http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20349534-952,00.html

Damned shame. Multiple sources now reporting :-(

:( wow, if this is true...RIP. this is shocking.

Its true, Its on Yahoo now.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/060904/23/10ebv.html

R.I.P. :(

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html)

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead

He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said. It is understood he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest.

He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary and that's when it occured.

Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef off Port Douglas.

http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,5234736,00.jpg
Tragedy ... Steve Irwin - pictured here with his wife Terri - has died aged 44 in a horrific accident involving a stingray while filming an underwater documentary in Queensland / News Limited newspapers

:eek:

damn... :(

I was JUST coming to post this... he was only 44 years old. :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin

That sounds scary how he died.

This is terrible. What a tragedy.

I was going to post this too. RIP :( How sad, so young.

Holy crap! That is so scary and so sad. RIP. :(

I know he has a family w/ two young children (I think) and a wife- I saw his children on a documentary earlier this year. He was here in North Dakota and that was where they started the documentary.

Man...What a tragedy. I feel really bad for his family. :rip: :(

OMG!

VERY sad!!!!

:crying:

RIP Steve :rip:

He was a great guy, very young. I admired his bravery.

RIP, wow :(

That's shocking to here, RIP Steve Irwin.

This is truly a sad day. RIP Steve Irwin. :rip:

crazy :( RIP Steve

I wonder if he was wrestling with this sting-ray for this "documentary"? Wasn't he criticized by placing his baby near a crocodile last year or something?

It's sad to hear this story, but hasn't this guy cheated death too many times?

The Crocodile Hunter was killed by a stingray's barb. He was 44.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

:(

It was only a matter of time before someone said something like that.
It actually took longer than I thought.

It was only a matter of time before someone said something like that.
It actually took longer than I thought.

I remember another animal trainer saying this. His name is Jack Hanna, and I recalled him saying that Steve Erwin's idea for controlling wild animals was extremely dangerous.

Don't be surprised that Mr. Hanna will soon be invited as an interview guest on a talk show to give his opinion on Mr. Erwin's sudden tragic death.

Jenya, I'm going to have to agree with you. It seems like he's been "playing with fire" for years. There were quite a few times I flipped his show on and saw him getting dangerously close to dangerous animals. Although he was a trained professional, some of the things I saw him do require a little bit of insanity combined with a little bit of testicular fortitude.

I'm sorry to say this, but when I saw the blurb come across the screen on my local 10:00 news that Steve Irwin was dead, I knew even before they gave the cause that it had something to do with a dangerous animal.

But any way you slice it, his death is very tragic. My condolences go out to his family.

One of a kind, died doing what he loved. Deepest sympathies to his wife and kids.

That's terrible and shocking. RIP. :(

The Baby stunt he pulled last year (or was it 2 years ago? I can't remember) really bothered me, AKA.

I don't want to mock him, and it's way too early to come to conclusions, but this accident makes me wonder if he was trying to push his limits. And he's known to do that. That's why his show was a big hit.

In any case, it is a big tragedy, and 44 years is too young.

Wow!!! I was just about to post this!!!!

VERY SAD!!! :( RIP Steve Irwin! :(

When exactly did it happen?

When exactly did it happen?
Around 11am Australian time I believe.

A few hours ago.

It is 4:42pm right now in Queensland, Australia (the area where Irwin got killed), and the attack occurred around 11 in the morning over there. That's almost 6 hours ago... so, if you live in the Central zone, it occurred at 7pm.

This is shocking and sad. I couldn't believe it when I heard earlier.

RIP. :(

Wow, this is such a shock. :( R.I.P. Steve.

What devastating news... I've been a huge fan of his show for the past several years and I've admired Steve's deep commitment to animal and environmental conservation. He used his incredibly gregarious personality and courageous tactics to not only entertain hundreds of millions of people around the world, but to educate them about the importance of preserving wildlife habitats and protecting endangered animal species. Everyone who knew him loved him, and I know all of the employees of Australia Zoo (who are like family) are beyond shocked and devastated. To die so young... I will pray for his wife Terry and his two beautiful young children, who I know will carry on their father's incredible legacy... :(

Jenya, I'm going to have to agree with you. It seems like he's been "playing with fire" for years. There were quite a few times I flipped his show on and saw him getting dangerously close to dangerous animals. Although he was a trained professional, some of the things I saw him do require a little bit of insanity combined with a little bit of testicular fortitude.

