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...