Bindi Irwin: I'm Keeping Happy for Dad

Onlookers were surprised the eight-year-old looked so happy at the TV naturalist’s memorial service after dying whilst filming Stingrays in September, but Bindi says she is simply fulfilling her father’s wishes.

More here...

Terri and Bindi Head to the US

What's getting her through: children Bindi, 8, and Robert, 3, and carrying on his work, including the announcement today of two special G'Day USA Aussie Family Concerts, designed to promote tourism in Australia. Bindi will make her first U.S. stage appearance in these shows, slated for L.A. on Jan. 14 and New York on Jan. 20. (Tickets through australia-week.com.)

More of this USA Today article here...

Kids Rally To Get School Named After Steve Irwin

San Antonio, TX (AHN)-Whoever said that kids were too young to make a difference obviously never met the children from New Braunfels, Texas.

When residents were asked to come up with a name for the new elementary school planned for New Braunfels, an area in central Texas near San Antonio, the response from local children was overwhelming. Their suggestion? To name the school Steve Irwin Elementary, in honor of the environmental activist and adventurer who died from a stingray injury while diving in the Great Barrier Reef on September 4.

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SPOILER: The name of the school did not end up Steve Irwin Elementary despite the support for the name being quite impressive. At least they tried. :)

Bindi Bounces Back!

A month after her father's death, eight-year-old Bindi Irwin is already back to work, filming her own documentary.

See the rest of the article here...

Endangered: a living legacy of Steve Irwin

A RARE turtle named after the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin could be under threat of extinction if a dam planned for construction in its habitat goes ahead.

More here...

One month since Steve's passing

We're still here, True Blue. Love ya Steve.

Steve Irwin's Family To Start Back In Zoo By Christmas

Director of Australia Zoo, Wes Mannion said to FemaleFirst: "Come Christmas, both me and Terri will be getting in the Crocoseum and doing the shows. We have to do that because if we didn't Steve would be quite upset about that, I'm sure."

The rest of the article here...

'Steve Irwin Way' unveiled

THE road past Steve Irwin's beloved Australia Zoo will be renamed in the first step of a plan to preserve the legacy of The Crocodile Hunter.

The Premier of the State of Queensland, where Steve Irwin lived, announced Glass House Mountains Road, at Beerwah, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, will be renamed Steve Irwin Way by the end of the year in honour of "Queensland's most well-known ambassador ever".

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Hands up for Irwin fund

STEVE Irwin's vision will live on through Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, with his daughter Bindi, 8, becoming the face of the charity. And Sunday Herald Sun readers can help.

The Crocodile Hunter wanted to create a world where abundant wildlife enjoyed the cleanest water and air.

"But most of all I want a future for our children," he had said.

The rest of this article here...

Excellent Version of the Terri Irwin Interview with Ray Martin

First, a special thanks to my new friend Lanny who sent me this link to pass on to all of you. Much appreciation Lanny!

Here is the link to an much better copy of the Terri Irwin interview with Ray Martin than the one I posted earlier in the week. It is 50 minutes long instead of 14 seperate 2 minute clips... much better!

Here is the address in case you have a problem with the link:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6344506678641907015&q=ray+martin+terri+irwin

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Online Tribute Book

Thanks to Editorial Art and Creative Prepress Queensland Newspapers we have an excellent flash book of Steve's life and times to look through. Maybe it will be physically printed soon.

Take a look at it here...





As more books and dvds become available I will let you know. I may even set up links straight to Amazon.com for those of you who would like to buy them immediately online.

Irwin's service on DVD

A DVD of the memorial service for Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin will be produced for sale.

Irwin's producer and manger John Stainton said the DVD, titled He Changed Our World, would also include footage of interviews with Irwin and his family on matters close to their hearts.

More here...

The news is quieting down now

Now that Steve's memorial has past, the news is quieting down. Terri Irwin has done some interviews. One in Australia that I found a poor but watchable copy of here, and a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters that I have not yet seen.

I am working on transitioning to news of Steve's work, Terri's continuing work, and the conservation and wildlife fight. I will work to keep pace and focus with the Australia Zoo and the Wildlife Warriors. I am even working on starting some of my own projects, but this is not the place for them. Half of my efforts will continue to focus on the work of the Irwins directly. I will always do anything I can to support them, both family and cause.

