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Originally Posted by shstrang98
You know..something that really pissed me off what not a single news channel said anything about; not a damned thing. I found out from stitcher and other INet resources. I guess if a story isn't about Kim Cardasians latest bowel movement then its not news worthy.
CBS NEWs' Sunday Morning did a nice little segment and a few small mentions on news shows but I agree, it's a shame what people/actions are lionized these days while the true heroes go quietly about their business. Let the others have their "15 minutes", Mr. Armstrong and others like him will remain in the history books just as long as there are history books, with good reason.
RIP. I always remember seeing a documentary where a rocket scientist described early space flight as being like strapping yourself to a roman candle fireworks piece. Another hero of flight has died.
Sad news. A great advocate of aviation. When asked the inevitable question, "What was it like, walking on the moon?Neil's simple and eloquent reply: "You know, we pilots don't care an awful lot about walking. We like to fly."
Godspeed Commander!
What a humble and modest man. Neil Armstrong was an inspiration to me. Although my work was mostly in the business of music, I did become a pilot and credit Neil and the other astronauts for my interest in aviation, space sciences and physics. I now teach flying as a second career. It was also cool that he and the other astronauts had Corvettes.
My favorite Neil Armstrong quote is:
“Pilots take no special joy in walking. Pilots like flying.” Neil Armstrong 1930-2012
Neil Armstrong, and really everyone who worked on the Apollo projects, definitely represented what America at the time was truly all about. Neil Armstrong, we know you are resting in peace because you are now at home with the Lord.
On the nine astronauts, who travelled to the moon but never landed on its surface, let's not forget the courage of the crew of Apollo 13 and everyone at mission control, who had to improvise ways to bring the 3 astronauts back to earth.
Well said. I was 4 years old when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon; it seems since the Apollo missions have ended, we cant do anything big anymore. I think of the balls those guys had to sit on top of those rockets and fly them to the M-O-O-N, it blows me away. I wish this country had the can-do spirit it had in those heady times...Just without the threat of Soviet nukes raining down on our heads!
I am proud to have worked at Grumman where the lander was built I was on the night shift and some one brought in a TV and we watched as he stepped on the moon.Showing my age lol.
I had the unbelievable privilage to meet Neil Armstrong in the early 70s and to talk to him, you'd never know he was any different than anyone else. He never even mentioned space travel. Just casual conversation. I wonder how many other people have met him without realizing they were with the bravest person the human race has ever produced. Even with today's shifting idea of what a hero is, his memory will remain unstained and will live forever.
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