The world has lost a wonderful teacher, husband, father, and friend. As you have read in the many, many posts before this one! My family and friends in Yuma, Arizona USA offer our condolences to Terry, Bendi, Bob and the rest of the family and friends that were close to Steve. We will miss him and words cant describe the loss. Although I didn't know him I still loved him and all his shows. God be with him and the family in this time of loss and need. Jennifer Gloria Yuma AZ USA
My family is grief stricken over this loss. We have your family in our prayers. Steve was a wonderful man and taught many tolerence and understanding of animals. Terri, Bindi, and Bob you are loved and prayed for. We all feel as though we have lost someone special. Most of us never met him person but feel as though we have known him. His memory will live on in our hearts. Words can not describe the feeling our family feels. I wish there was something we could do to ease your pain. Love and Prayers, Barnes and Lee Family Columbia, Tenn.
My condolences to Terri, Bob, Bindi, Baby Bob, the rest of the Irwin family, Wes, John, and all other friends...I have been a watching 'The Crocodile Hunter' since I was in elementary school and have been a HUGE fan ever since. I even remember watching Steve when the show was filmed with lower quality cameras and lighting....now over ten years later he is gone...I was always concerned, but never thought something like this would happen...especially not a stingray! But, all I can say we must take control of the message Steve has left behind; and we must help save Mother Earth and it's wildlife! We can make a difference, even if it is a small one, in the large shadow Steve has left for us to fill. Thank you Steve for the inspiration and great times! You'll forever be in my heart my environmental brother.
Billy GA,USA
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Condolences to Terri, Bindi, Little Bob and to the entire Irwin family. Steve will be greatly missed by all of his USA fans. We feel like a member of our family is missing.
To the Irwins, Wes, and everyone touched by Mr. Steve Irwin,
It is difficult to find the right words to describe the loss of Steve Irwin. I sat in shock for a time as the news came across. I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Irwin, and my family and I had planned to someday make the journey to Austrailia from Florida and visit Austrailia Zoo in hopes of seeing him. Steve's infectious personality and enthusiasm made him a welcome guest in our home several times a week thanks to his television appearances. Our deepest heartfelt respects go to his family and friends during this devastating period. My deepest sorrow are for his young children. Rest In Peace Steve, you gave us so much and championed a noble cause. You will be dearly missed, and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
I have watched Steve Irwin with my children for several years. He has made a huge impact on their lives, especially my 12-year-old daughter. The "Crocodile Man" taught her to have a great respect for nature, and she now wants a snake of her own as a pet, having gotten to hold several at a school event. For the past year or so, she has held fast to her decision to move to Austrialia after she's out of school, so she can work with the wildlife there, perhaps even get to visit Steve Irwin's zoo, and meet him in person. I am so very sorry for Steve's family,and I pray that their own sorrow will be lessened just a tiny bit by all the heartfelt wishes of all those who, like myself, will miss seeing his passion for life, and for his work. I have no doubt that his passion has been felt by many, all over the world, and this was his destiny, to teach all the world about his beloved animals. Here in the US we have a country song, which states that "God only cries for the living, for it's the living who are left to carry on. God only cries for the living, for it's the living, that are so far from home." May God'd tears comfort Steve's family, now and forever, amen. Elizabeth Seagraves and children, Grayson, Kentucky
To the Irwin family and friends: My family is deeply shocked and saddened by Steve's death. I take a little comfort knowing he is swimming with the crocs in heaven. I have taken great pleasure watching Bindi grow up along with my little girls. We have enjoyed every bit of programing and conservation information. The joy you bring to my family is imense. Words cannot express all that I want to tell you. Thank you and God Bless! Our prayers are with you as we too suffer. With loving thoughts, The Daffron Family Brandon, FL USA
Words can not express how you are feeling. I am truly sorry for your loss Terri, Bindi Sue and Robert. God be with you today and always. Here is a poem I put on my brother's site when he died. God Bless you all, everyone who knew Steve, and who didn't and to all who are in mourning over his passing. Blessings
CONVERSATION WITH GOD
I said, "God, I hurt".
And God said, "I know".
I said, " God I cry a lot".
And God said, " That is why I gave you tears".
I Said, "God I am so depressed".
And God said, "That is why I gave you sunshine".
I said, "God life is so hard".
