DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Neal Armstrong just passed away at 82 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 He inspired a nation and will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 DAMN DUDE, FIRST THEY TAKE HIS TOUR DE FRANCE MEDALS AND NOW THIS!! But seriously, that stinks to hear. I have a ton of respect for all NASA program guys of that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air.... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, - Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. -John Gillespie Magee, Jr. RIP, The ever modest and private Real American Hero/Icon whom shared the privilege and had big balls to take on the challenge of going to the moon when it was very possible he would never return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. 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. -The Armstrong Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 RIP to a true American and just all around good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I was just walking in from the garage, realized how beautiful of a night it is, remembered Neil, and thought how the moon appears to be at "half mast" tonight. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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