Buzz Aldrin responds to passing of Neil Armstrong

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

via Twitter:

On behalf of the Aldrin family we extend our deepest condolences to Carol & the entire Armstrong family on Neil's passing-He will be missed.

Neil & I trained together but were also good friends who will always be connected thru our participation in the Apollo 11 mission.

I know I am joined by millions of others in mourning Neil's passing - a true American hero and the best pilot I ever knew.

https://twitter.com/TheRealBuzz

[bmbmd]

1. That is truly awesome.

A heart-felt statement from a loyal friend. Together, they shared the moon.

[mainstreetonce]

3. About two years ago

I went to a lecture and book signing by Aldrin.

He is a fascinating speaker, but much more into making money off his fame than Armstrong was.

Armstrong led a much more private life and I hope he had a very peaceful death.




Interesting answer to a question addressed to Aldrin.

What can a parent do to prepare a child for a career in the space program?


Aldrin. Let them Twitter, keeping up with the newest means of communication is everything.

[Stinky The Clown]

5. Armstrong shunned the spotlight. He almost never gave interviews and he never . . . . .

. . . . . sold an autograph or knowingly signed one that might later be sold.

[pokerfan]

2. BBC World Service

Buzz Aldrin on death of astronaut Neil Armstrong:

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/newshour/newshour_20120825-2214a.mp3

[cherokeeprogressive]

4. "...the best pilot I ever knew." The greatest compliment ever given by a fighter pilot.

I'm sure Mr. Aldrin is feeling a huge sense of loss tonight.

I know I am.

[Gabi Hayes]

6. brought a tear to my eye today when I heard this. wonder Neil ever saw the following interview with

Buzz

[thelordofhell]

7. Poor Buzz

Neil's first at everything........... R.I.P.