And God said, "That is why I gave you loved ones".
I said, "God my loved one died".
And God said, "so did mine".
I said, "God it is such a loss".
And God said, "I saw mine nailed to a cross".
I said, God your loved one lives".
And God said, "So does yours".
I said, "God where are they now"?
And God said, "Mine is on my right and yours is in the light".
I loved animals, too. I think that is one of the main reasons why I enjoyed watching "The Crocodile Hunter". Not to mention I just loved listening to Steve's accent!! He was definitely a hero to me; maybe because I wished I could do what he did. The world has lost a wonderful human being. I cried for my loss, but now I cry for his family's loss. May God Bless You and keep you stong.
My heartfelt wishes and condolences go out to Terri, Bindi and Bob, also to his father Bob and his zoo family. I pray that God will give them comfort. My daughter and I have watched Steve Irwin and Terri for years. We have learned so much and Steve will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful person with so much love for life, and all the animals he encountered. We will never forget him and all he taught us over the years, along with the laughs he gave us. God Bless you all!
Thank you Steve for your joy and enthusiasm when you spoke to us through your shows.
Thank You Terri for sharing your husband with us for all these years, please know that we are holding you, your children, your family and friends up in prayer during your time of sorrow. May you be comforted by the love for you and your family that the world holds.
Blessed at they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Charles, Carol, and Wesley(5) Stottlemeyer Tacoma. Washington, USA
To the Irwin family,from the Edwards family...we loved watching steve on tv and will miss him.Our deepest condolences to all of you. Our prayer is that you all find peace in this time of great sorrow. The world has lost a great human being... may his dream be fulfilled
My girlfriend and i would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Irwin family. Steve was a great man, we enjoyed his shows very much and the news of his passing saddens us all.
Here is a poem dedicated to Terri and children, may you, Terri, continue to bring glory in memory of Steve, as his legacy & vision will always live on and forever etched in our hearts.
"You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has 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."
I remember first seeing Steve on New Year's Eve in 1994 - my wife and I watched in amazement as he physically handled the world's deadliest snakes...he totally upstaged the normal New Year's Eve fare on the other channels and my family was hooked on the Crocodile Hunter ever since. My son was almost two at the time and now he's almost 14. We have since added a now seven year old little sister to the mix of Croc fans. Steve and his family (including Sui) have touched our family in many ways and he will be sorely missed. We extend our deepest sympathies to Terri, Bindi, and Bob and we share our sadness at his untimely death with millions of people worldwide. For his family, we are truly sorry. And to Steve, thanks for bringing wildlife in to our living rooms and in to our hearts mate.
Mi corazon llora por la pronta partida de nuestro adorado Steve, nos dejo un gran vacio. Gracias, amigo, por darnos tantos momementos de la bella vida salvaje a la cual amabas tanto. Para Terry, Bindy Sue, Bob y su padre, el resto de su amada familia y amigos, reciban desde el fondo de mi corazon, mis mas sentidas condolencias por esta dolorosa perdida. Annelis de Contreras Caracas, Venezuela South America
yesterday morning after hearing the news of steve irwin's death, i found a box turtle crossing the road. he almost got hit by the car in front of me. i stopped and picked him up and brought him home. my kids are thrilled and fascinated by him. we're having fun feeding him and watching what he does. it's thanks to the teachings of steve that we appreciate our reptilian friend. we named him "Crikey". we'll miss you Steve! thanks for everything! cleveland, ohio
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with Terri,Bindi,Bob and the rest of the Irwin family. We are saddend by the loss of such a wonderful and brave man, who made millions of people smile with what he loved doing. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Hello i am a 15 year old boy that was very close to steve even though i never got to meet him p in personal. But he touched me very deeply iv been watching his show since i was about 7 or so and i learned alot from him i would always tell my mom i want to be just like him when i grow up. He made me realize that there alot to know about wildlife and how we should help them. I know everyone is probably saying the same thing but it really means alot to me i actually never thought a celebraty would touch me like that when i heard the bad news i have to say i cried but at least he did so much for animals and his name will remain forever in the hearts of millions. I hope if yall read this yall understand hat he wasnt just a guy on tv he was a man of courage,[assion and so on! So i pray for the whole family Terry,Bob,Bindi and the rest of the crew who worked with steve i wish yall a wonderful life ahead thankyou for reading this .