I'm sorry to say this, but when I saw the blurb come across the screen on my local 10:00 news that Steve Irwin was dead, I knew even before they gave the cause that it had something to do with a dangerous animal.

But any way you slice it, his death is very tragic. My condolences go out to his family.

WOW, I just found out about his tragic death a few minutes ago, and I have to say, too, that I'm surprised he wasn't killed sooner.

I'm really sorry to see that he left behind 2 young children, too. Damn, he was only 44!!!


RIP, Steve :rip:

I just heard on the news that his wife doesn't even know yet!!! The rest of the world knows and she'll be the last to find out. They said she was in the Tazmanian jungle.

I feel for his wife and little kids. We will miss him and so will the animals.

RIP Steve:(

:rip:

I have lovesd his shows for many years!! He was loved by millions of fans around the world!! He will be greatly missed!!

RIP Steve!!

:rip:

RIP Steve...:(

http://www.thewiggles.com.au/images/wsgroup.jpg

"It's unbelievable, really," Jack Hanna, the host of "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventure" and director emeritus of the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo, told CNN. "You think of Steve Irwin and you think 'invincible.' "

Hanna, a friend of Irwin's, noted that Irwin's persona of the Crocodile Hunter was no act. Irwin grew up around crocodiles, snakes and other animals at his parents' Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park and had been handling such creatures since he was a child.

"The guy lived his life this way," said Hanna. "It was how he was raised. You knew that this guy, from the time he was 8 or 9 years old, was working with crocodiles and snakes."

The real irony here would be if this was just a freak accident and he wasnt messing with the stingray. With all the dangerous things he's done in the past.

my father-in-law just told me. Left behind 2 small children and wife.... :(

How sad for his family. His job was to be a daredevil. Only this time he was just swimming. How sad..........

I know he would go a little too close to the animals though prodding them etc. He will be missed. :(

Wow, I didn't even realize that Stingrays could kill. What a shame.

:rip:

One of the first persons I thought of when I heard this awful news, was TJ. He's a fan of documentaries, particulary animal ones, Animal Planet, etc.

My husband had trouble sleeping last night over this. He's been a fan of Steve Irwins for years. It's just a terrible shame.

I have never really watched his show, but it is still sad when someone dies from an accidental death

I read this last night. :( RIP Steve. :rip:

I just read the news on MSN a few minutes ago, and I can't believe it.

RIP Steve Irwin :( :rip:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

Yes, I saw that on the news earlier today. :( How sad for his wife and two kids--hope they are doing OK. Rest in Peace, Steve!

This is awful news. R.I.P. Steve :(

The real irony here would be if this was just a freak accident and he wasnt messing with the stingray. With all the dangerous things he's done in the past.
It was just an accident. Apparently the barb that the sting-ray uses as a defense mechanism went into Steve's heart. He was in the water when the sting-ray went under him and shot out it's barb and hit thru Steve's chest wall, going right into his heart. The irony of this is that, normally as toxic as the barb and it's venom is, a person can survive the attack...there is no known anti-venom for the toxin, but as much pain and agony one would be in when stabbed with the barb, they can survive. The fact that Steve was stabbed in the heart was pure fate. Such a tragedy.

It was just an accident. Apparently the barb that the sting-ray uses as a defense mechanism went into Steve's heart. He was in the water when the sting-ray went under him and shot out it's barb and hit thru Steve's chest wall, going right into his heart. The irony of this is that, normally as toxic as the barb and it's venom is, a person can survive the attack...there is no known anti-venom for the toxin, but as much pain and agony one would be in when stabbed with the barb, they can survive. The fact that Steve was stabbed in the heart was pure fate. Such a tragedy.

