HAVE A GO AT THIS! People who are mourning the death of Croc Hunter Steve Irwin have a chance to have some closure to their grief and offer some spiritual condolences to his family and loved ones, all at the same moment. This grassroots idea started the 13th of September, has snowballed into a worldwide Campfire/ candle lighting ceremony. Steve's Dad said on the news that they had a funeral for Steve where everyone gathered around a campfire, and told fond stories and rememberances of him. That this is what Steve wanted.
Since most of us cannot come to Australia to pay respects, I came up with an idea.
Crikey! If it's a Camp fire he wanted, then why not have the worlds biggest Bond-fire by having all who loved him join in by lighting candles, lighters, flashlights, Bonfires, etc, out of their own backyards and livingrooms. The perfect day to honour him would be two weeks after his death. And then again on his birthday on February 22, 2007.
We are not all privileged to have the ability to watch the Wednesday Public ceremony, let alone on the live broadcast.
So this is a way to join in with thousands of others -spiritually- and give him the biggest and best sendoff ever. Some people are having a gathering of at least 100 people to campout and have their vigil. Please share this event so other fans of Steve Irwin may also join in on the worldwide Bond-fire.
This is to be held on: Monday, September 18th at 11:30AM (AEST)
Time Zone converter: http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc (For USA- Sunday, Sept 17th at 9:30 PM EST)
USA EST - 9:30PM THIS Sunday the 17 CT - 8:30PM the 17th MT - 7:30PM the 17th Pacific (california)- 6:30PM the 17th ALASKA 5:30PM the 17th HAWAII 3:30PM Sunday the 17th pacific Territories 10:30AM Monday the 18th Atlantic Time Zone 9:30PM, Sunday the 17th
This is NOT the public memorial put on by the Irwin family. That service is on Sept. 20th at 9am Australia Brisbane time. It's impossible to contact the family to include them on this candlelight vigil.
Terri, if you read this, know that we love you. I will light a candle especially for you.
To ALL: Come join us in your own backyard, livingroom - with candles, lighters, flashlights, bells, or a campfire...for the biggest Bondfire in the world, for STEVE. You will be AMAZED when you feel the spiritual strength of THOUSANDS joining hands to honour him and pray for the Irwin family.
Are you participating in the Monday BondFire? Then, come lift up your hearts and your hands and send Terri and children the love you felt for Steve and post your fond rememberances here as if we were sitting around a "campfire".
Please post your rememberances in the form of a condolence, to keep it in the format acceptable to this forum so they do not bannish us.
UPDATE: Keep the fire going if you could not participate. It's never too late to light a candle. Go to this website and play this song: Go Light Your World: http://www.songagram.com/May_God_Bless_You/golightyourworld.htm
Then in Steve's behalf.. Go Light Your world. Let us know here when you light your candle for all to see. Sharing the love.. -Cheryl- -Cheryl-
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I light a candle to represent the everlasting flame set by our Wildlife Warrior. This candle represents the flame now passed on to me to carry on Steve's legacy by keeping a private promise I've made.
This I do for you, Steve.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to all who loved him. Especially those who were close to Steve's heart.
My prayers and love to Terri, Bindi, Bob and Robert Irwin; Wes Manion, John Stainton, Steve's sibblings. Know that Steve has not left you. May God protect you and lift you during these painful and difficult times.
I would gladly carry your burden for you. oxoxox Cheryl B. from Michigan
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You should send something to the media about this, so that more people know that it's happening and can join in - it would be very comforting to his family & close friends to see this beautiful tribute & how many loved Steve, so media coverage would be good, but all of you participating should take photos to send to Australia Zoo.
I have sent info to Associated Press.. but. Not sure they are interested in this. Maybe more people should contact their local Associated Press. My local AP email is apmichigan@ap.org
If you swap out the michigan in this email for your home state, and email them with a letter asking for them to post a story.. who knows? We have TWO DAYS to get the word out.
This is going to take team work mates! Steve was the spark, and you guys are the flames.
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"FANing" the flames now! This I do to keep a private promise I've made to you Terri, Bindi, Baby Bob, all family and friends. Our thoughts continue to be with you, and our actions will continue to show it, to help further The Irwin Family mission.
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This link allows you to choose your closest Associated Press Bureau... provides phone and fax #s... email "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" press release:
http://www.ap.org/pages/contact/contact.html
For additional D'tails on the WORLDWIDE CAMPFIRE: go to the "Talk About Steve" Forum and read "WORLDWIDE MEMORIAL - CAMPFIRE 4 STEVE Monday 18/09/06 11:30 AM (AEST)"
* (D'notes Bond-Fire is getting hotter) ... on occasion "Joy Cometh in the Mourning"
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09:30:00 a.m. Monday September 18, 2006 in Asia/Singapore
USA EST - 9:30PM TODAY - Sunday the 17 CT - 8:30PM the 17th MT - 7:30PM the 17th Pacific (california)- 6:30PM the TODAY the 17th ALASKA 5:30PM the 17th HAWAII 3:30PM Sunday the 17th pacific Territories 10:30AM Monday the 18th Atlantic Time Zone 9:30PM, Sunday the 17th
UK 2:30AM Monday morning the 18th
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anyone who would like to join in on a yahoo conference 1/2 hour or so before vigil starts may IM me at cbtree1953@yahoo.com. Please..when IMing me please put STEVE IRWIN in your IM.
The original topic for this was moved over to Croc Hunter/ "Talk about Steve" forum http://community.discovery.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3211993295/m/8721955348
The world has truely lost a great man who has taught me to respect wild animals and that thye too have their place here on earth. thanks Steve you will be missed!!!! My family and I will be a part of this candlelight vigil at 9:30 Pm tonight. Joe
i posted a bulletin on myspace (its a site to meet new and old friends) and so that way , they will keep passing it on and it will get to most of the USA hopefully in time!
We will be in our backyard tonight to show our respects to the memory of our mate Steve, and his family...Hope the ISS takes pictures... We are going to light up the world.....
I will be lighting my candle in my home tonight at 9:30pm. I'm watching the Tribute to Steve Irwin Marathon today and a whole flood of emotions are going on. I love hearing the tributes from his friends and colleagues. We all must carry on Steve's mission for wildlife. My heartfelt prayers are with Terri,Bindi,Bob and the rest of the family and the Austrailia Zoo family.
55thnich your so fortunate to be in school. For you to close your eyes for a moment, or even just have a passing thought as that time of the vigil rolls around is appreciated. All it takes is one positive thought...
Steve was a great man who will truly be missed. I like the idea of lighting a candle tonight to honor him. I am deeply saddened that he will not be there to watch his daughter and son grow up. He will be watching from heaven. I strongly have faith that god has a plan for everyone. God Bless you Steve. He has saved you a beautiful place in heaven. The gates are open for you mate. Good bye buddy.
What an awesome way to honor the man who has brightened our lives, shown us the "light" concerning animal consevation, and teaching us that walking through the woods is an absolute adventure! Terri, my prayers are with you and your family and "mates". God comfort you and give you strength and peace. Thank you for sharing the love of your life with the rest of the world. The chiminea is being lit right now...you're in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie and Jim, Sand Springs,Oklahoma
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The world has truely lost a great man who has taught me to respect wild animals and that thye too have their place here on earth. thanks Steve you will be missed!!!! My family and I will be a part of this candlelight vigil at 9:30 Pm tonight.
We will be in our backyard tonight to show our respects to the memory of our mate Steve, and his family...Hope the ISS takes pictures... We are going to light up the world.....