For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request: Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink"
Neil Armstrong is famous for the moon landing. But, he should also be remembered for his heroism on Gemini 8. With the spacecraft spinning out of control and the astronauts facing death, he brought the vehicle under control and returned both he and David Scott to safely to Earth.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_8#Emergency
Here is a great interview with Neil Armstrong done by the Australians:
CPA Australia presents An Audience with Neil Armstrong
In a world where everything is about “me, me and me,” he was a rare throwback to a time when humility and character counted, when people routinely risked their lives not to get rich, bloviate or self- aggrandize, but for their country, science and exploration.