Yeah what I was saying was, when he does some of that stuff I'm sure he knows theres a risk. He probably didnt even think he was taking a risk this time :(

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

Rest in Peace Steve you will be missed

this is really, really sad....i never really watched his show but i've seen it on a lot because my parents did, so i was really familiar with him. he was fun to do impressions of. you'd think he'd eventually get killed doing what he does, he risked his life often i'm sure, but at the same time, it's just shocking. i really feel for his fans.

When I first saw this on the computer, this morning, I couldn't believe it. I guess he just seemed invincible, with the fact that he had gotten so dangerously close to wild animals, that you almost felt that nothing could ever happen to him. I liked him a lot and am sorry to hear that this happened. :( :rip:

I wonder how large a stingray barb is?? They must be able to shoot out the barbs with great force, for it to be able to go through a person's chest wall....
RIP, Steve :(

He died doing what he loved to do--being close to nature!

I remember watching one of his shows where his beloved little dog died and how he cried and mourned the loss of his little friend--it was so touching!

How awful for his wife and child...(children?)!

But who didn't see this coming? When wildlife programs start taking on the sensational reality show mentality to get ratings ("world's most deadly..." etc), something terrible is bound to happen.

Very sad...:(

:rip:

I think I will post on this thread about this subject before some ignorant jackass posts with their thinly-veiled implication that he "deserved it" here as well, like in the other thread.



I've been following Steve's adventures for years, amazed by the almost sixth-sense he has when handling animals, and his love for them. Even with the deadliest snakes he could read what they were going to do, and yet he always handled them gently, holding them by their bodies and not strangling them by the neck as I always saw other snake handlers do until he came along.
I actually saw this story last night when it was just a scrolling message at the bottom of the news channel screen, and I was in total shock. I thought maybe it was an error, because I remember years ago there was a rumor that he was killed by a crocodile. But I had known that one couldn't be true. Steve Irwin wouldn't be killed by a crocodile, or a snake, because he knew them too well and he knew when to get out of the way. Unfortunately the human body can't react as fast in the water as it can on land.

This is a sad day indeed. He was a great guy. My condolences go out to Terri, Bindi, and Bob.
I guess the only consolation, if there is one, is that Steve went out doing what he loved doing.:crying:

I wonder how large a stingray barb is?? They must be able to shoot out the barbs with great force, for it to be able to go through a person's chest wall....
RIP, Steve :(

He died doing what he loved to do--being close to nature!

I remember watching one of his shows where his beloved little dog died and how he cried and mourned the loss of his little friend--it was so touching!
They are pretty long and sharp. The news showed one. The force with which the stingray can exert that barb is really fast and hard.

Feeling very down and sad about this. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

"What you see is what you get" is an expression that doesn’t always apply. This is true of the stingray that seemingly has no visible barb stinger. But don’t be deceived! According to Dr. Bob Shipp, Ph.D. professor of the University of Alabama and authority on fishes of the Gulf of Mexico, the barb may be concealed within a sheathlike tail wrapping, depending on its size and species. The barb, or spine, according to Dr. Shipp, can grow back if broken off, and is actually a modified scale, armored with recurved serrations that are as sharp as razors. The stingray has the ability to whip its tail up over its back and strike a victim. During the strike the tail sheath covering instantly moves back to expose the barb, located about one third the way down its tail (bluntnose and Atlantic species). In some instances it can whip its tail around a victim to exert a more powerful blow.

Never underestimate the penetrating ability of a stingray’s barb, even on the smallest of stingrays. The stingray’s barb is designed to penetrate virtually all sorts of dense materials, including wood and leather. And as unbelievable as it may seem, it’s been documented that large stingrays are able to drive a barb through a boat’s wooden planks or completely through a persons arm or leg.

According to Dr. Shipp, when a stingray strikes, it either removes its barb entirely, or breaks it off inside of the victim. When this occurs, doctors must probe the wound to make sure all particles have been removed, so the injury will not result in gangrene. In cases where the barb deeply penetrated, the wound must be enlarged to make sure it is properly cleaned.

