Comments on: Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, dies at the hand of a Stingray http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/ The leading source of news covering social media and the blogosphere. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:53:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Avalon http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-117217 Avalon Wed, 13 Sep 2006 06:18:32 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-117217 Steve was a great man,and he died doing what he loved.Terri do what you have to do weather its balling your eyes out or the total opposite.Your a great,great mum so keep it up.We will all miss Steve so much and will support you Terri all the way.And to all the people that work at Australlia Zoo,please make sure that you keep up the good work,and i know it will be hard with out Steve but you cant give up and let the Zoo go,just do what Steve would do.So Steve we know you've gone to a better place,well you probably dont think so not since ou've had to leave your beautifull wife,daughter and son,and ofcourse everyone at Australlia Zoo and all the animals there.So Rest In Peace Steve and god bless you! =)! Steve was a great man,and he died doing what he loved.Terri do what you have to do weather its balling your eyes out or the total opposite.Your a great,great mum so keep it up.We will all miss Steve so much and will support you Terri all the way.And to all the people that work at Australlia Zoo,please make sure that you keep up the good work,and i know it will be hard with out Steve but you cant give up and let the Zoo go,just do what Steve would do.So Steve we know you’ve gone to a better place,well you probably dont think so not since ou’ve had to leave your beautifull wife,daughter and son,and ofcourse everyone at Australlia Zoo and all the animals there.So Rest In Peace Steve and god bless you! =)!

]]> By: TONY http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-117134 TONY Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:40:10 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-117134 I HAVE TO SAY MATE - I SAW IT COMING !!! I HAVE TO SAY MATE – I SAW IT COMING !!!

]]> By: ashton short http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-117124 ashton short Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:52:53 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-117124 Steve I loved you.I dont know how we will get on without you! Terri plz be strong for your kids.Not only your kids but the world.It was a freak accident.I balled my eyes out.He didnt even get to see his life-long dream(seing his take his place). Wess I think that person was right you need to be included too.I think you were great and would make a great replacement for the croc hunter,not that you could ever do that but just for the show.Because the people of the world need to see that his show was for a reason,not just to do stunts with animals but to save them.And all you idiots who call him stupid or jerks(mainly Jake)need to shutup 'cause they dont understand.Terri and family I know its painfull for you but plz understand that some people including me would like to see his death. Sincerely,Ashton Short and Terri my heartfelt appology! Steve I loved you.I dont know how we will get on without you!
Terri plz be strong for your kids.Not only your kids but the world.It was a freak accident.I balled my eyes out.He didnt even get to see his life-long dream(seing his take his place).
Wess I think that person was right you need to be included
too.I think you were great and would make a great replacement for the croc hunter,not that you could ever do that
but just for the show.Because the people of the world need
to see that his show was for a reason,not just to do stunts with animals but to save them.And all you idiots who call him stupid or jerks(mainly Jake)need to shutup ’cause they dont understand.Terri and family I know its painfull for you but plz understand that some people including me would like to see his death. Sincerely,Ashton Short and Terri my heartfelt appology!

]]> By: Tamara http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-116715 Tamara Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:03:25 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116715 I'm sorry... Steve Irwin his death was tragic. I tried not to cry but tears poured out.I'm 12 but not a few years ago I had a dream of his death.But it was little different he was giving me a tour and... He jumped into the ocean full of sharks.Bull,tiger,great whites,and other species of sharks.Then pronounced dead... Now I don't want to replace him no one can he was one of a kind. When I grow up I want to be CONSERVATIONIST. My deepest of sympathy to his wife,Terri Irwin and his to kids Bindi and Robert(Bob)Irwin. I’m sorry… Steve Irwin his death was tragic. I tried not to cry but tears poured out.I’m 12 but not a few years ago I had a dream of his death.But it was little different he was giving me a tour and… He jumped into the ocean full of sharks.Bull,tiger,great whites,and other species of sharks.Then pronounced dead… Now I don’t want to replace him no one can he was one of a kind. When I grow up I want to be CONSERVATIONIST. My deepest of sympathy to his wife,Terri Irwin and his to kids Bindi and Robert(Bob)Irwin.

