[b]The
Crocodile Hunter collision coures is one of my fav. Movies still today[/b]
He loved what he did, and did what he loved. It was a
dangerous job, but he did it for three reasons. He loved his job, his family, and everyone around the world.
Thanks again Steve.
[quote="The
Star Swordsman"]
He loved what he did, and did what he
loved.
[/quote]
Sounds like
there’s an echo in here. 
I finally saw the first video of Steve since he died… I’ve seen a
bunch of pictures - they’re all over the place - but actually seeing him in action, hearing his voice - I
didn’t think I would be this sad over his death. I wasn’t even that big a fan, and hadn’t seen one of his
shows in a while. I guess it goes to show his far-reaching influence.
For those of you who are interested,
Animal Planet will be airing the public memorial service for Steve Tuesday evening, September 19, from 9-10pm
Eastern and Pacific, with an encore at 12-1am Eastern and Pacific. The Sunday before (this upcoming weekend),
Animal Planet will be airing a 15-hour Croc Hunter Tribute marathon, called "Crocs Rule! A Tribute to Steve
Irwin," starting at 3pm.
[url=http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/crochunter/crochunter.html]Animal
Planet’s Croc Hunter page[/url] has the right idea: 1962-too soon.
I’ll definitely be watching that on Animal Planet, then.
You can’t blame a FISH for simply doing what it’s little brain
is hard-wired to do: defend itself against what it no doubt considered to be a threat. It did NOT
“attack” Steve, or go after him, but was just trying to escape, as any animal would in similar
circumstances. It unfortunately got hemmed in between Steve and a cameraman, and reacted in a panic. Steve just
happened to be too close to it when it panicked.
I’ve heard on several news reports that the Fisheries
people in Queensland, AU, have been finding the mutilated bodies of dead stingrays on the beaches, with their
tails chopped off and other obviously human-caused injuries. Now THAT is stupid! Are people actually that dumb
as to think that a stingray actually plotted and planned to kill Steve Irwin, and that killing and mutilating
fish is somehow going to bring him back, or make things better in any way? Those people cannot even begin to
call themselves “fans”; this is the sort of thing that he was so adamantly AGAINST! When I first heard
the news reports of this, my first thought was, "Man, Steve would be turning in his grave if he knew
THIS", and I had barely thought it, when the news reporter who reported it said the exact same thing! If
anyone actually believes that an animal, and a very primitive fish at that, could plot to kill someone, then they
learned absolutely NOTHING from Steve Irwin, nothing at all.
pitbulllady
pitbulllady: I’m sure SailorStarFighter knows that the
stingray did not attack Steve. It was unfortunate that the tail went right through his heart, though.
I
did not hear about the cutting-tail-off news. That is just revolting. Steve would be disgusted as well, and they
are definitely not his fans, because they weren’t paying attention to his adventures. Just, wow. Cruel
people.
Yeah, I
heard about those stupid people attacking stingrays. Stupid, stupid, stupid!
Yeah geez. I knew it didn’t plan it or anything<<;;
GEEZ! I was just saying! And i havnt learned anything from Steve at all huh…? Now that’s where your TOTALLY
wrong Pitbulllady. shakes head in shame
Then why call a fish “stupid”? I mean,
come on-that’s like a little kid falling down and blaming the “mean ole’ floor”! MY point is, and
it’s NOT “wrong”-is that Steve never wanted people to think of animals like crocs, sharks, venomous
snakes or other potentially dangerous creatures in terms like “evil”, “bad”,
“dumb”, or “mean”, or to think that these animals deliberately plot against humans. When
someone uses a phrase like “stupid stingray”, what am I supposed to think but that the person is
somehow placing the blame on the fish, as if it should have known better?
pitbulllady
[b]There are Thousands People expected at Steve Irwin’s memorial
service. 
[/b]
Okay, no offense to ANYONE who likes Steve erwin.
I’m kinda glad he’s dead. I
mean, he let his daughter roam in a gator pit while HE FED IT!!
I seriously doubt she was in any real
danger.
I mean, if she was . . . then odds are she be the one who’d no longer be alive.
I mean,
she wasn’t there when STEVE was killed. he apparently knew when it was safe or dangerous to bring the wife and
children around!
I can see your point, but I am not happy that he is dead. I mean, I wouldn’t let any
of my baby siblings near any dangerous animals, so I agree with you on that part, but I am just kinda sad that he
is gone.
Oh, please, not this again. I saw this happen on another
message board for 20+ pages. And maybe I’m emotional, but I am not letting it happen here. The man was a
consummate professional, and he would not have let either of his children into that pen if there were any danger,
and if there were, you know he would have put his life on the line to save his children’s.
He may have
been a “kook,” but can we please remember the joy, the passion, the
enthusiasm? This world became a little sadder and a little more ordinary with his passing. There will never be
another like him, but thank goodness his legacy will live on in his kids.
Though off topic, I
must say, Kyrie Eleison, that’s an awesome avatar!
I posted something on the
Animal Planet boards that was a tribute to him. I thought I’d post it here…
[b]Dear Terri,
Bindi, and “Little Bob” Irwin,
The year was 1996 - I was seven years old. Animal Planet was
officially my favorite channel and “Emergency Vets” my show of choice. Not a day went by that I didn’t
turn on the television and flip directly to channel 68. And then a new series aired – some show entitled
“The Crocodile Hunter”…
When I woke up in the morning, it wasn’t because of the racket the
birds were making, nor the roar of the traffic in the distance; it was the exhilaration and wonder of what new
adventure Steve would endure next. Not one of “The Crocodile Hunter” shows went unwatched when I was
near the television set – I had to see Steve; I had to learn more about the animals that surrround us daily so
that I could grow up to be like him.
I watched every episode of the series twice, three or four times, if
needed. Snakes began to look like playful little puppy dogs to me; crocodiles were just the opposite of mean and
frightening; and catching lizards in the backyard seemed to become an everyday thing. Steve loved them, so why
shouldn’t I?
Over the years, I began to realize that I finally had another hero: Steven Irwin. I dressed
like him, I talked like him. I began to love animals and appreciate them more and more…like him. Nine rats,
sixteen opposums, and three generations of squirrels later, and I am now proud to admit that I am a certified
nature addict.
Terri, your husband was a great inspiration to me, and he always will be. I just want you
to know that.
Steve, you will be missed more than you know. Thank you for the laughs, the tears, and the
joy that you gave me and my family. I will treasure them always…
Sincerely,
Kellie R.
[/b]
If you go to qld.gov.au/announcements/steve_irwin.html, you can post that letter,
and it will go into an electronic condolence book for Steve’s family to see.
(And Phoenician, I don’t
remember where I got my avatar - it’s from one of two Narnia sites… and I don’t remember what the URL is
either… 
)
Thank you soooo much for that link, KyrieEleison. I
really wanted to send my message of condolence to the Irwin family, but never got around to doing it. Now I’m
satisfied.
Thanks again.
[b]Did any of you happen to catch the special show about Steve Irwin last
night?
I did it was a really really! good show. [/b]
I saw it.
I almost cried.
Terri’s interview was so emotional, but she seems like a tough woman. She’ll pull through and raise her
children right. Like she said during the interview, she’s Mrs. Steve Irwin, and she has a lot to live up to.
~~=oP