Please check out the link I posted to Terri's interview if you haven't seen it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHb3etpiBLY She is so clearly grieving, but has a very strong, healthy, and wise attitude about the events that have passed, the future, and her work. I'm so proud of her. She is a beautiful and strong person. Its no wonder, of course an incredible man like Steve would find an incredible woman like her.

We love you Terri!

Terri to expand Irwin's dream

TERRI Irwin has vowed to remain in the country and expand Australia Zoo to fulfil her husband's dreams of a massive wildlife sanctuary.

"I don't have a choice. I don't have a choice. I have to cope, I'll be here for my kids and I'll make Australia Zoo bigger; I'll make it bigger. They'll say, 'We remember when we talked about Disneyland'," she said.

More here... Brought yet another tear to my eye.

Go Terri!

Terri Interview and Irwin Burrial Discussion

"He lived life so big that he just wanted some personal privacy at that point and I gave him that," Mrs Irwin told the Nine Network's Ray Martin.

"There's just a handful of people who will ever know. I am going to give him that. That was his wish.

"Humility, I don't think he wanted it to be a big deal."

Much more with Terri here...

Steve Irwin Movie Rumors UNTRUE

Russel Crowe has said, "There's no truth to that whatsoever. That's one of those appalling pieces of s**t that come out of the press.


"While my friend's body is still warm, I'm being accused of doing commerce over his grave, and it absolutely disgusts me." More here...


"It's appalling to me," Crowe said in another interview. "It's so awful that I have to now deal with the fact that there's now millions of people around the world who think I would dance on my friend's grave."

Terri breaks silence in TV interviews

AFTER nearly three weeks of silence, Terri Irwin has given her first interviews about the death of her husband, Steve.

Steve Irwin’s manager and close friend John Stainton confirmed Terri spoke with Ray Martin and US reporter Barbara Walters on Saturday.

More here... though it isn't the Terri Irwin interview.

Steve Irwin gave us something bigger

I've been living on the Sunshine Coast for two years, and I've never been to Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, even though it’s just down the road. My wife and I have spoken about it and thought it would be nice when our daughter is maybe just a little older. I am here in my home office listening to the radio broadcast of Steve Irwin's memorial. I have been amazed by the public response, but then again, there's something very understandable about that, and the death of the Crocodile Hunter is only part of the story.

More here...

For those of you who missed the Steve Irwin Memorial Service broadcast

Here it is guys... http://mp3.news.com.au/bcm/irwin-funeral.html.

A Letter: Steve Irwin, the conservationist

Steve Irwin, through his TV series and specials, showed the world what animals are truly capable of. In every encounter, he spoke all about the animal's plight and why it should be protected. His hands-on approach revealed another dimension of the animal kingdom; one the world would be oblivious to were it not for his constant risk-taking for the sake of educating us about species that we threaten yet may otherwise never see.

I have more respect for the stingray now that I know what it is capable of than ever before, and that goes for just about all animals Irwin presented in his characteristic way. Let's not let his strong personality and dramatic flair fool us: he was a professional who lived (and died!) with selfless dedication to conservation.

Ariel Greenwood

Kittrell

Steve Irwin was one of the few, the brave who chose to get close to nature

Most of us approach nature with an attitude that falls somewhere between, "Um. OK. Is that mud?" and "Ooooh! How beautiful!"

Then, there are those rare few who approach nature with an outstretched, beckoning hand, cooing, "Here, kitty kitty."

Maybe they are crazy, missing crucial fear enzymes.

Maybe they are brave.

Maybe you should read the rest of this excellent article here...

Russell Crowe to play Steve Irwin?

LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Russell Crowe wants to play Steve Irwin in a film based on the life of the 'Crocodile Hunter'.

The Oscar-winning Australian actor - who has repeatedly spoken of his affection for friend Steve after he was tragically killed, aged just 44, by a stingray - is in talks with Universal Studios about making a biopic.

More here...

I don't know if this is gossip or true. I will post more on this if it actually starts to be a real thing.

