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Old 02-09-2012, 07:32 PM
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ooooh.
I agree with both opinions.
He should have a monument, but it's his family who should really decide.

Personally, I think he belongs to history and the idea of even just a small plaque or disc or whatever, honouring his / their accomplishment is well within the bounds of good taste.
Furthermore, should we ever stop shooting at everyone and eventually make it back to the moon, it might provide a sobering reference and reminder of the effort and spirit that got us there.
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