John Baker  +  262606 Mon, 04 Sep 06 05:59 PM Steve, from all God's creatures, thank you. Rest in peace Steve Irwin, the enthusiastic "Crocodile Hunter" who enthralled audiences around the world with his wildlife adventures, died Monday after being stung by a stingray while shooting a TV program off Australia's north coast. Media reports say Irwin was snorkeling at Batt Reef, a part of the Great Barrier Reef about 9 miles (about 15 kilometers) from the town of Port Douglas, when the incident happened on Monday morning. Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray barb that pierced his chest, according to Cairns police sources. Irwin was in the area to film pieces for a show called "The Ocean's Deadliest" with Philippe Cousteau, grandson of Jacques, Irwin's manager and friend John Stainton told CNN's "American Morning." But weather had prevented the crew from doing work for that program, said Stainton, so Irwin decided to do some softer features for a new children's TV show he was doing with his daughter, Bindi.   John Baker Joined on Fri, Sep 1 2006 New York Junior Member 39 >>>>>>The Greatest Park In The World In The Middle Of The Greatest City In The World.<<<<<<

	John Baker  +  262609 Mon, 04 Sep 06 06:15 PM    Steve Irwin was a fighter, he was trying to preserve our beautiful world taking care of animals and loving them. I used to watch his show on television,I thought his program very important for the kids today for they know how to preserve the wildlife and be a party of it. His message is really about conservation: He really wants to leave the world a better place for everybody REST IN PEACE STEVE IRWIN. John Baker

	nona the brit  +  262708 Mon, 04 Sep 06 10:55 PM Of all the ways to die, I suppose it could only happen to him! I enjoyed his programmes and I know he worked very hard for conservation, so it is a sad loss for the world. nona the brit Joined on Wed, Sep 22 2004 England Veteran Member 11,713 The name says it all.

	Lazarus  +  262725 Mon, 04 Sep 06 11:58 PM My sincerest condolences to Steve's family.  I was really saddened to hear about his passing.  I think he was someone who brought something of value to this world, and he'll be missed by all of us. Lazarus Joined on Wed, Sep 28 2005 U.S. Full Member 285

	Mike in Japan  +  262920 Tue, 05 Sep 06 01:31 PM Yes, it's very sad. Steve did a lot of work that brought the essence of Australia into hearts all around the world. He was a 'fair dinkum' Aussie, and a great human being. Through his enthusiastic work, a greater understanding of wildlife in many countries has been given to millions and millions of people around our globe. Crikey mate- what a surprise. Cheers Steve we'll miss you. Mike in Japan Joined on Tue, Aug 19 2003 Senior Member 4,371 I do like to be beside the seaside