Death of Steve Irwin, Will you miss him?

[Rail Runner offline]

You know, even after all this time, its just so....surreal. The Austrailian gov't has offered the family to give Steve Irwin a state funeral.

[Cecilia offline]

Yeah...it's kinda incredible...going along with the childhood thing:

Sometimes you can just believe that certain people are invincible. They never shy from danger; they meet resistance head-on. They're people that are caring, loving, and devoted to protecting those people they care about and love. Heroes? Maybe not...but definately an idol of sorts, the type of person that we all want to be in one way or another...

Steve Irwin was a hero and an idol in his own right...

(( Rambling... ))

[LadyLucy offline]

Rambling but true. He is an idol.

[Rail Runner offline]

Ive watched him ever since I was very young...Its almost like I new him personally...I loved to watch him, but not only watch him, but learn from him...I used to fear alot of the animals he rescued...but through him, I learned to see them for what they truly were, animals who were important in their own ways.

I still love sting rays..they are beautiful creatures. I have played with sting rays at Aquariums. He just got too close for comfort, and this happened.

He should have just backed off and he would still be here...

[LadyLucy offline]

Maybe it was his time to...you know...go. Besides, at least he was with his animals...

By the way, he is the god of all animal freaks. (and I am a huge animal freak) He is my idol now more than ever. To be honest, I didn't watch him that much when I was a kid. I always loved the way he talked though. It makes me laugh. I love his 'criky' and all of that...I say that sometimes even...

[Rail Runner offline]

he was young, 44...everyone in the animal world respected Steve Irwin, Jack Hannah, Jeff Corwin, they all worked with him at one time or another. Unlike some people who had different on camera personalities, than off camera personalities..Steve Irwin was the same person 24/7, what you saw of him on TV, was how he was off camera. He died doing what he loved...how many people can say that?

[LadyLucy offline]

Good point. I wish I could've meet him...he seemed like such a fun-loving, big- kid, sorta person.

[Rail Runner offline]

I wish I could have met him also...it would have been an awesome experience.

[LadyLucy offline]

Totally. I would've followed him around on the snake episodes...snakes are so COOL!!!

[Rail Runner offline]

I would have also. It would have been awesome to do so. Now everytime I watch a snake show, or any wildlife show, I will think of Steve Irwin, and all that he accomplished.

[MY85 offline]

He was most likely seen as a celebrity rather than a serious zoologist. It's surprising to know that he died. But the way he died isn't surprising. <b>He died in his own law.</b>

[Rail Runner offline]

Nah, he started some serious conservation organizations, hell..his parents started the Austrailia Zoo in 1970, he has always been into wildlife conservation. His craziness helped him to do it, but he still did it.

Yes he was a celebrity in his own way...but he also did alot of awesome things. I would love to see more celebrities do what he did. I dont think many can follow in his footsteps like that.

As I stated earlier, he died doing what he loved..hell even I cant say that about people I know.

[meow offline]

can anyone tell me what was on the show?? coz i dont have those channels here : (

[Rail Runner offline]

what, the news reports and CNN and stuff?..or Steve's show and all that?

If you are talking about CNN and stuff..so far, they had animal biologists talking about the stingrays, they had John Stainton *who was with Steve Irwin when this happened*, Jeff Corwin, Jack Hannah, and a couple of other people discussing Steve Irwins death.

[Dairall offline]

I think he was a crocadile hunter or something like that. But he died making a dockumentry call "The Deady Seas"

[CotS offline]

Totally. I would've followed him around on the snake episodes...snakes are so COOL!!!

LOL I thought I was the only one who loved snakes that much other than SI JC and JH.
I learned so much from him and now I know even more than my parents on a lot of those subjects. My dad and I think that he should be burried in the zoo with the animals he cared so much for.

[Skorpigeist offline]

I must admit that I feel sad that he is gone. The only thing I can say is that I am glad that he died doing something he loved. I think that is something we should keep in mind as we enjoy the life we have

[LadyLucy offline]

I think he was a crocadile hunter or something like that. But he died making a dockumentry call "The Deady Seas"

Kinda ironic isn't it? And the worst thing, is that his little daughter was staring in the documentary...

[Rail Runner offline]

I know more now about animals than I ever did. Its all thanks to people like him, Jeff Corwin, Jack Hannah, and a few others. I also think he should be buried in the zoo with the animals that he loved, rescued, and cared for..I honestly think that Steve would want that.

[Lyoko SA80 offline]

He knew the danger but never followed it .Teaching young people and older how dangerous things could be.Even if there were danger on the way .He would save the things he loved .The guy was a hero of mine .I wish I could see him but not now .He fellowed his dream and become famous .He's gone to his croc den in the clonds aboveHis srit will live on and his work .REST IN PEACE MATE.Your a hero .What would you lyokofreaks say was he a hero for us all .Thanks mate for your work and helping us all know more about the worlds createives more.But I feel so sorry for terri and the children who havn't got a father poor kids and terri .

[Rail Runner offline]

I am anxious to find out what her decision will be about the whole state funeral offer from the gov't.

[LadyLucy offline]

I thought it was a little harsh on the CNN thing when the guy asked the mangaer when the funeral would be...I mean, Steve had just gone the day before...I'm sure the mangenger didn't even wanna think about it yet...I just thought that was kinda..well...mean.

[Rail Runner offline]

I agree..and when MSNBC interviewed John Stainton..*the friend/manager* they asked him about it, and he was like Im offended that you even asked that...I would have been offended too.

[LadyLucy offline]

I would just crying again...poor guy. I wish he would have yelled at them or something...

[Rail Runner offline]

he was a good sport about it...sorta laughed it off, said what he had to say, and moved on...I admire that.