Farewell to a Hero: Photos From Armstrong’s Burial at Sea

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Armstrong’s burial service aboard the USS Philippine Sea on September 14, 2012 (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Earlier today, Friday, September 14, 2012, Neil A. Armstrong’s burial at sea service was held aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) in the Atlantic Ocean. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, August 25. He was 82.

An icon of exploration for all of humanity, he will be missed by millions and remembered forever. Godspeed, sir, and thank you.


US Navy Lieutenant Commander Paul Nagy and Carol Armstrong, wife of Neil Armstrong, commit the remains of Neil Armstrong to the sea

Read more: http://www.universetoday.com/97383/farewell-to-a-hero-photos-from-armstrongs-burial-at-sea/

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1. Cremated. Simple and no fuss.

She was the 2nd wife; he met her in 92 and his first wife (of 38 years) divorced him in 94.

He was a bit of an individualist, as well as a space hero.