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<blockquote data-quote="Jules" data-source="post: 627520" data-attributes="member: 88"><p>RIP.....i have read his only autobiography titled "First Man" and I thinks it by John Hansen. </p><p></p><p>Neil was a very down to earth, an engineering intellect, excellent test pilot ( not mean a gung ho dare devil type ), how he almost was killed too flying new contraptions, was extremely thrifty ( read abt his clapped out cars ) and a very reserved person. He lost his child thru sickness and resumed work, never showing his emotion. He left NASA inthe early 70s and started to lecture Engineering and is in fact a full feldge Professor. His 1st wife divorced him ( but he re-married ) and flies his own twin engine plane. As with any great person - he does not understand why the fuss should be on him or his fellow astronauts as he understood there were ten thousands, if not hundred thousands of persons involved in the space program. He very rarely gave interviews but I have seen one on Youtube which was a few years ago. It was also interesting to read the rivalry between the astronauts....from simple things like who will step on the moon first. etc.....so its a good book to read though a bit thick!</p><p></p><p>Anyhow, he has taken a giant leap for mankind and may we all remember what humans can truly do, when we are all united as one. From the papers, his family wishes his memory to cherished....by we giving him a wink each time we look at the moon! </p><p></p><p>RIP, Mr Neil - you will be missed. ( and yes, I have seen the Saturn 5 rocket in real at Houston and the lunar landing is no hoax )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jules, post: 627520, member: 88"] RIP.....i have read his only autobiography titled "First Man" and I thinks it by John Hansen. Neil was a very down to earth, an engineering intellect, excellent test pilot ( not mean a gung ho dare devil type ), how he almost was killed too flying new contraptions, was extremely thrifty ( read abt his clapped out cars ) and a very reserved person. He lost his child thru sickness and resumed work, never showing his emotion. He left NASA inthe early 70s and started to lecture Engineering and is in fact a full feldge Professor. His 1st wife divorced him ( but he re-married ) and flies his own twin engine plane. As with any great person - he does not understand why the fuss should be on him or his fellow astronauts as he understood there were ten thousands, if not hundred thousands of persons involved in the space program. He very rarely gave interviews but I have seen one on Youtube which was a few years ago. It was also interesting to read the rivalry between the astronauts....from simple things like who will step on the moon first. etc.....so its a good book to read though a bit thick! Anyhow, he has taken a giant leap for mankind and may we all remember what humans can truly do, when we are all united as one. From the papers, his family wishes his memory to cherished....by we giving him a wink each time we look at the moon! RIP, Mr Neil - you will be missed. ( and yes, I have seen the Saturn 5 rocket in real at Houston and the lunar landing is no hoax ) [/QUOTE]
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