Steve Irwin Memorial....

[MichelleXL]

Watched the Memorial. I was strong throughout the show, until Bindi came out and gave her speach. It was so beautiful, and she is such a strong little girl. I also imagine that she will be continuing her father's work and love for animals.

Michelle

 

[BelleBoo&AmisMum]

Bindi was amazingly strong. Poor Terri wasn't looking as good, and Bob Sr. looked like he'd been through the wringer. I can't imagine the pain they're going through right now. I feel really bad for little Bob, he'll grow up mostly knowing his father from what was on the TV, not that he wasn't amazing on TV but he obviously did an amazing job with Bindi and Bob isn't going to have that chance.

 

[debden]

OMG!!! The family pictures at the end killed me! I can't stop crying.

I cound not stop crying either.Even this morning thinking about it makes me want to whale all over again.Such a sad,sad ending to such a great mans life.
Debbie

 

[poohandwendy]

I caught it last night, incredibly sad, but a totally appropriate memorial service for Steve.

Very hard to watch Terri and the kids, his dad and friends talking. But, some things really made me laugh though...like the 'bloopers' part.

I feel that the world really lost a great man, an inspirational and powerful presence.

But his loved ones, family and friends, wow...their personal loss is huge. That is what really made it hard to watch.

 

[Serena]

I watched it last night and thought it couldn't have been more perfect.

 

[CheshireVal]

It was very moving. I started crying right at the opening when Russell Crow started talking... then again when they showed Terri trying to choke back tears, and then again when Wes and Bindi made their speeches. Finally, when they packed up the truck and started slowly driving it away "for the last time," I completely lost it.

I also had a hard time sleeping last night because I kept thinking about it.

I can't believe Terri is going to do the Barbara Walters interview next week.... and I really hope Barbara doesn't make little Bindi cry.

 

[Pooh93]

I agree that it couldn't have been more fitting of a memorial. Poor Terri. My heart breaks for her to try and pick up the pieces and keep it together for the kids. It will be interesting to see if she stays at the zoo or if the memories are too painful. I'm sure she won't make any type of decision for awhile.

Bindi is an absolute doll and so is Bob. I think we will see more of Bindi in the years to come. It's so sad that Bob is so young that he probably will have so few memories of his father.

I, too enjoyed the bloopers and laughed when Wes talked about Steve loving the elephants and how the gardeners at the zoo would go nuts when Steve would bring them walking through the zoo and they would rip out the palm trees.

I agreed with Steve's dad that the animals have lost their very best friend.

I cried when his truck was loaded up for the last time and I felt sorry for the poor guy that drove it out of the arena. He had to be in tears also.

 

[Hillbeans]

The whole service was done beautifully from beginning to end.

I agree with what Poohandwendy said by saying Terri, Bindy and Bob (as well as Wes and Steve's dad) have such a huge personal loss. I felt so sorry for Terri - she just looked so sad and it broke my heart. Their little boy Bob was so good through the whole service, and Bindy's speech was very touching.

It was a very fitting tribute for a man who touched so many lives. Rest in peace, Steve.

 

[CheshireVal]

This picture makes me so sad. And I can't get over how much little Bob looks like his daddy!

 

[disneymouse]

I feel awful for terri. she lost her soul mate and became a widow at a young age. I am very surprised she is doing the interview next week when the grief is still raw.

 

[chyam]

According to the Animal Planet website, it looks like they may run the memorial again tonight at 9pm est in case anybody missed it. The whole thing reminded me alot of the Princess Diana thing, how people we do not even know can touch us in such a way. They both died so young and with so much potential.

 

[PlutosFriend]

OMG!!! The family pictures at the end killed me! I can't stop crying.

I couldn't stop crying either. My 6 year old dd was a little shocked to see me cry. I think it scared her, so she started crying too. Anyway, it is still shocking to me. His little girl is amazing! Wow! I bet he is more proud of her now than ever. And when his Dad mentioned something about the animals losing their friend...that started the flood gates

 

[PlutosFriend]

This picture makes me so sad. And I can't get over how much little Bob looks like his daddy!

OH geez, pass the kleenex please

 

[AmyJ of Ca]

I think it was a little less sad having Anthony from the Wiggles up there with a smile on, talking without a quiver in his voice but I was still a mess by the end. I lost my dad when I was in my 20's, I couldn't imagine going through it at 8 or 2. Very sad.

 

[Blondie]

My heart goes out to Terri, but his poor father really looked rough. Nobody should ever have to bury their child, and he just did.

 

[tallyfamily]

Every time they showed Terri and the kids I lost it, then when Bindi talked I REALLY lost it. Our 2 kids are the same ages as Bindi and Bob, and we are the same ages as Steve and Terri. I always felt like I knew them personally. I was surprised to find that like ChershireVal, I too had trouble sleeping last night. I tossed and turned all night with it all running through my brain. When my oldest son was 4 he would repeatedly ask me "Can we go to Australia one day and meet Steve-O and the Wiggles?". When anything was mentioned about a trip or vacation he would tell everyone that Australia is where he wanted to go.

 

[MB MinnieGirl]

This picture makes me so sad. And I can't get over how much little Bob looks like his daddy!

This is one of the images that haunted me last night. It was early in the memorial that I saw Bindi reach over and take her mother's hand while Terri was obviously crying. Bindi just stroked Terri's hand and looked at her as if to say, "I'm here mum, it's ok". That is when I lost it and never stopped.

It was such a perfect tribute to an amazing person. I kept thinking how proud Terri, Bindi, little Bob, and Bob must be. All over the world people are grieving and this tribute was so full of love and grief for Steve. I hope and pray that in time to come, that feeling will help relieve some of the horrid grief they now feel.

~~Kelly

 

[Buckalew11]

terri is actually doing the interview in the next few days. Barbara was leaving today and traveling for 15 hours, doing the interview and would home in 48 hours. It will air next Wednesday night but will be done this week.

I know I'll be a blubbering mess.

 

[PenskeSth1]

I knew that I would not hold up to well during the memorial. As soon as Wes got up there I lost it. When he was telling the story of how Steve was waiting for his dad and Mum to go on a field trip so Steve could have Wes feed the gators ( i found that very funny) My heart ached for Wes as he tried to be strong.

When Bob got up there I started crying again. He looks so fragile right now. I hope they keep an eye on him.

When Bindi got up there my daughter (17) finally came in to watch. (she wouldn't watch because she didn't want to go through all the crying and emotional roller coaster she went through when Dale Earnhardt passed away). I felt so bad because her and I both broke down. Bindi is such an amazing young lady with such grace for being so young. (My DS is the same age too.) There is no doubt she will follow in her daddy's footsteps.

The hardest thing was when Briano was packing up Steve's truck and the Croc team was lined up as he slowly drove out of the Crocoseum. I couldn't stop crying after that. It was like seeing the riderless horse with the boots on backwards....Sooo Sad..

I thought it was a beautiful tribute to Steve and my heart aches for Terri, Bindi, baby Bob, THe entire Irwin family and all those at the Australia Zoo who were so close to Steve.

 

[Rachie0507]

This is one of the images that haunted me last night. It was early in the memorial that I saw Bindi reach over and take her mother's hand while Terri was obviously crying. Bindi just stroked Terri's hand and looked at her as if to say, "I'm here mum, it's ok". That is when I lost it and never stopped.

I decided not to watch the memorial last night. I knew I couldn't handle it. I agree with you though, that picture is amazing--poor Bindi is comforting her mother. My heart goes out to the whole family.

I did see a little bit of Bindi's speech on the news this morning. I cried just over that. Not nearly as bad as I am right now though after seeing that picture...