In Memory of a Family Man

My husband is forever calling me over to his computer to see some must-read thing he's found. It's usually some sports thing I could care less about, but when he called me over to read this story, I was floored. I can't believe Steve Irwin is gone! I know his family is heartbroken, and he will be missed worldwide. He was an absolute force when it came to nature and wildlife preservation.

I'm just in shock.

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I am saddened by this news. We hadn't heard in our family as we have teenagers who don't watch the show any more. We have watched many and I admire how he has brought a love of all things crikey to the world.

Linda
Musings of a Domestic Goddess

I too was so sad today when I read this.

I was getting ready for work this morning when hubby woke up, rubbing his eyes, and incredulously delivered the news he'd heard before turning in. I was a stunned. I loved watching his stuff, honestly, and my son (3 1/2) was just starting to get into him. I have an ozzie friend who'd sent him some cool steve irwin puzzles and books. He'll be missed by millions, but, I feel pain for his two kids and wife who have to go on without him. I'm sure they'll do his memory proud.

Melanie Perry
***not all who wander are lost***
Mistress of the Dorkness

once you become a parent, you have a responsibility to curtail dangerous activities as much as possible, so that you preserve your life *for the sake of your children.* This is a topic that my husband and I have discussed often, because there are high-risk activities in which he used to take part (or wanted to), and no longer does now that he is a father. Me, I've always been a chicken, but I know that I won't be doing any more over-fences riding or a couple of other equestrian activities that I used to do before I had a daughter who needed me. I treasure my own life and health more than ever I did before she came along.

I guess I never felt quite the same about Steve since the whole dangling-the-infant-over-the-croc incident. I feel so much sorrow and compassion for his family, and wish, for their sakes, that he could have left the risky behavior (and yes, I understand that the stingray incident was a seriously freaky occurrence) to others once he was a dad--he still could have continued to make a HUGE impact, as he had done his whole life. My prayers certainly go out to his family and all those whose lives he touched.

Belinda