I never knew you, but I watched some of your shows. I wasn't even a fanatical fan, because I was too busy paying attention to unimportant things going on around me. I realized at the moment I heard of your death, just how much respect I have for you, and how much grief I felt at your passing. The world is caught up in business as usual, such as the crises of this particular decade which happens to be the mid-east problem. There was one man that knew what was truly important. You always reminded us of what is truly real; life, love, and happiness. Thank you Steve for being you, and thank you for touching my life. Please accept my apology for not always paying attention. We love you and will miss you. -- Jason

I first saw your show about ten years when I was just starting out on my own, and I was an instant fan. I taped and shared your adventues with everyone that I could get to sit down with me and watch. The manner in which you shared your life made you feel like a personal friend to me as well as to the world.

Five years ago, I went through a break-up after six years with the same girl. Your show was our favorite. For years to follow whenever you came up on the tv, I would say, "hey Steve" and then, have to change the channel. Your love of life and your natural exhuberance were too much for me at the time, and I'm sorry for taking you for granted.

Thank you on behalf of all those people whose lives you touched: the children and those who are children at heart. I also want to thank the Irwin family for sharing Steve with the world and allowing us to take part in your remembrance and honor of him.

He was a gift.

All my love and respect,
Jason Anthony Haig