECOND before it's too late, during the flight teats used for the actual moon landing...That's the right stuff, baby!
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: AndyC on August 27, 2012, 05:17:22 PM Watching him punch out of the 'flying bedsted' at ONE SECOND before it's too late, during the flight teats used for the actual moon landing...That's the right stuff, baby! Punching out at the last second, then going back to his office to finish up some paperwork. I love the way Alan Bean told the story: Quote Neil and I were in adjoining offices, same secretary. I remember one day I came in in the morning, I run into a couple of guys, they say, "Do you know that Neil bailed out of the LLTV this morning?" I said, "no way." He said -- whoever it was, two or three guys -- said, "Yeah!" I said, "Okay, I'm going in there and ask him." So I go in there and Neil... Neil's fooling around, nothing going on. I said, "those guys out in the office said you bailed out of the LLTV this morning." He said, "Yeah." That was all he said, "Yeah." I mean this guy had been a second and a half from being killed and that was it. He didn't say, "l nearly got killed", "l nearly, you know..." "Yeah." That was it. That was it! I mean, what was he supposed to do? Maybe he could have gone out and gotten roaring drunk or something but that's not Neil, you know? He went back and shuffled paper. Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Allhallowsday on August 28, 2012, 11:01:22 PM I am almost too young, but not quite, to remember the Apollo missions. I remember seeing a big moon in the sky at the top of the landing in our old house on Christmas Eve in Newton, NJ and thinking, and getting very excited, that I saw Apollo 8 pass before that moon. I have always been deeply impressed by our astronauts and a huge admirer.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Pilgermann on August 29, 2012, 12:27:28 AM Gosh, what a fine human being. A guy like that truly deserves to be remembered forever.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Andrew on August 29, 2012, 12:43:37 AM RIP Mr. Armstrong. Thank you for reminding me that life is dangerous, but the journey is always worth the risk.
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: ER on September 01, 2012, 05:47:20 PM His funeral was yesterday, in town, at a nearby country club, and it was a HUGE event. There was a flyover by military fighter jets at one point that rattled the windows, they were so low. Roads all over were closed, so I stayed home, but I did watch as convoys of limos and SUV's and government and military vehicles of all kinds passed by for what seemed like an hour or more. Eight astronauts attended, dignitaries, the media. It was a fitting to-do for a fine man whose like we'll not see anytime soon...
Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: Trevor on September 03, 2012, 02:01:36 AM His funeral was yesterday, in town, at a nearby country club, and it was a HUGE event. There was a flyover by military fighter jets at one point that rattled the windows, they were so low. Roads all over were closed, so I stayed home, but I did watch as convoys of limos and SUV's and government and military vehicles of all kinds passed by for what seemed like an hour or more. Eight astronauts attended, dignitaries, the media. It was a fitting to-do for a fine man whose like we'll not see anytime soon... I can imagine Mr A thinking: Come on, guys: enough already. :smile: Title: Re: Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 Post by: AndyC on September 03, 2012, 06:16:54 AM His funeral was yesterday, in town, at a nearby country club, and it was a HUGE event. There was a flyover by military fighter jets at one point that rattled the windows, they were so low. Roads all over were closed, so I stayed home, but I did watch as convoys of limos and SUV's and government and military vehicles of all kinds passed by for what seemed like an hour or more. Eight astronauts attended, dignitaries, the media. It was a fitting to-do for a fine man whose like we'll not see anytime soon... I can imagine Mr A thinking: Come on, guys: enough already. :smile: If he were alive, he'd be looking for the first opportunity to escape. |