Sir Edmund Hillary

[MA-Caver]

Edmund Hillary, 1st atop Everest, dies
Updated 1h 42m ago http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-01-10-Hillary-me_N.htm?csp=34
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sir Edmund Hillary, the unassuming beekeeper who conquered Mount Everest to win renown as one of the 20th century's greatest adventurers, has died, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark announced Friday. He was 88.
The gangling New Zealander devoted much of his life to aiding the mountain people of Nepal and took his fame in stride, preferring to be called "Ed" and considering himself just an ordinary beekeeper.
"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," Clark said in a statement.
"The legendary mountaineer, adventurer, and philanthropist is the best-known New Zealander ever to have lived," she said.

Achieving the dream and setting a standard for others to follow and improve upon, Hillary was the first man to set foot atop of the highest point on the planet. Along with his sherpa/guide/companion/friend, Tenzing Norgay (who deserves equal credit). This adventurer deserves the remembrance of us all who seek to go the distance.
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[Omar B]

The man's an inspiration and a giant among men. RIP Sir.

 

[arnisador]

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[Live True]

I heard of his passing on NPR this morning, and learned about his large amount of humanitarian work as well as his best known achievement of Mt. Everest.

I was struck by the audio clip they played where he explained that the climb defined his attitude toward life, "I believe that if you set out on adventure, and you're absolutely convinced you're gonna be be successful...why bother starting?"
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18017075)

Truly an amazing man and a loss.:asian:

 

[Kacey]

RIP

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[Ping898]

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[exile]

True greatness.

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[MA-Caver]

I was struck by the audio clip they played where he explained that the climb defined his attitude toward life, "I believe that if you set out on adventure, and you're absolutely convinced you're gonna be be successful...why bother starting?"
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18017075)

Truly an amazing man and a loss.:asian:

Now that there is a quote! Love it! Thanks for sharing that.

 

[bdparsons]

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Respects,
Bill Parsons
Triangle Kenpo Institute

 

[donna]

R.i.p

 

[Ceicei]

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[terryl965]

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[IcemanSK]

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[shesulsa]

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