]]> By: Chris http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-116709 Chris Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:45:44 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116709 Terri, Bindi, and baby Bob, Your husband/dad was an inspiration to all homosapiens. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all intelligent and caring individuals the world over. Those who speak ill of Steve are self-loathing, scum sucking jerks who wouldn't know a good thing if they saw it. Rest assured, the vast majority of the planets inhabitants are aware of how great Steve was and we will all reap the benefits of his legacy for eons to come. Take care and God Bless. Terri, Bindi, and baby Bob,
Your husband/dad was an inspiration to all homosapiens. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all intelligent and caring individuals the world over. Those who speak ill of Steve are self-loathing, scum sucking jerks who wouldn’t know a good thing if they saw it. Rest assured, the vast majority of the planets inhabitants are aware of how great Steve was and we will all reap the benefits of his legacy for eons to come. Take care and God Bless.

]]> By: Erin http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-116700 Erin Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:57:41 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116700 I loved Steve Irwin he was the best show ever. He did so many things that you'd never think he'd die. So it was very shocking to hear that he's died. I feel very sad for his family and hope they'll be okay and make it though thier tragedy. i'll miss you mate with lots of love:( I loved Steve Irwin he was the best show ever. He did so many things that you’d never think he’d die. So it was very shocking to hear that he’s died. I feel very sad for his family and hope they’ll be okay and make it though thier tragedy.

i’ll miss you mate with lots of love:(

]]> By: Mary Kate Blackman http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-116668 Mary Kate Blackman Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:32:57 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116668 Hi my name is Mary Kate Blackman I am Taylor Blackmans sister. Steve Irwin was the best a catching crockidiles. But to see him getting killed by a sting ray! Now that was another story! I didnt think it was possible to get killed by a sting ray. (until now) I was shocked when i herd the news. My best friend Sydney Bishiop was really upset because he was her idol. (she waas going to become a zoo-oligyst. When anybody talks about it it just makes you so sad. I mean its not that often when somebody comes along and gets killed by a sting ray. Ever science ive herd of the sting ray killing him ive been scared to get into the water when we go to th beach! Rest In Peace mate :-( Hi my name is Mary Kate Blackman I am Taylor Blackmans sister. Steve Irwin was the best a catching crockidiles. But to see him getting killed by a sting ray! Now that was another story! I didnt think it was possible to get killed by a sting ray. (until now) I was shocked when i herd the news. My best friend Sydney Bishiop was really upset because he was her idol. (she waas going to become a zoo-oligyst. When anybody talks about it it just makes you so sad. I mean its not that often when somebody comes along and gets killed by a sting ray. Ever science ive herd of the sting ray killing him ive been scared to get into the water when we go to th beach!

Rest In Peace mate :-(

]]> By: Taylor Blackman http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-116666 Taylor Blackman Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:19:54 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116666 Hi my name is Taylor i am twelve years old and it makes me soooooooooooo sad to talk about Steve Irwins DETH. He died one week from today, but i didnt get the memo till September 7th, 2006. Now they will only show re-runs of the show and thats no fun!!! Well i guess all thats left to say is "goodbye dare mate" S!T@E#V$E% I^R&W*I(N) Hi my name is Taylor i am twelve years old and it makes me soooooooooooo sad to talk about Steve Irwins DETH. He died one week from today, but i didnt get the memo till September 7th, 2006. Now they will only show re-runs of the show and thats no fun!!! Well i guess all thats left to say is “goodbye dare mate”

S!T@E#V$E% I^R&W*I(N)

]]> By: Kristi http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-2/#comment-116621 Kristi Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:29:58 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116621 I can't believe anyone would call Steve Irwin a jerk? He grew up handling wildlife, carrying on the family tradition. It was his life, and he knew what he was doing. He can't be compared to Tredwell, who really just went out in the wild, thinking he could handle grizzly bears. My children loved the Crocodile Hunter, and to this day, my son who is now 19, seemed very sad that his childhood "buddy" is now gone. Terri, you are in my heart and prayers, and so are your children. Be strong, and know that so many will always love "our" Crocodile Hunter! I can’t believe anyone would call Steve Irwin a jerk? He grew up handling wildlife, carrying on the family tradition. It was his life, and he knew what he was doing.
He can’t be compared to Tredwell, who really just went out in the wild, thinking he could handle grizzly bears.
My children loved the Crocodile Hunter, and to this day, my son who is now 19, seemed very sad that his childhood “buddy” is now gone.

