Neil Armstrong First man on the Moon-RIP.

Post by **Flyingmonster** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:13 pm

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/wo ... 6458176249

NEIL Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, NBC News has reported.

RIP Sir!

Post by **Mike** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:15 pm

Sad news, I remember that day very well.

Post by **Rich H** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:44 pm

Sad news indeed!

Neil Armstrong - a true hero with many outstanding achievements to his name. I will always remember listening to him land the 'Eagle' on the moon, even more than his 'first step'.

RIP

beefsteak · Post by **beefsteak** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:46 pm

Post by **stevep22** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:00 pm

Very sad news indeed. The world has become a less special place this evening. A true gentleman who was modest about his achievements. I am very glad I had the opportunity to meet him a few years back

Steve

Post by **Blue Diamond** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:05 pm

I followed the space race every inch of the way and sat up all night transfixed in front of the telly waiting for Neil's historic steps. Sad, sad news indeed.

Post by **Firefighter** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:39 pm

Just heard that Neil Armstrong the First man on the Moon has died at the age of 82, following heart surgery.

EGDGZTCW · Post by **EGDGZTCW** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:41 pm

A very sad day indeed, RIP

Post by **von_trippenhopf** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:44 pm

82, not a bad innings and what a life! Fighter pilot, test pilot & Astronaut. RIP.

Post by **Danny** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:46 pm

A real shame.

Wherever we choose to go in the future - we will always be in his footsteps. Whoever we are in the future - we will always remember Neil Armstrong.

Now that's legacy. Thanks Neil.

Post by **Vulcan7** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:48 pm

Have to agree, what a life Mr Armstrong has lived.

Rest in piece.

Post by **dragon51** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:49 pm

RIP god bless

Post by **Figure8** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:50 pm

Yes sad news indeed, he will be one that lives forever in the achievements of mankind.

RIP sir.

Post by **MarkL** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:53 pm

Legend is a term often misused in my opinion, but in Neil Armstrong we have the real deal. RIP Neil..LEGEND.

Mark

Post by **Jason Grant** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:01 pm

Not many people will leave a footprint in history in the way he did, A legend and a hero.

RIP and God bless.

Tiger Tim · Post by **Tiger Tim** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:04 pm

Has a 9 year old Cub Scout, I and my mates in the local pack had a special "Space Camp" were we were all allowed to stay up late and watch the moon landing live on TV.

In later years I watch nearly all the programmes with him on and he with Patrick Moore sparked a interest in me in space along with a American programme which to me summed Mr Armstrong life.

It always started with the line: "Space.....the final frontier...."

The Eagle has now landed..RIP Neil your job has been completed.

Chris IL-76 · Post by **Chris IL-76** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:21 pm

RIP Neil Armstrong a true hero and legend

Only being 6 years old at the time. I remember staying up and watching it on TV (with Michael Burke and Patrick Moore I think). Something I will never forget.

Post by **davedubya** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:23 pm

“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.”

Post by **stevep22** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:37 pm

Just to give a quick insight to Neil's modesty and understated sense of humour. At the event when I met him someone asked him whether he felt the moment he left the LEM was historic he said: "you know, pilots generally take pride in a good landing, not in getting out of the vehicle".

Steve

Post by **john** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:46 pm

RIP

John.