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And man was one . . .

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

Forty-three years ago today, the world stood still and watched one of the most amazing events of mankind.  For a few brief moments, enemies set aside their differences, friends stood in awed silence, individuals ignored their biases, families gathered together and gazed quietly gazed off into space, the intolerant forgot their intolerance and in a unique way, the world was one.

No matter what divided man, in that fateful moment, he was one with every other man.  It was a revelation that mankind can get along, and even thrive under the right conditions.  The irony of it all is that it didn't require anyone to accept anyone else's beliefs, thoughts or opinions.  In that one moment, mankind was united in a universal hope that a fellow human being would be successful and safe.  Take a look:

Comments(34)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Mike. You are so right. I am still taken back by the enormity of this special and magical moment. I remember it well.

Jul 20, 2012 10:57 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Mike, that was an outstanding moment, I feel sad though thinking my daughter may never experience that or know the success or have the awe inspiring feeling as everyone stopped to watch a lift off or landing as our space program has been torn apart.  Have a great Saturday

Jul 20, 2012 11:11 PM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

I remember being in school and the teachers wheeling in a TV to watch rocket launches in class.  That was the only time we were allowed to do that and we were all so excited! Makes me sad that those days are over.  Amazing men and women were involved in that program.

Jul 20, 2012 11:34 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Sheila, watching the video again makes my so excited at what we as a nation were able to accomplish.  I truly believe we can do grand things. 

It was exciting, Scott.  Happy Saturday.

Such bravery, Kathryn.  It humbles us today to see the risks they took.

Jul 20, 2012 11:51 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Mike -- okay, so you are saying this man on the moon thing happened and not just on a television set?  WOW -- what will they think of next?   

Jul 21, 2012 03:03 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

I keep hearing rumors that it was on a TV set.  8=)  And, that was before Spielberg.  Good stuff. 

Jul 21, 2012 03:09 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Mike,

It's amazing what we have, and can still achieve!

Jul 21, 2012 04:50 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Absolutely, Lisa.  We're not done yet.

Jul 21, 2012 08:50 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Mike, I can remember watching this on television with my roommate in New York.  It was quite a moment.

Jul 21, 2012 02:25 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Yes it was, Pat.  I still get excited when I watch the video.  

Jul 21, 2012 03:00 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Mike!  I included this post in Last Week's Favorites.  Have a great week.

Jul 22, 2012 12:58 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I do remember it well, and I also remember so many doubters thinking it was a made up event done on a Hollywood set to promote the space agenda

Jul 22, 2012 10:44 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Pat.  It's always an honor.

Me too, Ed.  I can't imagine that conspiracy ever had legs.  

Jul 22, 2012 10:48 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Mike, How well I remember Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon. I was just returning from Viet Nam. We were all glued to the TVs back then, and wandered who far man would be able to travel next.

Jul 23, 2012 07:54 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

We were weren't we.  I the feeling that we as a nation could do anything.  

Jul 23, 2012 08:05 AM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Boy oh boy, Mike!  I remember this so well!  And it's easy to forget how exciting it was to see even a fuzzy picture like that from the moon.  Now we're so spoiled with our hi def stuff from everywhere, including outer space.  That landing was a miracle and thanks for the reminder.

Jul 24, 2012 01:03 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for sharing this with us Mike, a classic positive in a turbulent time from our country.

Jul 24, 2012 05:05 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

It was a great event, Susan.  I remember it vividly. 

Yes it was, Bob.  I was just thinking of all the mayhem going on in the country at that time.  It seemed like it stopped for a couple hours.  Nobody seemed to care what else was going on.  

Jul 25, 2012 03:14 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Mike one of the big disappointments in my life is that we have yet to go back or on to Mars.  Man was meant to explore.

Jul 27, 2012 08:07 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Totally agreed, Gene.  Hopefully soon.  

Jul 27, 2012 09:23 AM