Indian state names Croc Park after Steve Irwin: report

INDIA`S southern state of Kerala on Wednesday announced that a crocodile park there would be named after Australian daredevil naturalist Steve Irwin, a report said.

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Shame on people critical of Irwin after his death

I am just wondering why people find it necessary to be so mean. Since the death of Steve Irwin, cold-hearted, mean-spirited people and groups have come out of the closet to besmirch Irwin's work and lifelong pursuit of saving wildlife.

More here...

Steve Irwin Ribbon And Stickers

I have updated the ribbons and stickers so that they show up right on your web sites.

Go here for the new stuff...

A Special Seat for Steve

An empty seat was saved for Steve at his memorial in the Crocoseum, his 5,500 seat stadium.

Here's to you Steve. You did it, and so will we.

Daddy my hero, says Bindi in speech

In her first public appearance since her father's death, his daughter Bindi paid tribute to his work.

"My daddy was my hero and was always there for me when I needed him," she said.

She said he listened and taught her many things but most of all he was "fun".

She said she knew her father had an important job: "He was working to change the world so everyone would love wildlife like he did.

"I don't want daddy's passion to ever end. I want to help endangered wildlife just like he did, I had the best daddy in the whole world and I will miss him every day.

"When I see a crocodile I will always think of him and I know that daddy made this zoo so that everyone could come and learn to love all the animals.

"Daddy made this place his whole life, now it's our turn to help daddy."

Please see more of this touching moment here...

Family pleased with Irwin memorial

Bob Irwin says Steve's widow Terri was not ready to speak publicly but was proud of her eight-year-old daughter Bindi for delivering a touching tribute to her father.

"Terri was very pleased, firstly because that's where Steve would have wanted it held," he said.

"And because John [Stainton] had done such a great job putting it all together and the people involved obviously loved Steve."

More here...

Millions tune in to Irwin's farewell

It is estimated that 300 million television viewers watched the star-studded public memorial service for Steve Irwin.

The hour-long service, which was held at Australia Zoo's 'Crocoseum' yesterday, was attended by 5,000 people.

More, including Celebrity Tributes here...

Flags fly half-mast for Irwin

Sydney - Flags on Sydney's famed Harbour Bridge were lowered to half-mast on Tuesday in a sombre bow to Australia's iconic television "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, who was killed two weeks ago.

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A tribute to Steve Irwin

PERMISSION notes from parents will be required before schools let primary-age children watch tomorrow's memorial service for Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.

This is because of fears his death has been so traumatic for thousands of children that it could be too upsetting for them to watch the service.

More about the tribute here...

Irwin charity braces for donations

A CALL centre will be set up tomorrow to enable supporters to donate to Steve Irwin's conservation charity Wildlife Warriors.

A memorial service will be held for him tomorrow at Australia Zoo's Crocoseum on the Sunshine Coast and will be broadcast live across Australia and overseas.

More here...

Irwin News Decay

I have not been posting as much (or any) Steve Irwin news this weekend as the articles have decayed into total crap. Most are about scandals, scams, and other gossip. I will not be linking to these articles. They don't do anything for Steve or the Irwin cause.

Instead I'll leave us all with some advice:

Don't buy anything Steve related unless you get it directly from Wildlife Warriors or Australia Zoo. Fan support Cafe Press shirts and things are probably ok, but know they are really nothing but fan art.

Don't donate any money to ANY memorial site, or support site other than Wildlife Warriors. Even the Australia Zoo directs all donations to the Wildlife Warriors regarding Steve Irwin.

Anything else is a scam or opportunistic leeching. Please avoid that at all costs.

In the mean time, I will keep an eye out for good and positive articles, and any information that can help further the cause. Steve would do it, and so will I. Take care guys!

Steve Irwin's daughter to finish ray film

LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's eight-year-old daughter last night (14.09.06) vowed to copy her father and swim with stingrays.

Brave Bindi even said she will film the same giant fish who killed her father when she presents her own wildlife TV show 'Jungle Girl', scheduled to air in January.

Wow! Read more here...


