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Post by smoothtalk on Jan 24, 2008 8:42:23 GMT
probably the last of the great explorers is no longer with us ,but what a life he lead and what a legacy he left behind truly a great
kiwi and a great human being r.i.p.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jan 24, 2008 9:58:54 GMT
I grew up hearing and reading about this great man and his wonderful exploits as a mountaineer. An inspirational man.
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Post by rosetchfie on Jan 30, 2008 8:25:45 GMT
For those of us who live in NZ the days since his death have been non stop radio and TV coverage culminating in a full state funeral - he was a national hero in NZ and admired by all for his many exploits - he actually grew up in a small town called Tuakau which is about half an hour away from where I live now.
I doubt that there will ever be anyone quite like him again.
Roy Waiuku NZ
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jan 30, 2008 11:15:54 GMT
Thanks Roy for that aditional insight into the great man. He was clearly an incredible inspiration to many people from all over the world.
A giant of a man, in every respect.
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Post by stivsky on Feb 4, 2008 10:49:08 GMT
A great man and definitely the last great explorer of our time. Unfortunately I have yet to see a program on the television in memory of the great man. After all, he did a great many things besides climbing everest.
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