NASA Official Photo - Neil Armstrong
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Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to step
foot on the moon, passed away today at the age of 82. Mr. Armstrong's family released a statement today
saying he had died from complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures
performed on August 8th, just three days after his 82nd birthday.
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NASA Administrator Statement on Neil Armstrong's
Death
RELEASE #
12-601 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
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The following is a statement from NASA
Administrator Charles Bolden regarding the death of former test pilot and NASA
astronaut Neil Armstrong. He was 82.
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"On behalf of the entire NASA family,
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Carol and the rest of
Armstrong family on the passing of Neil Armstrong. As long as there are history
books, Neil Armstrong will be included in them, remembered for taking
humankind's first small step on a world beyond our own.
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"Besides being one of America's greatest explorers,
Neil carried himself with a grace and humility that was an example to us all.
When President Kennedy challenged the nation to send a human to the moon, Neil
Armstrong accepted without reservation.
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"As we enter this next era of space exploration, we do
so standing on the shoulders of Neil Armstrong. We mourn the passing of a
friend, fellow astronaut and true American hero."
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Bob Jacobs/David Weaver
NASA Headquarters
NASA Headquarters
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We do truly mourn the passing of another true
American Hero. Mr. Armstrong, thank you for all you have done for this great
country of ours throughout your life. Not a bad ride, sir… not a bad ride at
all.
AubreyJ………
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