Neil Armstrong dies at 82 : Othor Games

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:49 pm

Just saw this on yahoo a little bit ago and thought I'd share it. http://news.yahoo.com/first-man-moon-neil-armstrong-dead-82-u-191252056.html

Most of us (myself included) are too young to remember this event, but it has had a lasting impact on space travel.

Thoughts?

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:48 am

Probably one of the most famous people ever.

Even if people don't know who he is they sure know what he did.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:48 am

There are people who are famous for their acting skills.

Then there are people who got famous by actually doing something constructive for society at large, this was such a man.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:28 pm

Wow, that came as a real shocker. Not sure what to say without sounding really inane, but it feels like the end of an era.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:08 am

Looks like he has left this world one last time, except this is a trip he won't be returning from. :sadvaultboy:

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:34 am

I'm utterly devastated...

At just before 3 AM UK time (after waiting from 20 past 10), on a warm an humid evening in 1969, Neil Armstrong restored my faith in humanity.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:41 am

Sad to hear.

Him and Buzz - absolute legends.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:31 am

Pretty sad. Definitely someone who will go down in history.

RIP

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:51 am

There are people who are famous for their acting skills.

Then there are people who got famous by actually doing something constructive for society at large, this was such a man.

Some believe it was all acting though, and that man hasn't actually been at the moon yet.
Anyways, that's a topic on its own that is fruitless to even wander off to...

I just wanted to say that he experienced something remarkable and certainly got more than one life-time of experience from his one and only life here on earth. He won't be forgotten, that's certain.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:32 am

RIP to a modern day legend and hero.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:01 am

This is sad news. R.I.P Neil Armstrong. Your name will go down in history.

You're a legend.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:27 am

Definitely one of the most iconic persons of all time passes away. This is truly sad, sad day.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:54 pm

It's sad, but he lived an extraordinary life.

A truly amazing man

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:44 pm

He was indeed a great icon and what he did was a milestone for human technology and advancement. He'll be remembered all right.

Rest in peace, Neil.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:23 pm

Damn, that's depressing

At least one could find solace in the fact that he led a truly amazing and inspiring life.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:47 am

I cannot ever imagine what he saw during the mission. At least he goes down in history and left a legacy.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:30 am

Bury him on the moon. He would like that.

Maybe his soul will control the moon.......................

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:20 pm

So long, Armstrong. Humanity will never forget you, even if NASA basically has.

Bury him on the moon. He would like that.

That's not a bad idea, though his bones will have to wait a while for that. :wink:

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:30 am

Bury him on the moon. He would like that.

Maybe his soul will control the moon.......................

Well http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Doohan#Death (Star Trek) had something similar done after he passed away, so it's not really so far fetched an idea.

History will not forget him that's for sure. He was one of those few true living legends we all hear about.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:47 pm

Aw, damn.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:57 am

Trule a lost of a great hero----RIP Neil Armstrong.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:46 pm

Just saw this on yahoo a little bit ago and thought I'd share it. http://news.yahoo.com/first-man-moon-neil-armstrong-dead-82-u-191252056.html

Most of us (myself included) are too young to remember this event, but it has had a lasting impact on space travel.

Thoughts?

Just caught this myself reading a person's journal over on Deviant Art. I'm way too young to remember this (born in 83), but it definitely believe it had ramifications that rippled across the world. It proved that humanity has a dream and a will to drive that dream to make it accomplished.

Only thing sadder than Neil passing away is the sorry state of NASA.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:12 pm

Yeah, sad day. http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/65_years.png

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:18 am

Just caught this myself reading a person's journal over on Deviant Art. I'm way too young to remember this (born in 83), but it definitely believe it had ramifications that rippled across the world. It proved that humanity has a dream and a will to drive that dream to make it accomplished.

Only thing sadder than Neil passing away is the sorry state of NASA.

With the retirement of the Space Shuttle NASA is certainly going through a period of adjustment, but I still believe that they will recover and be on their way again soon. Don't forget that the Mars Curiosity rover landed not too long ago. While not manned, it is still something, so at least they're not sitting on their hands doing nothing because the shuttle is no longer in service.

» Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:57 am

I have been struck rather speechless by this. May he RIP. He will forever be remembered. I'm so happy to have felt a part of that whole experience even if it was via a TV set and miles away. It has a profound effect on my and many peoples lives. He reinforced a belief in us that our dreams can come true and that possibilities are abundant.