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Oracle of DelphiFarewell to Steve Irwin
September 4th 2006 23:56
I know this is totally outside the scope of this blog but I just wanted to acknowledge what a great guy Steve Irwin, aka the Croc Hunter, was. For those who haven't already heard the sad news Steve was killed yesterday filming an upcoming movie when he was pierced through the heart by the barb of a giant stingray.
Primarily I will remember Steve Irwin as an incredible nature conservationist. His love and passion for the natural environment was unparalleled, absolutely first rate. He showed the public that crocodiles, snakes and other 'dangerous' animals were not to be feared but ought to be admired and respected.
Secondly, as an ambassador for Australia overseas Irwin did a first rate job. A favourite on the talk show circuit Irwin raised Australia's profile in the US and cannot be overestimated as a tourist magnet. He was always pasionate, friedly, enthusiastic, honest and candid, exemplifying the best of the Australian character.
Thirdly, as a great bloke and dad. No matter how famous Steve got, and he was pretty damn famous, he never forgot his roots or his family. At Australia Zoo in Queensland, the Irwin family zoo, Steve could often be found doing the unglamorous work alongside the park's employees. And as a father to his two kids Steve was tremendous, a hero in their eyes as much as he was a legend in the eyes of the Australian public and for that matter a beloved and unique character the world over.
Primarily I will remember Steve Irwin as an incredible nature conservationist. His love and passion for the natural environment was unparalleled, absolutely first rate. He showed the public that crocodiles, snakes and other 'dangerous' animals were not to be feared but ought to be admired and respected.
Secondly, as an ambassador for Australia overseas Irwin did a first rate job. A favourite on the talk show circuit Irwin raised Australia's profile in the US and cannot be overestimated as a tourist magnet. He was always pasionate, friedly, enthusiastic, honest and candid, exemplifying the best of the Australian character.
Thirdly, as a great bloke and dad. No matter how famous Steve got, and he was pretty damn famous, he never forgot his roots or his family. At Australia Zoo in Queensland, the Irwin family zoo, Steve could often be found doing the unglamorous work alongside the park's employees. And as a father to his two kids Steve was tremendous, a hero in their eyes as much as he was a legend in the eyes of the Australian public and for that matter a beloved and unique character the world over.
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