Friday, January 11, 2008

In Memoriam: Sir Edmund Hillary


In Memoriam: Sir Edmund Hillary
(20 July 1919 – 11 January 2008)


Hillary has inspired me not just through his legendary mountaineering exploits, but his philanthropy. He spent much of his life helping the Sherpas, and was also the Ambassador to India for a short stint. I saved a 5 dollar note from my 2005 New Zealand trip as a little souvenir with his profile.

I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it.” - Sir Edmund Hillary

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