Farewell to a Hero: Photos From Armstrong's Burial at Sea

Armstrong's burial service aboard the USS Philippine Sea on September 14, 2012 (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

US Navy personnel carry the cremated remains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong

Members of the US Navy ceremonial guard hold an American flag over Armstrong's remains

A US Navy firing squad fires three volleys in honor of Neil Armstrong

US Navy Lieutenant Commander Paul Nagy and Carol Armstrong, wife of Neil Armstrong, commit the remains of Neil Armstrong to the sea

US Navy Captain Steve Shinego presents the US flag to Carol Armstrong as Neil's son, Eric "Rick" Armstrong, looks on.

Neil Alden Armstrong, 1930 – 2012.

Neil Alden Armstrong, 1930 – 2012.