Purdue, Neil Armstrong present 'Hero of the Hudson' with medal

Purdue alumnus Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson, was awarded the university's Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence on Nov. 12, 2010, making him only the second person to earn the honor.
Armstrong, a former astronaut and Purdue alumnus, returned to present the medal at a dinner that was part of his alma mater's annual President's Council Weekend. The Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence recognizes individuals who have embodied the same pioneer spirit, determination and dedication that distinguished Neil Armstrong's exploration of space and his later roles as a businessman and scholar.
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[@fbella69]

There it is right there ladies and gentlemen - two of the finest pilots of our lifetimes - that embody the one quality that separates them from all others - the ability to remain cool under the most extreme pressure imaginable. What an honor to see them both occupy the same stage.

[@imranetic]

To get an award from the man himself...what an honor for Sully.

[@VesaGuardian]

To be able to give an award to the man himself... What an honor for Neil Armstrong. All we have is just a point to look upon things.

[@imranetic]

@@VesaGuardian I guess this contrarian viewpoint makes you believe that you are a very cool person with a unique personality.

[@Beazle00]

@@VesaGuardian Sully would profoundly disagree with you.

[@lottiestanley7696]

A pair of wonderful gentlemen, in all ways. So glad he could receive the award from Neil Armstrong himself! What a great moment!!!

[@mrvlsmrv]

A fellow alumnus of the pilots who land in strange places club. Loved that part of the intro.

[@PurdueUniversity]

@Mrvls Mrv That's the spirit! 🚂🆙

[@janice8523]

Two of the most amazing people in the world!

[@rcom9880]

Imagine the reassurance of seeing those two fellows greeting you from the cockpit of an airliner!

[@beachbum1523]

Gosh, if only more people could grasp what Sully was saying, what a beautiful world this could be.

[@zerobyte802]

Neil is my hero. He embodies all of the qualities I admire and strive to emulate.

[@roberttompkins6489]

Neal Armstrong was simply beyond heroic in stature. To get in a rocket to be flung to the moon with the plan to land and then be returned safely in an era of early space travel (rushed to a major extent), is still considered an accomplishment that still seems undoable with success to this very day. Of all the recognition events Sully has had following the event of his Hudson landing, this was surely the most important honor for him to share this stage.

[@taketimeout2share]

Neil IS the man. This will always be true.

[@donvreeland8844]

What about cool heads of '13 and Mir fire?

[@sniperj808]

What an honor to receive an award from the "First Man"! Two great American heroes.

[@justinduval9462]

Amazing! Mr. Armstrong's legacy will live on forever! Boiler Up!!!🚂🆙

[@bravenewchannel4477]

The "GOAT" of commercial airline pilots.

[@rachell4417]

An extremely articulate man. Neil Armstrong

[@fenderstratADHD]

Neil and Sully 2 real life superheroes

[@ozspace1]

Lovely watching this, just a few days after Neil's passing, he will be missed.

[@jasonwhitaker4883]

Wow what a great speech from Sully. He speaks to every veteran, fire fighter, law enforcement officr, emergency medical services and all the other countless people who take on the responsibility and sacrifice to serve others! I’m sure if you asked him if he considers himself a hero he would most definitely say no. A quote from the unknown, “I was just an normal average person put in to a heroic situation” some times you come out on top and it’s a great story for Sully, his crew and all the passengers that were on board that flight and survived that incident!

[@mmcbey1401]

AND he said it all without referring to any notes.

[@ticharribetikymo257]

I'm pretty sure he's not talking about police officers, firefighters and EMTs, moron.

[@cshubs]

I'm happy to have been born a few months before July 1969, so I can say I watched the landing. To be alive at the same time as Neil, to be in the same room. His name will live for as long as humans live.

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

Agreed! Although, I was 10!

[@lotuselise4432]

I was five I remember watching it on TV and running to the window to look at the moon.......

[@khalidelgazzar]

That video is full of positive energy

[@717rocket]

Quite a award ceremony two Great Heros.

[@beaconterraoneonline]

There are hero’s ... and then there is Neil Armstrong and Sully Sullenberger ... who I can say with confidence, stand a bit higher.

[@rodneybarton-hall3867]

Both heroisms are remarkable. To compare and rate one against the other belittles both.

[@ilovebeinagirl]

Wow. i didn't know this ever happened. GULP! One heroic icon presenting an award to another!

[@dcotai2902]

... a real human being and a real hero...

[@gasaholic47]

"A member of the "Pilots Who Land in Strange Places" club... LOL!

[@Fremen2]

And he's not talking about landing on the moon. If you haven't read Tom Wolfe's the "Right Stuff" then you don't know what strange landing Neil is referring to.

[@gasaholic47]

@@Fremen2 No shit, Sherlock. I didn't read the book but I know what he's referring to.

