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To: Slings and Arrows

Oh, dear Lord! WOW! That’s a faux pas, to put it kindly.

Did you know that Armstrong was a fighter pilot in the Korean war, but was not in the military when he became an astronaut?

He was an exceptional stick, and they wanted a civilian to be the first to walk on the moon.

It gives me chills thinking about that.

There are several other stories about his space exploits that show him to be an exceptional pilot...probably the best ever.

Even with all of his accomplishments, he was an unassuming and humble man, and he will be greatly missed.


48 posted on 08/26/2012 12:14:12 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (This hobbit is looking for her pitchfork...God help the GOP if I find it.)
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To: dixiechick2000

Amen.


49 posted on 08/26/2012 12:29:39 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows (You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
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