I just wnat to say that Steve Irwin was a great man for all animals. My husband and I work long hours and dont see our kids much but we would always watch his shows with the kids. THe kids were learning and intrested in the shows and steve made it fun for the whole family....to bad there arent more people out there like him....Our deepest regrets for his family and friends but atleast he was doing what made him happy in the end...Let him never be forgotten
My family and I have been huge fans of Steve Irwin since he first came on TV, And we are devastated by his sudden passing. My 10 year old son and I sat in my car when we first heard the news (I had just picked him up from school) and we wept. My thoughts go out to Terri, Bindi and Bob and the rest of his family and friends, as if the grief that i felt for him as someone ive never even had the honor to meet i cant even imagine how they are feeling. Having watched Steve and Terri on TV for years now I feel i know them personally. He had a lot to do with our decision to move to Australia as i love animals and dreamed of seeing the wildlife he so proudly showed us. He has been an amazing wildlife advocate and environmentalist. The world will be a poorer place without him. My Deepest most heartfelt sympathy to all that were close to him.
Steve, along with Terri both lived their passion for wildlife conservation. I offer my deepest sympathy to Terri, Bindi, Bob, Bob Sr. and to Steve's "best mate" Wes. I know that Terri will continue on with Steve's crucial work and his memory will live on. Steve gave so much of himself to make everone aware of the desperate need to conserve every square inch of habitat we can for the animals. Those of us who dreamed of making that trip to Austrailia just to go to the Austrailia Zoo on the off chance of being able to shake Steve's hand and say thank you have lost that chance. But I know that we can still make that trip, still visit the zoo and give our thanks to Terri, Bindi and Bob for sharing Steve with us all.
When I think of Steve Irwin, I see him as representing life. He reflected the heart of God and His creation. Steve always brought such joy to everyone and never lost his passion. Although I never knew Steve personally, I feel as though I did. He was a great man and had such a heart for the hurting. He loved what he did and he will always be remembered for his enthusiasm. I pray for God's strength and comfort to be upon everyone. ~Kaci Clemons
To Terri and her children my deepest sympathy to you . You are in my prayers. Steve was a lovely man who did much for animal conservation and was much loved and will be missed by the world. God Bless and comfort you and your children in this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to all the Irwin family and friends. Steve was my hero and taught me so much about snakes that I had been so afraid of before. I would have been very proud to have called him my son. Hearing of his tragic accident was like losing a family member. May God give all of you the strength to get through this and carry on his very important message about conserving wildlife. He will be missed greatly but remembered as someone who made a difference. I have to believe that God needed him to do something very special in Heaven. My heart goes out to all of you.
Dear Terri and kids, I am so sorry for the loss of Steve. He was a really great person and I loved what he did for the crocodiles. Trust in God and He will heal all your pain. I lost my dad in 1996 and I thought the pain would never go away, but God and time did heal the pain. I will be praying for you and your family. Love, Ashley McKinley
It is with very deep saddness 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 7 year old son preferred to watch the "crocodile man" as opposed to cartoons. "Thank you Steve" for allowing my son the excitment of coming to me after a show and saying "Mama, Mama, did you know that...."
I was surprised to hear that steve irwin died. I always thought he seemed invinceable just the way he could handle animals with out ever getting hurt rally seriously. I want to send my deepist sympathy to his family and friends and coworkers. I really wish i could have met him I love the passion he had and the way he wanted to help animanls by helping people to understand them better. I hope that his legacy will not be forgotten because in my mind he was a hero.
Dear Terri, Bindi, Bob, Family, Friends, and Staff, My family and I are truely saddened by the loss of such a great man. He was truely a remarkable human being, and he will never be forgotten Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God bless
I have taken great pleasure watching Bindi grow up along with my little girls. We have enjoyed every bit of programing and conservation information. The joy you bring to my family is imense. Words cannot express all that I want to tell you. Thank you and God Bless!
I just wnat to say that Steve Irwin was a great man for all animals. My husband and I work long hours and dont see our kids much but we would always watch his shows with the kids. THe kids were learning and intrested in the shows and steve made it fun for the whole family....to bad there arent more people out there like him....Our deepest regrets for his family and friends but atleast he was doing what made him happy in the end...Let him never be forgotten