Neil Armstrong Dies at 82
August 25th, 2012
CINCINNATI (AP) — The family of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, says he has died at age 82.
A statement from the family says he died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. It doesn’t say where he died.
Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon July 20, 1969. He radioed back to Earth the historic news of “one giant leap for mankind.”
Armstrong and fellow astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin spent nearly three hours walking on the moon, collecting samples, conducting experiments and taking photographs. In all, 12 Americans walked on the moon from 1969 to 1972.
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May he Rest in Peace
R.I.P. Mr. Armstrong!
Thats sad he will be missed
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Wow I remember 1969 !Thank you Neil Armstrong
America has lost a national treasure today. Rip Neil I envy that you stepped on the moon. Something few can ever say
RIP Neil! Now you ARE among the stars in GOD’S loving hands!
One small step brought all the people of earth closer then they ever had been, and closer then they ever will be again….R.I.P