Steve Irwin; The Crocodile Hunter.

...................................The Crocodile Hunter

Steve Irwin; The Crocodile Hunter. 1962 - 2006

Steve Irwin was killed today, Monday Sept 4^th, while filming an
underwater documentary of the coast of North Queensland near
Port Douglas.

The cause of his death was a strike to the chest by the barb of
a giant sting ray which caused a heart attack, Steve would have
taken some heart from the fact he was doing what he most loved,
enjoying nature.

He is survived by his American born wife Terri, she was from
Oregon, and their two children, daughter Bindi aged 8 and son
Bob almost 3.

It is tragically ironic that his death occured the day after Fathers
Day here in Australia, as Steve was also a dedicated Father.

Steve who’s catch-cry “Crikey”, was known world wide, he was
also a world famous environmentalist and a staunch supporter of
the much feared saltwater crocodile that lives throughout coastal
Northern Australia.

Australia Zoo, located just North of Brisbane was the jewel in
the crown of the Irwin empire, it offers a unique glimpse of the
animals that Steve was so dedicated to in spacious and spotless
conditions.

The Irwin’s have gathered around them a team of people who
show the same dedication and enthusiasm that Steve and Terri
had, it will continue to attract big crowds just as it always has
and will serve as a very fitting memorial to Steve.

I must admit when he first burst onto the public scene I was a
little embarrassed by his exuberance and thought, “I hope
people overseas don’t think all Australians are like that.”

As I learnt more of his dedication and the good work he was
doing however I started to think more, “it’s a pity there aren’t
more people like Steve around, the world would be a better
place if there were.”

Heartfelt sympathy goes to Steve’s family, he will be greatly
missed as a “true blue Aussie”