[janmcn]

NBC News confirms: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82. Armstong died from complications from heart operations he had three week ago, reports Jay Barbree of NBC.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by janmcn

NBC News confirms: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82. Armstong died from complications from heart operations he had three week ago, reports Jay Barberry of NBC.

Amazing achievement to put men on the moon. Cannot see (mankind) doing anything like this again for quite some time.

[Becky]

A true hero. RIP Neil Armstrong.

[justjim]

Apollo 11 landed on the moon July 20, 1969. Armstrong's walk July 21, 1969. I remember watching the whole mission in amazement. RIP Neil Armstrong.

[Schaumburger]

Neil Armstrong is a true hero and a very brave man. Begged my parents to let me stay up late to watch him walk on the moon in 1969.

[BarryRX]

An American hero! RIP!

[Pturner]

RIP, Neil Armstrong. We will never forget your giant leap for mankind.

[2BNTV]

RIP Neil.

[EdV]

Yes it’s sad that he is gone, but wow, what a life he lived.

And as for bravery, it reminds me of what John Glen said were his final thoughts before his historic flight, “I was perched on top of a rocket with a million parts all built by the lowest bidder!”

[CaliforniaGirl]

My mother, who had a fascination for all things space-related, came home from work on June 14, 1969 and told me and my younger brother to pack a bag - we were going to Florida to watch history being made! Standing on the beach on June 16 watching Apollo 11 take off is still one of the most vivid memories of my childhood.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by californiagirl

my mother, who had a fascination for all things space-related, came home from work on june 14, 1969 and told me and my younger brother to pack a bag - we were going to florida to watch history being made! Standing on the beach on june 16 watching apollo 11 take off is still one of the most vivid memories of my childhood.

wow

[ssmith]

Brave and a hero .....and a Purdue Grad I might add!!!

and WOW California Girl!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGirl

My mother, who had a fascination for all things space-related, came home from work on June 14, 1969 and told me and my younger brother to pack a bag - we were going to Florida to watch history being made! Standing on the beach on June 16 watching Apollo 11 take off is still one of the most vivid memories of my childhood.

What a remembrance tb there to watch history. WOW

[Sally Jo]

Twenty-three astronauts have graduated from Purdue, ssmith. BOILER UP!!!!