little_old_man Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Posted August 25, 2012 I just saw it on my home page. http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/25/13478643-astronaut-neil-armstrong-first-man-to-walk-on-moon-dies-at-age-82?lite& Awards
little_old_man Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Author Posted August 25, 2012 Correction, first man on the MOON. I hate not being able to edit the subject line. Awards
DEEJAYKEG Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.09 Reputation: 4985 Achievement Points: 50728 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11, 2024 Posted August 25, 2012 Very sad to read this - the man was my childhood hero and I shall never forget being roused from my slumbers early in the morning to watch him step onto the Moon live via TV. That remains the single greatest privilege of being born to my generation. No other event comes close. This is for Neil - RIP: Awards
DEEJAYKEG Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.09 Reputation: 4985 Achievement Points: 50728 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11, 2024 Posted August 25, 2012 Statement from the family of Neil A. Armstrong (retrieved via spaceref.com): Saturday, August 25, 2012 "We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. Neil was our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job. He served his Nation proudly, as a navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He also found success back home in his native Ohio in business and academia, and became a community leader in Cincinnati. He remained an advocate of aviation and exploration throughout his life and never lost his boyhood wonder of these pursuits. As much as Neil cherished his privacy, he always appreciated the expressions of good will from people around the world and from all walks of life. While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves. 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." BigPapaDean 1 Awards
DEEJAYKEG Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.09 Reputation: 4985 Achievement Points: 50728 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11, 2024 Posted August 25, 2012 Awards
HarryWeezer Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 20166 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.14 Content Count: 7655 Content Per Day: 1.79 Reputation: 7232 Achievement Points: 53682 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Tuesday at 01:07 PM Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Posted August 25, 2012 A true American hero. RIP billyblade 1 Awards
PimpedOutPete Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15030 Content Per Day: 2.61 Reputation: 8047 Achievement Points: 92227 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 18 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: Macintosh Posted August 25, 2012 Thats very sad news.. I agree Harry, he was an American hero but he also was a hero to all mankind.. Pete (ter) window, Sonovabich and DEEJAYKEG 3 Awards
window Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1189 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 21 Topic Count: 82 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2019 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 895 Achievement Points: 12917 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/26/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 21 hours ago Birthday: 07/20/1966 Device: Windows Posted August 25, 2012 Sad to hear this. What a great man. May he RIP. Awards
hxtr Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 2.94 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129714 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Posted August 25, 2012 a great man... may we never forget is contribution to man kind.
GorillaXI Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 62 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 73 Topic Count: 480 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 4124 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 1413 Achievement Points: 27905 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/16/1972 Posted August 25, 2012 RIP, what a great American. I was not alive when this happened but think of all the things NASA has done since 1972. A man on the moon, and now we have had several explorers on Mars. Cell phones, personal computers. Hell, I was at the store today and they now have charging stations for electric cars. GO Jestsons.
BigPapaDean Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1128 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1213 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6560 Content Per Day: 1.17 Reputation: 4441 Achievement Points: 63719 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 30 minutes ago Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) Correction, first man on the MOON. I hate not being able to edit the subject line. Hey old man you can edit the subject line if you select the Full Editor button! Edited August 25, 2012 by Bigmeandean Awards
little_old_man Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Author Posted August 25, 2012 Correction, first man on the MOON. I hate not being able to edit the subject line. Hey old man you can edit the subject line if you select the Full Editor button! Thanks, somebody did it for me right after I posted that. Awards
LittleTooT Posted August 25, 2012 Member ID: 113 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 19 Topic Count: 156 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1295 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 207 Achievement Points: 8353 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 17, 2018 Birthday: 07/11/1969 Posted August 25, 2012 Thats very sad news.. I agree Harry, he was an American hero but he also was a hero to all mankind.. Pete (ter) Yes, not many left like him anymore! Awards
Hunter1948 Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 1850 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 98 Topic Count: 328 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 8620 Content Per Day: 1.60 Reputation: 4222 Achievement Points: 55994 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 09/29/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 29, 2023 Birthday: 06/19/1948 Posted August 26, 2012 Yes I remember that day well. RIP Awards
Sf.Petru Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 3096 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 26 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 597 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 1070 Achievement Points: 5186 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 12/30/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 04/03/1974 Device: Android Posted August 26, 2012 I'm skeptical about this landing. Perhaps NASA should clear up this dilemma once and for all. However, if it was not true, the Russians could say something (do not forget that the Cold War was then). Sometimes, when people will look to the moon, it's possible to remember about Neil and his mission. Rest in Peace Mr. Armstrong. PS: Please forgive me if I offended anyone with my opinion. Awards