Terri, you are in my heart and prayers, and so are your children.
Be strong, and know that so many will always love “our” Crocodile Hunter!

]]> By: Kaleb http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-116121 Kaleb Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:52:05 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-116121 I'm a 12 year old stve wannabe he was my lfe and now i know why i im here to be the next steve irwin. many think of him as the croc hunter but i think of him as a long lost brother. a brother who made me ME!! I'll miiss you mate. see you later. : ( I’m a 12 year old stve wannabe he was my lfe and now i know why i im here to be the next steve irwin. many think of him as the croc hunter but i think of him as a long lost brother. a brother who made me ME!!

I’ll miiss you mate. see you later. : (

]]> By: Kylie http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115922 Kylie Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:27:10 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115922 i remember watching you when i was only 9 years old. At that time you were not a world wide name or the aussie icon. But you were my icon chasing the goannas in the australian outback. I have watched your generosity shine through over the years and a few years ago shine through your children. You are an inspiration to all. I bought the wiggles "wiggly safari" for my 4 month old son today and i hope his forst words will be "crikey". If he can be half as genorous and determend as you i will be gratefull. So it is not goodbye steve it is see you later. Maybe when i come up ther you can teach me how to over come my snale phobia. You will be missed. May your legacy be carried through your beautiful family. God bless them through this time of sadness. xoxoxo kylie i remember watching you when i was only 9 years old. At that time you were not a world wide name or the aussie icon. But you were my icon chasing the goannas in the australian outback. I have watched your generosity shine through over the years and a few years ago shine through your children. You are an inspiration to all. I bought the wiggles “wiggly safari” for my 4 month old son today and i hope his forst words will be “crikey”. If he can be half as genorous and determend as you i will be gratefull. So it is not goodbye steve it is see you later. Maybe when i come up ther you can teach me how to over come my snale phobia. You will be missed. May your legacy be carried through your beautiful family. God bless them through this time of sadness. xoxoxo kylie

]]> By: Stephen http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115717 Stephen Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:28:53 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115717 I can't beleive people called him stupid for what he did. He didn't do it for publicty, he did it because no one else would. He tought the world that just because a animal is ugly or scary we don't have to hate it. He was a very smart man. Maby he took silly risks but he had to prove is piont. I hope you will see he is not a Stunt Junkie. R.I.P Steve Irwn I can’t beleive people called him stupid for what he did. He didn’t do it for publicty, he did it because no one else would. He tought the world that just because a animal is ugly or scary we don’t have to hate it. He was a very smart man. Maby he took silly risks but he had to prove is piont. I hope you will see he is not a Stunt Junkie.

R.I.P Steve Irwn

]]> By: dontworry about it http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115714 dontworry about it Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:20:34 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115714 i was shocked when i heard the news. he wasnt a inspiration to me personally but to many young people he probably was. sometimes on sunday mornings i would happen to catch his show he was funny to me and made me laugh. AT LEAST HE WASNT LIKE THAT IDIOT WHO GOT KILLED BY THE GRIZZILY BEARS NOW THAT DUDE HAD PROBLEMS i was shocked when i heard the news. he wasnt a inspiration to me personally but to many young people he probably was. sometimes on sunday mornings i would happen to catch his show he was funny to me and made me laugh. AT LEAST HE WASNT LIKE THAT IDIOT WHO GOT KILLED BY THE GRIZZILY BEARS NOW THAT DUDE HAD PROBLEMS

