Neil Armstrong, passed One small step for a man, now takes greatest leap of his life (Congress, highway)

[Donna-501]

Originally Posted by burdell

I think as much as anything else it is his modesty that makes him such an icon.

I agree!

[JobZombie]

RIP Neil. I remember watching your small step on live TV.

[emcee squared]

RIP, Neil. You were a great American hero and a true pioneer. You will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.

[Katarina Witt]

May he rest in peace!

[cometclear]

NASA helped ignite scientific innovation in this country. It's a perfect example that such grand tasks require a partnership between government and the private sector. I could attempt to articulate this and contrast it with the right-wing assertion that "Government bad," but you should probably listen to Bill Clinton speak on this subject.

[king's highway]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82 | Fox News

I think we should take a moment to recognize the achievements of the 60's moon race, and take pause at where we are today.

Is America really so incapable of that kind of greatness again? Money or not, can we not do what we set our minds to anymore?

Neil Armstrong was a great man, and showed us what Americans can do. Lets reach for greatness again.

Very nice sentiment.

But it's not going to happen.

Apollo 11 was the zenith of the American empire.

America's foundation has now been compromised and is crumbling,
the empire is failing and falling and becoming a third world nation.


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[king's highway]

Originally Posted by geofra

My folks, my aunts and uncles, my (now deceased) grandparents all have a picture of the television showing the "giant leap". They all said that every eye in the world (except for the Soviet Bloc, maybe) that could get to a TV was watching Neil Armstrong's great feat.

There will be many toasts to Mr. Armstrong tonight!

The Soviets were watching. Their scientists communicated with NASA scientists.


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[VLWH]

Originally Posted by burdell

I love the end of a statement made by his 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."


Few have shown his combination of service, accomplishment, and modesty.

I love the statememt, and most certainly will.

[Tk101]

Its sad to hear about this. He did great things in life. However, on a somewhat brighter and ironic note, I attend astronomy class in the aerospace engineering building dedicated to him on my campus...

RIP Neil....

[Pretzelogik]

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