Saturday reaction to the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who became the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969:
"When I think of Neil, I think of someone who for our country was dedicated enough to dare greatly. ... He showed a skill and dedication that was just exemplary. I'll miss him not only for that but just as a close personal friend."
--John Glenn, fellow astronaut who became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962
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"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."
--Buzz Aldrin, who walked on the moon with Armstrong; via his Twitter feed
"When I think of Neil, I think of someone who for our country was dedicated enough to dare greatly. ... He showed a skill and dedication that was just exemplary. I'll miss him not only for that but just as a close personal friend."
--John Glenn, fellow astronaut who became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962
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"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."
--Buzz Aldrin, who walked on the moon with Armstrong; via his Twitter feed