PingLo Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 1103 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 64 Topic Count: 119 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1977 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 1122 Achievement Points: 15642 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 02/08/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 16, 2013 Birthday: 01/01/2012 Posted August 26, 2012 I'm skeptical about this landing. Perhaps NASA should clear up this dilemma once and for all.However, if it was not true, the Russians could say something (do not forget that the Cold War was then). Sometimes, when people will look to the moon, it's possible to remember about Neil and his mission. Rest in Peace Mr. Armstrong. PS: Please forgive me if I offended anyone with my opinion. Lol, I think they found a birth certificate on the moon when they landed. PimpedOutPete and GorillaXI 2
Olive Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 69 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 50 Topic Count: 227 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2664 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 4132 Achievement Points: 23009 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Monday at 11:37 AM Birthday: 05/07/1965 Device: Windows Posted August 26, 2012 A real hero who deserved his popularity,not like the other Armstrong ( Lance ) Awards
DorkNRok Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 3282 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 4 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 350 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 139 Achievement Points: 2327 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/10/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 2 Birthday: 08/18/1983 Device: iPhone Posted August 26, 2012 We lost a true American Hero and an icon of the times. Awards
GorillaXI Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 62 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 73 Topic Count: 480 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 4124 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 1413 Achievement Points: 27905 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/16/1972 Posted August 26, 2012 A real hero who deserved his popularity,not like the other Armstrong ( Lance ) Come on? Really?
ANGUS Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 2985 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 72 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1689 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 3056 Achievement Points: 20382 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 14 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 05:17 PM Birthday: 12/01/1966 Device: Android Posted August 26, 2012 Growing up in Florida I knew of his contributions early in my life and was a huge NASA fan and grew up like all kids thinking what if and could I?? ) May he RIP,And yes a true hero to all kinds.. Awards
PimpedOutPete Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15030 Content Per Day: 2.61 Reputation: 8047 Achievement Points: 92227 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 18 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: Macintosh Posted August 26, 2012 Armstrong was a quiet hero who never enjoyed the limelight that came with his achievement. If only we had more of Him.. Gods speed Niel... RIP. GorillaXI 1 Awards
GorillaXI Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 62 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 73 Topic Count: 480 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 4124 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 1413 Achievement Points: 27905 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/16/1972 Posted August 26, 2012 Here is a statement from his family and pulls at the heart a bit. "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." PimpedOutPete and Astronomer 2
Astronomer Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Posted August 26, 2012 I'm skeptical about this landing. Perhaps NASA should clear up this dilemma once and for all. However, if it was not true, the Russians could say something (do not forget that the Cold War was then). Sometimes, when people will look to the moon, it's possible to remember about Neil and his mission. Rest in Peace Mr. Armstrong. PS: Please forgive me if I offended anyone with my opinion. Well, there were several thousand folks - NASA employees, government employees, military, and contractors - involved. 3 people cannot keep a secret. Several thousand? Fuggedaboutit. One of the more important things that the folks who went to the moon did was to set up a mirror on the surface. Scientists on earth can point a laser to it, and measure the time it takes for the reflection to bounce back. That way we can know the precise distance to the moon, amongst other things. I've seen this in action and it's quite cool. There is no question that we have been to the moon. Other info: http://www.badastronomy.com/bad/misc/apollohoax.html And Neil Armstrong is a true pioneer, like Columbus, Cabot, Vespucci and so many others. A friend of mine and his daughter got to meet him personally recently. His daughter is the youngest person to discover a supernova. Because of this they were invited to an astronomy conference on the Canary Islands, and Mr. Armstrong was there in a rare public appearance. It's frustrating that we haven't been back to the moon in over 40 years. The last surviving lunar astronauts are aged 77-82. GorillaXI and billyblade 2 Awards
Astronomer Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Posted August 26, 2012 I spent last evening showing the moon through one of my telescope to a buddy and his three young children. I made a point of showing them the area where Mr. Armstrong left his famous footprints, and where real history was made. RIP Neil. Awards
TheCheeseyCrusader Posted August 26, 2012 Member ID: 88 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 249 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3515 Content Per Day: 0.61 Reputation: 1898 Achievement Points: 23147 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 11/13/1991 Device: Android Posted August 26, 2012 yeah sad news.Rip Neil I spent last evening showing the moon through one of my telescope to a buddy and his three young children. I made a point of showing them the area where Mr. Armstrong left his famous footprints, and where real history was made. RIP Neil. I'd like to take astronomy up as a hobby but to cloudy here in London Awards
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