Bob Jacobs/David Weaver
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
bob.jacobs@nasa.gov/david.s.weaver@nasa.gov
WASHINGTON -- The following is a
statement from the Armstrong family regarding the death of former test pilot
and NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong. He was 82.
“We are heartbroken to share the news
that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications resulting from
cardiovascular procedures.
Neil was our loving husband, father,
grandfather, brother and friend.
Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant
American hero who always believed he was just doing his job. He served his
Nation proudly, as a navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He also
found success back home in his native Ohio in business and academia, and became
a community leader in Cincinnati.
He remained an advocate of aviation and
exploration throughout his life and never lost his boyhood wonder of these
pursuits.
As much as Neil cherished his privacy,
he always appreciated the expressions of good will from people around the world
and from all walks of life.
While we mourn the loss of a very good
man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an
example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come
true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a
cause greater than themselves.
For those who may ask what they can do
to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service,
accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night
and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a
wink.”
Additional information about Armstrong
is available on the Web at http://www.nasa.gov.
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