Sir Edmund Hillary, “One of the greatest of our time” 1919-2008
Adventure, Climbing, Inspirational Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Mt. Everest Add comments
Sad news today. Sir Edmund Hillary has passed away. He was a true adventurer, devoted humanitarian and all around great person. He was a humble bee-keeper from New Zealand, best know for being the first person, along with Tenzing Norgay, a native Sherpa, to reach the summit of Mt. Everest and safely climb back down on May 29, 1953.
I had the honor of meeting Hillary during one of his visits to Colorado and had the unique opportunity to spend some time with him in Nepal. I participated in helping him dedicate a school in the Solu Khumbu district, the home of Mt. Everest. Sir Ed was a hero and a true inspiration for me personally.
I recall one afternoon while sitting on a rock bench with Hillary at the Tengboche Monastery, he turned to me and said, “It’s not the mountain we conquer, it’s ourselves.”
We will miss you Sir Ed… Namaste and “Sherpa speed” on your way to your next adventure.
Brian O'Malley - Author, motivational speaker and team builder. Brian's multi-media presentations have entertained, empowered and energized audiences around the world.
January 14th, 2008 at 8:19 am
I’ve heard you speak and I think you are the best Adventure Speaker out there, inspiring and motivational. Keep up the great work.