[@ToliveisChristPhilippians121]

Congratulations, Captain Sully!! 😁🎊🎉🎆🎈 How most deserving! You are a true hero & amazing!! 😁 Thank you for having served our community and world as a truly remarkable pilot & for continuing to serve!! 😄 God bless you & your family & Purdue!! Very happy the "Miracle on the Hudson" happened & you are all alive! 😄👌 These days, I've gained a newfound respect for pilots and the aviation industry! :D

[@_harbinjer]

idk how excited Sully is to get a metal in a box however if it was me I would be doing everything I could to maximize my time with Neil.

[@kennethbutler1343]

July 20th 1969 was the day after my 10th birthday. I was disappointed they didn't land a day earlier, but it didn't diminish my awe at the accomplishment. Sully is an equal hero even though like Neil, he was just doing his job. But sometimes that makes you a true hero!

[@finddeniro]

My Dad and Twin Brother. .July 21st. .1929. .Fourth birthday . .

[@SteveR57]

Dear Mr. Butler 20 July 1969 was two days before my 12th birthday. I was disappointed they didn't land two days later, but likewise their accomplishments remains the greatest thing we have done as a species.

[@paulagaub9871]

Sulley you are a very special man who still passes on that others are just as much or more deserving of thanks than he . Thank you from us all .

[@Roguesquadroon]

Crying manly tears here...

[@kellycreech7794]

Totally speechless.

[@h2energynow]

Probably the best 21 minutes of education I ever had. Thanks Sonya

[@reallyrural]

July 20th 1969 I was six years old and was planted in front of the tv.

[@scottdowney4865]

reallyrural I was 5 and was glued to the TV as well.

[@donvreeland8844]

me too. Grandpa's farm in upstate NY

[@fenderstratADHD]

So were both of my parents My dad is an airline pilot and I am so proud of him

[@shahwilloughby4603]

Aww Bless. I love Sully!!!!

[@trblmood]

So Sully was one of the top flier cadet from Purdue

[@drugjail]

QUESTION. If you kill 3 or more people are a serial killer. If you SAVE hundreds as Sully did, he must be a serial life saver. Sully is a serial life saver.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

I remember watching the moon landing. I was 8 years old and my dad got us up to watch it. I’m so glad he did.

[@Beazle00]

Two men with the “right stuff” . Armstrong -the most admirable American since Washington.

[@Mithraatividades]

Just awesome that story!🙏

[@alohatic]

I don't know about you but after listening to his million-dollar voice, I wouldn't mind listening to him as a talk radio host or the host of the weekly top 40. The Sully Show or "The Weekly Top 40" with Sully. ;)

[@chazmann108]

'inextricably intertwined'! Say it 3 times fast, bet you can't. Go Neil! - you stand alone as the mensch of space flight. Sully - saved 155 and Neil had the ability to crack the 'sea plane' joke. Sully was in awe of Neil as one would expect and these two are heroes: the likes of which we won't see again. Now we have punks and pigs and despots in DC. The worst sort of grifting animals who called guys like Neil, those buried at Bellau Woods - 'losers'. How in the name of God did we deteriorate so horribly in just a few years?

[@hugheskm87]

very cool! It would be nice to see the whole thing though... Hail Purdue!

[@richardhutchison3123]

Congratulations Captain Sully! You are a true American Hero! BAR NONE!!!!! And...the background with the stars in space is perfect for the highlights of the occasion!

[@FWtravels]

Kneal Armstrength is my hero

[@reallyrural]

21:38 Neil Armstrong

[@DeeDee-ot2ly]

Did it seem that Captain Sullenberger's speech was cut short?

[@joeyoliver579]

I love how people say someone "won" the Nobel Prize. I never recalled a huge group of people competing for the it. I believe the Nobel Prize is an "award" which means a group or panel of people (usually pretty smart people) decides who (of the nominees) has made the most significant contribution in a field within the sciences and literature. So no, a person doesn't "win" a Nobel Prize.

[@ticharribetikymo257]

What? You can't win an Oscar? Or an MVP in the NFL? Just look up the word "win" in the dictionary.

[@sierrahp]

If it's a prize, it can only be won.

[@joeyoliver579]

@@ticharribetikymo257 People dont "compete" for an Oscar (hollywood is non sense anyway) Players dont think before the Super Bowl (which is nonsense now too) Im going "win" the MVP. No, they want to win the game, playing it as hard as they can every play to win. The AWARD is then decided on by their peers. IS there a runner up for the MVP, or Oscar? What did their trophy look like???

[@joeyoliver579]

@@sierrahp Wikipedia "The Nobel Prize is five separate prizes that, according to Sir Alfred Nobel's will of 1895, are awarded to ”those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Nobel Prizes are awarded in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace." ITS AN AWARD. Not a contest.

[@ticharribetikymo257]

@@joeyoliver579 What? There's no way you believe what you're saying. Lol. You think people don't win the MVP?

[@flyingdutchwoman]

i was almost 10 and also planted in front of the tv.