My sentiments:

Go Bindi, go Bindi! I hope the show is great! I'm so proud of this little girl, it brings a tear to my eye. No doubt critics will say some terrible Irwin media pig forced the little girl to painfully work after the death of her daddy. No. No way. Her mother would only let her do it if she REALLY really wanted to. So it must be very important to her to keep doing what she loves, and what her father loved. I'm really impressed. If the show is good, I'll do everything I can to promote it. I was really worried the ball would drop on Steve's work, and the Irwin momentum and good works would fade away. I really didn't see this Bindi thing coming. I feel a renewed hope in my heart... which is good because I've been feeling so sad and truly worried since losing Stevie.

I will continue to find my own way of making up for Steve's absence, but now I will rest a bit easier as I do it. Thanks Bindi! You have my support and admiration!

Irwin fans line up for memorial tickets

There were remarkable scenes in Queensland today as Steve Irwin's fans queued up for tickets to his memorial service.

3,000 tickets were given away in a matter of minutes for next Wednesday's public farewell to the man known as the Crocodile Hunter.

Details here...

Animal Planet to air 15-hour Steve Irwin marathon

Animal Planet, owned by Discovery Networks, will air a 15-hour package ''Croc Rules! Remembering Steve Irwin'' from noon to 3 a.m. Sunday featuring the best of Irwin's programs as well as interviews with celebrities and crew members who knew Irwin and promotions for his Wildlife Warriors conservation fund. The fund supports study and protection of endangered animal species around the world.

More about show here...

PETA Replies, blaming Steve Irwin for Stingray Killings

NOTE: This is an automatic reply based on certain words in your e-mail to PETA. Due to the large volume of mail that we receive, we are unable to respond to each e-mail personally, so we hope you will forgive this form letter, and expect that this reply will cover the most pressing questions and concerns you may have. We read all mail and will respond separately to concerns not addressed by this reply.


Thank you for contacting PETA.

The death of Steve Irwin is truly sad, and we have sympathy for his family during this difficult time. But from PETA’s perspective, Irwin was not always a great friend to animals, and he often did more harm than good.

Please know that it was not our intention to be disrespectful by speaking out at this time. However, one of PETA’s primary aims is to raise awareness of how animals suffer when people use them for entertainment (http://www.PETA.org/actioncenter/entertainment.asp). Because the media is glorifying and misrepresenting the way Irwin interacted with animals, it’s vital that we set the record straight right now, while this story is still in the news. PETA found it necessary to speak frankly about how, in the name of entertainment, animals were often mistreated by Irwin during his career, so it would be disingenuous for us to say otherwise following his death.

Irwin’s television program typically involved invading animals’ natural environments to agitate, harass, harangue, upset, and disturb wildlife. He also subjected animals to the stress of public appearances and television shows, where they could not understand what was going on. It’s important to keep in mind that when wild animals appear on television shows or are used in photo ops, they are typically being forced into frightening, loud, and stressful situations for no reason other than to bring publicity to an animal trainer or handler.

Although Irwin’s verbal message of animal conservation was often on target, his actions spoke louder than his words. He undoubtedly encouraged others to keep wild animals as pets and to mishandle and harass animals in the wild. Now we're receiving word that stingrays are being killed and mutilated, apparently by distraught Irwin fans in some sort of twisted revenge, illustrating his failure to set an example of true respect for wildlife.

For more thoughts on this subject, please see http://www.HelpingAnimals.com/f-wildlifewarriors.asp and http://www.guardian.co.uk/australia/story/0,,1865124,00.html. For tips on how you can help wildlife, please visit http://www.HelpingAnimals.com/wildlife.asp.

Thanks again for writing and for sharing your thoughts with us.

Sincerely,

The PETA Staff

PETA vs The Late Steve Irwin

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) spokesman Dan Mathews said: "It comes as no shock at all that Steve Irwin should die provoking a dangerous animal," and "He made his career out of antagonising frightened wild animals, and that's a very dangerous message to send to young children."

More in this article: PETA sheds no crocodile tears for Steve Irwin

I wrote a letter to PETA letting them know what I think of their perspectives. My email follows.

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You're right, children should not try those things, yet you have lost me as a supporter and contributer. Why?

1. Your publicly released comments about Steve Irwin so near to his death are disgusting. Your organization shows no class or consideration making comments like that during the first week since his death. I am astonished at your disrespect. This shows me your desperation for media attention of any kind. What a mistake.

