Neil Armstrong takes one giant leap into afterlife

[Dion]

Some highlights from the original transcripts between the astronauts and Houston:

The First Step

Grabbing A Sample

Hello From the President

[GirlySports]

If Neil Armstrong Had Been Stranded On The Moon, Richard Nixon Prepared This Speech As Tribute

In honor of Neil Armstrong's passing, here's a look at a haunting piece of alternate history: a speech written for U.S. President Richard Nixon in the event Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin were stranded on the moon in 1969.

Fortunately, Armstrong survived the mission and lived out the rest of his days in peace on Earth. But this letter shows a shocking look at what could have happened if the first man on the moon had never come back.

[HELPNEEDED]

Lol the moon

[troutman]

Buzz Aldrin’s Official Statement


http://buzzaldrin.com/buzz-aldrins-o...eil-armstrong/

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend, and space exploration companion, Neil Armstrong today. As Neil, Mike Collins and I trained together for our historic Apollo 11 Mission, we understood the many technical challenges we faced, as well as the importance and profound implications of this historic journey. We will now always be connected as the crew of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, yet for the many millions who witnessed that remarkable achievement for humankind, we were not alone.

Whenever I look at the moon I am reminded of that precious moment, over four decades ago, when Neil and I stood on the desolate, barren, yet beautiful, Sea of Tranquility, looking back at our brilliant blue planet Earth suspended in the darkness of space, I realized that even though we were farther away from earth than two humans had ever been, we were not alone. Virtually the entire world took that memorable journey with us. I know I am joined by many millions of others from around the world in mourning the passing of a true American hero and the best pilot I ever knew. My friend Neil took the small step but giant leap that changed the world and will forever be remembered as a historic moment in human history.

I had truly hoped that on July 20th, 2019, Neil, Mike and I would be standing together to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of our moon landing, as we also anticipated the continued expansion of humanity into space, that our small mission helped make possible. Regrettably, this is not to be. Neil will most certainly be there with us in spirit.
On behalf of the Aldrin family, we extend our deepest condolences to Carol and the entire Armstrong family. I will miss my friend Neil as I know our fellow citizens and people around world will miss this foremost aviation and space pioneer.

May he Rest in Peace, and may his vision for our human destiny in space be his legacy.

[troutman]

President Obama’s Statement


http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/0...strongs-death/

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.

Neil deGrasse Tyson ‏@neiltyson
Neil Armstrong was the spiritual repository of spacefaring dreams & ambitions. In death, a little bit of us all dies with him

http://www.nasa.gov/topics/people/fe...rong_obit.html

[Dion]

[Kybosh]

[MoneyGuy]

I know what I was doing that day. I was attending an Edmonton Eskimos game. The coach was one Neill Armstrong.

[FLAME ENVY]

Neil Armstrong is a legend.

I still have a bunch of First Flights on VHS from the early 90's when he did the series on A&E.

[Knalus]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

NBC done goofed.





Yeah, that's pretty sad. Hopefully we get someone on Mars before the last Apollo astronaut dies.

I would settle for just back on the moon. Still so much to see there.

[Puppet Guy]

It'll be fun to see how the tabloids cover this. I expect the Enquirer will say something about Armstrong's deathbed admission of faking the landing, and the Star will talk about a deathbed confession about meeting aliens. The Weekly World News will say that batboy got to the moon first.

[Raekwon]

All of which are true

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by troutman

My first son is named after him. I recommend A Man On The Moon, by Andrew Chaikin.

How on earth did you convince your wife to let you name your child 'Armstrong'?

[troutman]

NASA A @whitehouse flags flown at half-staff proclamation was issued on the passing of Neil Armstrong. go.nasa.gov/Pn9Zbn #WinkAtTheMoon

Private Funeral on Friday.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

How on earth did you convince your wife to let you name your child 'Armstrong'?

She wouldn't go for "Buzz" for the second child.

[Flash Walken]

Settled on 'Carl', eh?

[La Flames Fan]

A little video I put together...

[Komskies]

Very strange. He walked on the moon on my Dad's birthday, and died on my birthday.

[para transit fellow]

Originally Posted by troutman

She wouldn't go for "Buzz" for the second child.

Can't imagine why, "Buzz" is such an excellent name for a daughter...
<laugh>

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Very strange. He walked on the moon on my Dad's birthday, and died on my birthday.

Whoa!