Aside from the pain and serious laceration caused by the razor-sharp barb, which can sever arteries and possibly an Achilles tendon, a poison is released that can produce a drastic decrease in blood pressure, increased pulse, dizziness and possible shock.

R.I.P

Wow,that's too bad. RIP Steve:(

:( This is terrible. What a tragic loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family, and fans that he left behind.
:rip: Steve

RIP Steve!! :( :rip:

:rip:

There's not even words to describe...RIP Steve :(

They said on the news that there are only about 1 or 2 stingrays deaths a year so it's really rare. I feel even more sad about his death today hearing the rest of the details. :(

HEY! i've got an idea- DON'T MESS WITH ****ING STINGRAYS.

its common sense.

I feel soooooooooo bad for Terri. I feel bad for sue too, thats his dog that came on all the adventures with him, for the past 8 years.


Man it was a sad day today. I was shocked.

HEY! i've got an idea- DON'T MESS WITH ****ING STINGRAYS.

its common sense.
He wasn't messing with them. He was swimming with them!! I'm not going to get into an argument with you about this. I will not ruin his memory....

He wasn't messing with them. He was swimming with them!! I'm not going to get into an argument with you about this. I will not ruin his memory....
You and the rest of us know that Steve was filming a documentary, not messing with the rays...don't bother with the idiotic remarks that brainless humans make...it's not worth it.

don't bother with the idiotic remarks that brainless humans make

says the woman with (and i quote) "LEGAL SPICE!!!!" written above her avatar.

and, the name of the doctumentary was 'ocean's deadliest' meaning THEY ARE DEADLY. he knew the risk going in. he shouldn't have gotten so close to these creatures.

Well astronauts go into space and they know it is dangerous, should we say an astronaut who dies in space is his own faults because he knew it would be dangerous?

Well astronauts go into space and they know it is dangerous, should we say an astronaut who dies in space is his own faults because he knew it would be dangerous?
yep.

Well astronauts go into space and they know it is dangerous, should we say an astronaut who dies in space is his own faults because he knew it would be dangerous?
You can say that about race car drivers too and I'm sure if we think long enough we could come up with some more dangerous professions. It doesn't make his death any less tragic.

Steve wouldn't have been happy playing it safe; I think he got off on risk-taking. He knew how potentially deadly some of these encounters would be... it's just sad that he left behind a wife and two young children :(

Steve wouldn't have been happy playing it safe; I think he got off on risk-taking. He knew how potentially deadly some of these encounters would be... it's just sad that he left behind a wife and two young children :(
Definitely!! Dale Earnhardt died tragically and suddenly. However, he wouldn't have been happy doing anything else!! He left behind a wife and a young daughter.

I feel for his wife and children. I hope they will carry on his legacy and his name. The man was truly a great conservationist and helped my son learn alot about different animals.

says the woman with (and i quote) "LEGAL SPICE!!!!" written above her avatar.

and, the name of the doctumentary was 'ocean's deadliest' meaning THEY ARE DEADLY. he knew the risk going in. he shouldn't have gotten so close to these creatures.
LEGAL SPICE...a name given to me by a fellow SO member whom I adore very much...just like most of the people here. :brent :rofl: not as funny as MODERATOR under your name...:brent

LEGAL SPICE...a name given to me by a fellow SO member whom I adore very much...just like most of the people here. :brent :rofl: not as funny as MODERATOR under your name...:brent
you know you have a life when:

you adore someone ON A INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD very much

note:

i know someone is going to use the "you know you have a life when:" and reverse it on me. have a good time!

Actually the person who gave it to me is someone I see outside of this board. That shows you should never assume. ASSume... You think people only know each other here on this board???????? :brent Brainless.

you know you have a life when:

you adore someone ON A INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD very much

note:

i know someone is going to use the "you know you have a life when:" and reverse it on me. have a good time!


Ummm, am I in the wrong thread? I thought this was about Steve...

Just a "so-called" moderator acting like two years old...BOO HOO :brent This board should be careful who they make a moderator...

