He inspired a generation through his achievements, which were numerous and monumental.
As a New Zealander, his conquering of Everest, coming as it did at the start of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, seemed to somehow mark the end of Empire, and signal the start of Commonwealth, a start that then seemed full of hope and shared possibility. And while not as colossal in stature to that singular triumph, his accomplishments after Everest seemed to be more profound and important, and filled with true integrity, compassion and humanity. He took full advantage of his great adventures to do good. We should all be so lucky, when our own time comes, to have extracted a fraction of as much worth out of our lives, as he did from his.
Edmund Hillary was a true giant, a good man, and shall be mourned.
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