Sir Edmund Hillary - RIP

numbercruncher · 11 January 2008

Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary has died, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today.

He died this morning at the age of 88.

Sir Edmund became the first person to stand on Mt Everest, the world's highest peak, on June 2, 1953 ”” the day of Queen Elizabeth's coronation.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=344630

Another great passes into History ....

"Sir Ed described himself as an average New Zealander with modest abilities. In reality, he was a colossus. He was an heroic figure who not only 'knocked off' Everest but lived a life of determination, humility, and generosity."

TheRage · 11 January 2008

Amazing man who achieved so much more in life than simply climbing a mountain.

tech/a · 11 January 2008

A true adventurer.
Given the technology of the day what an amazing feat.
Few leave their mark in history.

Sir Edmund will leave his mark for centuries in the determination and efforts inspired in adventurers where ever they maybe.

2 getting very close to New Zealand now.

wildmanchris · 11 January 2008

A great man - may the Kiwi Legend rest in peace.

The world has lost a decent soul in that one.

jman2007 · 11 January 2008

Just landed back in Perth from NZ a few hours ago, really sad to hear this news. He was a good bugger, from humble beginnings as a beekeeper to the top of the world, NZ has lost an icon.

Sir Edmund Hillary - RIP

numbercruncher

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Sir Edmund Hillary - RIP

numbercruncher

Beware of Dropbears

TheRage

tech/a

No Ordinary Duck

wildmanchris

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