Sir Edmund Hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary

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Born,  July 20, 1919

Died,   January 11 2008

When Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Mt Everest, the first words he said when he returned from the summit. were to his life long friend,

 George Lowe, and they were,

Well George, we finally knocked the bastard off”

A true kiwi, a true legend!!

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May you rest in piece Sir Edmund Hillary.

Info source,  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Hillary

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