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In reply to the discussion: Neil Armstrong Dead; Apollo 11 Astronaut Was First on Moon [View all]Adenoid_Hynkel
(14,093 posts)75. Statement from President Obama:
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Neil Armstrong.
Neil was among the greatest of American heroes - not just of his time, but of all time. When he and his fellow crew members lifted off aboard Apollo 11 in 1969, they carried with them the aspirations of an entire nation. They set out to show the world that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable - that with enough drive and ingenuity, anything is possible. And when Neil stepped foot on the surface of the moon for the first time, he delivered a moment of human achievement that will never be forgotten.
Today, Neil's spirit of discovery lives on in all the men and women who have devoted their lives to exploring the unknown - including those who are ensuring that we reach higher and go further in space. That legacy will endure - sparked by a man who taught us the enormous power of one small step.
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Neil Armstrong Dead; Apollo 11 Astronaut Was First on Moon [View all]
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2012
OP
(aside) Were any of these three responses necessary? Geez. The post was alerted & hidden.
pinto
Aug 2012
#78
CNN still hasn't reported it and it has been on the wires well over 20 minutes...
jimlup
Aug 2012
#10
Icon of my youth. Tear in my eye. What a big brave dude. Love to everyone on this incredible
zonkers
Aug 2012
#39
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82 (NBC)
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#12
Greatest Respect for Neil Armstrong. Great dignity, super skillful. RIP. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#14
Neil Armstrong's speech at the 25th anniversary celebration at the white house.
Ichingcarpenter
Aug 2012
#16
A great President with vision enabled a great man to make history everlasting
DainBramaged
Aug 2012
#51
Godspeed Neil Armstrong. We are 'left behind' like your flight mate Michael Collins...
FailureToCommunicate
Aug 2012
#79
My parents awakened me to watch it on our little portable black and white tv. I remember hearing
truthisfreedom
Aug 2012
#80