Quote Originally Posted by AbbyMom
I was very impressed with his compassion for the sherpa. His assistance and contributions to their society is significant.

For those who are not familiar with the sherpa...they are the ones who help others reach Mt. Everest.
RIP Sir Edmund
This is exactly why we have always been interested in the "Sherpa's" .
Our daughter from India is partly Sherpa; this explains why she is so short (1m49).

Rest In Peace Sir Edmond Hillary!!