My heart filled thoughts and prayers are with the Irwin family,extended famiy including his staff, friends and all his admirers and fans.
I too have worked in the conversation of animals and educating the public. Steve Irwin came along to educate the world with his courage and such dedication, I always thought we need more individuals like Steve and Terri.
He will be truely missed!! At such sad times like this, there are never proper words to describe the loss we all feel.

Phyllis Trueluck
Orlando, Florida

The world has lost a good and great man.

I'm in tears and I never saw his show in Australia.

My heart sympathy goes out to his family and friends, co-workers and employees.

Ingrid Hindell, Melbourne.

What a sad day today for the world.I always thought he was out of his mind but braver than anyone else.I can only imagine what Teri and the children are going through.If one has to die suddenly at least he was doing what he loved.I hope it gives you Teri and the Irwin family comfort knowing how much Steve was loved and admired!!I will keep you and the children in my prayers...God Bless you all and God Bless Steve wherever he is!!!

The Deveau Family
Pensacola FL
USA

To Terri, Bindi, Baby Bob,all at Australia Zoo, and the rest of Steve's loved ones,

There are no words to express my shock and sorrow this morning. My heart is broken for you all. We have been watching Steve since he started on Animal Planet. His enthusiasm and zest for life were contagious. I just can't imagine the animal world without him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

God Bless,
The Constant Family
Richland, WA

From our family to the Irwin family and the Queensland Zoo family,our deepest heartfelt sorrow is with you...My children grew up watching Crocodile Hunter and we did our best never to miss it.Farewell Steve-O...You wiil always be loved,you will always be missed,you will remain in our hearts forever."If you had to leave us,it is consolation that you continued doing what you loved until the end friend."

My children were saddened to hear of Steve Irwin's death. They loved the "Croc Hunter" we would all watch together to see if he would get the 'big one!'Our hearts go out to the family, the Zoo, and all those who knew and loved Steve Irwin, God Bless.
The Rustchak Family
Norfolk, Va

Terry, if you read this, I just want to say how much I and my family will miss him. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope that you will try to continue on his legacy. He was a great man and I would have been honored to have met him. I'm so sorry for your loss. Don't forget that God still loves you.
Truly yours,
Sable Hicks

My sister called my mom and I at 1:40am this morning to tell us the news and we were all in dead shock. I grew up watching Steve with my parents and fell in love with him and his family and their passion for anmials. He's actually the one who inspired me to take my love for animals and make it my career and become a vet which I'm currently at college studying for. Deepest sympathy goes out to the Irwins and his close friends. It's sad to lose someone who touched so many in ways that can't be described and words can't express my sympathy and gratitude for all his inspiration and spirit. May God be with him as he rests in peace.
with love, Brittany in Rochester MI, USA

i have lost a true hero of mine

it was a dream of mine to meet steve irwin and one day visit australia zoo and see what he had worked so hard to achieve

i will say a prayer for his family and will miss
his presence in my life - even though it was only a small glimpse on tv

sally

uk

i am so sad about what happened to steve he was my idol i wanted to grow up just like him. i always said in school steve erwin is my idol i want to be just like him. but now i am crushed my idol is gone. but i think a little bit of staeve will live on in all of us.i am so soryy mrs. erwin and bindi and bob i hope you will all be ok.
from your biggest fan ever bigger than everyone steves protoge Ben

I am very deeply saddened of the death of Steve Irwin. He will be greatly missed by the entire world. My prayers go out to his entire family. Steve will never be forgotten, who could ever forget such an infectious personality. Terri, Bindi & Bob may God be with you at this time of sorrow. CRIKEY!!! CROCS RULE!!
Liz in Texas

SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS HE WAS A CONSERVATIONIST THAT GRABED PEOPLES ATTENTION OUR FAMILY HAVE WATCHED STEVE AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE LOVE HE HAS FOR ANIMALS BUT ALSO THE LOVE HE HAS FOR HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN THROUGH OUT THE YEARS PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SYMPATHY. GOD BLESS

Dionysos Ede Holland

The world of conservation has lost a true "Superhero." Not only a superhero of conservation. Not only a superhero to the animals of the world. Steve was a superhero to people from every corner of the Earth. He taught love and respect for all of G-d's creature's to millions of people, with his exuberance and amazing heart. He was one of the reasons I decided to become a Conservatioist myself. My condolences and best wishes go out to Terri, Bindi, Bob and all of his family, friends and fans worldwide. He will be sorely missed by all.

My family is saddened by the loss of a great man of animals. We found at this morning around 5 am central time by friend. That he had passed away.

We enjoyed watching Steve and his family.

Our condolences goes out to Terri, Bindi,Bob, his parents and all of the zoo family.

