As you may have heard, Neil Armstrong, the astronaut who first set foot on a landmass other than our planet, has passed away at 82.
Credit: NASA
He and the Apoll 11 team were an inspiration for many, including me. For years as a young kid, I imagined being an astronaut until medical reasons dictated that being a pilot was forever out of reach (another reason why I turned to writing). I never stopped dreaming, however.
In honor of this modern pioneer, I salute you, Mr. Armstrong. You might of had a small step, but it launched a giant leap for mankind.
World, let's resolve our squabblings to make the next leap possible.
I'm David, and may we never stop dreaming - you're next, Mars!
I was so sad to hear that he passed away! What a man he was.
ReplyDeleteVery sad! He was quite the humble person as well.
ReplyDeleteRIP Neil Armstrong ):
ReplyDeleteHe was a great man. I guess it's a reminder to us all that space exploration is one of the greatest achievements of mankind.
ReplyDeleteWhat a legend! No one will ever forget this man.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a legend and an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNeil Armstrong has taken a step to his next great adventure. He accomplished a great feat, the whole team rather. And his memory will live on.
ReplyDeleteI'm still jealous of the man. I wish we could all get to the moon in my lifetime.
ReplyDeleteRIP, and yes- let's make Mars next! of course, we'd have to revive the space program, but that only costs a few billion. :)
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What a moment for the world and the USA on the day of those first steps on the moon. I guess it was night, not day.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible man. Even if you didn't dream of becoming an astronaut he was certainly a role model for those with big dreams. The world lost a good one.
ReplyDeleteSO sad. What an incredible man.
ReplyDeleteNice tribute, David. Can you imagine what it must have been like? To see earth from such a new perspective. To be part of that first giant step!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he can see the moon from where he is now?
ReplyDeleteHe truly was a legend.
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe that happened, even though it was before I was born. What a legend though... Hey, how much time do you put into thinking of that final line every blog post? They're always so awesome.
ReplyDeleteAbout a minute. It's a good exercise in thinking up something unique and quick on the spot. :)
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