My family and I were deeply saddened by the news this morning. My son was especially hit hard. Steve was his hero, as he was to so many people. He even had a birthday cake with a Steve action figure that said "O Crikey" on it. He was such a champion for the enviroment and for animals. He made us all see the beauty in the world around us. I am really appreciative of the fact that he reached so many and he was able to teach children to love and respect the world around them. My thoughts and prayers are with Terri, Bindi, Bob and the entire Australia Zoo family!
Larina Jones
Winchester, Virginia USA
It is with very deep sadness that I now write a belated "Thank You" to a man who had such fierce love and contagious enthusiasm for the welfare of ALL wildlife that my seven-year-old son preferred to watch the "crocodile man" as opposed to cartoons. "Thank you Steve" for allowing my son the excitement of coming to me after a show and saying "Mama, Mama, did you know that...."
Jendoob1
For a man thousands of miles across the planet to feel sorrow for the death of another that he never met says everything about Mr. Irwin. I believe a good man never dies.
ozzycoop
When my son was two, he started watching the Crocodile Hunter. He loved to wrestle all of his stuffed animals just like Steve. Now my son is 11 and has a conservationist mind-set. He leads our family on this one. Steve, thanks for making a difference and opening up a whole world to ALL of my sons. You will be missed!
Terri, family and Australia Zoo staff: our heartfelt sympathies to each of you. You are in our prayers.
The Bethran Family
Schaumburg, Illinois
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