Steve Irwin (crocodile hunter) dies..........

[lucas]

I found a few stuffed crocs

The Australia Zoo has on-line shopping. Try this link:

http://www.crocodilehunter.com.au/cart/index.html

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

Thank you guys for the toy croc links! I've been searching like crazy!

Does anyone know if the zoo is open again yet? I went to their website yesterday and noticed a banner about a Happy Halloween celebration next month, so I'm guessing that means that it will certainly be open again by next month. Or has it stayed open this whole time?

 

[jazzgirl]

Thank you guys for the toy croc links! I've been searching like crazy!

Does anyone know if the zoo is open again yet? I went to their website yesterday and noticed a banner about a Happy Halloween celebration next month, so I'm guessing that means that it will certainly be open again by next month. Or has it stayed open this whole time?

I believe it has been open the whole time. I think I read somewhere that was the case because Steve would've wanted it that way.

 

[Nutsy]

Thank you guys for the toy croc links! I've been searching like crazy!

Does anyone know if the zoo is open again yet? I went to their website yesterday and noticed a banner about a Happy Halloween celebration next month, so I'm guessing that means that it will certainly be open again by next month. Or has it stayed open this whole time?

The Zoo is open.. it did close for a couple of days, after they lost Steve and again for the day of the Memorial.

 

[jedi_librarian]

Have you seen the articles on the Internet about Russell Crowe wanting to play Steve Irwin in a movie? Doesn't that seem - too soon?


http://www.azcentral.com/ent/celeb//articles/0922russellirwin-CR.html

 

[Nutsy]

No, I've not heard about that....don't quite know how I feel about it... bit weird... nothing against Russell.

But... there is this about the guy who sang 'To Change This World" a the memorial service.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1232238

 

[Nutsy]

My fight to save Steve

ENID Traill has two memories of Steve Irwin that will stick in her mind forever.

One was of the cheeky kid "with a pocketful of lizards" who used to visit her Caloundra business 30 years ago.

The other is horrific. In a shocking twist of fate, she witnessed the Crocodile Hunter's fateful final moments on the remote Barrier Reef island where he was brought ashore after being speared in the chest by a stingray's barb.

Mrs Traill, 56, a Sunshine Coast nurse and lifesaving identity, was one of only a handful of day-trippers to Low Isles in far north Queensland.

She revealed how she joined a team of strangers who fought to revive Irwin in an emotion-charged struggle that would change their lives.

Irwin's longtime friend and manager John Stainton yesterday said Enid had shown "incredible courage and character" by volunteering and throwing herself into the dramatic rescue attempt.

"She came in like a whirlwind," Mr Stainton said. "She is one of those rare people who have an inner strength that they draw on in times of emergency. It is amazing."

Amid the drama, Mrs Traill had not realised the man mortally wounded while snorkeling at nearby Batt Reef was Steve Irwin.

The stingray struck on September 4 at 11.18am and it was not until 11.52am that Irwin arrived at Low Isles.

Mrs Traill had been sightseeing at the island, northeast of Port Douglas.

"I was wandering around the island when I heard counting – 'one, two, three' – and saw a person being resuscitated," Mrs Traill said. "A man was being carried up the beach and, with the camera crew there, I thought they must have been filming a documentary. Then I realised it was for real and asked if they needed help."

Mrs Traill said the patient was taken into a boat shed and she took over cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

"I knew it was a terrible situation because we could not get any air into his lungs. We worked on him for 10 minutes and then the paramedics arrived and examined the hole in his heart. They said he wouldn't have survived even if it had happened in an operating theatre."

Mrs Traill said a paramedic, who had arrived by helicopter from Cairns just after midday, then asked: "Have we got an ID on this man?"

She said Mr Stainton replied: "It's Steve Irwin."

"Are we talking about the Steve Irwin?" the paramedic asked, to which the answer was. "Yes'.

"We all looked at each other in shock . . . we were numb. It was a horrible moment that I will never forget," Mrs Traill said.

The Crocodile Hunter was pronounced dead at 12.53pm and his body was flown to Cairns. He was 44.

Mrs Traill first met Irwin when he was a teenager who used to visit her family's marine refrigeration business to see one of the apprentices, Jeff Allchin, who was a surfing mate.

She said he used to turn up at the workshop with lizards in his pockets.

In recent years, Irwin would help support fundraising activities she organised for her surf club, Dicky Beach.

Mrs Traill holds advanced resuscitation and instructor's qualifications.

Despite her 25 years on patrol and experiences with life and death as a nurse, she said it was the most difficult situation she had faced.

"I think the fact he was someone I knew made the impact greater on me. I would rather say I wasn't there, but I was," she said.

"I still lie awake and visualise every detail of what happened . . . it's something you just can't shake off.

"Steve's death cast a terrible pall on that island paradise."

Mrs Traill was full of praise for the professionalism of the paramedics and operators from the dive boat, who did everything they could to save Irwin.

