Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the moon, is 88 years old and has met his fourth wife. The bad news, kids don’t like it.

Here’s what we know from media reports; Dr. Aldrin has sued two of his (3) children and his former manager. The two youngest children, Andy (62) and Jan, 59) petitioned a court to appoint them guardians citing Buzz Aldrin’s loss of cognitive function and dementia. Warrior that he is, Colonel Aldrin (ret.) came out fighting! He sued the children, claiming they had wired money from his foundation for his personal use and used his credit cards without his permission and sabotaged his love life. He made an appearance on Good Morning America criticizing his children and accusing them of exploiting the elderly.

The ousted manager, Christina Korp, states that “almost a year ago, some people began to exert undue influence on Buzz. These people began to actively try to drive a wedge between Buzz, his children and me for what I fear is their own benefit”. “She implies that she is insane and therefore vulnerable to manipulation. Well, you don’t need insanity to be vulnerable to manipulation! Besides, what have she and the kids been doing all these years?”

This ‘fight’ is about who is manipulating Colonel Aldrin. His estate is valued at approximately $12 million. The two children are paid by the Aldrin Foundation, as is the former manager.

Lisa LaBonte met Buzz Aldrin because of their shared interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Electronics, Mathematics) education. Apparently, the relationship has turned into something more. One can speculate on his motive, but the same can be said for the children and the former manager. Also, Ms. LaBonte works for a living and is not paid by the foundation.

This will all be resolved fairly soon as the “mental health” tests have been administered and the courts will review the three different opinions. It just saddens me that a man who gave his life in the service of our country (not his children) has to defend his honor. The children did nothing for the $12 million, but now they feel it is theirs to protect. Get over it kids, stop expecting your dad to support his lifestyle! I say, Buzz Aldrin’s life speaks for itself. Good. for him making a last stand, no matter the outcome!