To Terri, Bindi and Bob,
About 7 years ago my 15 year old daughter was in third grade in school, my brother-in-law, who is from Australia came to her school to do an assembly for 350 kids. He came to the USA to attend college and play Lacrosse, he intended to talk about his committment to being an athlete compared to the children committing to being a good student. When it came time for questions, he got a few unusual ones about crocodiles, at the time I had no idea what they were talking about. My brother-in-law loves kids and talking to them he answered them very politely because he didn't want other kids laughting at them - you see most of the kids thought he was the Crocodile Hunter. We started watching Steve on T.V. after that to see what the kids were talking about. When Steve and Terri did their movie, my son in the movie theater started screaming that he didn't know his Uncle GOrdon had done a movie and that his Aunt carol (who is American) was in it too.
We saw the movie and have it on DVD, Steve will never be forgotten are hearts are breaking right now for the Irwin family. Our sincere gratitude for all he has done for wildlife.
Dolore, George,Chelsea and Hunter

How will the world ever be the same without Steve! My husband, Rick and I, shared our love of the wilderness, nature, the ocean and the importance of nature in our world. When we tuned into this guy named the "Crocodile Hunter" one day, we felt a strong kindship. Finally someone who understands what we need in the world! I have since lost my husband and I can share in your pain.

Terri, Bindi, Bob, Bob and the family at Australia Zoo- you have my family's deepest thoughts and prayers. Please continue Steve's legacy with the world's gratitude and support. May he live on forever in our hearts and our love for the planet and its animals.

God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand...
Anna Rodriguez and family
Pembroke Pines, Florida USA

To the entire Irwin Family,

I may live half a world away,but Steve has shown me and my family how to live with wild life.My children and i would gather round the TV just catch Steve's shows,it was family time for us.My youngest was want to say that Steve was neat,and as my oldest put it man he's awesome.One of my goals for my children's summer vacation was to go to the zoo and meet the Irwins to tell them how they inspired not only me but my children to appreciate wildlife. This coming from a woman that abhored snakes and was deathly scared of them from childhood. I used to say that the only good snake was a dead one,but after watching Steve and learning that snakes are a part of our lives and the chain of living,I have learned to give them a wide berth letting them be.When Steve appeared on the Wiggles Safari episode,my daughter jumped for joy and laughingly pointed to the TV yelling"There's Steve mommy,look there's Steve!"
My son would always ask"When I get older mommy,can I be like Steve and touch the animals?" Of course I would have to tell him that I didnt think it was a good idea until he learned more about them. But yes he changed the world,with his smiling face and antics in front of the camera.It is hard to believe he is gone and it will never be the same without him. So to the family and to the animals that Steve loved we send our heart felt condolences,he will be missed.

Janet,Niccolas and Olivia of Parrish FL USA

I just got finished watching the memorial service. I cried most of the time and could not see through my tears. it was a great service and I thought that bindi did a great job. she is being so strong for her mom and bob. she gave a great speech. it's so hard to think that only 3 months ago I saw bindi tarry, bob, and Steve. Steve was standing next to my mom who I think nearly passed out! we saw him work Charlie for the rugby team and later that night saw him on the news! we watched him from behind the bleachers and we have a video of him. I think he saw us cause he looked strait at us. I felt like a stalker so I left but my sister Sara kept watching throu the gift shops. I will miss him greatly. 2 summers ago my firs horse died very unexpectedly of cancer. one day I was riding having fun galloping through the pasture and the next she had a leg the size of a football and withing 6 days she passed a way. my dad gave me a card that said.
With love all things endure, for though the may pass from this earth, they live on in the hearts of those who have loved them.
reading this gave me joy because I new that she was in my families hear and mine. when I need her she is there when im at her resting spot I feel a present that was not there before. I laid 19 yellow roses on the ground that day and this summer yellow flowers bloomed all around her. although they were not roses I new that yellow stands for friendship and that is what we had and what we still have to this day. I hope these words can bring as much comfort as they brought to me.
Wendy Colorado USA

Best wishes to the Irwin family. I watched the crocodile Hunter since I was literlly born. I'm 14 now. Through the show, Steve taught me animals I'd never even heard of. Now, I love animals, espeically crocodiles, and have the greatest respect and knowledge for them. Even though I never met Steve, he was a hero to me. I wanna be just like him. I would have loved to meet him. When I get older I would still love to meet the Irwin family. I pray that you guys get through this with the strongest of stregnths. Steve will truely be missed and be carried in our hearts and souls forever. I am so sad about what happened. I hope with all my heart that we will hear more from the Irwin family. I love you guys.
With sooo much love, Judith in Kansas City, MO, USA

