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著名商人、慈善家艾翁-埃德加爵士6月14日因患胰腺癌离世，享年76岁。
体育和娱乐部长格兰特·罗伯逊今天对艾恩·埃德加爵士的去世表示悲痛。他说;”艾恩·埃德加爵士是一位著名的体育管理者和著名的慈善家，在体育界内外都产生了重大影响。
艾恩·埃德加爵士的精力、动力和慷慨是真正巨大的。他留下了巨大的遗产，我谨代表所有新西兰人，感谢他所做的一切，以及他所做的一切如何使人民和社区受益。我也向简、埃德加夫人及其家人表示哀悼。就个人而言，我要感谢艾恩爵士一贯慷慨的精神。正如他经常提醒人们的那样，我们都是奥塔哥大学的毕业生，分享我们对该地区的热爱。即使作为一个年轻的学生校长近30年前，我很欣赏与 艾恩·埃德加爵士合作。我们也许没有就每件事达成一致，但他总是尊重和鼓励。我会非常想念他的”。
作为哈尔伯格残疾基金会的前受托人和新西兰奥委会主席，爵士支持了许多有才华的运动员,让他们发光发热。他还在福赛斯巴尔体育场和达尼丁的埃德加体育中心（南半球最大的单体室内运动场）的开发和资助方面发挥了关键作用。
格兰特·罗伯逊说”艾恩爵士和扬、埃德加夫人在体育界内外支持的一系列慈善事业，简直非同寻常。这些项目和举措给新西兰的体育事业留下了巨大的印记”。
Farewelling sports administrator and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
:The famous businessman and philanthropist Eion Edgar died of pancreatic cancer on June 14 at the age of 76.
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Eion Edgar – a leading sports administrator and celebrated philanthropist who has made a significant impact both within and beyond the sport sector.
“Sir Eion’s energy, drive and generosity has been truly immense. He leaves a tremendous legacy and on behalf of all New Zealanders, I would like to extend my thanks for everything he has done and how this has benefited people and communities.
“I also extend my condolences to Jan, Lady Edgar and their family. At a personal level I want to acknowledge Sir Eion for his unfailing generosity of spirit. As he would often remind people we were both Otago University graduates and share our love for the region. Even as a young student president nearly 30 years ago I appreciated working with Sir Eion. We may not have agreed on everything, but he was always respectful and encouraging – I will miss him greatly,” Grant Robertson said.
As a former trustee of the Halberg Disability Foundation and President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Sir Eion supported many talented athletes to shine. He also played a critical role in the development and funding of Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Edgar Sports Centre in Dunedin – the largest single-building indoor sports arena in the Southern Hemisphere.
“The range of philanthropic causes that Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar have supported both inside and outside the sports sector is nothing short of extraordinary. These projects and initiatives have left a huge imprint on sport in New Zealand,” Grant Robertson said.
Farewelling sports administrator and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Eion Edgar – a leading sports administrator and celebrated philanthropist who has made a significant impact both within and beyond the sport sector.
“Sir Eion’s energy, drive and generosity has been truly immense. He leaves a tremendous legacy and on behalf of all New Zealanders, I would like to extend my thanks for everything he has done and how this has benefited people and communities.
“I also extend my condolences to Jan, Lady Edgar and their family. At a personal level I want to acknowledge Sir Eion for his unfailing generosity of spirit. As he would often remind people we were both Otago University graduates and share our love for the region. Even as a young student president nearly 30 years ago I appreciated working with Sir Eion. We may not have agreed on everything, but he was always respectful and encouraging – I will miss him greatly,” Grant Robertson said.
As a former trustee of the Halberg Disability Foundation and President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Sir Eion supported many talented athletes to shine. He also played a critical role in the development and funding of Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Edgar Sports Centre in Dunedin – the largest single-building indoor sports arena in the Southern Hemisphere.
“The range of philanthropic causes that Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar have supported both inside and outside the sport sector is nothing short of extraordinary. These projects and initiatives have left a huge imprint on sport in New Zealand,” Grant Robertson said.
“Their genuine desire to improve the lives of New Zealanders meant that their contributions have extended well beyond the realm of sport to business, community, youth, arts, education, the environment and health.”
Sir Eion earned many awards and accolades for his philanthropy, including a knighthood, NBR New Zealander of the Year 2004, Senior New Zealander of the Year in 2010, and being inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. He was chairman of the Edgar Olympic Foundation and a former chairman of the Winter Games NZ Charitable Trust, an organization he created and helps to fund. He was also founding benefactor and chairman of Otago University’s now internationally renowned Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centr.
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