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"Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin Killed Today

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Katie77:
At a news conference yesterday, Steve's dad said there would be no state funeral, as steve was an "ordinary bloke" and would like to be remembered that way.

A private funeral will be held within the week, and a memorial service for the public will be held within the next two weeks.

His Austrlian zoo, where he lived and worked, has become a shrine, and thousands of people have left messages and flowers and just visited there, to feel a little closer to his family and to the animals that Steve loved and cared for so much.

Respect and privacy to his family has been the primary concern, they have themselves thanked the public for their messages, and have been overwhelmed by the support.

Australia and the world are in sadness, we have lost an irreplaceable bloke, he was one of a kind, but I'm sure he had many many people working with him on his projects, and I have no doubt, that they will keep his work going.

sparkle_motion:
When I heard about his death, I was really torn up about it and I don't know why! I haven't seen any of his shows in a long time or anything like that, but it really struck a chord with me. I called everyone I knew and told them and they all had the same reaction. I think it was because he seemed like a really genuine, kind hearted, happy soul. And you so rarely see that nowadays.

souxi:
I found this poem posted on a message board I use. Thought you might like it..I think it,s very fitting. :( :( :(
   
 

THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING

Endless visions fill my head - this man - as large as life
And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife
Because the way I see Steve Irwin - just put everything aside
It comes back to his family - it comes back to his pride

His animals inclusive - Crikey - light the place with love!
Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above
The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch
Living out his dream and in that classic 'Stevo' crouch

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek
It's one thing to be honoured as a champion unique
It's one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved
It's another to be taken in and genuinely loved

But that was where he had it right - I guess he always knew
From his fathers' modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo
We cringed at times and shook our heads - but true to natures call
There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

Yes the more I care to think of it - the more he had it right
If you're going to make a difference - make it big and make it bright!
Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first!
But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

A world so large and loyal that it's hard to comprehend
I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end
To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration
May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

...My daughter broke the news to me - my six year old in tears
It was like she'd just turned old enough to show her honest fears
I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying
His little girl explained it best...she said "The crocodiles are crying"

Their best mate's up in heaven now - the crocs up there are smiling!
And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling
As sure as we'll continue with the trademarks of his spiel
Of all the tributes worthy - he was rough...but he was real

As sure as 'Crikey!' fills the sky
I think we'll miss ya Steve...goodbye

RUPERT McCALL 2006
Australian Poet

He was a bloody good bloke... RIP Steve.... the world will miss ya mate. :( :( :( :(

Aussie Chris:
Thanks souxi, that helps.

Katie77:
Souxi........thank you for posting that poem "The Crocodiles are Crying".....

While it made the tears flow once again, it also gave me the words, that I have been trying to say, myself.

The author of that poem Rupert McCall, is a wonderful Australian poet, he writes poems on many topical and sentimental things that are Australian.He has brought many a tear to those who have read his poems, or listened to them on cd's, as well as some humour......he always seems to find a way, of mixing that humour with the utmost respect to whoever or whatever he is writing about.

Most of his poems are obviously more relevant to us Aussies, but I know this one, about Steve, is a reflection, of what all the world is feeling and thinking today....I hadnt seen or heard of the poem, until I saw it here this morning....someone from the other side of the world, sending me a poem, written by an aussie, about an aussie...thank you.

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