Just a "so-called" moderator acting like two years old...BOO HOO :brent This board should be careful who they make a moderator...
you are over- using the :brent smilie. there are a selection of laughing smilies to choose from. please, use some others.

:lol: :rotflmao: :rofl:

You are not worthy of the others.

Anyways, anyone watching the Steve Irwin special on Animal Planet? It is from 2000 when he and his wife are talking abt how they met, when their daughter was born and so on. On Larry King tonight, they will also show a repeat of a show Larry did with Steve. What a loss.

you know you have a life when:

you adore someone ON A INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD very much

note:

i know someone is going to use the "you know you have a life when:" and reverse it on me. have a good time!
sad, i remember the days when you were nice.

Dr. Baden (HBO Autopsy) just talked on FOX News talking abt the fatal injury Steve suffered. He said that the heart just lies within inches of the skin of our chest. When one is pierced in the heart, it is a human reaction to want to remove the object pierced in...which only causes you to die quicker. There was no way Steve could have survived the injury because once the barb is removed, you are bleeding to death. Even if the barb had remained in his heart, the sac surrounding the heart fills with blood and compresses the heart, causing it to not pump, and an eventual death. He stated his death came quickly (from the information he was given) and didn't suffer much since the loss of blood leads one to immediate unconciousness.

I couldn't believe it when Seth sent me the link to the article. We were wondering if it was a hoax. He will be greatly missed. You really have to feel for his wife and kids.

So sad :( :rip: I really liked him.

The latest news states that during filming, Steve's accident was caught on tape and he was seen being pierced by the barb and then removing the barb from his chest. I AM REALLY FEELING FOR HIS FAMILY. Although he knew the risks, he was a professional. Animals are unpredictable.

You and the rest of us know that Steve was filming a documentary, not messing with the rays...don't bother with the idiotic remarks that brainless humans make...it's not worth it.

Didn't you do something like this on the 3's compnay board?? Made a comment about how ugly someone was and then when that person retaliated you started crying that they were messing with you?? And now you're blasting away at a mod?? Can't wait to hear how you were the victim again on this one.....:rolleyes:

The latest news states that during filming, Steve's accident was caught on tape and he was seen being pierced by the barb and then removing the barb from his chest. I AM REALLY FEELING FOR HIS FAMILY. Although he knew the risks, he was a professional. Animals are unpredictable.

Irene thanks for giving us the news on Steve Irwin and how Dr. Baden spoke about Steve's fatal injury. I missed seeing that. It's very informative.

I don't care who said what to whom. This is a thread about Steve Irwin. I may be stepping out here, but please in respect for him stop arguing like high school kids.


Irene, thanks for posting that!! I was watching one of the news programs last night and they had Jack Hanna on there and he was talking about how Steve was a great friend to him. They said that they didn't think he took risks, but that they wouldn't do what he did. But that was just him. Everyone is saddened by the loss of such a great friend to animals.

I think it is wonderful that he has been offered a State funeral. Such an honor for such a wonderful man!! I couldn't help crying for his wife and kids. His son will grow up without knowing what a great man his dad was. He can watch the videos, but it isn't the same. Nothing can replace a dad in the lives of children. His daughter Bindy is in my thoughts also. Terry is a wonderful woman that has lost the love of her life. She most of all is in my prayers. She not only has to be strong for herself, but for her two children.

My son learned alot about animals from watching his television program. Every time we saw it on tv we stopped to watch. It will definitely be hard to watch his programs now, knowing that his life ended much too soon.

You will be greatly missed Steve. :rip: :(

Didn't you do something like this on the 3's compnay board?? Made a comment about how ugly someone was and then when that person retaliated you started crying that they were messing with you?? And now you're blasting away at a mod?? Can't wait to hear how you were the victim again on this one.....:rolleyes:
That person was a man...and it was SPAM. You didn't get the behind story like I did. Were you involved in the PM's and the stuff that was going on behind that TROLL? No you weren't, so don't bombard this board with that petty stuff you know nothing abt...first a so-called MODERATOR doesn't know a damn thing abt Steve Irwin and now you come here to throw in your half-cent?:rolleyes: I WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANYMORE PETTY POSTS FROM PETTY MINDS. TAKE YOUR PETTY STUFF TO ANOTHER BOARD.



