Today, the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary marks a sad event for New Zealand - perhaps more than any other Kiwi in recent history, Sir Ed epitomises what New Zealand stands for: humbleness, determination and David vs Goliath like triumphs. After becoming the first person to climb Mount Everest in 1953, Sir Ed has been regarded as one of the key roles models for Kiwis. I'd like to think of him as the father of a nation.
Although the relationship with his son Peter is often portrayed in a negative light we salute Sir Ed and pay tribute to a great man and father with one of his famous quotes:
"It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." - Sir Edmund Hillary.
-Stefan
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Hi, We have created a
Hi,
We have created a memorial page to pay tribute to those loved ones who have passed away and to pay tribute and remembrance to those who have touched our lives. A special page has been created for Sir Edmund Hillary at http://www.people-to-remember.com/wiki/index.php/Sir_Edmund_Hillary
Thanks,
Josh
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