A Final Farewell
“Steve Irwin touched the hearts of Australians and touched the hearts of millions around the world in a very special way,” Howard said.In a recorded video message from New York, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe said: “It was way too soon for all of us. We have lost a friend, a champion.”Irwin, 44, died Sept. 4 when a stringray’s barb pierced his chest while he filmed a TV show on the Great Barrier Reef. His family held a private funeral service for him Sept. 9 at the family-owned park, Australia Zoo.”
It seems that The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin had quite a fan base. Over 5,000 people attended the memorial service at the Australian Zoo. All that were there were without a doubt loyal and devoted Irwin fans. It was an emotional and heartfelt ceremony, a perfect send off to one of the animal world’s top personality enthusiast.
tcwen said,
September 22, 2006 at 2:26 am
He really was huge in Australia. He was loved by pretty much everyone there. I’m glad that they had a good cermony for him, he was a cool guy to watch.
Lindsay Kaufman said,
October 4, 2006 at 8:27 pm
Yes, obviously Steve Irwin had quite an impact on the lives of many people. I feel for everyone, but most of his family and young children who might not even know who he is when they grow up. In an interview with his wife’s parents, his younger son asks for his daddy everyday and what is his mother supposed to say?
What an awful situation to experience for his friends and family, especially his wife and young children.