The world lost one of its true heroes today. Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on a Solar System body other than the Earth, died aged 82 from complications following heart surgery. Only 8 men remain alive who have seen the Earth from the surface of another rock in space. Soon there will be none :(
Neil's family released a statement, which concluded:
“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.”
(Full statement here: http://neilarmstronginfo.com/statement/)
The idea of winking at the Moon (and sharing pics of it) has already taken off around the world.
If you want to share your tribute to this amazing man, wink at the Moon yourself - and share a pic of it here.
Here's my pic to kick things off:
The first 38 replies have been hidden,
Click Here to show all replies. why?
This isn't my favourite shot of the moon but it's the closest which seems apt for a chap who walked there. I was too young to remember the moon landings but I've always been in awe of the courage those men must have had. I sniffle as I hold my breath every time I watch Apollo 13 and can't imagine how brave they and their families must have been. RIP Neil Armstrong, the moon and mankind will always remember you.
Tweet Me on Twitter
Let's Be Friends :-)
Take earlier in the year. Remember so well watching the landing on TV....what memories that man must have had.
RIP Mr Armstrong!
An earlier moonshot:
@allie912 @hopess13 @grizzlysghost @tracywilliams @m9f9l @mittens @johnnyfrs @rosiekind @nonoo @shutterbugger @lyno @ladyjane @hopess13 @tabithasyear @geocacheking @filsie65 @notsorandompics @Cherrill @jtrudell