[Kartographer]

"Actually, he was one of the bravest men who ever lived."

He was also the very definition of modesty. The man could have wrote his own ticket forever and yet went on to live a quiet modest life. The temptations he must have resist.

[Hulka]

“He was also the very definition of modesty.”

Absolutely. Met him at a formal function in London a few years back. Genuine nice guy and modest. True gentleman.

Contrast Neil with “Buzz” Aldrin. Now THERE is an over-sized ego. Dealt with him a time or two and his ego is bruised from being the SECOND guy on the moon and feels slighted.

Heck, go to Buzz's website and see the arrogance (and money-making T-shirt selling activities). http://buzzaldrin.com/

The guy won't sign autographs without you paying him for the privilege. Yes, sports guys and other celebs do the same thing, but come on, an Astronaut?

I am not impressed with Buzz. . if you couldn't tell. . .just MHO.