Tonight as I watched the Memorial service for Steve, my eyes swelled up with tears watching. My husband shares the same passion for wildlife as Steve. When we moved over here to Dallas the first thing he wanted to do was volunteer at a zoo, but couldn't because of time and money. Since Steve's passing, my husband has overcome his fear of spiders by saving a tarantula, and caring for it. It has really inspired him to pursue his dreams of wildlife conservation. Steve Irwin has impacted my husband's life in so many ways, and he was one of his greatest role models. He was someone my husband wanted to meet more than anyone. He always said he felt like he knew Steve, even though they had never met. Steve has changed our outlook on wildlife forever! I hope we can promote wildlife conservation, and help change the world like Steve!! He will be missed, and our Prayers go out to the Irwin family. God Bless!
We still plan on coming to visit Australia and the Zoo in the near future.
The Jenkins'
Dallas, TX

I was so sad when Steve died, but I didn't expect to sob like I did watching the memorial tonight. He expressed everything I've ever felt; he did what I dream to happen. As my daughter watched with me, she was unsure what to do, as she hadn't seen me cry like that before. I realized, as I tried to explain my grief to her, that I was crying for not only the loss of him and his fight for conservation. I realized how much I respected how open he was, showing joy and pain, without worry or care of what others thought. That is what was so great about him. If I would have had a brother, it would be like him.

Help us all crawl out of our shells, Steve. We'll miss you.

To all of Steve's closest family and friends...I just want you to know that although we didn't know Steve like you know him, we felt like we knew him as a brother, a friend, a close friend, because that is the way he made us feel when we watched him on tv. God must have had some unruly gators in Heaven because I can't think of any other reason why he would need him more than us. We share your loss and will continue our efforts in doing our part in conserving wildlife and providing rescue efforts to the wildlife and domestic animals in our part of the Country. God Bless Your Family!! CROC'S RULE!!

In years to come, the memories of those we love and lost start to fade away no matter what we do. It is only natural because life goes on. But for someone as special as Steve, I don't ever want to forget him and all of his passion, love, care and all of the wonderful things that he has done for this planet.

So in memory of him, and so that we remember him every day, our family adopted another kitten from the humane society this last weekend and gave her a name that would remind us of Steve. Her name is Aussie, to remind us of the best mate in the universe.

The love and deep sympathy of our family goes out to all of your family and friends in this very difficult time. Steve will live forever in our hearts, memories and in everything all around us.

Dawn & Neil Lund & Daughters
Fall River, Wisconsin. U.S.A.

I have to be honest. I didn't watch his show on a regular basis. I never considered myself a huge fan. But I would watch it when I came across it. I would be flipping through the channels and would have to stop just to see what craziness that man was up to. But his TV show is not what he will be remembered for, although it gave us the window into his life. He will be remembered for things greater than that. He was honest, happy, loving, a helper, a giver, a man with a mission. All of this and more was wrapped up in this man. We will never know what it is like to be so enthusiastic about life, so passionate about our work, so openly honest about our feelings and our love for our family and those around us. Most of us are too busy with what is going on in our own life to worry about what is going on in someone else's. Steve Irwin's loss is so great because he represented the dream life. He lead the life we all wish we could. He was an example of what all human kind should be like. We cry for his loss because it wasn't just Steve we lost. We lost a role model. We lost the one thing that showed us how life is to be lived. When I was a child, I knew that life would be different when I got older. The tale of Peter Pan told it best. We try to hold on to childhood. To the mystery of the world around us. But we lose that enthusiasm in life. We lose that sense of wonder. We seem to become stale as we age. Steve didn't do this. He held onto it somehow. The way his eyes would widen at the sight of a crocodile. The way he spoke of his wife and little Bindi and his Baby Bob. His emotions so raw and pure that he cried when he just merely spoke of them. His moral strength based on family, love, and doing whats right, even if it kills him. I cry not for Steve. He led an amazing life that only dreams are made of. I cry for Terri, who goes to bed alone at night. I cry for Bindi who loved her daddy so much. I cry for Baby Bob who will never learn all he needed to know from his dad. I cry for Robert who now has to bury his son after burying his wife. I cry for Wes who will never find a friend as honest and sincere. I cry for the animals that have lost their most important protector. And I cry for us because we may never see an example of another human being with the abilities and attributes that Steve possessed. There is no way to sum up Steve Irwin the Crocodile hunter. There were so many roles in his life--from father and husband to leader and conservationist. What a loss this planet has endured. Imagine having a person like that in your life and then having them taken away so abruptly. It is devastatingly painful.