[@delfincita56]

Podrían ponerle subtítulos al español,, lo amo Sully

[@mega-hb4re]

India aprende ingles

[@reallyrural]

Sully at 15:15

[@tiddlesa.6125]

These two make Biden look like a grub.

[@donvreeland8844]

Sorry to burst your bubbles of awe that Ditching is routine training - emergency landings. Trained and practiced many times over and over again.

[@Shadowfax-1980]

Don Vreeland Few Sorry to burst YOUR bubble, but I’ll take the word of the first man to land on the moon as well as countless other pilots who all consider Sully’s achievement to be pretty remarkable.

[@liftmanleigh]

And I would like to further burst your self serving bubble, following a statement from Capt. Sullenberger, there was NO training on water landing, and the simulator was unable to offer any training for this at all. All they had was some theoretical classroom discussions.

[@donvreeland8844]

@@liftmanleigh OK, I was wrong. I expected as stated. During WW II USN Carrier Ops, many USN planes ditched in water. Even see on KZbin. I still say water ditching is no big deal.

[@liftmanleigh]

A 60-70 knot water landing with the canopy back is somewhat easier to escape from than a 125knot totally enclosed airliner with 155 people on board

[@elinnagbpbaronmakiling4294]

In the name of Jesus Christ bless all day long life and the other side of things to do this world thanks again and again I pray Lord Jesus Christ and almighty God bless you all people around the world is true and correct the name of Jesus bless all thank you so very much and I love you so very very much for all the best way to go back in town this world thanks again and again I pray Lord Jesus and his family and friends and all the best way to the first one to one another in this world thanks again I pray Lord Jesus Christ and almighty God and the holy spirit amen and amen

[@jimkelley1000]

So we wait a full 7 minutes for the woman to get done with her intro, her 15 seconds in the limelight. I get so tired of skipping past long winded introductions on KZbin from boring, academic blowhards as I wait to hear from notable speakers and experts.

[@ivandelabanque1806]

The only true hero is Sully, The other's, fake heroes, they never set foot on the moon..

[@sammysouth8372]

your hat maker called he’s out of tin foil.

[@bellestar777]

I wasn’t alive for the moon landing according to some people we didn’t go there at this point I don’t know what to believe the reason one thing I would say that Neil had written in a letter to people who didn’t believe he went there was mention about 20 places around the world and he said your free to believe what you want but I’m sure Russia would of made a big deal out of the fact if we never did go there. I feel sorry for Neil losing his daughter when he came back he didn’t like the limelight and I just seen a documentary where this guy from the UK wanted to meet Neil he emailed Neil and went and spoke to a lot of people that knew Neil and his damn barber said on tape in a interview the he took Neil’s hair and sold it to someone for $3,000 that to me is crazy like what is wrong with you people who belong in a padded room? I’m a native of New York and I will never forget miracles on the Hudson I’m sure his life has never been the same since this happened and man I wouldn’t mine being on a flight with him. R.I.P Neil Armstrong your are truly a legend and American hero along with our military.

[@nelsonegidio6540]

And i thought heroes exist only in cartoons!

[@dr.davidbannerf.e.s.6217]

So we have a huge problem with how things really behave in a low gravity vacuum, verses all of the film footage NASA put out showing astronauts, and rovers, and objects being thrown. All of the film footage shows astronauts, and rovers, and objects being thrown in a very thick atmosphere, where everything moves slower than normal, like in thin water or something. Much thicker than the Earth's atmosphere obviously because we in fact see things moving slowly. How can this be when there is hardly any atmosphere? You can't just say all of the film footage looks that way because there is less gravity on the moon. We have all seen film footage of astronauts onboard the ISS throwing things back and forth to each other, and how things in low gravity behave. And therefore we know that because the Moon has less gravity than Earth, it does not make everything move slower. Only a thicker atmosphere will cause that. Just because a one pound rock on Earth weighs the same as a good skipping stone on the Moon, doesn't mean that you can't throw it fast through the air. You can throw it fast through the "air" on the Moon, and it will travel far and fast too because there is very little atmosphere, almost a vacuum. So why are all of the NASA films showing INCORRECT PHYSICS?

[@pulsarsbeam6411]

It has to do with cameras and data transmission. Most of the ISS video is shot in the 21st century lol, All the moon videos you seen are from early 70s. None of it was digital, it was done on film and analog. Most of it was done on film.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Dr. David Banner F.E.S. You see through it because it was faked, they never went to the moon, so count yourself as one of the enlightened.

[@David-lb4te]

Ridiculous comparison: Sullenberger handled an emergency for 10 minutes. That's it - his total fame and has based his life since then solely on this. Armstrong spent a career pushing the limits of flight and was the first explorer to another world, and yet remained a modest man. Like comparing Everest with a mole hill.

[@tbone1212]

But as a pilot he trained for years for that one moment pilots never hope will happen, and when it did , well all the training came together..truly a hero in his own right…

[@mega-hb4re]

True Heroes , gosh I wish these worthless kids nowadays follow their example.