Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88
January 10th, 2008 Wade
Sad news today. The first man to scale Everest (along with climbing partner Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) back in 1953 has passed away at the age of 88. His name is synonymous with adventure and he is most likely the most widely known mountaineer of all time. He was a humble beekeeper from New Zealand who never even admitted he was the first man to summit the highest peak in the world until Norgay passed away.
He’ll be greatly missed.
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1. Josh | January 11th, 2008
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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