Newsflash - Steve Irwin Killed - Page 3

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #41 06-09-2006, 12:07 AM

The news has been very hard hitting around the Sunshine Coast here where Steve was not just an international legend but he was a Local, and around these parts that's almost more important.

Grant Kenny (the former surf champion, Ironman, etc, and another local legend) flew his private plane up to Cairns today to bring Steve's body back ... Grant flew back into Maroochydore airport earlier tonight. Steve's mortal remains will spend tonight at a funeral home about a kilometre from where I sit and type this now.

Apparently while most people are shocked and saddened there have been a few cases of individuals displaying very poor taste - the worst I have heard so far is that something was written in the guest book at Australia Zoo regarding Steve's passing that was so shocking the entire page had to be removed from the book.

I learned tonight before leaving work that off duty security personnel have been pulled on duty and placed on static duty at the funeral home tonight to make sure that the "peace is maintained".

Love him or hate him, he was a special character who reached millions of people, and who spared no effort, no cost, & no danger to do the things he felt he needed to do. He championed our natural environment and the creatures inhabiting it like few others ever have.

I can't imagine how Terri, Bindi, and Bob must feel, I think we all feel so much for their loss now. Perhaps it's fortunate that little Bob is so young he won't comprehend events the same way. He also won't get to know his Dad face to face as a boy should, but at least he'll have endless hours of footage of his Dad to watch in years to come. At least he can get to know Steve in the same way that we all came to know him.

It's been said that the flame that burns twice as bright, only burns half as long...... Steve's flame burned very, very bright indeed ..... a supernova among a galaxy of us normal stars perhaps?

Rest in Peace Steve ... your good work and legacy will continue, but you will be sorely missed by millions.

C. · #42 06-09-2006, 02:25 AM

"It's been said that the flame that burns twice as bright, only burns half as long...... Steve's flame burned very, very bright indeed ..... a supernova among a galaxy of us normal stars perhaps?"

Very nicely put Gargoyle Steve.

I will remember Steve Irwin for his great contribution to the conservation of wildlife and his boundless energy and enthusiasm.

Dennis · #43 06-09-2006, 05:47 AM

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

iceman (Mike) · #44 06-09-2006, 05:51 AM

I watched the "tribute" on channel 7 last night.. while there was some nice footage in there, I thought the sad/sombre music was a bit tacky.

Of course it's a sad event, but I don't know if that's how Steve would've wanted to be remembered.

Apparently he pulled the barb out of his chest before dying.. man what a shock to those that are close to him. Australia (especially the media) makes a habit of cutting down tall poppies, and most of us didn't truly appreciate the work he did or the contribution he made, and what a fine ambassador he was to this country. A lot of people saw his antics, said "what a fool" and dismissed him.

It's only now that he's gone, we're sad about what we're going to miss.

Maybe there's a lesson in there for us all.

Blue Fire · #45 06-09-2006, 06:38 AM

Being from the U.S., I can testify to his ambassadorship here. Over the years, I've seen reactions to him range from the absurd to close to worship. But for the most part, reactions to his message and his enthusiasm was respectful if not admirable. Now that Steve Irwin is gone, folks over here in the states are still discussing whether he was crazy to do all the things he did with animals, but none of them are disputing the positive impact he has had on public awareness of our shared international natural treasures - the amazing world of animals.

Odlaw · #46 06-09-2006, 07:57 AM

I grew up catching snakes with Steve for his dads Zoo. He has not changed since I knew him and it is a loss for the world.. My friend Che called me with the bad news from Australia Zoo.

He will always be with us.

mickoking · #47 06-09-2006, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon

Live life to the fullest, you may not be here tomorrow.

Live life to the fullest, too right

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #48 06-09-2006, 05:33 PM

Interesting to note, they say that the Stingray did not get him. He landed on the Stingrays barb when he dived onto it. Purely accidental death.

Yep, Steve annoyed the daylights out of me too but he was certainly a character.

