RIP Sir Edmund Hillary

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Will V.
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RIP Sir Edmund Hillary

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Edmund Hillary, First to Scale Mount Everest, Dies

"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."
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Rest In Peace, Sir.
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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..........
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His seems to be a life well lived.......RIP.
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Nice guy, but I never saw anyone with a worse-looking set of teeth. :eek:
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He never had time to visit the dentist. There was always something better to do. :D
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