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Even in death it seems there are those that somehow want to get stuck into this great man. I can only assume it is jealousy, fear or simple misunderstanding.
Steve lived through his heart, in a world dominated by people living in their minds. Yes he lived dangerously and paid the ultimate price, and it is most horrible that his family, friends and world wide conservation no longer have him as a dad, husband, friend and wildlife warrior; for a warrior he truly was.
Increasingly we seem to live by the rules, take no risks, guard ourselves for fear of looking ridiculous, would like to help but perhaps don’t have enough passion or courage to commit to a worthwhile cause. When someone like Steve comes along, sure he lived on the edge but boy, what a difference he made. I’m not sure that the powerful, galvanising, global message that Steve preached, through his personal style and passion, would have been effective via a cool, considered and more intellectual approach.
He grabbed our attention and forced us to look at ourselves and what we are doing to our planet in a way that was unique, that was simply “Steve”. For this we owe him big time and I sincerely hope the naysayer’s will come to see this and recognise him for the giant that he was.
In these dark, divided and tumultuous times, we need more Steve’s.
Cheers
Dennis
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