RNZFB members, staff, volunteers, guide dogs and guide dog puppies bid Sir Edmund Hillary farewell as his funeral cortege passes in front of the Foundation's Auckland office. Sir Ed's long-time support of the Foundation was typical of his down to earth and practical philosophy. He provided us with sketches and autographed $5 notes which were important in our fundraising activities. Sir Ed and Lady Hillary named three guide dog puppies, including Yanche (pronounced yun-gee, which is a common female Sherpa name). Yanche is the black labrador pup standing third from the left in this photo. Rest in peace, Sir Ed.