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Post by kokonutwoman on Jan 11, 2008 13:04:00 GMT 12
Just received the sad news of Sir Eddies passing. I was fortunate to me this chap in the early 80's. Back then It was a dream come true as he was a childhood idol.
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Post by Lux on Jan 11, 2008 14:13:03 GMT 12
He was pretty cool wasn't he. Did a lot for the sherpa people, helped build and fund a hospital and school I believe. RIP.
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Post by maire on Jan 11, 2008 14:34:05 GMT 12
A sad day for all NZers and for the mountaineering world  We lose a great Kiwi hero  |
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Post by bottlecar on Jan 11, 2008 15:13:11 GMT 12
Oh no, I hadn't heard. What a legend he was. |
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Post by sparrow on Jan 13, 2008 1:38:35 GMT 12
I'm gutted by this. Sir Ed was someone I really admired. He really was a legend - in the good old fashioned sense of the word. RIP, Ta Ed.
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Post by rdsmum on Jan 13, 2008 9:30:52 GMT 12
I'm gutted by this. Sir Ed was someone I really admired. He really was a legend - in the good old fashioned sense of the word. RIP, Ta Ed. Same! My boys have been asking soooooooooo much about him since they heard it on the news. I was shocked that my oldest (11) hadnt heard of him at school, but I guess thats the Poms for ya!! Truly a legend - a real kiwi bloke! |
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Post by ringdove on Jan 14, 2008 14:51:33 GMT 12
I think he captured the spirit of adventure and in a way we came forever to associate NZ with that spirit
Ringdove
PS : Sorry I didnt see this thread when I posted my message on the General Board.
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