Steve, You were the luckiest bloke on the face of the earth. You will not only be missed, you will become legendary. We will remember you for your passion and enthusiasm for life and for the animals you saved and protected. You were a man with great words and expressions and great ways of saying them. Crikey was my favorite. You loved this planet with every fiber in your being. We love you Steve and your family will be taken care of. You were the true Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up.

Take a moment to honor Steve by doing something nice for someone. Give a helping hand to a neighbor, friend, family member, or even a stranger. Be sincere and honest with yourselves and others. Be happy. You only have one life to live and it better be a good one.

My name is Alberto and i was born so far away from Australia, in Cuba,since 1995 i lived in Miami , and i was fascinated when i saw the first Steve's documentary, my family, and special my daughter Amanda enjoy the Steve's show.
From our family to yours, we want to express our deeply condolences for your terrible lost.
God bless and he will be greatly missed.
All the entire world will remember you Steve Irwing, like a great son, great father and great naturalist, EXTRAORDINARY PERSON.
Rest In Peace brother.
Thanks for let me express a little bit of my feelings.
Alberto from Miami.

Posted by tuckersnc
9/19/09 10:40 pm

My deepest sympathy goes out to Terri, Bindi, Bob, and Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Have just seen the memorial on TV here in the USA. It was a great tribute to Steve. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

I wanted to say that my wife and I are so sorry and grieved by the loss of Steve. Even though we never personally knew him, his openness makes us feel like we did.

I especially grieve for Terri, and for the children.

During his first year on T.V. we entered and won second place in discovery channel contest about 9 years ago, we were sent a stuffed croc,( which I still have) 2 taps of his first shows and a outback steakhouse gift cert. This is and was the only thing I have won from entering a contest, for 9 years or more we watched when he was married, when Bindi and Bob was born, was the first at the theaters to watch his movie and have watch discovey channel since then. Steve allowed my family to discover other areas of intrust which added to our knowledge. My family will miss him as though we have lost one of our own. I can not believe that such a good man can be taken at a time when the things need balance. Our prayers go out to his family. I feel that I new him personally even though I have never meet him, so I will leave saying I will miss you my friend.

Bill Tiger and family

i was having a look at ppls photos, and saw this one about a bluebird, and i remembered an encounter with an injured woodpecker. i found it in a church area next to my house, i was riding my bike through there a few years back and heard the call of this bird. i looked back and saw this woodpecker just sitting by the building. i was wondering why if was not up in a tree. so i parked my bike and started walking towards the bird. it was scared and so it tried to move but could not get very far from where it was, only moved like a centimeter, i knew then it was injured. so i raced home as fast as i could, ask my mom if i could bring the bird home in order to try and help it. when my mom said no, i ran out crying a little bit, and raced back to the bird with a little food from my blue front amazon parrot's food bowl (just about 10ml of food) so when i got to the bird i fed it the food. it ate the food, at first cautiously, then hungrily. when it came time i went back home to sleep, which did not come easily i kept thinking "please, please don't let any preditors get the bird." when i got up, and at about 9:00 kansas time, i raced on my bike to the bird, i looked, it was not where it had been. i was thinking, "PLEASE, DON'T LET IT BE..." i trailed off as i heard the chirp from the woodpecker, this time i brought a papertowel for it to lay on, i even brought one for it to use as a blanket. i hear the door of the building open (by the way this is a church area) and saw a lady, she asked "what are you doing over there?", my replie was,"i am taking care of this woodpecker, i think it broke its wing flying through here." she said ok and went back inside.
i waited with the bird for what felt like only 5 minutes but had been almost 1 hr and 30 mins. i remember thinking throughout the time, "what would Steve Irwin do?" so i did what ever i thought he would do, i brought the bird food and water each day and talked to it for about 3 days. on the 4th day, i brought plastic gloves i had finally found. i picked up the bird to see how much damage had been done to it since i noticed that the wing exposed had not been broken, it was fine. but when i lifted the bird, it seemed to have gotten used to me, and did not struggle when i picked it up, i turned the bird over and was absolutely horified. i relised that i could not save the bird, the injurys were to sevier.(PLEASE, IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ GRUSOME STUFF, DO NOT READ BELOW) its chest had been almost torn open and was bloody, i could see its heart and i immediately set it down softly on the paper towel. i was crying and rode my bike back to my house. i ran upstairs and buried my face in my pillow laying on my bed. my mom was concerned and i told her about it. and so i went there on the 5th day and saw it had passed away over night. i was only hoped i had made its last days nice and good. and to this day i mourn the loss of that bird. still remembering all the skills i used on the bird that i had learned from Steve Irwin.

