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Pragmatopian Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I saw some of the hospitals and schools he helped to build in the Khumbu region and the high regard in which the Sherpas hold him. A truly great and decent man. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 An amazing man. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 How sad, one of those action book heroes; a fine, upstanding man with dignity, humanity and pluck. Does he have a connection to the IOM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollag Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Well he was from an island which means many will claim him as Manx The other Hilary [billy] was english, and on the run tis rumoured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Does he have a connection to the IOM? Yeah, I think he also invented the RNLI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Does he have a connection to the IOM? Yeah, I think he also invented the RNLI pssst, that was William ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Perhaps the last of the 'gentleman adventurers.' A remarkable and modest man. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Perhaps the last of the 'gentleman adventurers.' What about Branson and that missing bloke? A remarkable and modest man. Oh, I see. Pssst Tempus, I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 RIP This chap popped his clogs this week as well http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6285160.stm Enjoyed the 'Troubleshooter' series on telly and he always struck me as being quite a pleasent bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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