She said she had continued her boating holiday, but was thankful she had husband Kev to help her talk through the tragic sequence of events.

The couple tuned into the radio broadcast of Irwin's memorial service on Wednesday, and found it a "brilliant tribute".

"It really captured the essence of Steve and helped us all find some closure."

HAUNTED: Queensland nurse Enid Traill says she still lies awake at night visualising every detail of Steve Irwin's death

 

[SandrainNC]

Thanks again for everybody posting and keeping us updated! Thanks for information on the interview next week. I hadn't heard when it was going to be.

I lost my dog who would have been 15 in November on the morning of Steve's memorial service. I just couldn't watch it that night, but watched it the following morning. I like to think that Steve is with my dog Macey petting her and loving on her now. I feel a little better thinking that.

Thanks again for all of the articles and information!

Sandra

 

[Planecrazy4dis]

I lost my dog who would have been 15 in November on the morning of Steve's memorial service.

I'm very sorry about the loss of your dog.

 

[mickey4ver]

Sorry about your dog, but I agree, your doggie is very happy seeing Steve

 

[Nutsy]

Conmen sell fake Irwin bags

September 22, 2006

CONMEN are cashing in on Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's death by selling fake memorial bags, a British newspaper said today.



The Daily Star said the bags, made from imitation crocodile skin, were being advertised under the claim: "Only 50 of these covetable tribute bags will be produced".

It was also claimed the bags were made with help from artist Damien Hirst, famous for his work involving animals preserved in formaldehyde, and fashion designer Collette Dinnigan.

Both denied having anything to do with the bags when contacted by the newspaper.

British TV naturalist Mark Amey criticised the venture as "sick".

"It's a disgusting way to make money," he told the paper.

"Steve's family will want to damn them to hell."

 

[Nutsy]

Irwin the most mourned Aussie

Steve Connolly

September 21, 2006 10:00pm


ANYBODY who regarded Steve Irwin as a rowdy, reptile-rousing buffoon can't have imagined the effect his death would cause worldwide.

Has any other Australian's passing generated the response which followed the shock news on September 4 that TV's Crocodile Hunter had been killed by a stingray?

Australians have been transfixed by the Irwin story, and his death has also caused shockwaves in the United States where the Croc Hunter had become synonymous with Australia.

"I'm in New York mate, the big city, and you were headline news on CNN for a week,'' Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe said in his video tribute at Irwin's memorial service.

"There's not many zookeepers that would command that sort of attention.''

Best mate and producer John Stainton's comment that Irwin was ``larger than life and he'll be larger in death'' seems to be ringing true.

Irwin's face still beams from billboards on roads approaching Australia Zoo, while his image is also prominent at the popular wildlife park.

Cable TV viewers can see regular reruns of the Crocodile Hunter series on the Animal Planet channel.

Those who spoke at Irwin's memorial service this week, beamed to hundreds of millions of people around the world, tried to explain the affection for him.

Prime Minister John Howard, perhaps tapping into the essence of Irwin's popularity, said that the 44-year-old touched hearts ``because he had that quality of being genuine, of being unconditional, of having a great zest for life''.

American CNN talk-show host Larry King said he loved having Irwin on his show, with his antics making for ``terrific'' television that especially appealed to his two sons.

"I've interviewed presidents, kings and Oscar-winning movie stars,'' King said.

"But once I talked to the real-life world famous Croc Hunter, well that made me a hero (to my sons).

"Steve's connection with kids will be one of his enduring legacies.''

Irwin's death occurred in the same week as motor-racing legend Peter Brock.

The 61-year-old, who died when his sports car crashed into a tree during a rally near Perth, had his state funeral in Melbourne on Tuesday - the day before the world said goodbye to Irwin.

While there was shock and sadness at Brock's passing, the reaction from the public has not been as overwhelming as the response to Irwin's death.

Perhaps it's because Irwin was a man cut down in his prime, leaving behind a wife and two young children.

"Your passing has suspended reality for all of us,'' said Russell Crowe.

"It was way too soon and completely unfair on all accounts.''

Irwin fans also have an interest in the family's future now that the self-proclaimed wildlife warrior, who created a multimillion dollar business, has gone.

"Long live Australia Zoo,'' one fan yelled at the end of the memorial service.

Astute people such as Stainton, who co-runs the Brisbane-based Best Picture Show Company, have shared in the Irwin success and will work hard to keep it going.

The Crocodile Hunter is shown in 160 countries, and Irwin also made a feature film with Stainton.

The entertainment enterprises helped Irwin expand Australia Zoo, the humble wildlife park his parents Bob and Lyn took over in the early 1970s.

It hosts around 800,000 visitors a year and is a mecca for international tourists, due largely to the Irwin connection.

The Irwin future could rest with his children, particularly eight-year-old Bindi who amazed onlookers with her speech at her father's memorial service.

