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By: That was the Year That Was…2012 in Air and Space | AirSpace

That was the Year That Was…2012 in Air and Space | AirSpace — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:18:58 +0000

[...] Passing of Neil Armstrong (August 25, 2012). The aerospace world lost an iconic figure this past year with the passing of the first human to set foot on the Moon from complications resulting from heart bypass surgery. He was 82 years old. We will all miss him, not just because he was the first human being in the history of the world to set foot on another body in the solar system, but perhaps especially because of the honor and dignity with which he lived his life as that first Moon walker. He sought neither fame nor riches, and he was always more comfortable with a small group of friends rather than the limelight before millions. When he might have done anything he wished after his completion of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969, Armstrong chose to teach aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati. My favorite memories of Neil Armstrong were at the various anniversaries of the Moon landing. He was always a bit perplexed by all of the praise heaped on him. It was the result of the labor of hundreds of thousands and the accomplishment of a generation of humanity, Armstrong always said. More than this, he was a superb research pilot, a geeky aerospace engineer, and a gentleman of true honor and dignity. [...]

By: Glenn R. Showalter

Glenn R. Showalter — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:12:12 +0000

Great story on a great man of our time. With the “one small step” i think Prof. Armstrong was thinking of the future. Just wishing he had continued on with the Apollo vegetarian diet, he might still be with us.

By: W. Scott Butcher

W. Scott Butcher — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:03:42 +0000

A great American, who served his country courageously but with characteristic Midwestern modesty. His words indeed captured a literal high point in human history. I and others who were serving with the U.S. Consulate General in Dacca, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)were so fortunate to have the opportunity to meet him and his Apollo 11 colleagues when they visited Dacca in fall of 1969 on their round-the-world tour. When I listened to the landing via my Zenith Transoceanic radio and exulted in this amazing event it was beyond belief I would meet him – and shake his hand – a few months later in Dacca. What a thrill! They were pioneers and heroes, and he was their commander. As his family so movingly suggested, when we look at the moon we can wink at it, and think of Neil Armstrong. Thank you for your stirring remembrance of such a fine man.

By: G Caruana Dingli

G Caruana Dingli — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:40:00 +0000

The ultimate ‘steely eyed missile man’ Neil Armstrong had nerves of steel which allowed him to calmly manage dangerous situations in the X15, LLRV, Gemini 8 and on the way down to Tranquility base.
A ‘reluctant hero’, he always diverted attention away from himself and praised the collective effort of 400 000 people who rose to President Kennedy’s challenge to ‘land a man on the moon and bring him back safely to earth’.
However, on the rare occasions that he did make a public appearance he always delivered an intelligent, intersting talk laced with humour.
Godspeed Neil Armstrong

By: Bob Fish

Bob Fish — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:39:17 +0000

Roger – Thanks for a great tribute! You captured the essence of Neil Armstrong very well.

Both the earth, and the moon, are better places for having Neil Armstrong grace them with his presence…

By: Peter Briggs

Peter Briggs — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:55:06 +0000

I am a 50 year old Australian who was lucky enough to have seen the moon landing on our family TV. That moment inspired an 8 year old boy to have a lifelong interest in space flight and astrometry. My father took me up to the roof of our Sydney home to see the Apollo space craft pass overhead a moment I will never forget. Neil Armstrong is a true hero who will be forever remembered. I am saddened by his passing. One small step for a man made by a giant of a man for all mankind.

By: karel Segers

karel Segers — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:56:26 +0000

I think these 3 man where one of the bravest of their time.
The determination of Neil to put the lunar module on the moon under doubtful circumstances proves what a great men he was.
Even now I was born in 63 I still look at the existing movies with a heart full of respect. RIP Neil I will always remember you for what you did.

By: william ozwgovich

william ozwgovich — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:00:57 +0000

neil armstrong a true american hero. Will be missed. His name is household icon.

By: Kevin Lindsey

Kevin Lindsey — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:30:37 +0000

Thanks for this warm tribute. We who grew up with the manned space program feel a particular and very painful loss with the passing of Neil Armstrong. I feel as though part of my childhood dream died, too.
Is anyone planning to place flowers under the Apollo 11 command module?

By: riccardo gragnoli

riccardo gragnoli — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:04:07 +0000

un grande uomo, un grande eroe oggi l’umanità ha perso uno dei suoi più grandi personaggi. ma la sua immagine sarà stampata per sempre nella storia umana.

CIAO Armstrong