Wildlife around the world lost one of its greatest ambassadors yesterday with the death of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. Ironically, for all the highly dangerous animals he encountered, it was a freak incident with a creature not considered as deadly - a stingray - which ended his life.
He was a larger-than- life character, the quintessential Aussie larrikin - as evidenced by his taking his new bride crocodile hunting for a honeymoon - and a true champion for the conservation of our wildlife. Few have done as much as Steve Irwin to raise our consciousness to the plight of the world's creatures.
This blog expresses deep sympathy to his family.
The picture on the right was drawn by daughter, E, as a tribute.
5 comments:
He will be missed. most American kids know him better then they know most anyone else. At least he had the good sense to marry an Oregon girl.
More children over here know who The Crocodile Hunter was than who the Prime Minister is - not that that's saying much.
The reaction from children to his death, here in Australia, has been phenomenal. Parents have been advised to take their children's grief seriously.
There was the report of one little boy who sat in the bath holding his rubber duckie, crying.
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excellent likness.
Nice post, Pete, and a lovely touch to use E's portrait. BTW, Ken needs you over here! Printer and computer not talking to each other...grrrrr..
Peter, a lovely tribute and E sure is talented. A beautiful work.
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