2. Your comments indicate your lack of appreciation for the improvements Steve Irwin brought to the animal world. Especially when he has had a hand in the opening and maintenance of animal conservation centers the world over. His research and articles are helping me right now to plan my own facility and program. No thanks to you.

3. Again I'm completely shocked, this time at your utter ignorance of animals and animal behavior. The creatures Mr. Irwin would seek out to show the camera left the scene slightly ruffled and completely unharmed. Yes, even the snapping snakes. You can't put a price on the love and awareness those encounters fostered in the minds and hearts of his audience. You don't think it was worth it? What do you think would better help raise animal conservation awareness? Out of sight out of mind? Or maybe you find our nation's under-funded zoos a more humane alternative?

4. He rescued animals. He relocated animals who would have been murdered otherwise. You have a problem with that? Apparently you do, since that was his main work. That makes you not only not one of us, but an enemy of our cause. What a shame. You are attacking a man who has brought support for similar issues as you are supposedly concerned with. You are attacking a man who has done more physical good than you have. I appreciate your political actions, but it pales in comparison to the work men like Steve Irwin have done.

In closing, I would like you to know that I will only promote your organization as the corrupt and ignorant establishment you have proven it to be recently.

You just alienated yourself to the majority of the animal loving world community. Good job. You should fire who ever made the decision to take this position on Steve Irwin.

Regretfully and sincerely,

Llana Grossman
steveirwinmemorial.blogspot.com


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Write your own to: Info@peta.org
And tell them I said hello.

Steve Irwin and the Fellowship of the Croc

As the man best known in the world for being Australian, Steve Irwin carried a burden. The action man's death on Sept. 4, after he was speared in the chest by a stingray's barb, has exposed his country's cringe—its tendency to seek foreign validation. The self-styled crocodile hunter made his mark elsewhere before anyone took notice of him in Australia; his khaki-costumed animal-adventure act and "Crikey!" cry were at first deemed over the top for local audiences.

More from this great insightful article here...

One of My Favorite Amature Video Tributes to Steve

Terri Irwin to join tribute next week

STEVE Irwin’s widow and two young children are expected to make their first public appearance since his death at a special “celebration” next week.

More here...

You didn't know him, he's dead and gone. Get over it.

Um... no. You got 1 out of 3 right, but sorry, that's a failing score my friend.

I don't know about you, but I'm a bit sick and tired of people who were NOT viewers or admirers of Steve Irwin trying to pick and prod at those of us who are so affected by his death. A rather noisey minority criticize the way he lived, the way he died, and then berate the rest of us for caring so much.

Here is the first thing they need to understand. We love Steve. We love his family. We love his work. Ok, go ahead, attack his work if you are ignorant enough to feel you need to do so. Not everyone understands the value in what Steve did. If they did, the world would be a better place. But you're human, so go ahead and rip his work to shreds. Play the family card and say he recklessly widowed his wife and left his kids without a father. Fine. Do you know what I say to that? So what! We love him. We care about him. We don't need a reason for that. We hurt because we love. We feel the loss because we'll miss him. Nothing beyond that need be explained.

To the critics I would ask, have you ever loved anyone? Someone who is human? Now, I see Steve as an incredible inspiration, made huge achievements in conservation and endangered species awareness in this world, saved the lives of who knows how many tens or hundreds of thousands of animals directly, and in his determination sent positive effects rippling out across the planet... but we'll set that aside for now. Say he wasn't, but we love him. Have you ever loved an imperfect person? Their death would still effect you. How they died wouldn't matter, be it car wreck, plane crash, stingray, or rended by a croc. You loved them. You would mourn them, as we are. I wish these people would start pulling their heads out of their asses and at least comprehend this simple fact.

Beyond that there are the achievements of the Irwin family. I admit, these feats being so misunderstood or unappreciated really bothers me. So how about this, instead of complaining, I challenge the critics, the cowards, the armchair fear merchants, the rude and disrespectful people who don't have enough class to wait until a man is burried before they start saying cruel things about him. I challenge them all. Come talk to me. I'll interview you, you interview me. I don't care which. Stop taking shots from the cheap seats and actually come down to the floor. Maybe we can go volunteer at an animal rescue organization for a weekend. Just the two of us. I'll help roll up your sleeves so you can get your hands dirty. That way the next time you talk, you might actually know something about the topic you're speaking about.

