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Yulunga33 on 2010-10-18
Was an idol of mine growing up. So sad.
I know this is old, but I really admired Steve Irwin.

alphadogg on 2008-09-09
yea it blows he died :S after all the deadly snakes its some fucking sting ray that gets him.. that was akward..

TheFifthDay on 2008-09-08
Steve's the only reason I got into herps.

terrorestate on 2008-06-26
he was a legend and a role model for me. you could tell he really loved his job and his animals. RIP Steve

trustkills on 2007-08-17
oh god. . . i rili missed steve irwin. . . it's been months since his death but it seems like the world has not yet gotten over it. . .

Kereea on 2007-02-11
Man, I miss Steve. He was my hero, I always dreamed of meeting him. Now instead I dream of visiting his zoo one day.

Matt_Wall on 2007-01-06
Truly the one man who pretty much single handedly inspired me to want to follow the path of herpetology and wildlife conservation. An inspirational man who will live on forever in the hearts of his family, friends and fans.

As fans of Steve, people who he gave his life to educate and entertain, it's now our job to ensure his work continues and the fight to preserve the beauty in this world and it's animals continues.

We'll miss you Steve, Rest In Peace.

longtooth on 2007-01-04
steve irwin won me over with his passion it was so obvious how he felt from his soul about all animals i pray for his family and i feel sure he is at peace i think his dad said it best please don't greive for steve but greive for the animals for they lost the best freind they ever had i know he loved his crocs like i love my rattlers but he really was a fine man i'm glad he was one of us rest in peace brother we'll miss ya

Anonymous on 2006-12-09
we will miss you Steve thanks for being such a great nature guy!! lots of love to your family over their loss of you have fun ,mate were ever you are hopfully you are with the good lord who put you on this earth
see ya mate!!

bb on 2006-12-09
Steve Irwin left alot when he passed, for example his 4 year old daughter, Bindi, gave a speech that won the crowd over at his memorial. While his wife sat and cried during the whole thing. She was ballin, but I dont blame her if Steve was my husband than I dont know how to get around. He also left his dog Suie. She appeared on most of his shows. They were a great team even before they had a baby. Around the world a few days later than his death came inspiration from a poem. A poem that would make popeye cry. This poem was called The Crocodilles are Crying. HE touched my heart, and I know that he touched your's too. This little subsection is dedicated to steve Irwin.

Here is the Poem:
THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING

Endless visions fill my head – this man – as large as life
And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife
Because the way I see Steve Irwin – just put everything aside
It comes back to his family – it comes back to his pride

His animals inclusive – Crikey – light the place with love!
Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above
The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch
Living out his dream and in that classic 'Stevo' crouch

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek
It's one thing to be honoured as a champion unique
It's one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved
It's another to be taken in and genuinely loved

But that was where he had it right – I guess he always knew
From his fathers' modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo
We cringed at times and shook our heads – but true to natures call
There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

Yes the more I care to think of it – the more he had it right
If you're going to make a difference – make it big and make it bright!
Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first!
But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

A world so large and loyal that it's hard to comprehend
I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end
To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration
May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

…My daughter broke the news to me – my six year old in tears
It was like she'd just turned old enough to show her honest fears
I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying
His little girl explained it best…she said "The crocodiles are crying"

Their best mate's up in heaven now – the crocs up there are smiling!
And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling
As sure as we'll continue with the trademarks of his spiel
Of all the tributes worthy – he was rough…but he was real

As sure as 'Crikey!' fills the sky
I think we'll miss ya Steve…goodbye

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