I never met Steve Irwin or anyone in is family, like most of those that are cring tonight. For me it feels odd to feel such a personal loss for someone you never met, but after reading some of these post I no longer feel alone in this confused heartbreak.
My family took much joy in watching Steve jump all over the screen the last few years and what I found amazing was that through all that bouncing the message to protect wildlife always came through louder than he did. He was magic.

Terri, Bindi, Bob- though your hearts will forever have a hole and that you will always miss your wildlife hero, I hope that hearing or seeing all the blessing and memories left for you lets you see that his dream of leaving human kind more educated in the importance of all earth's creatures helps patch those holes.
I will never forget you Steve and I know, thanks to you, my girls and I will always be aware of the importance of ALL the worlds creatures and environment.
Thanks Steve for everything!

i've never wrote on any sight like this so i hope i'm doing this correctly. steve will be missed very much by myself and my sons ages 5 and 6. they liked to watch him with his crocs and my 5 year old, with his imagination, tells me how he does it also and steve helps him. i watched his show and loved the personal shows with terri and the kids. i wish them the best and my prayers and thoughts are with them and his family and friends at the zoo. God Bless You and thank you for sharing him with us and the animals.

My name is Charmaigne and I would like to share how watching Steve Irwin has affected my life. When I was about four years old, I caught my first green tree snake and caught my first scorpion. At the time I had never heard of Steve Irwin and had no idea what these animals could have done to me. When I moved to a new house I turned five and began watching The Crocodile Hunter and have watched the show habitually ever since. Steve Irwin has touched the lives of many children and myself and has shared his love of animals with them. He has taught them that every single animals, large or small, is important to our ecosystem and only ignorance and fear are the reason many of these beloved animals are hated. I will admit that I have always loved animals more than may others that I have met, but thorugh Steve Irwin's show I have learned so much about the protection and wild animals and how much they really need our help. Watching his shows has inspired me to go after my dream of helping these endangered and nonendangered animals and to conserve habitat as they are running out of it because of man's greed. I have gone on to rehabilitating baby birds that have fallen out of a nest and injured squirrels, relocated mice that have gotten into the house and venomous and nonvenomous snakes that have inadvertently fallen into the pool while chasing dinner. I have also rehabilitated a feral kitten that had lost its mother to a car and had no human contact. I stayed up with this kitten all night long and finally tamed it to where I could easily hold this kitten and it would purr. It would not leave my side. I couldn't keep this kitten because I had two of my own and therefore foundit a home with a friend of mine. I have gone on and on about me and now it's time to talk about Steve. This man was a true original and a lover to all. The only thing I regret is not going to Australia sooner to see him. Though I've never personally met Steve Irwin, I felt like I knew him. When I heard the news, it took a long time to sink in and when it finally did, I broke down and began to cry. His show and his message has been shown around the world and I believe that because of him and others like him, that the future of all animals will be brighter one. Steve Irwin will remain in my heart for th rest of my life. He will never be forgotten.

Terri, I give you my sincerest condolences as we have lost a great man who touched the lives of so many.

-Charmaigne

My husband and I have five children. Sometimes it's hard to find anything good on tv, but Animal Planet has always been a staple in our home with Steve Irwin and his family being the top of the top (Jeff Corwin being a close runner up). We felt as if we knew Steve. I've never in all my life seen such a sparkle in someones eyes with such a zest for life. I remember when I first started watching it, thinking, MAN THIS GUY IS HOT!!!!!!!!! I was actually dissapointed when I realized he was married (like I'd actually have a chance - just daydreaming!!!!) Then, when you got to know his wife, you had to love her too and then Bindi. I smile EVERYTIME I see her little face and hear her voice. I like the other show they were doing also on Travel planet. I probably liked it more because of the relationship with Steve and Bindi. Then came the little guy. Wow, what a beautiful family. Man, I'm crying thinking about it. I can't even watch the memorial.

I couldn't stop thinking of his family every minute since the time we heard. I'll never forget that morning. I wanted it to all be a bad dream. I'm still praying that everyday I'll wake up and find out it's not real. You know, I pray to God and every once in awhile I tell him about someone I want to meet when I get there and STeve Irwin is definately one. Man, I'm so heartbroken. I can't even watch the Memorial tonight. NOt yet anyway. I had a hard time all this week watching The Crocodile Hunter. It just made me cry!!

