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Originally Posted by Hans Tucker
When I first read this on another site seperate from Universe Today I had mixed feelings and found the article disrespectful to Armstrong and his family. I don't believe the public and the author of these articles should presume how this pioneer wanted to be remembered. The idea of this monument goes against the character of the man and I am sure if the idea was put to him before he died he would be against such suggestion. Armstrong was a humble private man (opposite the Aldrin) and he was laid to rest in a private manner. The foot print he left on the Moon and the remnants of the LM are the monument to not only Armstrong but the thousands of men & women whom contributed to get the men there and back safely. Armstrong didn't believe that one man (himself) should be singled out for this accomplishment and in respect of that neither should we.
Just my view, no doubt I will be crucified for such an opinion.
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Well said Hans, I totally agree, you took the words right out of my mouth.