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08/25/2012 04:03:39 PM · #1 |
Today is a sad. The passing of a true adventurer. The 1st man to walk on the moon. He will be missed
Neil Armstrong - Dead at 82
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08/25/2012 04:10:08 PM · #2 |
I just saw the news myself. Wow.
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08/25/2012 04:18:56 PM · #3 |
A legend . Remember sitting up and watching him land on the moon back in '69 - amazing
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08/25/2012 04:19:34 PM · #4 |
| Aww heck... :-( The giants are dying off... |
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08/25/2012 04:25:50 PM · #5 |
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08/25/2012 04:36:21 PM · #6 |
| Just read this as well. I remember we stayed home from school so we could watch. Had to believe such a "legend" could actually die... |
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08/25/2012 04:42:46 PM · #7 |
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08/25/2012 06:55:54 PM · #8 |
| Oh my... we watched his moon landing in the classroom at school... he was a hero, ..... we all thought so. |
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08/25/2012 07:56:34 PM · #9 |
It's one small step for Neil, one giant leap for Neil's soul. He was a man who travelled into the heavens believing in the One who created the heavens... Until He comes, rest in peace sir.
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08/25/2012 09:06:40 PM · #10 |
RIP Neil Armstrong. He was a manifestation of human achievement and curiosity.
I have read an article containing tributes to him by various astronauts and politicians. What I find irritating is the politicians who hold him up as a national hero, when he was, actually, like I said, at the forefront of humanity's desire to find out more about this universe. |
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08/25/2012 09:25:37 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by CrazyDiamond:
RIP Neil Armstrong. He was a manifestation of human achievement and curiosity.
I have read an article containing tributes to him by various astronauts and politicians. What I find irritating is the politicians who hold him up as a national hero, when he was, actually, like I said, at the forefront of humanity's desire to find out more about this universe. |
OK He was a national hero...but he is also a worldwide hero.....But he is a definite U.S. hero
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08/25/2012 09:41:04 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by EL-ROI:
It's one small step for Neil, one giant leap for Neil's soul. He was a man who travelled into the heavens believing in the One who created the heavens... Until He comes, rest in peace sir. |
Well said.
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08/25/2012 09:41:38 PM · #13 |
Oh, wow, that is very sad news. The risk that those Apollo crews took in the name of advancing human knowledge and capability was enormous, and selfless.
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08/26/2012 03:50:28 AM · #14 |
"I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer,"
Neil Armstrong
All hail the quiet, unassuming giants. RIP
Message edited by author 2012-08-26 03:52:10. |
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08/26/2012 12:03:24 PM · #15 |
Neil Armstrong's family has requested every one pay tribute in a special way
Wink at the moon
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08/26/2012 04:51:05 PM · #16 |
I guess this fits
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08/26/2012 04:58:00 PM · #17 |
well, it was a hell of a secret he took with him to his grave
hero,indeed |
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08/26/2012 05:30:32 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by EL-ROI:
It's one small step for Neil, one giant leap for Neil's soul. He was a man who travelled into the heavens believing in the One who created the heavens... Until He comes, rest in peace sir. |
really? you have to proselytize on the death of an astronaut? you people have no shame. can you just ONCE check your jesus crap at the door? thanks.
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08/26/2012 06:00:16 PM · #19 |
This all makes me wonder if there is any future for the manned space program. We've had a few very succesful unmanned probes, but not much other activity in recent years. And the space shuttle fleet being decommissioned? I remember when it was the future.
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08/26/2012 06:04:51 PM · #20 |
I have always hoped for a Grog on Mars photo. ;-)
RIP, Neil. |
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08/26/2012 06:05:48 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
I have always hoped for a Grog on Mars photo. ;-)
RIP, Neil. |
I'll keep it in mind for the next appropriate challenge. The martians don't stand a chance.
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08/26/2012 06:35:43 PM · #22 |
| He represents a great figurehead for the countless number of pioneers of space science and human endevour. I think of it as the time when space travel was personalized, now technology kind of removes the human figuehead. Thanks Neil & your team, you made my growing up exciting. |
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08/26/2012 06:42:22 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by daisydavid:
Thanks Neil & your team, you made my growing up exciting. |
Ditto! I remember subscribing to a mail order club where I would get photos and stuff from NASA and I had a huge collection of Apollo stuff. I also remember watching the moon landing on something like this...
We've come a long way. ...at least in terms of TV technology. ;-) |
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08/26/2012 06:47:39 PM · #24 |
Ha! I think the TV I watched the landing on was that very same model! No, now that I think of it, the speaker was on the side, LOL!
Regardless, I will definitely go out there tonight and give the moon a wink. Thanks for posting that wink link, cowboy! |
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08/26/2012 07:13:37 PM · #25 |
And yes, this was very poignant:
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
"I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer,"
Neil Armstrong |
I am moved by his obstinate resistance to the limelight. Especially in the context of today's fame-seeking masses. |
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