"They will be mourned by their families and friends; they will be mourned by their nation; they will be mourned by the people of the world; they will be mourned by a Mother Earth that dared send two of her sons into the unknown.
In their exploration, they stirred the people of the world to feel as one; in their sacrifice, they bind more tightly the brotherhood of man.
In ancient days, men looked at stars and saw their heroes in the constellations. In modern times, we do much the same, but our heroes are epic men of flesh and blood.
Others will follow, [...] Man's search will not be denied. But these men were the first, and they will remain the foremost in our hearts.
For every human being who looks up at the moon in the nights to come will know that there is some corner of another world that is forever mankind."

(Adapted from the original)

Rest in peace and all of that stuff, Mr. Armstrong. You'll be remembered for as long humanity lasts.

It's always sad to see a great man go. He was a hero to many and he shall not ever be forgotten. RIP.

And one more hero of mankind has slipped quietly into the dark between the stars.

Those first few steps that he took opened up worlds of possibilities for all of us. He was an inspiration for everyone to go farther than they ever thought possible. One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind indeed.

*once the silence is over* Alas, that the good eventually have to die at all. Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong.

Why does it seem like all the icons and heroes and celebrities WORTH caring about are starting to drop like flies? More and more we're being left with sappy reality show "stars" and ditzy celebs who can't seem to stay out of trouble - or the photographer's lens. I miss the good old days before I was coherent...at least the stars from back then seem to have more class.