You are welcome Pitooey and BushwasRight...I know many were fans of him. He is the one who put Animal Planet Channel on the map. He is worthy of a state funeral and more. He respected animals, he made many of us realize the dangers of animals and how they should be treated. He knew the dangers, which is why he was educating not only his wife and kids, but to all of us who don't know a thing abt wildlife. Jack Hanna and the other wildlife guy spoke on FOX News talking abt their respect for Steve and how he had a sixth sense for the animal world and knew his limitations. If Steve thought he was above everyone else, he would have been killed a long time ago by an animal. The fact that this was a tragedy and accident doesn't lessen his death, but it only opens up the fact that no matter what, no one is immune to being attacked/killed by a sea creature or land animal. Even a professional can be hurt/killed, which is what Steve was trying to teach us. His wife and family deserve all the respect they are entitled to.

ANIMAL PLANET WILL HAVE A MARATHON TONIGHT ON STEVE IRWIN'S SHOWS.

That person was a man...and it was SPAM. You didn't get the behind story like I did. Were you involved in the PM's and the stuff that was going on behind that TROLL? No you weren't, so don't bombard this board with that petty stuff you know nothing abt...first a so-called MODERATOR doesn't know a damn thing abt Steve Irwin and now you come here to throw in your half-cent?:rolleyes:

.

Here we go again with Irene and her many PM's that she gets about everything.:rolleyes: You did not know if that was a troll when he first posted that. Get over yourself. You want to think that you have this all knowing of the goings on around here but you don't.:lol: You came in on that thread and just took a shot at him because you didn't like the way he looked. And so what if a mod doesn't know a damn thing ABOUT Irwin. That gives you the right to call him a brainless human? And now he's a so-called MODERATOR?? You're the one who should be labeled a so-called moderator or better yet a want-a-be. Starting posts telling new people how to post on the board.:rolleyes: You need to get over yourself. Always a victim. You played that line when you went after Solomon. You played that line on the 3's company board.

Actually the person who gave it to me is someone I see outside of this board. That shows you should never assume. ASSume... You think people only know each other here on this board???????? :brent Brainless.

Make your mind up. Did you get the name from someone on here or outside of the board?? If my incredibly brilliant memory is serving me correctly, Buffy dubbed you Legal Spice. Why the big secret agent bit about the name. Kinda silly anyways.

This was so sad to hear about! The way he died was so accidental, it just seems strange. At least he passed away doing what he loves best.

Maybe I aint too bright--- i thought this was an actual post about Steve Irwin and so I ready it, and then all I see is mudslinging and name calling???? i mean, how many times have we seen this happen??? I just have one suggestion--- if certain people do not like another, how about they take the fighting to a PM or email/??? or at the least, maybe start a new thread called LETS FIGHT? and let this one be

Lamont, not naming names, or singling anyone out---- just saying its time to let it go folks---- :wave:

Please get back on topic.

Thanks.

Maybe I aint too bright--- i thought this was an actual post about Steve Irwin and so I ready it, and then all I see is mudslinging and name calling???? i mean, how many times have we seen this happen??? I just have one suggestion--- if certain people do not like another, how about they take the fighting to a PM or email/??? or at the least, maybe start a new thread called LETS FIGHT? and let this one be

Lamont, not naming names, or singling anyone out---- just saying its time to let it go folks---- :wave:

I agree with this post. :)

I agree with this post. :)

I too agree with the post. What I found intersting is that one individual went completely beserk, bashing another member in two or three posts, having nohing to do with the topic but about trolls and who said what and where a nickname came from etc. Not a peep in staying with the post was mentioned. Lamont tried to be a peacemaker and boom, stay on topic. Would it be fair to say there are two sets of rules?

Of course I'm ready for the onslaught.

Harvey

I too agree with the post. What I found intersting is that one individual went completely beserk, bashing another member in two or three posts, having nohing to do with the topic but about trolls and who said what and where a nickname came from etc. Not a peep in staying with the post was mentioned. Lamont tried to be a peacemaker and boom, stay on topic. Would it be fair to say there are two sets of rules?

