Posted on 09/19/2006 3:38:48 PM PDT by mom4kittys
Steve Irwin's Memorial Service to Air on Animal Planet
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, FROM 9-10 P.M. ET/PT. Get a reminder!
(Silver Spring , MD) Animal Planet is airing Steve Irwin's memorial service exclusively in the U.S., commercial-free, on Tuesday, September 19, from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT, with an encore broadcast airing 12-1 a.m. ET/PT. The memorial service, entitled Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World, will be a same-day broadcast (with a two-hour delay) of the event Wednesday morning in Australia.
The public memorial service for the beloved animal conservationist and television personality is being held in the "Crocoseum," a 5,500-seat stadium at Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Australia. Members of the Irwin Family, as well as Irwin's long-time friend and producer, John Stainton, are expected to speak. Celebrities and dignitaries worldwide are expected to attend.
Wes telling of when he was 15 and Steve's parents left the zoo and Steve let him feed his first croc.
WM: Talking about how he met Steve at 14.
Talking about first time he fed a croc with Steve - they waited until Steve's parents had left and they fed a 14 foot crocodile.
"If Steve was nearby I felt I could achieve anything. He had that effect on everyone."
"I've seen Steve find the woman of his dreams."
Breaking up: "His love and dedication to his children has been inspiring."
"To teh world he was a hero. To me he was my hero. He saved my life."
Celebrities from around the world have sent tributes. Terri has asked they be used in the memorial.
Beautiful from Wes.
FYI -
Air on Animal Planet
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, FROM 9-10 P.M. ET/PT. Get a reminder!
(Silver Spring , MD) Animal Planet is airing Steve Irwin's memorial service exclusively in the U.S., commercial-free, on Tuesday, September 19, from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT, with an encore broadcast airing 12-1 a.m. ET/PT. The memorial service, entitled Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World, will be a same-day broadcast (with a two-hour delay) of the event Wednesday morning in Australia.
The public memorial service for the beloved animal conservationist and television personality is being held in the "Crocoseum," a 5,500-seat stadium at Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Australia. Members of the Irwin Family, as well as Irwin's long-time friend and producer, John Stainton, are expected to speak. Celebrities and dignitaries worldwide are expected to attend.
Two days prior, Animal Planet is airing a 15-hour marathon of Steve Irwin's programs on Sunday, September 17, from noon to 3 a.m. ET/PT. Throughout the marathon, entitled Crocs Rule!: A Tribute to Steve Irwin, interstitial tributes from Irwin's friends, colleagues and notable supporters will be featured.
Daniel McGahan sings "TO change this world."
McGahan and choir all in khakis singing.
Thanks. Love the wallpaper. :)
Recorded tribute by Larry King
Professor speaking - didn't get his name. Talking about a trip he took with Steve last month
I think he said Craig Franklin?
Talking about tracking saltwater crocs with Steve - scientific work
Praise the Lord! What wonderful news!
Sounds right
Steve Irwin appointed university professor - Professor Steve Irwin
Professor Steve Irwin!
More footage of Steve playing with crocodiles
"SUPER CROC!"
We picked up a three-hour videotape set a few years back for next to nothing at discount department store. Unless I've been totally deceived, Steve Irwin was exactly like he presented himself, like him or not ... no acting or hidden agenda.
"Busted finger. Cracked rib. But you know what. I feel great."
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