Irwin memorial revealed today

STEVE Irwin's family is expected to reveal details of his funeral and a public memorial service today.

More here...

Surfers gather for memorial to Steve Irwin

BEERWAH, Australia -- Hundreds of surfers formed a circle in the waves off Australia's eastern coast and cast sprigs of wildflowers into the Pacific Ocean on Sunday to honour "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin.

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The Show Must Go On

A FILM crew secretly returned to the scene of Steve Irwin's death a day after the tragedy to complete the documentary he had been making, the Crocodile Hunter's manager John Stainton said today.

More of John Stainton's interview with Larry King here...

Croc’s Rule: In honor of Steve Irwin

A quote from this personal tribute article:

My dad read to me a letter written by an American family to an Australian newspaper that said “my two year old son doesn’t understand why Daddy is crying”. I think he got it right.

Find the whole article here.

Experts ponder public grief over Irwin

This week's mass grieving in response to the death of Australian crocodile hunter Steve Irwin is part of a fairly recent phenomenon dependent on the mass media, say experts.

But how do we make sense of this public grieving for the loss of someone most have never met?

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This is a very interesting question. I am definitely one of those people that are so strongly affected by this tragedy even though I never met Steve. I think there are several reasons why his death has really shaken my world.

1. Steve was such a fun, inspiring person to watch and to share experiences with.

2. Those of us who watched him for a ver long time got to know him. Not just the cartoony Steve who exclaimed "Crikey" all the time. The Steve who smiled after a job well done. The Steve who helped his wife Terri adjust to the work with his good natured instructions and help... and jokes. The Steve who became very solemn or misty eyed at losing an animal or a failed rescue. The Steve who nervously sped to the hospital where his daughter was being born and how excited and choked up he was in the car on the way.

3. Steve was extreme, amazing, talented, dedicated, and therefore a heroic and respectable figure. He tirelessly did what most people wouldn't do because they were too lazy or afraid.

4. Steve improved Australia. He improved the world by causing ripple effects of conservation.

5. He was an original. There was only one Steve Irwin. And in that way, he was a priceless treasure of this world. Without Steve Irwin, the world seems a bit like an old crown that has had yet one more of its brightest gem stones carved out of it, noticably dimming it and decreasing its value.

The people who can't understand our grief needs to read those five reasons above and really think about them. Then it should become so very clear why the public feels so strongly, as if one of their own family members has died.

On a personal note, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 18. It devastated me. I have lost many people since, friends and relatives who I have mourned, but I was ok. I generally handle deaths quite well. But losing Steve Irwin has shaken me to my core. My sisters and I (now 23, 25, and 28) have cried on and off for days now since we heard the news. We are not easily moved like this, but Steve Irwin is THAT moving, THAT inspiring, and now very much lacking. I speak for all of us when I say that I don't know when we'll even be able to accept that he is no longer here. It may take as long for us to recover as it had taken us to recover from the loss of our mother so long ago.

I would love to hear your feelings. Please feel free to comment.

Steve Irwin Remembered with 'Khaki Day'

Friday is Khaki Day Down Under, with Australians urged to wear the color as a tribute to the late Steve Irwin.

Enjoy this excellent article and idea here.

The Irwin video: Would you watch it?

Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's final moments were captured on camera. But should that film ever be broadcast to the watching public?

Click here for more of this discussion.

New York Times Obituary Piece

The NY Times did an article on Steve in their obituary section. Its pretty similar to all the other articles about Steve, his life, and his death. I'm sure those of us who have been following all this ver closely have heard it before. But for the rest, here is the article.

Steve Irwin Critics Crawl Out From Under Rocks

As I skim over the news I am seeing a number of bottom feeders slithering out of the murky depths to criticize Steve Irwin the week of his death. I will not list any of them here because I will not help them become more well known. They attack now to gain fame by provoking a shocked public into listening, hating, and getting to know them. It makes them more money to be hated than ignored. Lets all do our part and ignore the existance of these charlatans.