Bindi has been on camera since she was a baby and has been a regular in the Crocodile Hunter programs and in shows at the zoo.

Irwin was seeking footage for Bindi's upcoming 26-episode wildlife documentary series when he was fatally pierced in the heart by a stingray's barb.

Seven episodes are ``in the can'', according to Stainton, and Bindi will soon resume working on the series.

Stainton believes Bindi could become more famous than her father in the next five years and her fame could match that of the Olsen twins.

"She is so talented,'' he says.

Bindi made it clear at the memorial service that she's prepared to be part of the Irwin business.

"I don't want Daddy's passion to ever end.

"I want to help endangered wildlife, just like he did.

"Daddy made this place his whole life and now it's our turn to help daddy.''

LOVED BY ALL: Loved by Australians and across the world, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin was also a devoted husband and father to Bindi, 8, and Bob, 2.

( I love that pic.. so nice to see them all in normal clothes... Steve looks ever so Spunky in blue)

 

[Conservative Hippie]

LOVED BY ALL: Loved by Australians and across the world, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin was also a devoted husband and father to Bindi, 8, and Bob, 2.

( I love that pic.. so nice to see them all in normal clothes... Steve looks ever so Spunky in blue)

Nutsy, thank you so much for all of your information. Steve's death has really hit me hard. I loved watching his shows and I instantly fell in love with the whole family. I cannot stop thinking about Terri and the children and how horrific it would be if I lost my husband. From what I know of Terri, she is such a strong woman!

That picture is great--I can hardly recognize him in blue!

 

[crazee4mickey]

Thank you Nutsy again for everything and keeping us updated!
What a beautiful family picture, they all look so extremely happy! Doesn't Steve look handsome in that beautiful blue--not used to seeing him in "normal" clothing.
It's just so very sad....

 

[Nutsy]

You're welcome guys and I reckon that pic is the nicest one I've evern seen of them.. Steve looks a real dish in blue.. the colour really suits him. They do look very happy hey and it's so very sad what happened to Steve.

It's so hard to come to terms with.. hate to think how Terri is taking it.

 

[BuckyFan04]

That picture is very nice. I also think that color looks great on Steve.
I feel so bad for his family.... The interview with Terri and Bindi that airs next week is going to be difficult to watch.

 

[Nutsy]

Warrior wristbands honour Irwin dream

STEVE Irwin was the original Wildlife Warrior who told the world of his vision. He wanted the cleanest water, the freshest air and wildlife in abundance.

"But most of all I want a future fro ou children," he said.

To achieve this, the larger -than-life Aussie conservationist last year began planning a special Wildlife Warriors Worldwide wristband fundraiser with The Sunday Mail, a proud sponsor of the charity.

With the backing of his family and WWW, we are presssing ahead with the initiative and on October 15, readers will be able to get one of the stylish, green wristbands with Wildlife Warrior embossed on it.

The wristbands will be available from newsagents for $1 on presentation of a token from The Sunday Mail.

All proceeds will go to Wildlife Warriors Wordlwide.

Irwin's daughter Bindi, 8, who has vowed to continue her dad's wildlife crusade, will become teh face of WWW, begnning with the wristband campaign.

So get ready for The Sunday Mail on October 15 and buy a WWW wristband in the knowledge that all proceeds area going to help achieve that dream.

 

[Belle0101]

Warrior wristbands honour Irwin dream

STEVE Irwin was the original Wildlife Warrior who told the world of his vision. He wanted the cleanest water, the freshest air and wildlife in abundance.

"But mos of all I want a future fro ou children," he said.

To achieve this, the larger -than-life Aussie conservationist last year began planning a special Wildlife Warriors Worldwide wristband fundraiser with The Sunday Mail, a proud sponsor of the charity.

With the backing of his family and WWW, we are presssing ahead with the initiative and on October 15, readers will be able to get one of the stylish, green wristbands with Wildlife Warrior embossed on it.

The wristbands will be available from newsagents for $1 on presentation of a token from The Sunday Mail.

All proceeds will go to Wildlife Warriors Wordlwide.

Irwin's daughter Bindi, 8, who has vowed to continue her dad's wildlife crusade, will become teh face of WWW, begnning with the wristband campaign.

So get read for The Sunday Mail on October 15 and buy a WWW wristband in the knowledge that all proceeds area going to help achieve that dream.

I don't wear jewelry so I never really got into the wearing of wristbands but this is one I would wear. I wish they could be available in the States.

 

[BuckyFan04]

I don't wear jewelry so I never really got into the wearing of wristbands but this is one I would wear. I wish they could be available in the States.

I agree; I would wear one of those wristbands, too.

(BTW, I PM'd you yesterday, in case you missed it. )

 

[Belle0101]

I agree; I would wear one of those wristbands, too.

(BTW, I PM'd you yesterday, in case you missed it. )

Thanks for the reminder! I don't have the pop-up thing turned on for PM's so I have on occassion read a few PM's late.