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Irwin brought joy to millions: PM (John Howard)
news.com.au ^ | 4 September 2006

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.


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TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: australia; crocs; dead; johnhoward; rip; steveirwan; stingray
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To: Aussie Dasher

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.


21 posted on 09/04/2006 3:48:02 AM PDT by M. Espinola (Freedom is not free)
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To: Aussie Dasher

Yes indeed, he brought joy to so many. Can you think of others who deserved to die instead of him? I can.


22 posted on 09/04/2006 5:17:12 AM PDT by pallmallman (ww2.)
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To: Aussie Dasher
Aussie, I am so sorry for the lost of one of your native sons. He was a treasure.

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.

23 posted on 09/04/2006 5:21:13 AM PDT by mware (Americans in armchairs doing the job of the media.)
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To: Aussie Dasher
This is a sad day. Steve Irwin was the last of the great adventurers and he will be missed.

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.

24 posted on 09/04/2006 5:23:56 AM PDT by small voice in the wilderness
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To: montag813
Steve Irwin was a strong supporter of Prime Minister Howard and was an honoured guest when the PM held a BBQ for President Bush on his last visit.

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.

25 posted on 09/04/2006 5:24:24 AM PDT by mware (Americans in armchairs doing the job of the media.)
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To: small voice in the wilderness

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.


26 posted on 09/04/2006 5:26:04 AM PDT by mware (Americans in armchairs doing the job of the media.)
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To: Aussie Dasher

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.


27 posted on 09/04/2006 5:28:41 AM PDT by Paved Paradise
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To: USMMA_83; Nailbiter; Aussie Dasher
FRiends, if you check out Yahoo, you'll see so much venom against Steve Irwin. Why? What did he do to [anger] liberals and so-called conservatives? My family and I just love the guy. I can't understand the hate against him.
I suspect the answer may lie in Aussie Dasher's reply #1:
"Steve Irwin was a strong supporter of Prime Minister Howard . . ."
28 posted on 09/04/2006 5:45:58 AM PDT by conservatism_IS_compassion (The idea around which liberalism coheres is that NOTHING actually matters except PR.)
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29 posted on 09/04/2006 5:46:20 AM PDT by nuconvert ([there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
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To: mware

"That is the way I want to remember him, with laughter."


Too right, mate.


30 posted on 09/04/2006 6:41:43 AM PDT by CaliGirlGodHelpMe
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To: CaliGirlGodHelpMe

Prayers for his family.


31 posted on 09/04/2006 6:43:15 AM PDT by CaliGirlGodHelpMe
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To: Aussie Dasher

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.


32 posted on 09/04/2006 7:03:34 AM PDT by alice_in_bubbaland (NY Slimes the paper of record for OBL!)
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To: small voice in the wilderness

Why the hell would they do that?


33 posted on 09/04/2006 5:32:46 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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To: Aussie Dasher
I don't know, Aussie. Your guess is as good as mine, but I find it disgraceful. Matt Lauer isn't fit to wipe Steve Irwin's boots, yet, here he is, lecturing to him. It's as if the MSM MUST be part of everything happening in the world, no matter how ridiculous, callous, or reprehensible they behave. No one can just *report* the news anymore.
34 posted on 09/04/2006 6:04:24 PM PDT by small voice in the wilderness
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To: small voice in the wilderness

Little wonder they are held in such contempt!


35 posted on 09/04/2006 6:07:48 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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To: USMMA_83

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.


36 posted on 09/04/2006 6:11:50 PM PDT by Dionysius
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To: Aussie Dasher
Steve Irwin was a strong supporter of Prime Minister Howard and was an honoured guest when the PM held a BBQ for President Bush on his last visit. He will be missed on many counts.

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.

37 posted on 09/04/2006 6:16:05 PM PDT by mjolnir ("All great change in America begins at the dinner table.")
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To: Aussie Dasher

I watched his shows frequently and learned much from him. I have no doubt I will miss him very much!


38 posted on 09/04/2006 6:20:26 PM PDT by Sen Jack S. Fogbound
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To: nuconvert
Damn it's hard to look at pictures of him without tears welling up.

You were an absolute bloody gem Steve!

39 posted on 09/05/2006 5:15:32 PM PDT by mitch5501 (typical)
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To: mitch5501

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.


40 posted on 09/05/2006 5:18:12 PM PDT by oldvike
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