Neil Armstrong, First Man On The Moon, Dies

[bigbamboo]

In his excitement he fluffed his line. He mean't to say "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind".

That's true enough.

But seeing that he had just pulled off the greatest piece of fly by wire in the history of mankind I think he can be forgiven a wordslip, don't you!.

Neil Armstrong was the coolest hero ever.

[sangfroid]

I remember it well. It is too bad that we haven't been back. RIP.

We went back five times more.

And IIRC 12 Americans have walked on the Moon's surface

[Mr Red]

'One Small Step For Man. One Small Step For Mankind'

RIP.

The actual text he said was "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"

[Mr Red]

This guy was amazing ... I remember well feeling huge pride for our countries' successes and the amazing feat of getting men to the moon in that time. I was a young 19-year old full of testosterone on my way to SEA, and his accomplishment was a highlight of my year. A true hero. may he RIP.

[Mosha]

Two times the Moon missions had the world holding it's breath IMO. The 1st moon landing and Apollo 13, Any one going into that hostile environment is a hero

[katana]

I've got his signature tucked away somewhere. Apparently he didn't give out many and they're quite valuable.

[chooka]

I remember it well. It is too bad that we haven't been back. RIP.

Slightly before my time however I have heard of him. I mentioned it my 15 yr old daughter in Australia and she said, "Who"? American history is not exactly taught in Australian schools but I thought she may have heard of him. Same goes for Thai wife she had never heard of him either.

R.I.P Mr Armstrong.

[Jingthing]

Well yes it was during the cold war era. Doesn't mean it wasn't a worthwhile accomplishment though because it bloody well was.

Edited August 27, 2012 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

I suggest again remembering JFK in reflecting on Armstrong. Without JFK, no Armstrong. At least not that quickly. Yes the first man on the moon was an iconic moment, but I can tell you that for most Americans who were also alive when JFK was assassinated, they remember exactly where they were when they heard about the latter event even more.

Edited August 27, 2012 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

Not surprised that most people wouldn't know his name. Partly because he went so low profile after the big event. But the general fact of the first man on the moon was a big deal and always will be.

You can pooh pooh this but the moon mission was really a step forward with meaning for all people on earth. It's not as if the USA claimed the moon's real estate!

Edited August 27, 2012 by Jingthing

[metisdead]

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