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mlcrisis
Jan 10, 2008, 11:09 PM
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/10/edmund.hillary.ap/index.html
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nooj
Jan 10, 2008, 11:45 PM
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A Kiwi hero who made his mark on the world and helped the people of Tibet with his humanitarian works...RIP Ed.
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Myxomatosis
Jan 11, 2008, 12:06 AM
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Yeah pretty sad day here in NZ... What can you really say about someone who is such a icon of NZ, our culture and our way of life.
Not only was the first man on top of Everast but thats just the start of a long line of achievements during his life.
R.I.P
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craghag
Jan 11, 2008, 12:13 AM
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style and grace
RIP
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biffjr
Jan 11, 2008, 12:38 AM
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A remarkable man. May he Rest In Peace.
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philbox
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Jan 11, 2008, 1:12 AM
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Hail Sir Edmund, you'll be forever remembered.
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rogue10186
Jan 11, 2008, 2:23 AM
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I wish I coulda met the guy, seems like he would've been cool to hang out with. He's done quite a bit of good work, hopefully it will continue.
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pinktricam
Jan 11, 2008, 3:12 AM
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philbox wrote: Hail Sir Edmund, you'll be forever remembered.
Amen.
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guzzi
Jan 11, 2008, 3:29 AM
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Sir Ed.
Remarkable man, remarkable life, you Kiwis should be proud. RIP
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dutyje
Jan 11, 2008, 4:33 AM
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Sad to read this. Cheers, Ed.
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Jan 11, 2008, 4:39 AM
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"I like to think that I am a very ordinary New Zealander, not terribly bright perhaps but determined and practical in what I do" - Ed Hillary
he was a good human
There are some nice quotes from him on the NZ news page here http://www.stuff.co.nz/4352026a10.html
(This post was edited by 1080climber on Jan 11, 2008, 4:40 AM)
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sangiro
Jan 11, 2008, 10:03 AM
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Respect. RIP.
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WVUCLMBR
Jan 11, 2008, 3:01 PM
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GATE GATE PARAGATE PARASAMGATE BODHI SVAHA
R.I.P.
Thanks for all the things you did for Tibet.....
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xtremst80
Jan 11, 2008, 3:13 PM
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Sad day. R.I.P
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duracellbunny
Jan 11, 2008, 3:15 PM
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R.I.P.
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thomasribiere
Jan 11, 2008, 3:45 PM
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It's kind of strange to hear that. I believed he was dead already. Why? Maybe because what he did is old (50 yrs ago now), but not only. He was the first with Tenzing (who died 20 yrs ago) to get on top of the world, and thus became an icon, a reference, a legend. And with such a status, one tends to be unreal, timeless. He might be dead, but he is still living in a climber's mind.
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Jan 11, 2008, 3:48 PM
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Standing atop that pinnacle in 1953 was an experience Sir Hillary would recollect many times in lectures and quiet conversations.
“The whole world around us lay spread out like a giant relief map,” he told one interviewer. “I am a lucky man. I have had a dream and it has come true, and that is not a thing that happens often to men.”
Thank you, Sir Ed.
Namaste.
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jgloporto
Jan 11, 2008, 3:55 PM
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mlcrisis wrote: http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/10/edmund.hillary.ap/index.html
RIP.
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mikitta
Jan 11, 2008, 9:50 PM
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My words are too small to commemorate such a great man.
God Bless,
mik
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the_climber
Jan 13, 2008, 10:17 PM
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There hasn't been much of it mentioned here thankfully, however in conversation with many (climbers and non-climbers alike) I've heard one thing mentioned that sticks out to me:
I've heard "that's sad news" or "such a tragedy"...
...nonsense!
Sir Ed was a great man, something to strive towards as both a climber and a person. Always generous, strong, tenacious (toughed it out through all the suffering from his explorations, which were many), hard working and modest. These are the things he was known for.
He had an amazing life, full of adventure, risk, joy, and his pursuit to help others. What a life. What a ride. His life is a true inspiration for countless people in the world. Always maintaining that he was a simple bee keeper, a simple man... should we be all so lucky to have such a claim to life. To live through all he did and accomplish all he has... it is a goal to strive towards to have such adventure and still achieve the longevity and service Sir Ed achieved.
To an amazing man, an inspiration, a true trail blazer and explorer, a simple honest and true person...
Sir Ed, my hat is off to you and my Glass of Scotch (taken from my private collection) raised in your honour and to your legacy...
Should we all be so lucky to have a life such as yours, full of adventure and longevity.
Cheers Sir Ed!
(This post was edited by the_climber on Jan 14, 2008, 2:32 PM)
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leapinlizard
Jan 14, 2008, 8:01 AM
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Great man!! I would have liked to share tea with him.
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rockie
Jan 15, 2008, 7:06 AM
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R.I.P
A fantastic man in all respects.
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