Oh wow, that's really nice...I'm glad your words and poem especially will get to them there.

I better write something too. Thanks for telling me about this.

You're very welcome Mili, I had to post sharing this great link, I think what the site owner is doing is really nice and I am sure that Terri, Steve's father and all the people at Australia Zoo will really appreciate it too.

Hey Pamster, here's my post on the site you listed...thanks again for listing it.


To the loved ones of Steve Irwin,

Steve is a major influence in my autistic son’s life, and in mine. His shining presence on television in our home is cherished and enjoyed.

His death came as such a shock. When I saw his little 8 year old daughter in recent clips of him, jump into his arms, I just burst out crying. My heart goes to his children, his wife, his father, sisters, Wes...all of his loved ones.

The Irwin’s life was charmed, full of work - full of giving back. Giving back to people, animals, the earth itself. People like that are so very rare, entire families like that - I don’t think I’ve ever heard of. You shared yourselves with the world, a very selfless giving choice.

Steve was one of a kind. His enthusiasm and energy level is one of a kind, delightful and infectious. He was a champion of animal and environmental conservation, more than any other I know of, a Martin Luther King of reptiles.

He lost his life doing a documentary for others, to educate others to better appreciate wildlife. He died as he lived, a wildlife warrior.

His legacy will never fade.

God help you through this time of great loss,
My love to you,
Lisa

That was wonderful Lisa. Thank you for sharing it here. I'm sure Terri and the others at Australia Zoo will appreciate your heartfelt condolances. I know I certainly appreciate sharing in it. *hugs*

Love and *hugs* back at ya :)

Hi Lara,

Please keep us posted...being as you live there. Do you live close to his zoo, have you ever gone?

I agree about worrying about his kids...as any child that would lose a parent. But, I would imagine having him for your dad does change things...his image is everywhere. I'm not sure if that would make it harder or not.

I hope the video of his death is destroyed...well really I shouldn't even make an opinion about that video other than, I hope what ever his wife and family wants to happen to it, happens to it.

I'm glad you posted.

Wow, that's got to be very difficult. I wish them my best. If I lost dh, I have no idea how I'd react but I doubt I'd want to do a public thing like they are. Now as when he was alive, they sure do give of themselves. My best to them all, it's going to be very hard for them for a long time.

Thanks for posting that too. I didn't hear anything about that yet.