RIP Neil Armstrong

One of the most important men of our era passed away today at 82 years old. He may not be a gaming figure but he is, in my opinion, one of the most iconic men to have lived and is deserving of what meagre praise I can offer. Neil was an expert pilot, who served the US Navy during the Korean war, flying 78 missions, and tested planes afterwards. He was married twice and had three children However, Armstrong will forever be remembered for being the first man to set foot on another body of our solar system besides Earth. His words, "That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind," mark one of the most important moments of human history. Obama that he is "among the greatest of American heroes - not just of his time, but of all time." I personally feel that he is so much more than that. He is one of the men who will be remembered long into the future. When the first person sets foot on Mars it will be another large step of human history. When we live among the stars and travel vast distances to see worlds beyond our wildest imaginations we will remember the man who took the first step on that journey. Perhaps it speaks levels of his desire to help us continue that journey when two years ago, at the age of 80, Armstrong said he would gladly offer his services as commander of a mission to Mars if he were asked.


RIP Neil Armstrong
August 5th 1930
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August 25th 2012