First Man on the Moon
On Saturday, August 25, 2012, a true American astronaut lost his life at the age of 82. Neil Armstrong is recalled to have been the first person to bravely leave our world behind and set foot on another.
“We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away from cardiovascular complications”, Armstrong’s family said in a statement.
It is reported that Armstrong underwent heart surgery this month.
“While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves,” his family said.
NASA reported that Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. His first words after setting foot on the moon are etched in history books and the memories of the people.
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” Armstrong said.
It is reported that Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent nearly three hours walking on the lunar surface. They collected samples, conducted experiments and took photographs.
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