The 30 Best Tributes To Neil Armstrong On Twitter, One Year After His Actual Death
Here are some Twitter tributes to the first man to walk on the moon -- 367 days after he actually died. Today we took a small step for man -- and a giant leap for dead people.
By 
Nico Lang
Despite trending on social media today, Neil Armstrong died just over a year ago — on August 25, 2012. Armstrong was 82. Armstrong’s death likely began trending after I Fucking Love Science posted to mark the one-year anniversary of his death, a tweet that many apparently misread as killing him all over again.
Here are some Twitter tributes to the first man to walk on the moon — 367 days after he actually died. Today we took a small step for man — and a giant leap for dead people. 
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Just found out that Neil Armstrong has passed away. Another American hero gone…#RIPNeilArmstrong — Jason Renner ⚾ (@JasonRenner24) August 27, 2013
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Rest in peace Neil Armstrong. Thank you for your great contribution to hisptey. #RIPNeilArmstrong — Clinton Balud (@Simply_Clinton) August 27, 2013
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Neil Armstrong …saddened by the loss of an America he once knew; So Long Neil, GOD's Speed! @chiefbuffalo
— Gary Beasley (@theabundantgift) August 27, 2013
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Uh…did you guys know Neil Armstrong died this morning? Because I didn’t…. — Dalton 2.0 (@Daltatron) August 27, 2013
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Neil Armstrong died on Sunday? When the MTV VMAs were on. The MTV Mascot is the moon man? I blame #MileyCyrus — Marcus Cardona (@marcuscardona) August 27, 2013
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“I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” – Neil Armstrong #quotes — Quotes at Quonation (@Quonation) August 27, 2013
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Call me crazy, but I’d of thought the passing on Neil Armstrong would have at least been mentioned in the news. — Charles Stricklin (@cstricklin) August 27, 2013
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Neil Armstrong. Mad respect. — I-Dogg (@IDOdoubleG) August 27, 2013
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@expired_data @PhynalErin I’m a bit sad there’s been so little news about his death. He took an amazing step for mankind! #RIPNeilArmstrong — Maja Zwolsman (@Maja_Zwolsman) August 27, 2013
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Neil Armstrong is dead. The Eagle has finally and truly landed, and the world has lost an immensely inspiring individual. #RIPNeilArmstrong — Ñåvįń (@BlackMamba_91) August 27, 2013
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#RIPNeilArmstrong – proud of what you accomplished for America. Thank you. — Lauren Murphree (@LaurenElise428) August 27, 2013
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Sad day for adventurers remember his life not his death… http://t.co/IBSgMMrraO
— The Kilted Warrior (@WilliamFKincaid) August 27, 2013
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We lost a man who inspired our nation and our world. “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” You are bothhref=”https://twitter.com/hydeandgeek/statuses/372395601553403904″>August 27, 2013
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#RIPNeilArmstrong :( condolences — Issa Ching | 5sos (@issalalaching) August 27, 2013
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RIP Neil Armstrong. You actually walked on the moon…not fakin’ it like that Jackson kid did. — Grumpy Old Man (@GrumpyOldManIV) August 27, 2013
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@haesham mankind’s biggest lie now lies six feet deep. It shall be taken to the grave. #ripneilarmstrong — Bouche (@b0uche) August 27, 2013
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RIP Neil Armstrong maybe now they can release a statement to say you never actually made it on the moon. — Mikey7 (@Mikey_Seven) August 27, 2013
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Coincidence? I don’t think so. RT @neverknownfacts: Neil Armstrong was the first human being on the moon. Neil A. backwards is Alien. — Audiary Herawanto (@audiaryuwie) August 27, 2013
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The last thing the NSA needs now is leaks about their Zombie program getting into the news. 367 days later, it’s permanent #RIPNeilArmstrong — Jeff Lonsdale (@JeffLonsdale) August 27, 2013
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I told ya, @ChristineB612 RT @Wolfrum Neil Armstrong dies once a year now. It’s a space-time thing. — Julie Sparenberg (@juliemichelle) August 27, 2013
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Just over a year later and Neil Armstrong remains dead. Live strong and prosper, Gipper! #RIPNeilArmstrong — Matt Rowan (@No_Me_Say_It) August 27, 2013
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Neil Armstrong must be spinning in his grave which, sources confirm, he is already in. #RIPNeilArmstrong — Richard Schaefer (@4shortofgross) August 27, 2013
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Judging by my news feeds, Neil Armstrong was so awesome, God had to kill him twice. #SecretMoonPowers — David A. Scott (@DAScottJr) August 27, 2013
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Damn it Neil! Why'd u have 2go & die again…A year later. O I've slipped the surly bonds of earth.http://t.co/qT9W263CaQ #RIPNeilArmstrong
— Jude S. (@judeswalko) August 27, 2013
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Can’t believe that Neil Armstrong died again. Goodnight, sweet astronaut prince. Moon heaven awaits you. — Rob (@Beer_n_Loathing) August 27, 2013
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#NeilArmstrong continues to deny the fact that he died a second time. We all know the truth. Kubrick hid the clues to it in “Eyes Wide Shut” — Brian Bernard (@GogBrianBernard) August 27, 2013
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Every year, on August 27th, Neil Armstrong takes one small step… then another… The Moonwalking Dead, only on AMC. — Justin Kownacki (@JustinKownacki) August 27, 2013
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TIL Neil Armstrong is Jesus. Resurrection!
— Arjun Arun (@arjunarun1) August 27, 2013
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Guys, Neil Armstrong died last year. What the hell is going on? Did Miley Cyrus twerk so hard she broke history? — Matt Dusenbury (@MattDusenbury) August 27, 2013
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There should be Neil Armstrong day — kind of like April Fool's Day — where every year we act shocked at his death. #RIPNeilArmstrong
— Skinnende sorte svin (@CommonCormorant) August 27, 2013