Of course I'm ready for the onslaught.

Harvey
I think it was more of a general post to everyone. The thread was getting out of control and Janice had to real it back in.

Please get back on topic.

Thanks.
I wish this would have been posted when the so-called moderator (can't believe he is a moderator) MODFATHER, who rarely comes around, only to start bashing on a thread that is obviously meaningful to many of us.

I wish this would have been posted when the so-called moderator (can't believe he is a moderator) MODFATHER, who rarely comes around, only to start bashing on a thread that is obviously meaningful to many of us.

Get over yourself. What he said was no reason for you to jump all over him. He stated his opinion and you got personal with him. Typical you. Always someone else who is the cause. Always the victim. And I guess it sucks for you that he is a mod. Guess you'll just have to deal with it.:lol:

I too agree with the post. What I found intersting is that one individual went completely beserk, bashing another member in two or three posts, having nohing to do with the topic but about trolls and who said what and where a nickname came from etc. Not a peep in staying with the post was mentioned. Lamont tried to be a peacemaker and boom, stay on topic. Would it be fair to say there are two sets of rules?

Of course I'm ready for the onslaught.

Harvey

Go pop a couple of Geritals and call it a night Harv. This is too much over your head. Come back tomorrow and we'll fill you in.:wave:

I too agree with the post. What I found intersting is that one individual went completely beserk, bashing another member in two or three posts, having nohing to do with the topic but about trolls and who said what and where a nickname came from etc. Not a peep in staying with the post was mentioned. Lamont tried to be a peacemaker and boom, stay on topic. Would it be fair to say there are two sets of rules?

Of course I'm ready for the onslaught.

Harvey
I was agreeing with Lamont, and it was a general statement to those who were off topic. I stepped in after getting reported posts.

If you have a problem with my moderating, take it to TJ. Keep it off the boards. It's against the rules. I'm not having you hot on my heels. Get that straight.

Why all the fighting? ohno:

Anyway, again RIP Steve. You are missed! :(

I was agreeing with Lamont, and it was a general statement to those who were off topic. I stepped in after getting reported posts.

If you have a problem with my moderating, take it to TJ. Keep it off the boards. It's against the rules. I'm not having you hot on my heels. Get that straight.

What does that mean, a threat?

Harvey

Why all the fighting? ohno:

Anyway, again RIP Steve. You are missed! :(


I agree, it seems like everything turns into a silly fight, doesn't matter what the original topic was.

And yes, I'm here to honor Steve and his untimely death. :( :rip:

Go pop a couple of Geritals and call it a night Harv. This is too much over your head. Come back tomorrow and we'll fill you in.:wave:

I have to go over my school books as I found a glaring error. The one I have says the DODO bird is extinct. Must be a mistake. Would you supply a DNA sample.

What was that age again that man first learned to walk?

Harvey

What does that mean, a threat?

Harvey
Please stop it! Everyone get along!

And btw, she was not threatening you. All she said was if you had a problem with her go to TJ instead of starting silly fights all the time. You, Bobby F., and The Modfather, please STOP! This thread is to honor Steve!

I have to go over my school books as I found a glaring error. The one I have says the DODO bird is extinct. Must be a mistake. Would you supply a DNA sample.

What was that age again that man first learned to walk?

Harvey

The ramblings of the elderly.:rolleyes: Tell us again about how a power hitter should be a leadoff man. :crazy:

Please stop it! Everyone get along!

And btw, she was not threatening you. All she said was if you had a problem with her go to TJ instead of starting silly fights all the time. You, Bobby F., and The Modfather, please STOP! This thread is to honor Steve!

Interesting how you didn't mention Irene in your little rant. Had she not blasted away at Modfather none of this would have even started. But she is the victim of course....:rolleyes:

What does that mean, a threat?

Harvey
It's a warning, and here's your second one. I don't answer to you. If you have a problem with my moderating, take it to TJ. Keep it off the boards. Read the rules.