]]> By: angus http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115665 angus Sat, 09 Sep 2006 20:23:54 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115665 you cry over steves family yet thousands of people every day go through this at the moment. all he did was torment crocodiles and annoy this man was a mere celebrity he goes near dangerous animals and thinks he will get away with it. He is wrong and this has been shown(also i think the world has a right to see how he realy died not some jerky videos.) r.i.p steve you cry over steves family yet thousands of people every day go through this at the moment. all he did was torment crocodiles and annoy this man was a mere celebrity he goes near dangerous animals and thinks he will get away with it. He is wrong and this has been shown(also i think the world has a right to see how he realy died not some jerky videos.) r.i.p steve

]]> By: carmen http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115644 carmen Sat, 09 Sep 2006 19:29:49 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115644 hey jerk, i mean, jake!!!!! you need to keep your filthy mouth shut about Steve because you never know...Terri might come on here and read what people have said about him!!!!!!! I for one agree with the rest of you he was a wonderful man and i feel very very very sorry for his family!!!!!!! expecially his wife and 8 year old daughter Bindi. Their son Baby "Bob is going around the house saying "wheres dad, wheres dad wheres dad???" i feel very sorry when he finally understands what happened and then he will cry and then terri will and then bindi will and it is gonna be a very emotional moment for the whole family!!!!!!! and i cant even begin to tell you how bad wes must feel no one is metioning him so i thought i would so........... you can write me back at dylanzbabygirl_69@yahoo.com if you like!!!!!!!! with deep sympothy for his family carmen fowler, 14!!!!! god rest his soul!!!! and God bless you terri and family!!!!!!!! hey jerk, i mean, jake!!!!! you need to keep your filthy mouth shut about Steve because you never know…Terri might come on here and read what people have said about him!!!!!!! I for one agree with the rest of you he was a wonderful man and i feel very very very sorry for his family!!!!!!! expecially his wife and 8 year old daughter Bindi. Their son Baby “Bob is going around the house saying “wheres dad, wheres dad wheres dad???” i feel very sorry when he finally understands what happened and then he will cry and then terri will and then bindi will and it is gonna be a very emotional moment for the whole family!!!!!!! and i cant even begin to tell you how bad wes must feel no one is metioning him so i thought i would so……….. you can write me back at dylanzbabygirl_69@yahoo.com if you like!!!!!!!!

with deep sympothy for his family carmen fowler, 14!!!!! god rest his soul!!!! and God bless you terri and family!!!!!!!!

]]> By: piers benson http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115278 piers benson Fri, 08 Sep 2006 21:46:03 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115278 I dont know what to say..... I'm so sorry about Steve and I just wanted to let you know i was a great fan and have watched him on the telly since I was 6. I cried my eyes out when i heard about his tragic death. I loved all the episodes and the movie which i thought was fantastic. He was my hero. It is because of him that i am now the proud owner of a beautiful corn snake. Steve has inspired me and i hope to be just like him one day, helping to preserve this planet and protecting its species. It is my dream to work at the Australia zoo. I loved the way Steve respected the world and its animals. I'm going to miss him terribly and there is a giant hole in my heart right now. The world will be less colourful without him. He was a larger than life character and he will be greatly missed by many. Yours truly Piers Benson aged 12, Ireland. I dont know what to say….. I’m so sorry about Steve and I just wanted to let you know i was a great fan and have watched him on the telly since I was 6. I cried my eyes out when i heard about his tragic death.

I loved all the episodes and the movie which i thought was fantastic. He was my hero. It is because of him that i am now the proud owner of a beautiful corn snake. Steve has inspired me and i hope to be just like him one day, helping to preserve this planet and protecting its species. It is my dream to work at the Australia zoo. I loved the way Steve respected the world and its animals. I’m going to miss him terribly and there is a giant hole in my heart right now. The world will be less colourful without him. He was a larger than life character and he will be greatly missed by many.

Yours truly
Piers Benson
aged 12, Ireland.

