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Sir Edmund Hillary

PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:11 pm
by Just Negare
This great man, an icon of New Zealand, died 11th January, 2008.

Was a sad day for all of us, especially his family and close friends.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1316907/1540100

Sir Ed, will be given a state funeral, which is an honour bestowed to very few, usually for PMs who die in office.

Re: Sir Edmund Hillary

PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:14 am
by olokin
He was the Sherpas' greatest benefactor as well. His fund-raising efforts built schools to provide for their future.

Re: Sir Edmund Hillary

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:57 pm
by Just Negare
Well, he had his state funeral yesterday, went for 2 and a half hours and was pretty darn decent.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488120/1548623