#BREAKING: Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, has died at age 82, NBC News has learned
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NBC Nightly News (@nbcnightlynews) August 25, 2012Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person ever to set foot on the moon, has died at age 82.
Neil Armstrong has passed beyond the stars. RIP. Neil. You, and the ones that followed, symbolized the Human Spirit.—
Steven L. Sears (@FSUWriter) August 25, 2012
Armstrong, a Korean War veteran, was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in 1930 and was the command pilot on NASA’s 1966 Gemini 8 mission. On July 21, 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission which took man to the moon, he spoke the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong died from complications from heart operations he had 3 weeks ago, NBC News' Jay Barbree reports – @NBCNews—
Breaking News (@BreakingNews) August 25, 2012
A pioneer, brave, fearless and unique. Neil Armstrong is one of the greatest human beings ever to have walked on this planet. RIP.—
Dan Petrescu (@Superdan_484) August 25, 2012
Neil Armstrong, Your footprints made history. May this newest frontier bring you peace. Rest in Peace Neil.—
Moon Ranger Laura (@moonrangerlaura) August 25, 2012
Neil Armstrong – Actual definitive gold plated legend. The man who visited the heavens has been asked to return… #RIP—
Susan (@TheSueDenym) August 25, 2012
One giant loss for mankind. Rest in peace Neil Armstrong.—
Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) August 25, 2012
And while we were busy scrapping about trivial nonsense, Neil Armstrong –WHO WALKED ON THE MOON — passed away. #RIP—
Joey Esposito (@joeyesposito) August 25, 2012
Right to the end Neil Armstrong was the humblest man on Earth (or the Moon). Didn't do interviews, didn't want to be considered a hero.—
Larry Richman (@larry411) August 25, 2012
Neil Armstrong has died, aged 82. Manually flew a spaceship and landed it on the Moon. Relaunched it with a bit of a pen. Beat that.—
Warren Ellis (@warrenellis) August 25, 2012
A man who defined the term Real American Hero. One of the bravest men of this-or any-era. Truly out of this world. Godspeed, Neil Armstrong.—
John Giannone (@jaygeemsg) August 25, 2012
RIP Neil Armstrong took under 10 minutes to trend worldwide. The impact of an inspirational dream held by the world, experienced by so few.—
Jane MacArthur (@Jane_MacArthur) August 25, 2012
Neil Armstrong, RIP. He embodied the American virtues of courage, modesty, and excellence at his craft. Godspeed.—
Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 25, 2012
Will never forget "One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind."God bless Neil Armstrong.A great inspiration and American hero.R.I.P—
Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) August 25, 2012
Deeply saddened by the loss of Neil Armstrong, a legend, an inspiration, and one of Ohio’s proudest sons j.mp/QfdJ2U—
Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) August 25, 2012
Ohio and the world lost a brave pioneer today. Thanks for giving us the moon, Neil Armstrong. God bless.—
John Kasich (@JohnKasich) August 25, 2012
POTUS: "Today, Neil's spirit of discovery lives on in all the men and women who have devoted their lives to exploring the unknown"—
Dan Pfeiffer (@pfeiffer44) August 25, 2012
Neil Armstrong today takes his place in the hall of heroes. The moon will miss its first son of earth.—
Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) August 25, 2012
Neil Armstrong was a hero not just of his time, but of all time. Thank you, Neil, for showing us the power of one small step. -bo—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 25, 2012