]]> By: JUSTIN Warden 2006 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115269 JUSTIN Warden 2006 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:23:49 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115269 from wresling aligators to playing with tigers, he was an insperation to all of us, going to exstreams to show kids about the beauty that surounds us, he will be missed . from wresling aligators to playing with tigers, he was an insperation to all of us, going to exstreams to show kids
about the beauty that surounds us, he will be missed .

]]> By: jo yeates http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115260 jo yeates Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:00:06 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115260 heyyah how the hell can you say he wasnt a great lost to australia he was a great loss to the whole world. Steve irwin was a true ledgend not only did he love animals he made me realise how wonderful animals are. He was also not a jerk i mean come on the poor guy died doing what he loved doing best, and he had a wonderful kids, and a wonderful wife and a beutiful baby boy. I think you can take that back. He will always be remembered for ever and ever. R.I.P steve irwinXxXx love jo XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx heyyah how the hell can you say he wasnt a great lost to australia he was a great loss to the whole world. Steve irwin was a true ledgend not only did he love animals he made me realise how wonderful animals are. He was also not a jerk i mean come on the poor guy died doing what he loved doing best, and he had a wonderful kids, and a wonderful wife and a beutiful baby boy. I think you can take that back. He will always be remembered for ever and ever.
R.I.P steve irwinXxXx
love jo XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

]]> By: thomas and daniel http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115205 thomas and daniel Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:46:30 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115205 we are sad i think we`ll miss ya steve...goodbye we are sad i think we`ll miss ya steve…goodbye

]]> By: Deb http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115184 Deb Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:35:52 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115184 received via email this evening - says it all . . . THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING Endless visions fill my head – this man – as large as life And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife Because the way I see Steve Irwin – just put everything aside It comes back to his family – it comes back to his pride His animals inclusive – Crikey – light the place with love! Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch Living out his dream and in that classic ‘Stevo’ crouch Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek It’s one thing to be honoured as a champion unique It’s one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved It’s another to be taken in and genuinely loved But that was where he had it right – I guess he always knew From his fathers’ modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo We cringed at times and shook our heads – but true to natures call There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all Yes the more I care to think of it – the more he had it right If you’re going to make a difference – make it big and make it bright! Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first! But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst A world so large and loyal that it’s hard to comprehend I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation …My daughter broke the news to me – my six year old in tears It was like she’d just turned old enough to show her honest fears I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying His little girl explained it best…she said “The crocodiles are cryingâ€? Their best mate’s up in heaven now – the crocs up there are smiling! And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling As sure as we’ll continue with the trademarks of his spiel Of all the tributes worthy – he was rough…but he was real As sure as ‘Crikey!’ fills the sky I think we’ll miss ya Steve…goodbye RUPERT McCALL 2006 received via email this evening – says it all . . .

THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING

Endless visions fill my head – this man – as large as life
And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife
Because the way I see Steve Irwin – just put everything aside
It comes back to his family – it comes back to his pride

His animals inclusive – Crikey – light the place with love!
Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above
The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch
Living out his dream and in that classic ‘Stevo’ crouch

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek
It’s one thing to be honoured as a champion unique
It’s one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved
It’s another to be taken in and genuinely loved

But that was where he had it right – I guess he always knew
From his fathers’ modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo
We cringed at times and shook our heads – but true to natures call
There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

Yes the more I care to think of it – the more he had it right
If you’re going to make a difference – make it big and make it bright!
Yes – he was a lunatic! Yes – he went head first!
But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

A world so large and loyal that it’s hard to comprehend
I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end
To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration
May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

…My daughter broke the news to me – my six year old in tears
It was like she’d just turned old enough to show her honest fears
I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying
His little girl explained it best…she said “The crocodiles are crying�

Their best mate’s up in heaven now – the crocs up there are smiling!
And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling
As sure as we’ll continue with the trademarks of his spiel
Of all the tributes worthy – he was rough…but he was real

