Saturday, September 15, 2012

HERO'S BURIAL AT SEA(NEIL ARMSTRONG)

Farewell to an American pioneer: Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, given hero's burial at sea as his remains committed to ocean by his widow

  • First man on the moon buried at sea today by his widow Carol
  • Given full ceremonial burial by U.S. Navy off the coast of Florida
  • Emotional memorial service held yesterday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
  • Made history with 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing

Ship shape: Members of the U.S. Navy ceremonial guard hold an American flag over the remains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong
Laid to rest: Family members of Armstrong and members of the US Navy are seen during the burial at sea service; the location of his burial was not immediately clear
Salute: A US Navy firing squad fires three volleys in honor of the lunar pioneer
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