RIP Sir Edmund Hillary

[Will V.]

Edmund Hillary, First to Scale Mount Everest, Dies (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aQdpjcc3T6ZY&refer=home)

"He is definitely the greatest New Zealander of modern times," Graeme Dingle, a fellow Everest veteran said in an interview from Auckland today. "His legacy to the people of Nepal and his contribution to that region will never be forgotten. He was a giant."

[flipe8]

Rest In Peace, Sir.

[Simon G]

Very sad news......

"Announcing Sir Edmund's death in Auckland after a brief illness, New Zealand's prime minister described him as a "heroic figure who not only 'knocked off' Everest but lived a life of determination, humility and generosity".


Real hero's are certainly not made like they used to be..........

[squad314]

His seems to be a life well lived.......RIP.

[The CoPilot]

Nice guy, but I never saw anyone with a worse-looking set of teeth. :eek:

[Will V.]

He never had time to visit the dentist. There was always something better to do. :D