Neil Armstrong
By Jkct02
@jkct02 (2874)
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
August 27, 2012 12:03pm CST
Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon with his now legenday words "One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind." He did it with Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin on July 20, 1969 in the Apollo 11 mission. Neil Armstrong passed away on August 25, 2012 aged 82.
You can the moon landing video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZb2mqId0A
There were a lot of debates on the necessity to explore the space with so much precious resources while we still have so many problems in our own earth that need help; poverty, famine, illness, illiterate, pollution etc. The song below, its lyrics is quite philosophical on the matter. It is a nice song too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Vhvxdew2Q
Armstrong - Lobo
Black boy in Chicago
Playin' in the street
Not enough to wear
Not near enough to eat
But don't you know he saw it
On that July afternoon
Saw a man named Armstrong
Walk upon the moon
Young girl in Calcutta
Barely eight years old
The flies that swarm the market place
Will see she don't grow old
But don't you know she heard it
On a July afternoon
Heard a man named Armstrong
Walk upon the moon
Rivers getting dirty
The wind is gettin' bad
War and hate are killing off
The only earth we have
But the whole world stopped to watch it
On that July afternoon
Watched a man named Armstrong
Walk upon the moon
And I wonder if a long time ago
Somewhere in the universe
They watched a man named Adam
Walk upon the earth
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10 responses
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 12
You are right. Why we are exploring other planet and spent more money without any more useful returned. If I am the President of USA, I priorities in solving the common problem of the country and extend it to another.
More people suffer famine. They never eat good foods since birth but America and other Rich country wasted their money in searching something in the universe to show that they rich and powerful.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
2 Sep 12
If they have excess budget maybe it's okay but imagine how much USA owes billions of money to World Bank. They don't have enough to sustain their countrymen. It start the recession of the world. Aside from that people in African countries don't have even cents to buy their own food. Why they didn't use that funds to help people in the world.
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
31 Aug 12
Research in space exploration is not a waste as by understanding the sky, we could know more about our earth. In the process of space exploration we too develop better technologies which could help to solve some of our problems better. It is just the question of the allocation of resources. To help the poor and needy should be the priority but the researches have to go on.
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
28 Aug 12
He had a good life and he left a great legacy. Just a little bit of American history, gone today. I've been singing that song for the last few days now but I forgot about all the other words. Kindda sad all the way around. But may he rest in peace.
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@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
31 Aug 12
While to help the poor and the needy is a priority, the research and development on technology and space exploration should not be stopped. We just have to make sure that enough funds have to be used to take care of those less fortunate people.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
28 Aug 12
yeah he was a hero I guess because I have learnt in my school, the first man to foot on the moon was neil armstrong and many the whole world had been proud of him. He had taken it to a different level altogether and he deserves the name. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 
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@amritha3009 (70)
• India
28 Aug 12
he is a man of courage and confidence Neil armstrong.
landing on the moon is such a daring act that he has done that too the first time in the history of the earth he is daring and dashing.
i admire hima a lot he has given a boost to many scientists out in the world to start exploring the moon. he stood as an unbeleivable example. first is always first whatever might have come l;ater on with lastest techniques Neil armstrong is alwayz great person in the history of the world. he is alwayz remembered as long as the world exists.
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
31 Aug 12
To be honest, Neil Armstrong was just doing his job when he landed on the moon as he was well trained by NASA. But there is no question about his bravery and professionalism in completing the task he was entrusted. What he did helped us understand more about the moon and the space. He will never be forgotten.
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
27 Aug 12
Yes, the man who made the giant leap for mankind finally succumbed to cardiac complications. I think he has been an icon for the mankind and his statement is well repeated the world over. Neil Armstrong rest in peace.
Cheers!
Ram
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
28 Aug 12
To set foot on a planet has always been a dream of mankind. Moon is the nearest and with the success of Armstrong's famous landing there, space exploration and inter-planetary travel is not just a dream now. We are not there yet but we are surely on the way. Neil Armstrong might have made a giant leap for mankind on that July afternoon.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 12
You are right. Why we are exploring other planet and spent more money without any more useful returned. If I am the President of USA, I priorities in solving the common problem of the country and extend it to another.
More people suffer famine. They never eat good foods since birth but America and other Rich country wasted their money in searching something in the universe to show that they rich and powerful.
@RobtheRock (2433)
• United States
27 Aug 12
I am proud that Neil Armstrong was from my home state in Ohio. While I feel that we have problems here on earth; I also feel that we need to advance as beings. I feel that it is within our genes to advance our human race. There is so much destructive spirit that wants to see the human race destroyed. But it is within us to keep the gene pool going. As a Christian believer in God, I already see that "intelligent" living things are not meant to perish. God's Kingdom will live on. Even if you don't believe in God, there are beings somewhere who are determined for life to go on, even when the universe is no more. Intelligent life cannot be destroyed. What's the use of having intelligence, if not to further the cause of immortality? We can have a space program AND help our fellow man.
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@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
28 Aug 12
I agree that we human beings have to continue to develop and advance in whatever situations and circumstances. Because by our invention or technology advancement, we could also find solutions to the problems we face on this earth. It is the balance of the resources used that we have to make sure it is there so that the urgent problems and disasters can be addressed quickly and adequately, while research and development activities are not neglected.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
30 Mar 13
Hi,
thank you for sharing touching poem. There are many problems the people on the earth are facing. Exploring another planet requires much more money. but advancement is required for our development. we should know the universe around our planet earth. Armstrong was very great and strong person. He was lucky and created the history by putting firstly his step on the moon. May he rest in peace.
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
31 Mar 13
Preferably a balance can be struck for the resources used between exploring the outer world and helping the poor and unfortunate in our world, but in all practicality, it is not easily done for political. military and other reasons. Primarily the exploring of space and other planets are being pursued by just a few capable countries who would not have given out the funds as aids to the needy third world countries even if they scrap their space project.
Armstrong was no doubt a great man for what he achieved. He will always be remembered for being the first man on the moon.
