You are in my thoughts, as I send you a constant stream of love, strength and comfort at this very difficult time, and I mean that. My heart breaks for you and your babies. I cry often for you all, and a bit for myself because I feel like I've lost a dear friend. Steve touched my heart so many times, with his genuine passion for wildlife AND for his family. It was evident that he loved you all so very much. How Steve affected me: He had me in tears more than a few times, just by seeing the love in his eyes and his voice when encountering animals. He took my breath away (on every show) and had me shaking my head in disbelief at some of his daring attmepts just to give us a better look at the animals he found so fascinating. He made me laugh with the things he would say, such as "you're being very naughty!" I remember cracking up when he said that (to a lizard, I believe) and was promptly bit on the end of his nose! And most of all, he educated me about animals I either didn't give much thought to before, or didn't know existed, like the Goanna. Thanks to Steve, I began to see beauty in animals I did not before consider beautiful. HE was a beautiful, wonderful human being and will be missed every day. Steve DID make a difference, and his love will resonate throughout the animal kingdom for all time. Nothing can erase the love Steve Irwin gave to this world. I vow to support conservation wherever and whenever I can, for as long as I live! Thank you for letting me into your lives and sharing so many experiences with me. Every time I go outside, I know he's going to be there. All my love and support, Becky Garvin McMinnville, OR