Post by Lady Idril on Sept 6, 2006 22:36:25 GMT -5
I put this together after I'd seen some less-than-respectful attempts at tributes to Steve Irwin. It's not very eloquent, and I can only hope I have my facts straight, but it's from my heart and it's the least I can do for a man who taught us all so much.
"I put my life on the line to save animals," the words of the late Steve Irwin, who died tragically September 4th by an unfortunate incident: the barbed tail of a stingray to his heart. This news has devastated not only fellow environmentalists, Australians, and legions of fans spreading the planet; the entire civilization, every human being has mourned the loss of a most brilliant and caring man, a father, a husband, an animal protector.
Steve Irwin was born on February 22nd 1962 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia to Lynn and Robert Irwin. His parents animal naturalists, the desire to protect animals was in his blood. He surrounded himself with animals his entire life, eventually becoming director of the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia, which was started by his parents. It is said that every one of Australia Zoo’s crocodiles (numbering well over one hundred) was caught by either Steve or his father
Steve married American Terri Raines in 1992. Together they have two children: daughter Bindi Sue Irwin (born July 24th, 1998), and son Robert Clarence Irwin (born December 1st, 2003).
The world was first graced with his refreshing enthusiasm - and the trademark phrase “Crikey” - when he launch the first episode of the famed television show “The Crocodile Hunter” in 1996. It is needless to say how much of a success the show was.
“When I talk to the camera, mate, it's not like I'm talking to the camera,” he said. “I'm talking to you because I want to whip you around and plunk you right there with me.”
We were there with him through “Croc Files” in 2000 and “The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course”, the feature length film released in 2002 that stared Steve and wife Terri.
For ten years we’ve known him as “The Crocodile Hunter”, a seemingly contradictory title for the animal rescuer. He was nine years old when he caught his first croc, a rescue, he said.
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”
Steve Irwin died doing what he had revolved his entire life around, saving animals. We will always remember the Croc Hunter and, hopefully, we can all follow the example he so passionately set for us.
“My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife.”[/center]
Remebering Steve Irwin
[/color][/size]"I put my life on the line to save animals," the words of the late Steve Irwin, who died tragically September 4th by an unfortunate incident: the barbed tail of a stingray to his heart. This news has devastated not only fellow environmentalists, Australians, and legions of fans spreading the planet; the entire civilization, every human being has mourned the loss of a most brilliant and caring man, a father, a husband, an animal protector.
Steve Irwin was born on February 22nd 1962 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia to Lynn and Robert Irwin. His parents animal naturalists, the desire to protect animals was in his blood. He surrounded himself with animals his entire life, eventually becoming director of the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia, which was started by his parents. It is said that every one of Australia Zoo’s crocodiles (numbering well over one hundred) was caught by either Steve or his father
Steve married American Terri Raines in 1992. Together they have two children: daughter Bindi Sue Irwin (born July 24th, 1998), and son Robert Clarence Irwin (born December 1st, 2003).
The world was first graced with his refreshing enthusiasm - and the trademark phrase “Crikey” - when he launch the first episode of the famed television show “The Crocodile Hunter” in 1996. It is needless to say how much of a success the show was.
“When I talk to the camera, mate, it's not like I'm talking to the camera,” he said. “I'm talking to you because I want to whip you around and plunk you right there with me.”
We were there with him through “Croc Files” in 2000 and “The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course”, the feature length film released in 2002 that stared Steve and wife Terri.
For ten years we’ve known him as “The Crocodile Hunter”, a seemingly contradictory title for the animal rescuer. He was nine years old when he caught his first croc, a rescue, he said.
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”
Steve Irwin died doing what he had revolved his entire life around, saving animals. We will always remember the Croc Hunter and, hopefully, we can all follow the example he so passionately set for us.
“My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife.”[/center]
