Neil Armstrong

Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to land on the Moon, has died at age 82. The Apollo 11 mission commanded by Armstrong landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969; it was Armstrong's last as an astronaut. After a career at NASA, Armstrong became a professor of engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Armstrong had suffered from heart ailments in recent years.

Along with much of the world, the young Hackwhackers were glued to the t.v. late that night, when Armstrong uttered his immortal words upon setting foot on the Moon: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for Mankind."

Armstrong's family issued a statement, which read in part:

"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."