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...
Saturday, September 09, 2006
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.
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.
Friday, September 08, 2006
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.
But how do we make sense of this public grieving for the loss of someone most have never met?
Click here for more...
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
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.
(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...
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."
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."
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
'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.
More at CIO.com...
The spike spread across a number of news sites as Internet users were unsure if the sad news was a possible hoax.
More at CIO.com...
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.
—“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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Monday, September 04, 2006
Steve Irwin Ribbon & Site Stickers
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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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