Pretty nice honor for our son and his ship.

[NavyDad]

The U.S.S. Philippine Sea was chosen for Neil ArmstrongÔÇÖs burial at sea ceremony. Our son is a Petty Officer First Class aboard the ship. Unfortunately he didn't get to witness the event; I guess someone has to make sure things stay "ship shape" He was aboard for this bit of history though.

http://www.space.com/17615-neil-armstrong-1st-moonwalker-buried-at-sea-photos.html

 

[MUNMI]

Great honor, indeed. Thank you for sharing and please send a thank you to your son for his service to country.

 

[patiodadio]

Thanks for sharing, please tell your son thanks for serving !



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[jgr451]

An epoch in US history.Glad your son was a part of it.

 

[lkchris]

Thanks to him and his shipmates for sure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Philippine_Sea_(CG-58)

 

[hexkopf]

Very cool!

Fair winds and following seas...

RIP Neil.

 

[brownie]

An honor indeed!!

Thanks for sharing a bona-fide story of Honor of our Military folks!!

As a member of "ship's company" on USS Iwo Jima, I have witnessed many burials-at-sea...all honorable veterans....but not a REAL American hero......

USMC Retired.

 

[hexkopf]

For anyone who is interested and qualified:

http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/casualty/mortuary/Pages/BurialAtSea.aspx