James, Paula, James, Jordan, Jason and Jeremy Tull
Wichita Kansas. USA

Our family is just shocked and saddened by the news of Steve's passing. While we did not know him he was in our home so many times as our family enjoyed his shows. As tragic as it is, it's nice to know he was doing something he loved. Our prayers go out to Steve's wife and kids as well as his family and all those close to him. He and his adventurous, enthusiastic personality will be missed! Thank you Steve and rest in peace!

My prayers and thoughts are with the Irwin family.He was a great man and loved what he did.I always watched his shows. My god be with his family in their time of need.

My deepest sympathies to the Irwin family from ours......
I felt like my whole heart broke. Steve was the reason i decided to persue a career with animals. I remember cringing every time i saw him with a dangerous animal and it snap at him or try to attack him. Just a sting ray...I always figured he go out by well a crocidile. Yet I know he died doing something he always loved and really beleived in doing. It was his passion along with loving his family. I wish there was a way we could get him back, animal planet would seem less without the aussie controvationist. However he will miss him with all our hearts he will be remembered now and throughout the generations...Our prayers are with the Irwin family and the angency.
~Danica Evitch
Brandon Jaramillo
Cindy Jaramillo

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 birhtday 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

My deepest sympathies to Steve Irwin's family and friends. My son Andrew has watched, loved, admired and emulated Steve since he was old enough to watch tv.. It was very tough to tell him about Steve today, especially since today is Andrew's 10th birthday. We even did the 'zoo party' on Saturday. I told him to keep taking good care of his bearded dragon and snake, and that would make Steve very proud knowing he touched someone so young, so very much. He will be missed by so many.

Greatest condolences to Terri, Bindi, Bob and the whole Steve Irwin family! He will be greatly missed by millions. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

Sincerely,
The Smith family
Dayton, TX

My family is sorry to hear of your family's lost. My son's love the show and have learned so much over the years. Because of Steve's work, my oldest son want to works at Australia Zoo. We will still watch animal planet and remember Stevie great work. The world is a better place for having him here even if his time was cut short.

Im sorry of what happened to Mrs.Irwin. People alover the world loved him and he was so helpful by encouraging ous to save the invierment to save the animals Im only ten but i know how it feels to lose someone you love. I love you guys you are the best and keep doing a good job

The world has lost a very special man today. I was in shock and tears to hear that a man whose show I never miss because he had my dream job...was gone. And feels like my dream went with him. My heart goes out to his wife and their two childern. May God wrap his arms around you in your time of need. God Bless you all. And we will all miss you so much Steve. Rest in peace.

our deepest sympathies to Terri, Bindi & Bob - our hearts go out to you on this sad day. may you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and your family at this difficult and sad time

You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on

Our condolences go out to the Irwin family & friends. We have watched the show for quite a few years. My children grew up watching & we all are very sad at the loss of Steve. He was always very avid, wanting to teach about animal conservation, & stressing how very important it is. I am an animal lover myself & it's very sorrowful to know that someone so dedicated to animals is gone from this world.

He has truly taught us so much. I hope to live my life the way he has - on the edge, loving what I do, & surrounded by family & friends who love me.

Thanks Steve for the inspiration - God Bless

The Jones Family
North Carolina

We would like to express our condolences to Terri, Bindi Sue, Bob and all his family at the Australia Zoo. Our 8 year old daughter Andrea Paola is a #1 fan of Steve and also loves Bindi as well (keep up the good work young lady!!!). Andrea look forward to visit and work at the Australia Zoo because she shares the love of reptiles and wildlife in general just like Steve did. Our prayers to a loving family and for sure a rest in peace for one of God's Animal Angels Mr. Steve Irwin, "The Real Crocodile Hunter".

From the island of Puerto Rico
Rodríguez-Meléndez family

My condolences to Terri, Bindi, Bob and all those who knew and loved him. May they eventually find peace, and go on to live their lives with joy and enthusiasm. My thoughts and prayers are with the Irwin family and friends. Take care of yourselves please, eat, sleep, drink water and cry as you need.

Mr. Irwin's legacy will live on, he raised awareness on conservation issues worldwide, and the torch will be raised high again. His dream lives on, in all who were touched by his boundless love of nature.

It is so raw what I feel right now. when I first saw him on the TV with Terri i knew that here in front of me was a couple who loved each other a man and a woman who loved and would give their lives for their reptiles and mammals and insects. They loved whole heartedly and they loved unconditionaly. They loved their children, each other, their collegues, their extended family at the zoo, their parents, and their countries(Terri is an American, Steve Australian) unconditionally.

I would of hoped that one day i would get to Australia Zoo and shake the hand of "The Crocodile Hunter" and to meet Terri, and to thank them for being a source of such hope and such integrety. I am still going to go to the zoo if not to see steve then to remind myself of all the great things you did for the animals things that we can and will keep doing you have led the way steve and for that we are all greatful.

