Sir Edmund Hillary dies

My Blue Heaven · 01-10-2008, 07:20 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4351997a10.html

Sir Edmund Hillary died at 9 am today, the Auckland District Health Board said.
He died at the Auckland City Hospital.
"My thoughts are with Lady Hillary, Sir Edmund's children, wider family, and close friends at this sad time," she said in a statement.
"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.
"The legendary mountaineer, adventurer, and philanthropist is the best-known New Zealander ever to have lived. But most of all he was a quintessential Kiwi. He was ours - from his craggy appearance and laconic style to his directness and honesty. All New Zealanders will deeply mourn his passing.
"Sir Ed's 1953 ascent of Mt Everest brought him world-wide fame. Thereafter he set out to support development for the Sherpa people of the Himalayas. His lifetime's humanitarian work there is of huge significance and lasting benefit.
"Sir Ed was not one to bask idly in celebrity. He drew on his international prestige to highlight issues and values which he held dear. His enduring commitment to and respect for the Sherpa people reflects the best of what we as New Zealanders can contribute, from our small developed nation helping another less privileged one.
"Sir Edmund established the Himalayan Trust in the early 1960s and worked tirelessly until his death to raise funds and build schools and hospitals in the mountains.
"The legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary will live on. His exploits continue to inspire new generations of New Zealanders, as they have for more than half a century already," Helen Clark said.

Mo · 01-10-2008, 07:34 PM

Aw, blue kiwis.

sickbadthing · 01-10-2008, 07:39 PM

Fucking finally. I thought that asshole would never die.

Nimrod's Son · 01-10-2008, 07:49 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/images/694424.jpg JOHN SELKIRK/Dominion Post
NEW ZEALAND'S GREATEST HERO

haha, their greatest hero is a guy who climbed a fucking mountain?

sickbadthing · 01-10-2008, 07:57 PM

He never met a toothbrush he would refuse to use

The Jesus · 01-10-2008, 07:59 PM

Do they have mountains in Hell?

My Blue Heaven · 01-10-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

haha, their greatest hero is a guy who climbed a fucking mountain?

lol, i don't know if this is true. NZ is a small place though, so hmm =/

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 12:48 AM

who's amreica's greates hero?

sickbadthing · 01-11-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

who's amreica's greates hero?

Jesus Christ

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 12:50 AM

oh yeah. this guy.

http://allfunteevee.files.wordpress....rican-hero.jpg

sickbadthing · 01-11-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

oh yeah. this guy.

http://allfunteevee.files.wordpress....rican-hero.jpg

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 12:52 AM

http://www.jakehout.com/superjesus.jpg

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 12:53 AM

my fucking 320gb hard drive died too.

A bleak day for us new zealanders.

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickbadthing

what the hell is that.

sickbadthing · 01-11-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

what the hell is that.

Something I found on YouTube.

I'm sort of religious now because of it. I like watching Jesus suffer over and over and over and it makes me giggle like a little kid hearing someone fart in class during quiet time.

Olivier · 01-11-2008, 01:16 AM

i always have really liked him. he's done some great things.

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickbadthing

Something I found on YouTube.

I'm sort of religious now because of it. I like watching Jesus suffer over and over and over and it makes me giggle like a little kid hearing someone fart in class during quiet time.

But how did he get from on the cross to beardie Michael Landon-alike?

Mariner · 01-11-2008, 01:53 AM

you realize he's magic, right

D. · 01-11-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

http://www.stuff.co.nz/images/694424.jpg JOHN SELKIRK/Dominion Post
NEW ZEALAND'S GREATEST HERO

haha, their greatest hero is a guy who climbed a fucking mountain?

something you could never do, you fucking asshole

Fonzie · 01-11-2008, 02:40 AM

is I'm hardcore crying?

Coz he fucking should be.

D. · 01-11-2008, 02:43 AM

see the above post

Nimrod's Son · 01-11-2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.

something you could never do, you fucking asshole

Climb Mt. Everest? Maybe if I trained and cared to for some reason. You know what I can do and he can't? Breathe. Take that Sir Edmund Cockface

I'm Hardcore · 01-11-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

Climb Mt. Everest? Maybe if I trained and cared to for some reason

i seriously doubt this. But whatever, you know. I'm in America, and I AM THE MAN

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My Blue Heaven Ownz Location: I AM THOROUGHLY UNIMPRESSED Posts: 501	Sir Edmund Hillary dies http://www.stuff.co.nz/4351997a10.html Sir Edmund Hillary died at 9 am today, the Auckland District Health Board said. He died at the Auckland City Hospital. "My thoughts are with Lady Hillary, Sir Edmund's children, wider family, and close friends at this sad time," she said in a statement. "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. "The legendary mountaineer, adventurer, and philanthropist is the best-known New Zealander ever to have lived. But most of all he was a quintessential Kiwi. He was ours - from his craggy appearance and laconic style to his directness and honesty. All New Zealanders will deeply mourn his passing. "Sir Ed's 1953 ascent of Mt Everest brought him world-wide fame. Thereafter he set out to support development for the Sherpa people of the Himalayas. His lifetime's humanitarian work there is of huge significance and lasting benefit. "Sir Ed was not one to bask idly in celebrity. He drew on his international prestige to highlight issues and values which he held dear. His enduring commitment to and respect for the Sherpa people reflects the best of what we as New Zealanders can contribute, from our small developed nation helping another less privileged one. "Sir Edmund established the Himalayan Trust in the early 1960s and worked tirelessly until his death to raise funds and build schools and hospitals in the mountains. "The legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary will live on. His exploits continue to inspire new generations of New Zealanders, as they have for more than half a century already," Helen Clark said.

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