Posted on 09/04/2006 12:17:24 AM PDT by Aussie Dasher
Edited on 09/04/2006 5:49:19 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
CROCODILE Hunter Steve Irwin was a typical Australian larrikin who brought joy to millions of people around the world, Prime Minister John Howard said today.
Mr Irwin, 44, died while filming a documentary in far north Queensland.
The Australia Zoo owner and international television star was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest while he was diving off Port Douglas.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...
Both children and adults learned so much about the animal world through Steve Irwin. Mr Irwin was wonderful teacher and patriot. Prayers for Mrs Irwin and the entire family.
Yes indeed, he brought joy to so many. Can you think of others who deserved to die instead of him? I can.
They just showed a clip of him and Brian Kilmead from Fox and FRiends.
Steve was wrestling a toy stuffed alligator and before the segment was over both of them were on the floor of the studio wrestling. They looked like two kids playing on the living room floor.
That is the way I want to remember him, with laughter.
Thought you might like to know how The Today Show is handling this news. Next hour, they will replay Matt Lauer's interview with Mr. Irwin, wherein Matt takes Steve to task for the crocodile/Bob incident. Clueless, tasteless, and completely unnecessary at this time. Yet one more reason they are despised.
He was a favorite over at Fox and FRiends too.
As I recall one of his video was instructing US Rangers in the dangers of the animals in certain regions of the world.
Fox and FRiends played the segment of Brian and Steve wrestling toy stuff animals. I remember seeing it live, time did not dampen the humor of the moment.
He will be missed greatly. I think some of the stuff he did was crazy but he loved his work and he was too young to go. Prayers for his wife and family.
I suspect the answer may lie in Aussie Dasher's reply #1:"Steve Irwin was a strong supporter of Prime Minister Howard . . ."
"That is the way I want to remember him, with laughter."
Too right, mate.
Prayers for his family.
So very sad! He was an amazing person and I loved his TV show on the Animal Planet. Prayers for Terry and his children!
My family will miss him.
Why the hell would they do that?
Little wonder they are held in such contempt!
You know why he is hated by the left? Because he was a courageous, enthusiastic rugged individualist who found fulfillment in pushing himself to ever greater threshholds of experience. A liberal proclaims his bravado on a bumper sticker or on a crude sign at a gathering of his fellow sheep.
I never knew he was such a big Howard supporter, or anything about his politics whatsoever. If he'd been a leftie, he'd still have been a great and inspiring guy to me. But learning that about him makes me an even bigger fan, especially when one considers how rare such a stance is for guys of his fame and celebrity.
How many people did Irwin entertain and teach? What a great, kick ass guy. May God bless his family.
I watched his shows frequently and learned much from him. I have no doubt I will miss him very much!
You were an absolute bloody gem Steve!
You got that right. He seemed like he was probably a great got off the camera as well. He was so passionate about his animals that he never let fame and fortune go to his head. The world needs more folks like him.
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