09-04-2006, 10:10
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Originally Posted by mugwump
My guess is Irwin was directly above the buried ray and gave it a poke in order to get a shot of it un-assing from the sand.
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News reports say Irwin was directly above a free-swimming 6-foot bull, the cameraman was in front of it, and it probably felt cornered.
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09-04-2006, 10:32
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I wish I had a nickel for every hour my kids and I watched the "Croc Hunter" Steve Irwin and a penny for every smile and every question my kids asked.
My deepest Condolences to Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin.
Thank you Steve, the world will not be the same without you.
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09-04-2006, 11:10
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Steve Irwin had such a good nature and humor about him, charismatic and totally confident. His work and entertainment are gold, I loved watching his show.
God bless you Steve, Terri, Bindi, and Bob, rest in peace.
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09-04-2006, 17:02
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When I heard about this I was truly dissappointed. I rarely give a second thought when celebrities pass away, but this guy had my respect. I also gotta mention the term Crikey (sp?). I know that every time I hear the phrase I'm going to smile and think of this guy. Thanks for everything you did Steve. You'll be missed.
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09-04-2006, 18:09
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I grew up watching Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, my kids watch Steve and his crew. It is one of a few shows that brings our whole family piling into the living room to watch, and we learn something in each episode.
You'll be sorely missed, Steve. Rest in Peace.
My condolences to Terri, Bindy and Bob.
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09-04-2006, 21:18
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What a shock it was, to read this, this morning.
As has been said here several times, he went out doing what he loved most. It would have been even a bigger tragedy had he been taken out by that other animal that he interacted with on a daily basis....people/humans.
Steve was doing what he loved most, educating us on the wonders and insights of the other creatures, that share this planet with us. He educated kids (and us adults) through his crazy/zany way. As has been said also, it was always fun to watch what this crazy SOB was going to do next. But you know something.....watching his crazy ways of doing things, YOU LEARNED !!!!!
Thoughts of course go out to his wife Terri and his kids, Bindi and Bob. But mostly thoughts go out to the people in OZ (Australia). He was one hell of an ambassador for your country. He showed the wonders and harshness of the bush and reefs of that country.
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09-04-2006, 22:09
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A lot of Aussies thought of him as an embarrassment.
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09-05-2006, 08:24
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A lot of Aussies thought of him as an embarrassment.
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Those who do nothing always have the luxury of criticizing those who try.
Steve Irwin's greater good far eclipsed how he got the worlds attention.
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09-05-2006, 08:28
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Those who do nothing always have the luxury of criticizing those who try.
Steve Irwin's greater good far eclipsed how he got the worlds attention.
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Nicely put Bill...nicely put.
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09-05-2006, 08:36
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My family will keep the Irwins in our thoughts and prayers.
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09-05-2006, 09:29
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My kids are in mourning though. RIP Steve. Thanks for the entertainment. Condolences out to Terri, Bindy, and Bob.
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Mine too. +1
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09-05-2006, 09:37
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A lot of Aussies thought of him as an embarrassment.
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You could do a lot worse.
Ask an American to name an Aussie, 9 out of 10 will name Steve Irwin. Next closest would probably be Paul Hogan, more can probably identify either of them than the PM.
He has done a lot to promote the country, my daughter was saving her allowance to go to the Australia Zoo.
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09-05-2006, 10:57
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Originally Posted by Huey14
A lot of Aussies thought of him as an embarrassment.
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Sad commentary!
People on this site (whom I respect) have expressed respect for him, and his work!
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09-05-2006, 11:27
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RIP Steve - educational and entertaining - I can just hear him as it happened (speaking into regulator) "Crikey, that smarts!" the man always said the same thing when he got 'nipped' by a critter....
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09-05-2006, 17:49
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He has done a lot to promote the country, my daughter was saving her allowance to go to the Australia Zoo.
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TR, last night I watched an interview with a friend of Mr. Irwin's and the gentleman sounded pretty certain that his wife carry on with the zoo etc...
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