I am saddened most, however, that Bindi and Bob have lost their father that they adored so much and they were so loved by him. I am saddened that Terri who had lived out love at first sight with Steve will no longer feel the warmth of a hug from her husband, and I am saddened for the loss that Steve's sisters must be feeling at the loss of their brother, I am also saddened that Bob now has to deal with the loss of a son which is compounded by the earlier loss of his wife, and Wes, Steve's best mate I can only imagine the loss he feels right now, it is just so sad. I hope that we as his fans can realize that our sadness truly is not comparable to that that was felt by the forementioned people or that of the loss that the extended family at the Zoo feels.

Steve may you rest in peace, and find comfort in once again being along side Suey, and may you know that though you are lost you are not forgotten and that you did not die in vane, you died the way you always wanted to. You said," I love my animals, I'd die for them" you have. I am so proud of you. I will get to your zoo.
To Australia Zoo, and the Irwin clan, especially Bindi, Little Bob, Terri, big Bob, and Wes my deepest and most heartfelt condolences and prayers to you. You are not alone, you are held tight in the arms of us your fans and we will not let go. I love you all, I love Steve.

Keep this thought close to heart. One is not gone until they are forgotten. Steve will never be forgotten. He lives. He lives on.

Cheers Steve. Rest in peace.

all my love jilly from England

I can only begin to immagine the devestation being felt by the family of Steve and I pray that they find some sort of comfort in knowing what an incredible affect Steve had on children and adults the world over.

My wife saw my face when I read the news and immediately asked me what was wrong. I was speechless. The first thing that went through my mind, was that my four year old son had lost his first hero. In our household, even though my brother is named Steve, when my son was speaking, there was only one "Steve" and that was Steve Irwin. My wife and I both had harbored the hope that our son would one day meet the great Crocodile Hunter. Our son loves all kinds of animals and he immitates Steve almost perfectly. Croc Files is the one show that he will watch in place of Power Rangers. When he was only 2 years old we would play Croc Hunter. diving onto the backs of toy crocs and wrestling them... only to leap off on the count of three.

They say its a small world and that may be true. Today, every animal lover in the world is grieving with the Irwins. One of the greatest champions of the animal kingdom left this world, far too early for our liking, but perhaps, because of the work he did and the example he made, a whole new generation of animal champions will step up and carry on his torch. God bless.

Just had to post again...don't think I've been this upset about a celebrity death since Christopher Reeve passed us.

STEVE mate, you won't be forgotten and you certainly won't be replaced. Thank heaven for re-runs but don't think I could bring myself to watch them just yet.

STEVE IRWIN - THE MAN, THE ICON. RIP

My boyfriend and I, have been deeply saddened at the news we have stumbled upon this morning and our hearts go out to his family, Extended around the world though it is! It is now missing a key member of both the entertaining and educational veriety. I'm sure we are not alone in feeling as if we knew him as we do our neighbours and the world is now missing one of it's most popular people. I'm sure Terri, Bindi and Bob will survive fully, as Steve must have rubbed off on them.... and who can think of more of a surviver than him. Once again we would like to offer our heartfelt condolence and wish his family, his collegues and every animal he ever helped the very best and know he will be remembered by all of us as a LIVING legend. Cassie lewis.

GOD BLESS THE CROCIDILE HUNTER!!! My deepest condolences go out to his wife and his beautiful children.. May they always know that their dad was the greatest!!!!!!!

What a tragic end for such a great guy , Wow, what a fantastic entertainer, and colourful character Steve was !. I am absolutely shocked and gutted at the news of his untimely death.
Loved all his programmes, sending condolences, love & best wishes to Terri, the kids, and the rest of the family, including all the staff at Australia Zoo. xxx RIP Steve

My deepest sympathies to the Irwin family and those who worked with him. My son grew up watching Steve and idolized him! Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers. He will be greatly missed!!

My husband and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to Steve's family and friends. We will miss him.

This morning when I woke up I thought that I was in shock. I began to cry as Steve and Terry have been a part of our family every single day with them coming into our homes and teaching me and my children everything we know about animals. It is so sad that someone so full of energy and life can be taken away from this planet who so owes him a great debt for all he has done. Whatever Steve would tell my children it was the truth and the gospel. No one could tell them anything else because they would let them know that the Crocodile Hunter had told them different. End of story....Our knowledge we have acquired from him is so great and things we never would have known is all because of him...He has touched our lives and made us scratch our heads, wonder how in the world, taught us all something, and now sadly we are saying goodbye. So in remembrance to him today we have been watching the video of the baha men singing the Steve version of the crocodile rock song. What a powerful spirit that will live on and on forever in all of us. Thank you Steve wherever you are for all of God's creatures...Thank you and we will never forget what all you have taught us.