Regis and Kelly mourn Steve Irwin

A live teary-eyed goodbye was given to the Crocodile Hunter.

(the obvious) Terri Irwin's Mom: She's 'Having Hard Time'

Terri Irwin, widow of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, knows "it's going to be hard being the only parent, because you depend on the other person more than you realize, and she's having a hard time with that," her mother, Julia Raines, told TV's Inside Edition.

More from Terri's family here...

Private Steve Irwin Funeral Scheduled

BEERWAH, Australia Sep 7, 2006 (AP)— The family of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has decided on a private funeral to be held within a week, and a public memorial service will be held within two weeks, with thousands expected.

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Academy Award Winner Russel Crow on Steve Irwin

" He was the Australian we all aspire to be. He held an absolute belief that caring for the richness of our country, meaning specifically the riches of our fauna, was the highest priority we should have. And, over time, we might just see how right he was.

He was and remains, the ultimate wildlife warrior. He touched my heart. I believed in him. I'll miss him. I loved him and I will be there for his family."

'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin News Eats Up Bandwidth

News that Australia’s own crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has died had Web site traffic in overdrive today with many news sites operating on low bandwidth mode due to high traffic.

The spike spread across a number of news sites as Internet users were unsure if the sad news was a possible hoax.

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International tributes continue to flow for Steve Irwin

Tributes for the late Steve Irwin continue to flood in from all corners of the globe... Click here

Steve Irwin State Funeral?

Steve Irwin will receive a state funeral if his family wishes. An Australian premier made the announcement. "We will honor Steve Irwin in whatever way his family wants," said Queensland Premier Peter Beattie, speaking to CNN affiliate Channel Seven.

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Steve Irwin Quotes

—“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.”

—“Crikey!” — his catch phrase, exclaimed repeatedly during his television show.

—“Crikey, mate. You’re far safer dealing with crocodiles and western diamondback rattlesnakes than the executives and the producers and all those sharks in the big MGM building.”

—“I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I’m just fine with that.”

—“I’ve worked with more dangerous snakes than anyone in the world and I’ve never been bitten. It’s a gift.”

—“Crocodiles. I’ve been catching them since I was nine. No problem.”

—“Fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes.”

—“It is all about perceived danger. In front of that crocodile I was in complete control. Absolute and complete control. That is my profession. I would be considered a bad parent if I didn’t teach my children to be crocodile savvy because they live here, they live in crocodile territory.” — On the 2004 controversy in which he was filmed holding his infant son while feeding a crocodile.

Beattie flags Steve Irwin award, national park

Queensland's Premier Peter Beattie says Steve Irwin may have an award or a national park named after him.

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Crocodile Hunter's Death Investigated

After yesterday's news that Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin had died off an Australian coast while filming a segment for a series on oceanlife, it now turns out that his death was caught on film. Irwin's official cause of death was a heart attack, but it was a heart attack caused by being stabbed through the heart by stingray's poisonous barb.

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Irwin's body returned home

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's body returned to his home base on the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday night following his death in a freak accident in far north Queensland.

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Steve Irwin Died Today

News is popping up around the internet now that the "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has died while making a documentary. The word is that his accidental death was caused by a sting ray injury to the left side of his chest. Professionals are guessing that the injury was near enough to the heart for the venom to disrupt his heart's function.

I loved Steve Irwin's work and presence. He touched people around the globe with his sincere enthusiasm for our world and the creatures living in it. Sitting here typing this, I really can't imagine the world without Steve Irwin. It is hard to be sure without knowing our whole human population, but I believe Steve was an original. His shoes are pretty much impossible to fill. I think maybe the best we can do is encourage the small parts of us that were most like him. Then maybe, just maybe, millions of us can begin to fill the gap left by the appropriate yet shocking events that have taken place today.

Terri, we love you and your children. Our hearts go out to you today, and every day that will follow. Bindi and Bob too, or maybe even especially. I will be searching for anything I can do to help. I know it sounds silly, but we related to Steve so deeply from the shows, it was almost like he was family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

My deepest condolences,

Llana Grossman

P.S. Please check back here for news and updates regarding the Irwin family, foundations, and other ways to contribute to keeping Steve's work alive now that he is gone.
















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