Peace be with all of you and I'm sure Steve is up there right now with his WONDERFUL accent saying "CRIMEY, I NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE LIKED ME. I THOUGHT THEY LIKED MY CROCS!!!!!" Awwww, Peace be with you Steve.

P.S: I have two turtles Bindy who I love very much!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve Irwin will be missed dearly. Animal Planet will never be the same. I have learned a lot from him. He was very inspirational,and very respectful towards people and animals. But most of all my family and I feel very sorry for Terri, Bindi,Baby Bob, and the rest of the family. We will miss Steve. And I hope his legacy lives on.

I'm not the best with words, but I just knew I needed to do this.
To Terri, Bindi, Bob (both Steve's father and his son), his best mates Wes Mannion, John Stainton, and everyone else who was so close to Steve (there are too many to list them all I'm sure), I wish to send my sincerest condolences to all of you. I have only been watching his Crocodile Hunter diaries for the past 3 years or so but ever since I saw the first episode, I always made sure to catch every one after that. He is/was a truly great man and all of the conservation that he has done for animals all over the world is truly amazing. He is a hero of mine and I, as well as the rest of the world (both humans and animals alike) will miss him greatly.

And I also wanted to say thank you for being willing to show the memorial service. It was a truly wondeful service, and even though I've only seen him on tv, it seems like the emotions I had been feeling off and on since his death finally came to a head. I cried for quite a bit. I had no idea that anyone outside my immediate family and close friends could affect me in such a way.

Sean Klingle
Merrimack, NH U.S.A.

My heart & thoughts go out to you, Terry, Bindi & Bob. I have watched Steve for what seems like forever. I truly felt as if I personally knew him & my heart is broken. My children grew up knowing who Steve Irwin was. The animal planet has suffered such a devasting blow, but thru this, we can only grow stonger.
We will sorely miss him....
With Love, the Vieyras

Dear Animal Planet, Terri, Bindi, Bob & the Irwin family,

Growing up as a kid, I always loved to watch Crocodile Hunter. My dream was to be a zoo keeper, though my life didn't set out for me to do so. I have always had love for Animals. It was so great watching him, and his love for them. No one can ever top what he has done. We are all so blessed to have had such a wonderful person and role model. Not just for what he has done to show us the life of the Animals, but also being so passionate about life.

God Bless you Steve and your Family.
Angela Coral Springs,FL

Dear Terri,Bindi,Bob,Mr.Irwin & Zoo family. I live in the US. I just watched Steve's beautiful memorial. Thank you so much for allowing my family to celebrate, honor, and reflect on Steve's life.There are just no words that express my appreciation love and grattitude for the man and his mission.Terri, My heart breaks for you.You are very strong, and I will pray God keep you so.Bindi and Bob are beautiful.They are Steve.To Mr.Irwin, as a parent I can only imagine the pain you must feel.To, Wess. It was obvious, watching the two of you together, the admiration, respect & love, Steve felt for you. To Steve's zoo family. You have my heartfelt sympathy. May God bless,keep and strengthen you. I am crying with the crockadiles. Your friend in Decatur Alabama. Terrie McSherry



loss.To Wess. It was obvious,watching the two of you together, the love, respect and admiration he felt for you. My heart felt love and sympathy to all of Steve's zoo family. May God keep you and Strengthen you. The crocadiles are not crying alone

To the family of Steve Irwin. May God Bless you. All of you are in my heart and prayers. Steve was not only a wildlife warrior but a Hero for the animal kingdom. He will so be missed.
Love and Blessings,

Author-D'Maria Scaglione
A Unique Bunny
Florida, USA

I sat in my living room weeping with sadness that we have lost such a great individual as Steve Irwin. Our planet needs more people with his passion and love for life! My heart goes out to his family especially his wife Terri and their two children Bindi and Bob. I'm sure many are missing him terribly and are feeling still in a state of shock that he really is not with us anymore. My prayers go out to the Irwin family and all those closely associated with them, only time will be able to take some of the ache away but it is always hard when a loved one is lost, you feel as though there is a hole in your heart that you can never fill.

I'm so grateful to have been able to enjoy his shows and see all the wonderful work he and his family are engaged in. I too have always loved animals of all shapes and sizes since I was able to walk and appreciate the type of person he was. I hope that we can all try to show our support by truly trying to make a difference in our own corner of the world.

You will always be in my thoughts and prayers Irwin family--I wish you well!