Sir Edmund Hillary: 1919 - 2008
Posted on 01/10/2008 3:09:14 PM PST by NormsRevenge
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - 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.
Hillary's life was marked by grand achievements, high adventure, discovery, excitement — and by his personal humility. Humble to the point that he only admitted being the first man atop Everest long after the death of climbing companion Norgay.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sir Edmund Hillary, the unassuming beekeeper who conquered Mount Everest and was the first man to drive a tractor across Anactica 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.
Hillary's life was marked by grand achievements, high adventure, discovery, excitement — and by his personal humility. Humble to the point that he only admitted being the first man atop Everest long after the death of climbing companion Norgay.
He has been to the highest point on earth, now he is even higher. Heaven awaits Sir Ed.
Does this mean Ms. Clinton has to give back her name?
Dear Santa,
Wrong Hillary!
Redwood99
RIP, GOOD Hillary!!
heheheee! And a SUPER GIF there, my dear ! Love it!
My dad always told me I was named after Paul Newman’s character Cool Hand Luke, because I was born with severe birth defects and I needed a tough name. The thing is, my mom chose that name before I was born, and before anyone knew of my health problems. But it still makes a good story and people love stories.
Since she started out as a Goldwater Girl, I always thought her first name was actually "Barry".
To bad it was not vice versa.
that video you posted led me to the “Scary Mary Poppins” video. It’s AMAZING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5_0AGdFic&feature=related
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Thank you very much Meek!
Thanks Deo volente!
Lol, very neat!
Kinda resembles Robo-Hillary!
I love the text style you used, hope you remember the name of it!!
I shouda made a note of the font style I use there
It does look good for many grafix
Yes, it is a really neat style. You need to write it down the next time, lol.
Night devolve!
Thanks george!
Thank you Meek, I had missed this one!
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