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08-26-2012, 02:45 AM
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First man on the moon dies
Neil Armstrong, a great American, a great Earthling.
Have a good final orbit.
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08-26-2012, 04:40 AM
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We lost a national treasure. Good bye, mr. Armstrong .
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08-26-2012, 06:38 AM
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We lost a national treasure. Good bye, mr. Armstrong .
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Neil Armstrong was the human equivalent of "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!"
May he Rest In Peace!!!!!
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08-26-2012, 02:27 PM
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The Eagle has wings.
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08-27-2012, 03:32 AM
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08-27-2012, 07:10 AM
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It is fitting that such an unpretentious soul as Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon. He always said that the step he took was minor compared to all of the steps that were taken by his Country to put him there.
Rest in Peace.
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08-27-2012, 08:36 AM
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Anyone know where NA was on the political spectrum ?
I can't recall him ever stepping into a controversy. A sensible mid-western guy by most accounts.
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08-27-2012, 09:53 AM
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May He Forever Rest in Peace!
A great story is told by Dick Bass, Dallas oilman and owner of the Snowbird ski resort.
Now well into his 80s, Bass has quite a record as an adventurer as well as a businessman. He wrote a book on climbing the "seven summits" (on each continent) and at age 55 became the oldest person to reach the peak of Mt. Everest.
One day after he took his seat on a long airline flight, the guy next to him recognized him from his book jacket photo and said hello, telling Bass that he had read his book and enjoyed it. Dick Bass spent most of the flight telling the stranger of his adventures, describing the dangers he faced in great detail. The fascinated passenger listened with rapt attention.
When the plane was beginning its descent, Bass realized that he had been talking the whole time and had not allowed the guy seated next to him to get in a word edgewise. Surely the guy must have some sort of story or adventure, Bass thought.
"I haven't even asked your name", Bass said.
"Oh, that's OK", responded the quiet, good-natured gentleman. "I'm Neil Armstrong."
Bass must have felt one foot tall!
But by all accounts, that's just the way Neil Armstrong was: Quiet, unassuming, the demeanor of just a "regular guy."
A few links:
http://7summits.com/info/files/DMaga...-FortWorth.htm
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sally-..._b_183163.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=W1M...ass%22&f=false
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08-27-2012, 10:14 AM
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An amazing man & true American! Next time you see the moon, smile and think of Neil 
A memory I will never forget... RIP Neil
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Armstrong is pictured here, shortly after collecting a sample of lunar dust and rocks. At his feet is the handle for the sample collection tool.
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08-27-2012, 12:01 PM
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That is a great story; I have heard the same regarding NAs modesty and humility...........
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Originally Posted by CaptainMidnight
A great story is told by Dick Bass, Dallas oilman and owner of the Snowbird ski resort.
Now well into his 80s, Bass has quite a record as an adventurer as well as a businessman. He wrote a book on climbing the "seven summits" (on each continent) and at age 55 became the oldest person to reach the peak of Mt. Everest.
One day after he took his seat on a long airline flight, the guy next to him recognized him from his book jacket photo and said hello, telling Bass that he had read his book and enjoyed it. Dick Bass spent most of the flight telling the stranger of his adventures, describing the dangers he faced in great detail. The fascinated passenger listened with rapt attention.
When the plane was beginning its descent, Bass realized that he had been talking the whole time and had not allowed the guy seated next to him to get in a word edgewise. Surely the guy must have some sort of story or adventure, Bass thought.
"I haven't even asked your name", Bass said.
"Oh, that's OK", responded the quiet, good-natured gentleman. "I'm Neil Armstrong."
Bass must have felt one foot tall!
But by all accounts, that's just the way Neil Armstrong was: Quiet, unassuming, the demeanor of just a "regular guy."
A few links:
http://7summits.com/info/files/DMaga...-FortWorth.htm
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sally-..._b_183163.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=W1M...ass%22&f=false |
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08-27-2012, 02:34 PM
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An amazing man & true American! Next time you see the moon, smile and think of Neil
A memory I will never forget... RIP Neil
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Armstrong is pictured here, shortly after collecting a sample of lunar dust and rocks. At his feet is the handle for the sample collection tool.
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I'm not sure...but I believe the bottom picture is Alan Shepard from Apollo 14.
He had the red markings on his space suit.
And the collection tool attached to his leg was the handle he used for his famous 6 iron out of the sand.
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08-27-2012, 04:12 PM
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08-27-2012, 04:33 PM
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08-27-2012, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainMidnight
A great story is told by Dick Bass, Dallas oilman and owner of the Snowbird ski resort.
Now well into his 80s, Bass has quite a record as an adventurer as well as a businessman. He wrote a book on climbing the "seven summits" (on each continent) and at age 55 became the oldest person to reach the peak of Mt. Everest.
One day after he took his seat on a long airline flight, the guy next to him recognized him from his book jacket photo and said hello, telling Bass that he had read his book and enjoyed it. Dick Bass spent most of the flight telling the stranger of his adventures, describing the dangers he faced in great detail. The fascinated passenger listened with rapt attention.
When the plane was beginning its descent, Bass realized that he had been talking the whole time and had not allowed the guy seated next to him to get in a word edgewise. Surely the guy must have some sort of story or adventure, Bass thought.
"I haven't even asked your name", Bass said.
"Oh, that's OK", responded the quiet, good-natured gentleman. "I'm Neil Armstrong."
Bass must have felt one foot tall!
But by all accounts, that's just the way Neil Armstrong was: Quiet, unassuming, the demeanor of just a "regular guy."
A few links:
http://7summits.com/info/files/DMaga...-FortWorth.htm
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sally-..._b_183163.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=W1M...ass%22&f=false |
I hadn't heard that story.thanks for sharing...
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