As sure as ‘Crikey!’ fills the sky
I think we’ll miss ya Steve…goodbye

RUPERT McCALL 2006

]]> By: Lidia http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115169 Lidia Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:40:29 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115169 We are all too complacent about our environment and extinction due to habitat loss. It’s too easy to sit around watching your HD TV in your air conditioned house watching “nice� civilized environmentalist that stay far away from animals telling you how great they live, in the wilderness. <b>What wilderness? </b> Most of those films take place in wilderness preserves. These animals are dying every day from poachers, from habitat destruction, war and more. There is no time for “nice� shows that lie to us that we will be able to see these animals ever again. The film is all that we will have left if things continue as they have. When audiences are mislead like that, there is no sense of urgency or shock, they vote to build even more condominiums and vote down preserves. Now that is real harassment of animals, being run over by cars, their food sources destroyed, their livelihood taken away from them. Steve really wrestled with the problem of conservation, and was dangerously close to the problem ironically, and placed himself in harm’s way to make a point, to make us pay attention. The alligators in his zoo lived well, bathed in clean water and were better fed than millions of children around the world that are starving today due to environmental devastation and war. These crocks are not really just ambassadors for their own species, educating audiences to assure their survival. They are our own salvation. <b>Most people don’t see the connection but if a snake or a crocodile cannot survive in today’s world, after 200 millions years on earth, there is certainly no hope for us humans is there? </b> So Steve Irwin was not shouting to us EXTINCTION WARNING WARNING EXTINCTION – he was warning us of our own demise unless we do something. Some might think the Stingray got him because he was taking revenge on Steve, but those of us that think there are other forces in nature, of a higher order, might think the Stingray killed him so Steve could make the ultima sacrifice for the sake of our environment and these animals, so we may finally pay attention and take notice. I believe so. We will miss Steve but his message will not die with him. We are all too complacent about our environment and extinction due to habitat loss. It’s too easy to sit around watching your HD TV in your air conditioned house watching “nice� civilized environmentalist that stay far away from animals telling you how great they live, in the wilderness. What wilderness? Most of those films take place in wilderness preserves.

These animals are dying every day from poachers, from habitat destruction, war and more. There is no time for “nice� shows that lie to us that we will be able to see these animals ever again. The film is all that we will have left if things continue as they have.

When audiences are mislead like that, there is no sense of urgency or shock, they vote to build even more condominiums and vote down preserves. Now that is real harassment of animals, being run over by cars, their food sources destroyed, their livelihood taken away from them.

Steve really wrestled with the problem of conservation, and was dangerously close to the problem ironically, and placed himself in harm’s way to make a point, to make us pay attention.

The alligators in his zoo lived well, bathed in clean water and were better fed than millions of children around the world that are starving today due to environmental devastation and war. These crocks are not really just ambassadors for their own species, educating audiences to assure their survival. They are our own salvation.
Most people don’t see the connection but if a snake or a crocodile cannot survive in today’s world, after 200 millions years on earth, there is certainly no hope for us humans is there?

So Steve Irwin was not shouting to us EXTINCTION WARNING WARNING EXTINCTION – he was warning us of our own demise unless we do something.

Some might think the Stingray got him because he was taking revenge on Steve, but those of us that think there are other forces in nature, of a higher order, might think the Stingray killed him so Steve could make the ultima sacrifice for the sake of our environment and these animals, so we may finally pay attention and take notice. I believe so. We will miss Steve but his message will not die with him.

]]> By: joshua tidy http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115018 joshua tidy Thu, 07 Sep 2006 06:21:55 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115018 As australian my heart goes out to steve irwin and his family. May god bless him and his family. from joshua south australia. As australian my heart goes out to steve irwin and his family. May god bless him and his family.

from joshua south australia.

