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updated: Thursday, 16 May, 2002 17:21
Peter Legate
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Peter
Legate
Details have been announced of the memorial service for Legate, the
Lymington climber who died on Everest last month.
The 38-year old, who was climbing the world's highest mountain to
help local charities, will be remembered at a special service at St
Johns Church, Hythe on Friday 24th May at 11.30.
A special fund has also been set up at the Natwest Bank in Hythe,
to help raise money for the two charities Peter was supporting - Children
Say and Naomi House.
Since his death, tributes have also been paid by Peter's friends and
colleagues.
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| Brian Blessed |
Brian Blessed,
who had supported Peter's bid for Everest, said: "He meant a
great deal to me, he was a very, very brave man. But adventure can't
be adventure if it's not tinged with danger."
The veteran actor, who is planning a return to the mountain next year,
says he will make a special journey to the place where Peter died.
Peter was descending the fixed ropes from Camp Three on the Lhotse
face when he fell 200 metres into a crevasse. Mountaineer, Bear Grylls
from Dorset spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the one-in-six death rate
on the mountain.
Grylls, who is the youngest person to have scaled Everest, said: "It's
a very dangerous mountain - it's such a tragedy when you hear these
statistics made real. You try and ignore the risks and get on with
it and Peter was obviously very posative and gave his everything,
but there's nothing you can do when things go against you and do go
wrong".
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| Peter
Legate at home in Lymington, shortly before leaving for Nepal. |
Peter had also
been supporting two local charities. Children
Say is aiming to install a Multi-sensory Room for children
with complex learning difficulties. Naomi
House, is a children's hospice based in Sutton Scotney, and
provides respite and terminal care.
Hugh Thompson from Naomi House told BBC Southampton: "On behalf of
everyone at Naomi House, our thoughts are with Peter's family and
friends. He was an inspiration in every sense to all who met him and
the news has come as a deep shock to all who knew him. Peter had a
very personal relationship with Naomi House, he was not just fundraising
for our organisation but also had volunteered within the children's
hospice throughout the past year. He was a remarkable man."
Peter had been emailing online diary entries to the BBC Southampton
website, and was a regular guest on BBC Radio Solent's breakfast programme
presented by Julian Clegg. Listeners and users have been emailing
southampton.online@bbc.co.uk
with messages of condolence following the news of his death.
The
Legate Family:
Margaret and family would like to express their sincere thanks
to all of the many friends, neighbours and colleagues for their
support, tributes and love following the tragic loss of Peter
in pursuit of his dream to climb Everest.
The work for the charities will continue.
Date of Memorial Service to be announced. |
Darren
Otto:
Dear Family and Friends of Peter Legate,
I wish to send my condolences to you all. I have been struggling
with the fear of losing a loved one on the mountain as my sister
is currently attempting an ascent of Sagarmatha at this time.
Upon hearing of Peter's death I was filled with immense sadness
for your terrible loss. We will remember him and honor his adventurous
spirit. Namaste Peter. |
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Robert
Lee
It's very difficult to try and find the words that can describe
such a brilliant man. He touched a lot of people all over the
world and this can be seen only in a tiny amount by these thoughts
and condolences. He was a brave, honourable and caring man who
made you just feel good when he was there. I worked with Peter
and did not know him as well as many of his family and friends
but yet I am filled with the deepest sorrow. He will be remembered
always. |
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Tom
Baynham, Hythe, Hampshire:
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Peter's tragic death.
I worked with Peter for a short time last year at Applemore
Recreation Centre whilst he was training to climb Everest. Peter
was an inspiration to me and has spurred me onto arranging a
trek to Everest Base camp this summer. He made me realise that
ambitions are achievable when you try. He will be greatly missed.
God Bless. |
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Sacha
Carey, Dorking, Surrey:
I'm so sorry to hear about the accident. I worked for Beer Seller
in Leatherhead while Peter overlooked the last few months of
the branch before it shut down, he was one of the nicest guys
I've ever come across. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be where
I am today - he filled me with confidence when I had none and
pushed me to better myself - I now have a beautiful two week
old boy and a very good job. A year ago I was made redundant
and didn't know where to turn, he made me see straight again
- he will be sadly missed by all that knew him. |
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Elisabeth
Wadman, Loveland, CO USA:
I was terribly saddened to read of Peter's death yesterday on
the Lhotse Face. This tragedy is magnified by the fact that
he was trying to use the effort at Everest to do good for those
in need. My prayers are with Peter's family, friends, climbing
partners and all those touched by his life. |
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Mike
Macdonald and Angie, Southampton:
Pete was
a tremendous guy and we all shall miss him dearly, on and off
the Rugby Field. Our thoughts and love go out to his family
and friends. We can only celebrate having had the privilege
of knowing him. Tour Court will never be the same God Bless
Pete. xx |
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Annika
Peeters, USA:
I am so sorry for your loss. The news of Mr Legate hit really
close to home for me, my father -in-law is his American climbing
friend Randall Peeters. I have been checking in to this site
periodically for any information regarding the climb and I am deeply
saddened by this tragedy. My heart goes out to all Mr. Legate's
friends and family and my prayers are most certainly with you.
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Caro
and Jim Handley, with children Jess, Claire and Matteo, Lymington:
We were glad to know you as neighbours. We loved your energy,
warmth, enthusiasm and courage. We're so sad that we didn't
get the chance to know you for longer and to have the celebration
party we promised you when you got back. We will remember you.
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Phil
Allen:
Sorry to hear about the tragic accident, Peter was a brave man
and will be missed. |
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Pete
Etheridge, Sway:
I only met you once, but like many others I was touched by your
kind and loving nature. You are an inspiration to many. May
your spirit soar above us all. |
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Tammi
Taber, USA
From all of us in the USA, we're so sorry for your loss. Peter
was obviously an incredible individual who lived his life to
the fullest. I pray for his family and those that loved him.
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Neil
Young, Dunfermline:
Pete, you were an inspiration to us all. I, like many others,
will remember many happy times in your company and I pray that
wherever you are now, you'll know how loved and respected you
were by us all. God Bless. |
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Peter
Oates, Vancouver, Canada:
Peter Legate was one of a kind. The world is a poorer place
without him. I grew up with Pete and will always remember that
he ALWAYS "went for it". Never one to go with the flow Peter
was his own boss. My heart goes out to his mum who worked so
very hard bringing him up in the world and helped make him into
the character that he was. God Bless Pete! |
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Sadie
Miller, Lymington
I didn't know you very well Peter but your determination was
always apparent.You will be sorely missed by many, many people
but what you have achieved will be remembered too. Be peaceful.
x |
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Scott
Jenkins, Hythe:
Pete, I know you can't read this now but I just wanted to say
I will miss you and your amazing sense of humour, rugby tours
will never quite be the same again. |
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Glen
Howitt, London:
Peter, just heard about what happened. You and I were friends,
and you did more than anyone to help me settle into Southampton
when I arrived from university. You were a fantastic, genuine
bloke. I'm truly sorry. The world is a worse off place now. |
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Karen
and John, Taunton:
So shocked to hear the news earlier this evening. Pete was one
in a million, we are privileged to have been his friends. Our
thoughts are with his mum, family and other friends who know
just how special a person Pete was. God Bless. |
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Fenton
Gidley, Darien, CT USA:
I am saddened by Peter's story and will contribute what I can
to his fund raising recipients. My prayers go out to his loved
ones. |
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