Steve Urwin-may you be feel all the love

It is so sad to see on the news that the Croc Hunter has passed away and in such tragic circumstances. To have a sting ray pierce his heart it is quite ironic as he is a lover of animals, and they are the ones to end his life. He was such a great advocate for animals all around the world, he wanted to protect them and save them from cruel environments. I'm sad that such a lovely, compassionate animal lover has to die so early on in his life and leave his family behind. It is always those who do not deserve to die go first... hopefully everyone will remember him for being a that crazy, 'crikey', funny, entertaining, loveable guy who wanted to share his animal experience with others.

It is sad to see the flowers and drawings done by lil kids placed in front of Toronga Zoo, Queensland. He has certainly touch the lives or tv screens of every aussie. 🙂 Even though I thought he was crazy and insane to do the things he did, and knew that one day he would be killed or hurt by the animals, it has come true... In our hearts we thought he may be invicible and know how to handle these animals unlike anyone else...but it comes as a shock that he died for the thing he loved to do.

RIP Steve Urwin...you will surely be missed for the things you have done for Australia.

As the man best known in the world for being Australian, Steve Irwin carried a burden. The action man's death on Sept. 4, after he was speared in the chest by a stingray's barb, has exposed his country's cringe?its tendency to seek foreign validation. The self- style d crocodile hunter made his mark elsewhere before anyone took notice of him in Australia; his khaki-costumed animal-adventure act and "Crikey!" cry were at first deemed over the top for local audiences. As well as selling himself, Irwin was promoting ideas?narrow ones, to be sure?about Australia: a land of dangers populated by simple, earthy people. To U.S. viewers, Irwin was a reprise of the Paul Hogan of the late '80s. The incessant references to Crocodile Dundee, shrimp on the barbie, Foster's and koalas that Australians in America endured in those years were double-edged. Yes, they were tiresome clich?s. But at least Americans knew something about the land Down Under and expressed curiosity and warmth toward it.

Irwin's untimely death drew exceptional attention at home and abroad. Those who thought Australia's cultural sophistication, great food, inventiveness and prosperity were put at risk by a preternaturally eager bloke who wrestled crocodiles will not let him rest. Nor will the defenders of traditional Aussie values. The cultural warriors are fighting over the correct way to classify the feral Irwin. But during these days of brand marketing, what is the harm if people think Australians are excitable, love the outdoors and are high on life? Or that Australia is all frontier, with alien wildlife, dusty roads and a torrid climate? Why not let people hold those exotic thoughts, even if the reality is more mundane? If foreigners visit, or come to know their own Australian one day, they'll soon learn enough to think of us in the round. It may be an anti-climax, but not a bad experience.

The only connection I felt to Irwin was that we were both fathers and husbands. So, like many people, I first thought about his wife Terri, daughter Bindi and son Bob. Irwin was foremost a family man. His working life?or that part of it open to public view?was enmeshed with kin, three generations of the clan riding in the Team Irwin prime mover, sharing the same passions and one another's company. But the genuine shock and sadness of parents and kids as the news spread in my children's playground after school last Monday told me that Irwin had found a rare place in the hearts of Australians. One commen

RIP Steve Irwin-He (was) an awesome, caring soul. So full of life, love and that 'endless smile.' One of the good guys. 'Gone too soon...