I, like so many others, thought the memorial tribute would help. But it still don't seem real that someone like Steve Irwin could be taken from us so abrubtly. The reminders are everywhere, on TV, magazine covers....everywhere. When will the hurting stop???

Bubba,

I'm right there with you. I feel better when I'm out in pulic, maybe just hiding my feelings, but as soon as I get home I put on AP or get on these forums to see how everyone is doing. As it turns out, I find myself still shedding tears knowing that we're never going to see Steve ever again. I know he would want us to be strong and celebrate his life, but it's still too early for that, at least to me.

I also thought I'd be able to move on after his memorial serice, but I keep going on YouTube to check out the different memorial videos people have put together for him. There are a few with True Blue and He Changed Our World. I lose it everytime I watch them, especially when Bryno drives off in Steve's truck. I don't know if you've had the chance to see them yet but here are the links for them if you'd like to see them or add them to your favorites. I'm adding the links of two other tribute songs written from two Australian musicians.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlI_JmIHs9E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBx2MsQF7y0

http://www.myspace.com/geofftaylormusic

http://mp3.news.com.au/bcm/goodbyecrocodilehuntercolinbuchanan160.mp3

I dunno if this puter is even strong enough to go to them sites and actually view that stuff. I dunno much bout these things anyways. Just kno they help me get to sites that help. Places where I can talk to others like me, far too many others. But I'll try 'em soon as I can get my eyes to stop tearin long enuf to be able to write 'em down. Today, I've been too busy to think much on the Irwins and what the world has lost. But as soon as I got home and seen my puter, which has been turned into somethin of a Steve-O Tribute, it all came floodin back. So, even tho I'm exhausted both physically and mentally, and my whole body hurts, I still manage to find more tears. Seems I ain't so tough as I always tried to be in the face I let others see. But that's somethin that ain't for here, so I'll take it elsewhere.

bubba

I can't even move on...It's like if I keep forgetting we're never going to see Steve again. I saw his movie last night and I started missing him It's not the same anymore When someone famous dies it's ok may that person r.i.p and then move on but with Steve it's diffrent. So I am with you people.

When Steve was talking about his mum it just made the tears flow all over again. Seeing Steve cry made me cry. I found some footage of Steve Crying his eyes out at his. His fav croc (Mary) died, over 100 yrs old and its so sad, it makes me so sad. To veiw the footage click where it says (click here).

http://www.nothingtoxic.com/search?term=steve+irwin

Crikey forever!!!

Dear Friend,

I'm crying my eyes out right now as i write this and it's been at least a couple of weeks since Steve's passing. I don't know what is wrong with me either. My husband, family, and friends think something is wrong with me b/c i am so devastated by this tragedy. The last time i grieved this much over a public figure was when John Lennon died - but this is even worse for me. I think it is b/c Steve is and represents all the very best in humanity - it is so hard to find people here on earth that are as loving and kind as he. I guess the upside is that this loss is drawing all of us around the world together. I don't know anything about you and yet i feel like we are friends - we are strongly connected thru Steve. Thanks for listening to me friend - i am right there with ya! Hugs and affection, Robin from Iowa/U.S.

Hi there,
I find my self doing the same. But we can't help him now. I know that he is with his mon who he so dearly loved. But I think sooner or later we need to think of HOW we can help to keep Steves dream alive. Working with animals, or starting some sort or organization that helps bring more respect for them. Making sure that areas of land are left for animals to live.live. Teaching people and children about them like Steve did. Maybe not getting as close as he did. But at least getting the word out

Hi there,
One of the things that i think will now help the family and friends is they need encouragement to continue their work. That because of this wonderful zoo. We are all more loving to animals, that we didn't know, and more tollerate then we were because of the zoo. We are blessed to have had such a great teacher or teachers.

I know the memorial service was supposed to bring closure but it hasn't for me. I still can't believe that Steve is gone. I cry every day and I'm constantly thinking of him and his family. I was sad when Princess Di died and when Aaliyah died, but I've never been this sad. I guess it's cuz we knew Steve so well and got to know Terri and Bindi and Bob and saw how much he loved his family. I keep wishing he was still here. This is one tragedy I will never get over. I'll never forget you Steve.

When the man I chose as my daddy passed away, I didn't think I'd ever hurt that bad ever again. Was I ever wrong. The only thing that could ever hurt more would be the loss of my chosen mom or my daughter.
It was Steve-O who convinced me I wasn't the only nutcase out there who had never had a fear of snakes and spiders and such. Other kids was bringin home stray pups and kittens, I was bringin home spiders and injured birds, snakes and lizards, wantin to help 'em. The woman I was born to never allowed it. Mom would've allowed it, but only if I kept the poor critters in the garage or barn.
After the first Gulf War, I swore I'd done all the "world travel" I was ever gonna do w/ the marines. But I can honestly say that, had the oppertunity presented itself, I would've traveled to australia to meet Steve-O. Believe I still would now, to pay proper respects and meet Terri. But I doubt it'll ever happen, I'm just a poor nobody who can't even pay the rent. Why would either of 'em ever wanna meet the likes of me?

r.i.p. Steve-O

bubba

i also can not stop cry i watch every program of him every day just to see him and come over it but it will never go away he wil be missed for ever
but...........
i watched the video on animal planet website
when Steve talks about his mom how hard it hurts him and the words that when someone is gone to heaven You must try harder and harder to keep up and life on you must for the person who left us to heaven!! that helpt me to move on i still cry alot but i move on and doing things i never don before enjoy life in a differend way !!
hugs for all of you from Holland
sorry that my english on paper is not zo well

Your english on paper is better'n mine orally. But then it's hard to stutter when typin. So, as Steve-O would say, "no worries mate!", I understand you fine.
And thank goodness for the backspace key!
bubba

I know how you feel...I'm watching The Croc Hunter and I'm getting teary all over again. All my dreams and goals for the futre revolved around metting and working with him and his staff. It's just... I can't explain it. But I don't know if I'll ever truely get over it. *sighs*