Boehner attends service for 'American hero' Neil Armstrong

House Speaker John Boehner and others attended a memorial service for astronaut Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday.

Attending memorial service honoring the life & legacy of Neil Armstrong this morning, an American hero and proud son of the Buckeye State.

— Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) September 13, 2012

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden also attended the service, which NASA live-streamed, along with other former NASA and military service members. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) were also there, and tweeted their respects.

Beautiful service at Washington National Cathedral for astronaut Neil Armstrong today. Truly an inspiration to all Americans. #neilarmstrong

— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 13, 2012

Just leaving the inspiring national service for a reluctant American hero, Neil Armstrong, a model for us all.

— Rob Portman (@robportman) September 13, 2012

Armstrong, the first man on the moon, died Aug. 25. He was 82.

He will be buried at sea by the Navy on Friday.