RIP Sir Edmund Hillary

[Perm]

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/080110/2/3jzs.html

So passes possibly the greatest New Zealander to ever live. A massive loss for the country, and the world. Very sad day.

RIP Sir Ed.

 

[Goughy]

Did much after WW2 to raise spirits entering into the 50s.

He and Roger Bannister are what I think of when I think 1950s.

He had a global impact and will be missed.

 

[silentstriker]

Rip

 

[Craig]

RIP/

I just thought people like him just kept on living.

 

[NZTailender]

A very sad day. RIP.

 

[Perm]

Just seen a survey on www.xtra.co.nz

Should Sir Edmund Hilary be given a state funeral?

Pretty resounding 'yes' from me.

 

[Matteh]

Can't imagine what you'd have to do in order to get one in NZ if he didn't get one.

 

[silentstriker]

Can't imagine what you'd have to do in order to get one in NZ if he didn't get one.

Haha, was thinking the same thing.


"Well, he only climbed it once."

 

[Perm]

Can't imagine what you'd have to do in order to get one in NZ if he didn't get one.

Given there has already been about 80 votes for 'No', it makes me wonder.

 

[Perm]

****, I just realised I spelt his name wrong. Could a mod tidy that up please? It's supposed to be Hillary.

 

[silentstriker]

****, I just realised I spelt his name wrong. Could a mod tidy that up please? It's supposed to be Hillary.

Done.

 

[Perm]

Done.

Thank you

Congrats on 15,000 BTW.

 

[33/3from3.3]

RIP Ed, you will be missed.

 

[cpr]

Fantastic inspiration to us all, very few people in his mould nowadays, a true idol. RIP

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Saw the NZ flag at half-mast on Aotea Quay when being driven by taxi from Wellington Airport to Petone today. Said to the missus at the time, "That'll be for Sir Edmund then"

A great life and one that should be celebrated. A pioneer amongst men and one who will continue to be fondly remembered for years to come.

 

[Michaelf7777777]

RIP Sir Ed.

May your work in Nepal carry on as a suitable legacy for your great character and your great deeds.

 

[Robertinho]

RIP. Legend.

Can't imagine what you'd have to do in order to get one in NZ if he didn't get one.

Haha, 324 people have voted no! I've heard of super-high achievers having impossible standards, but seriously...

 

[Dydl]

RIP. Deserves a state funeral.

 

[roseboy64]

RIP. Did some good stuff and showed what was impossible to be possible.

 

[pasag]

Massive news, any way we can we claim him as an Australian?