Steve's indomitable spirit and zest for life are a true inspiration. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends. G'bye Mate--you'll be sorely missed.

There are no words to describe how saddened I am after learning early this morning of Steve's untimely passing. I personally know how the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one especially a parent feels and with Steve's passing I am reminded once again to try to appreciate life, to stop and really embrace the world in which we are lucky enough to live in.

To Terri, Bindi, Bob, Wes, and the rest of the Australia Zoo thank you for sharing so unselfishly with us your husband, father and friend. My deepest condolences go out to you and I hope God provides each one of you the strength to make it through this difficult time.

Sincerly,
Milissa Bodganski
Flemington, NJ USA

I was shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved environmental and wildlife icon, Steve Irwin. I have been watching his shows for years and can't imagine watching Animal Planet without him - he could always put a smile on my face! I hope his family can find consolation in all the lives (both human and animal) and attitudes he has changed. He was an absolute leader in my eyes, fearless and dedicated to the work he loved. He will be dearly missed...he was truly a gift to all of us. Thank you to the Irwin family for entertaining us, teaching us, and allowing us to be part of your lives all these years.

Sincerely,
Chanda,
Denver, Colorado

Glod bless and CROCS RULE

I am So very sad to hear of Mr. Irwins passing. My Deepest Sympathies go out to Terri and the Children. He was Truely a Beautiful person and I feel people from around the world are stunned and VERY Sad over this news. I still am having a hard time believing this.

First my condolences for Terri and his kids, and all of the people who were close to Steve. He was as others have stated my sons idol. He wants to grow up and be just like him. It was such a shock to hear the news this morning. May God bless his family during the terrible time. He will be greatly missed.

omg...wow, i was asleep this morning,when my mother came in the room and gave me the news.im just a regular girl, having no connections to steve....and yet when my mother told me he had past away, it was like, i don't even know how to explain it. ive watched steve ever since i was a little girl...and i can't explain how much i looked up to him. i've lost family members before,and i truly give my entire heart to his family...i may of not known steve,but i KNOW this was a tragic loss..i am praying for each and every last one of his family members.

Talk about crocodile tears! Our family was devastated at the news this morning. We are huge fans of Steve Irwin, especially our 11 year old autistic daughter. She watched Crocodile Hunter every day and had his DVD's. It was so hard to tell her this morning and we all started to cry and try to console her. God Bless his family. I think he was so blessed to do what he loved to do although he was taken way too soon. I pray for his wife and children and a son who will sadly remember his father more through video than through true life experiences. I think he would want us all to appreciate wildlife and respect it. It may sound a little cheesy but I think we should all wear a green ribbon on our lapels to remember him.

As you read these..maybe someday in the future, your heart will swell with the knowledge that Steve was indeed a very special person whom with his passion and dedication ..inspired millions of people to live and conserve the animals of our precious Earth. He has been blessed and so have we. God Bless YOU..We feel as if we know and love you all. Marilyn Brandenburg.. Gainesville, Florida... davidandmarilynb@hotmail.com

Our family would like to express our condolences to the Irwin family upon hearing of their great loss. We never grow tired of Steve's shows and have learned a lot about conservation and the natural world through this medium. Although we never met Steve he appearantly touched us more than we knew as his loss feels to us to be a personal one. Much akin to the loss of a family member. When a trust is established I am sure we will contribute to his legacy of Animal conservation. He brought awareness of the importance of conservation being not just for the fuzzy, cuddly animals but also for animals whose protection might otherwise fly under the radar. The reptiles and predators whose endangered status might otherwise have avoided a spokesperson. I hope the family stays in the field and perhaps one day his children will follow in their father's footsteps as conservationists, naturalists etc. a would be fitting tribute to the legend that has become the "Crocodile Hunter".

I was very saddened to hear about the tragic passing of Mr Steve Irwin he was an insperation to all of us. His enjoyment of life was to very insperational.I send my heart felt condolences to his Wife Terri and his two children Bindi Sue and Bob.Dont be to saddened just think he did a lot of good when he was around and hopefully his good work will go on under his name.
Mr C suter Age 34
England

they often say that the brighter the flame the faster it burns steve lived a fast bright light he taught many people about nature and animals he was a good man who will be sorely missed. my soul aches for his wife and children. it is my frevrent hope that they may find some solace in the fact that most of the world is mourning with them
wolf angelis alvin tx

Someone said that Steve died doing what he loved best, but I think he died doing what we loved best. We all loved to see him wrestle his crocks and in recent times we loved to see him with other wild animals.
He has reached that Rainbow Bridge now and his beloved Suey has met him.
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm