Armstrong’s burial service aboard the USS Philippine Sea on September 14, 2012 (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Earlier today, Friday, September 14, 2012, Neil A. Armstrong’s burial at sea service was held aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) in the Atlantic Ocean. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, August 25. He was 82.
An icon of exploration for all of humanity, he will be missed by millions and remembered forever. Godspeed, sir, and thank you.
See more photos below.
US Navy personnel carry the cremated remains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong
Members of the US Navy ceremonial guard hold an American flag over Armstrong’s remains
A US Navy firing squad fires three volleys in honor of Neil Armstrong
US Navy Lieutenant Commander Paul Nagy and Carol Armstrong, wife of Neil Armstrong, commit the remains of Neil Armstrong to the sea
US Navy Captain Steve Shinego presents the US flag to Carol Armstrong as Neil’s son, Eric “Rick” Armstrong, looks on.
All photos credit NASA/Bill Ingalls.
See more photos from the service on the Flickr set here.
Neil Alden Armstrong, 1930 – 2012.
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