Stingray kills 'Crocodile Hunter'

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

Good On Ye Steve - RIP Mate!

Steve Irwin should be given his due credit for his efforts in his part in educating this ignorant world about Wildlife, and encouraging passionte pursuit to conservationism. Although his methods were not always the the most human e or conventional he did Open the eyes of many people to wildlife conservation and his passion and genuine love for animals was very educational. He taught many to respect nature and yield to nature,

I do not advocate the way he would torment or tease "crocs" or other "dangerous Creatures" He eventually met his fate, The animal that did kill him acted out of instinct. I doubt Steve Was threatening the animal in anyway. No matter how much an animal expert someone is there is No taming wild animals or nature.

God Bless His Life, his message & his family and Millions appreciate the good he did for wildlife and credit his efforts to the protection, awareness, Love and conservation of living creatures.

However, when looking at the pro's and con's of his work, Steve pumped A LOT of money into conservation efforts- the money he earnt went towards protecting the creatures he loved.

A whole bunch of people interfere- indirectly every single one of us- and do MUCH more harm than this guy ever did.

RIP Steve

Well said,

Those who are so quick to slag or ridicule Steves Life or methods of his work fail to educate themselves about the general human influneces & effects on nature, Everyone in this forum has had their part in detroying nature and natural habitats of Animals all over the world, Steve may have as some put it " tortured" animals but his efforts did more good and educated more people, & Saved More animals than harm them.

Edited September 7, 2006 by Addie_Goodvibes

[TracyLuis 0]

I REALLY miss him. My heart still aches over his death. He was one of my greatest inspirations ever.

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

crikey! i've been dead for a year!

Australia marks 'crocodile hunter' Irwin's death

SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia marked the first anniversary of the death of environmentalist and television "crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin in a low-key manner with his family commemorating privately, reports said Tuesday.

But tributes flowed for the way his widow Terri and daughter Bindi, 9, have conducted themselves since Irwin was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest during filming on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Bindi Irwin has become a media star in her own right since her father's death, promoting his causes, speaking at events to commemorate him and starring in her own television programs. The couple also had a three-year-old son, Bob.

"Behind the positive faces they have shown the world since that dreadful day, there can be no doubt there is still deep sorrow and lasting pain," Sydney's Daily Telegraph said in an editorial.

"So too for those who respected and admired Irwin for his boundless enthusiasm for life, his determination to make every second of it worthwhile.

"They will have their own thoughts to content themselves with, their own sadness."

Irwin, who was 44 when he died, became world-famous for his daring stunts with dangerous animals but he was also an environmentalist who put much of the money he made towards promoting related causes.

He also ran a zoo with is wife in northeastern Queensland state. The Australia Zoo continues to be open to visitors.

Irwin's death prompted a national outpouring of grief, with tributes flowing in from all sections of society, including Prime Minister John Howard, who described Irwin as a "wonderful and colourful son" of Australia.

A public celebration of Irwin's life is to be held on September 15.

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[Fandango 1,439]

RIP, Steve.

Meanwhile, a three year old named 'Bob' sounds funny........

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

crikey! i've been dead for a year!

Say it isn't so. A year? Are you kidding me?

Damn, time just flies these days.

[KiKi 0]

Still makes me sad

[Elphie 0]

Still makes me sad

It still makes me sad also.

[*julez* 124]

RIP, Steve.

Meanwhile, a three year old named 'Bob' sounds funny........

No kidding! I always thought it was odd how they called him Bob from day one, rather than Bobby. Still, it makes me laugh!

And I miss the guy too. My kids and I had a lot of fun watching his show.

[Jasman0717 9]

Wow, I can't believe it has already been a year

[MissStacey 1]

It is still so shocking and sad.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

He was a good man.

[gabby4ever 1]

RIP Steve

[TracyLuis 0]

I've been enjoying all the focus Animal Planet has been putting on Steve to commemorate his one year passing. Watching him work and seeing his enthusiasm still brings me to tears...