TidaLpHasE · #49 06-09-2006, 06:59 PM

Ken, not sure where you heard that tale, but it is wrong.

He was swimming over it when the ray thrusted its tail upwards.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #50 06-09-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TidaLpHasE

Ken, not sure where you heard that tale, but it is wrong.

He was swimming over it when the ray thrusted its tail upwards.

Trevor, I heard it on TV 3 times. Thanks for clearing it up. On the day it happened there were all sorts of versions on TV, radio and the net.

Because I'd heard the 'jumping on it' version 3 times I took it to be the truth. That'll teach me to believe the media before the facts come out.

CometGuy · #51 06-09-2006, 09:23 PM

Very sad news. My condolances to his family and friends.

We only visited Australia Zoo recently and it is very well setup and tribute to the man.

Terry

dugnsuz (Doug) · #52 06-09-2006, 09:29 PM

As Don Chip said on the Denton interview - Monday night...
"The deeper the love,the deeper the grief."
Thanks for everything Steve - the education and entertainment.

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #53 06-09-2006, 10:50 PM

I visit some other Astronomy forums and saw people from canada and europe expressing their sorrow and shock..Steve Irwin did mean a lot to people across the world..I think Germaine Greer-who was pretty vicious in the Guardian I thought-may well have been in the minority..most people seemed to have actually liked and admired him

Dennis · #54 06-09-2006, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker372011

I visit some other Astronomy forums and saw people from canada and europe expressing their sorrow and shock..Steve Irwin did mean a lot to people across the world..I think Germaine Greer-who was pretty vicious in the Guardian I thought-may well have been in the minority..most people seemed to have actually liked and admired him

Hello,

Here is an excerpt from a US Supplier's e-mail to me this morning, when responding to a product query I raised with him:

"Sorry to hear about the loss of your countrymen Steve Irwin. He was very popular here in the states and will be missed by a lot of people including myself."

Seems Steve did leave his mark world wide in spite of the unsavoury comments from Greer.

Cheers

Dennis

iceman (Mike) · #55 07-09-2006, 05:47 AM

You're right Dennis, in Chuck Wood's email reply the other day he even brought it up and said how sad it was about Steve's death.

GrahamL · #56 07-09-2006, 07:14 AM

Greer from the little I've heard out of her over the years is always trying to stir the pot .. IMO..Its very sad the media can't show a little dignity towards a grieving family and ignore this whacko like they do the other 99.9 % of the time.

Steve Irwin DID engage a very large cross section of society
I"d go as far to say as like no other before .. particularly the young kids .
Its a big loss felt by many ..RIP brother !!

Lee · #57 07-09-2006, 09:17 AM

Germaine Greer - sheesh, I thought she faded away two decades ago! She should go back in her box and burn some bras.....

I'm sure there are a lot of younger folk saying - "Who the hell is Germaine Greer???"......

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #58 07-09-2006, 09:59 AM

I really respect his manager/mate for facing the press and doing all the interviews so as to keep the pressure off Steve's immediate family.
As for those that are being most disrespectful at the moment, I just hope they remember it with shame when they are grief stricken after losing a loved one.

ving (David) · #59 07-09-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by seeker372011

I visit some other Astronomy forums and saw people from canada and europe expressing their sorrow and shock..Steve Irwin did mean a lot to people across the world..I think Germaine Greer-who was pretty vicious in the Guardian I thought-may well have been in the minority..most people seemed to have actually liked and admired him

greer... yup heard all about that.

how does that saying go... "if you aint got nothin nice to say, then dont say nothin at all". its amazig what you can learn from a rabbit

she really does need to put a sock in it...

mickoking · #60 07-09-2006, 12:21 PM

It would be best to ignore femo-nazi's like Greer. She doesn't have anything to say anyway

. I saw the interview with her last night on ACA (channel 9) and I must say the host (who is he?) was just as bad as Greer. No wonder I usually steer clear of those current affairs (sic) programmes.