



Neil in the Lunar Module still resting on the moon's surface after his historic walk.

I wasn't going to post about Neil Armstrong today because it's not like you haven't already heard, but then my dad emailed me. "Please give a nod to one of my heroes tomorrow, Neil Armstrong." My dad: he has good taste in heroes. I highly recommend taking the time to read the following quotes, they're worth it. From Armstrong's family:

"For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."

And some eloquence from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden:

"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.

"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. "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."

Rest in peace, Neil.