From the minute I first saw Steve Irwin on animal planet I was captivated and inspired. It's funny how someone so far away can touch you so much. I think we were all touched by the passion he had, not only for animals but for life. I still cannot come to terms with his death. I think the biggest blow is that one of my lifetime hero's (second only to my Mom) died on my birthday. I guess I thought he'd always be around, ya know? But I can still see him, in the work that he's done for conservation. And the millions of animals he's saved, and the millions of people in whom he ignited an indescribable passion for wildlife. He is a legend and no one will ever be able to fill his shoes. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

We were so lucky for so long to have this wildlife warrior. God's very busy, but it was only a matter of time before he found out...He finally did a head count and realized he was missing an angel...

Crikey, we'll miss ya Stevo!

Love now, love always,
Deandra