'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin killed!

This was a shock to me when I heard this. This is a huge loss for everyone because this guy was one of the smartest men when it comes to animals. I feel bad for his wife and kids.

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Just saw that. Obviously a shock, but he flirted with disaster from time to time. His enthusiasm was contagious, and he'll be missed.

 

I just read about it, he will be missed world wide. I didn't really watch his shows, but I liked the man and his wife a lot.

Rest In Peace Steve.

 

That's a real shame.. I always like his shows. He was very genuine and entertaining.

 

Yes a very sad day here in Australia, and indeed world wide. Steve's enthusiasm for the natural world (and life in general) was indeed infectious. He will be missed. Thoughts with his family, Terri, Bindi and Bob.

 

Yes...a tragic end to one of the worlds great conservationists and a great Australian.

I can still hear that catchcry in my head...'CRIKEY"

R.I.P Steve

 

Sad for it to happen. it was going to happen one day but who knew it would be this soon. i thought it would happen when he got alot older and by a Crocodile. I beleave what happen is a rare thing to happen. he died what he loved doing. My heart goes out to Terri and his kids.

R.I.P Steve.

 

Too bad. The guy was a real friend to the animal world, I hated to hear it.

Steve

 

How sad, I used to love watchinh his shows when I was a little kid. He will be missed dearly.

R.I.P Stephen Robert Irwin
February 22, 1962 – September 4, 2006

 

Truly sad news.My kids and I loved watching his shows.

 

I posted another thread in the Lounge forum, just now. I checked back through the Lounge and there was no mention of Steve's death, so that is why I posted.
I did not think to look in the "Interesting links" forum. Sorry. Bazza

My thread http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=101534

 

And ironically the first person to be killed by a Stingray for 60 years.

He was clearly enthusiatic about what he did and will be missed.

 

A sad day. A great man who put the profits from his multimillion dollar empire into buying habitat for animals. Probably a fitting way for him to leave this veil of tears. If only he had lived an extra thirty years first.
I hope someone can step in, grab the reins and keep the juggernaut rolling but there was only one Steve.

 

I was truly shocked when I read it on the front page of our local paper this morning. His wife was born and raised here in Eugene, so it hit the front headlines. His shows were very entertaining and he will be much missed.

R.I.P Steve

 

What a sad loss


I just watched a special on Animal Planet "Confessions Of a Crock Hunter"

I just have to say what an excellent show, it really opened a window into his life.

If anyone gets a chance to watch, do so, It looks like it running again.
( In USA, Comcast Broadband Cable, The Animal Planet Channel, Channel 68 for me in IL)

 

I am very sorry to hear the news about
Steve Irwin. That is really sad!

Maggie

 

I'd have to say, it's a major hit to Australia. We now have no one that the world recognises as an Australian...

The man was a dying breed, every dollar he got from his business, he put back into the Zoo. And you can really see it by the clothes he wears, the cars he drives, and how much money he spends on every day things.

He also didn't let how rich and famous he was get to his head. A great guy, and he'll definitely be missed by most Aussies.

Rest in peace mate.

 

Blogged about it the ohter night when I heard.... what the heck, here it is:

calltaker

 

Steve's funeral has been held privately.
A memorial service will be held at the 5000 seat stadium at his Australia Zoo and will be broadcast direct to the UK and USA.
Not sure of the date and time. Will post again, when I know them. Bazza

 

Now theres a controversy about people killing stingrays in revenge for Steve's Death. This is something I find wrong as Steve would not have wanted that.

Ill be sure to tune in

 

Memorial service for Steve

Memorial service will be held at 9am, next Wednesday 20th.

It will be approx. 40 minutes long and will be telecast direct to UK, USA and Asia. Maybe others.

9am Wednesday in Oz is approximately 11pm Tuesday UK time (not sure if daylight saving applies), 7pm Tuesday New York and 4pm Tuesday in California.

As they say "please check your local guides". Bazza

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He was so cool i realy liked his shows i guess ile be seing re runs of his programs from now on .....

 

3000 free tickets went on "sale" yesterday.
They were gone in minutes.
People camped out overnight to get them.

Local TV station is showing his movie tonight, in memoriam. Bazza

 

They may be releasing some more tickets, soon.
Crocaseum (sp?) has capacity of around 5,000.

There's gonna be a hell of a traffic jam, next Wednesday, I reckon.

Police and Security will have to be right on the ball. Bazza

 

Memorial service starts in 2 ½ hours.
Two sad days, in a row, for Aussies in particular. Bazza

 

Hope y'all caught the true Aussie spirit Memorial service, or at least a replay.

Well done guys and gals, especially songs by John Williamson, and Bindi's speech.
What an effort from an 8 year old. Bazza

 

yea, saw it at 8:00 Pm CST in Chicago, very sad.

 

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