Neil Armstrong died on the 25th of August 2012.  Armstrong’s legacy lives on as one of the world’s greatest heroes of all time.

     Armstrong lived a daring life, pursuing new feats despite his whole career being plagued with danger. During experimental aircraft testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Armstrong experienced multiple engine failures. He was forced to land a Boeing B-29 Superfortress on only one of its four engines. The miraculous landing added to Armstrong’s reputation as a superb pilot. Armstrong’s talent above the airfield led to a job as a test pilot for Nasa. During Armstrong’s first space mission, Gemini 8, boost thrusters malfunctioned, hurling Gemini 8 out of control. Armstrong saved Gemini 8, but the mission was cut short. With hardly enough fuel to safely land back on earth Armstrong expertly avoid death in space. The perilous Gemini 8 mission didn’t deter Armstrong, he pressed on to risk his life further to advance mankind.  Even with a history of near death moments Armstrong persisted and became an international hero.

    Armstrong lived a life worthy of a legacy worth more than just fame from the moon landing. Throughout his life Armstrong was a man of high moral character and astounding character. Not even an event as big as the moon landing could corrupt Armstrong’s humility. After returning to earth Armstrong quickly retired from the spotlight to become a professor, following his desires to advance knowledge in future aeronauts.

    Armstrong can be remembered as much more than the first man to walk on the moon. Armstrong can be remembered for pursuing knowledge and the advancement of mankind over fame.

Kendall Greene

Staff Writer

    “Neil remains a national treasure; a pioneering astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer and professor; the first man to set foot on the moon.”

Director of Glenn Research Center,

Ray Lugo

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