]]> By: Julie and Brandon http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-115003 Julie and Brandon Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:10:08 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-115003 I will miss watching this incredible man who would have lived life to it's fullest, along side his wife and children, I would have loved to watch him continue to thrive and bring new animal frontiers to the public. I would have enjoyed watching him into my twilight years and into his. He brought so much joy to children all over the world, he enriched their minds and promised to aspire them to believe more. My son turned me on to Steve's Crocodile Show and we had many hours of mystery and fun watching him in his exciting way with the CROCS. I hope to see his wife and children continue his AWESOME WORK. May you Steve, our warrior of sorts, rest in peace. Thank you for your life and your unmatched perspective on life. Love Julie and Brandon I will miss watching this incredible man who would have lived life to it’s fullest, along side his wife and children, I would have loved to watch him continue to thrive and bring new animal frontiers to the public. I would have enjoyed watching him into my twilight years and into his. He brought so much joy to children all over the world, he enriched their minds and promised to aspire them to believe more. My son turned me on to Steve’s Crocodile Show and we had many hours of mystery and fun watching him in his exciting way with the CROCS. I hope to see his wife and children continue his AWESOME WORK. May you Steve, our warrior of sorts, rest in peace. Thank you for your life and your unmatched perspective on life.
Love Julie and Brandon

]]> By: Lisa http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-114988 Lisa Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:50:07 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-114988 I think the ones of you that are "dogging" him are nothing but jealous creeps. He was a true Australian. He has worked with animals since the beginning of his life. Yes, he does advertise and promote tourism. He advertises to make a living and support his family. He also supported tourism to Austrailia and other exotic animal areas. It was his life, his hobby, his passion. Is it wrong to want other people to experience what he did? He wasn't out for the money and how can bringing people to Australia hurt it's government. David you are an idiot yourself. You have no idea what you are talking about. You have witnessed first hand the damage done by other idiots like yourself. You never travel huh? You sit in your little country or state and don't drive anywhere? Everyone is a tourist, moron. Grow up and have some sympathy for someone who risked his life every day to educate our youth. And if you feel that is the wrong thing to do, make our children aware, then I really feel sorry for you. I thought Jake was bad, but you are unbelievable. You all need to have some respect for the dead. I think the ones of you that are “dogging” him are nothing but jealous creeps. He was a true Australian. He has worked with animals since the beginning of his life. Yes, he does advertise and promote tourism. He advertises to make a living and support his family. He also supported tourism to Austrailia and other exotic animal areas. It was his life, his hobby, his passion. Is it wrong to want other people to experience what he did? He wasn’t out for the money and how can bringing people to Australia hurt it’s government. David you are an idiot yourself. You have no idea what you are talking about. You have witnessed first hand the damage done by other idiots like yourself. You never travel huh? You sit in your little country or state and don’t drive anywhere? Everyone is a tourist, moron. Grow up and have some sympathy for someone who risked his life every day to educate our youth. And if you feel that is the wrong thing to do, make our children aware, then I really feel sorry for you. I thought Jake was bad, but you are unbelievable. You all need to have some respect for the dead.

]]> By: graeme http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/comment-page-1/#comment-114937 graeme Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:40:06 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/09/04/steve-irwin-the-crocodile-hunter-dies-at-the-hand-of-a-stingray/#comment-114937 Actually, having a contract deal with Toyota makes sense from a green perspective. Yes, they're still cars, but Toyota is leading the switch to hybrids and that's a good start. I enjoyed Irwin over the years, and his death is very sad thing for his family and his zoo. As for the tourism thing, it's a Catch-22; more tourism means more money to help protect sensitive environmental areas, but yes, the more poplular the areas, the more they need to be protected from overuse. I don't think promoting tourism and making a buck from helping the environment is necessarily a bad thing though, as long as it's responsible, which, I know, is not always the case. Actually, having a contract deal with Toyota makes sense from a green perspective. Yes, they’re still cars, but Toyota is leading the switch to hybrids and that’s a good start. I enjoyed Irwin over the years, and his death is very sad thing for his family and his zoo.

As for the tourism thing, it’s a Catch-22; more tourism means more money to help protect sensitive environmental areas, but yes, the more poplular the areas, the more they need to be protected from overuse. I don’t think promoting tourism and making a buck from helping the environment is necessarily a bad thing though, as long as it’s responsible, which, I know, is not always the case.

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