Interesting how you didn't mention Irene in your little rant. Had she not blasted away at Modfather none of this would have even started. But she is the victim of course....:rolleyes:
Irene did not blast at The Modfather. He should know coming on to a thread discussing someone who just died is full of people who love his work. Coming on, saying he shouldn't have gone near a stingray, is just trying to cause trouble. It is who Steve Irwin was. Now everyone STAY ON TOPIC! Enough of this crap. You think Steve would want his memory thread filled with all this? I don't think so. :(

:rofl: people are unbelievable.

RIP steve. although maybe he'd be laughing at this.

Rest In Peace, Steve Irwin.

That's terrible news, best wishes to the entire Irwin family. :(

I would like to say to Steve Irwin Family My prayers are with your Family at this Time

Well, when you mess around with dangerous animals sooner or later somethings gonna happen. Some people like living life on the edge, I guess Irwin was one of those. In my opinion, I always thought the guy had a screw loose. I have sympathy for what happened, but for me it's no big loss. I never watched the guy whenever he was on TV.

my brother was in shocked when he heard the news

September 4, 2006 The World Loses
My thoughts are for Bindi, Robert and Terri.
Steve loved his family and Bindi more than anything. Bindi saw her father as a hero as I'm sure a lot of little girls do. Steve was a hero too many and Monday the world lost a hero
Stephen Robert Irwin
"Wildlife Warrior"
February 22, 1962 - September 4, 2006

So sad. R.I.P. Steve

Did anyone else see that he has apparently made a statement about releasing the video if something were to happen to him while the cameras were rolling? While I wouldn't want this for myself, it's up to him if he would want this televised. It seems harsh for the family, but I guess we will have to see what happens.

This news just makes me sick. The powers that be-1, Us-0. I feel bad for Terri also, how do you ever go on with such a loss of such a personality? I would be crushed. I hope she's doing well, and the kids, gosh... :cries:.

Private Steve Irwin Funeral Scheduled
http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/ap/thumbnails//AUSTRALIA_CROCODILE_HUNTER.sff_BWH803_20060906230701.jpg (http://apnews.excite.com/image/20060906/AUSTRALIA_CROCODILE_HUNTER.sff_BWH803_20060906230701.html?date=20060907&docid=D8K029MO0)
(AP) Visitors to Australia Zoo, home of Australian television star and conservationist Steve Irwin, lay...Full Image (http://apnews.excite.com/image/20060906/AUSTRALIA_CROCODILE_HUNTER.sff_BWH803_20060906230701.html?date=20060907&docid=D8K029MO0)


BEERWAH, Australia (AP) - The family of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has decided on a private funeral to be held within a week, and a public memorial service will be held within two weeks, with thousands expected.
The 44-year-old Irwin was killed Monday by a stingray while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef.

In a short statement Thursday, Irwin's father, Bob, said the family and "closest friends" would attend the private service, confirming that the "generous government offer" of a state funeral had been turned down.
No details were given on the possible location for a public memorial to the boisterous TV star, although the Irwin family's 60-acre Australia Zoo and a 52,000-seat sports stadium in the nearby state capital of Brisbane have been mentioned.

The elder Irwin said his son would not have wanted a formal state funeral because "he's an ordinary guy, and he wants to be remembered as an ordinary bloke."

Prime Minister John Howard had said a state funeral would be appropriate for Irwin because he was so well-loved and because of his services to Australia as an unofficial tourism ambassador.

Since his death, several hundred thousand dollars in online donations from the United States alone have poured in to one of Irwin's wildlife charities. But the head of one of Irwin's conservation groups, Wildlife Warriors, said he is worried what will happen to the charitable organization after the interest surrounding Irwin's death recedes.

"But it's not just about the dollars," Wildlife Warriors head Michael Hornby told The Associated Press. "They represent the number of people who are now getting involved. That was a big thing for Steve. He wanted to get the ordinary person, everyday people, involved ... it is coming to fruition."
Even with the donations pouring in, Hornby admitted he wasn't sure how the group would cope following Irwin's death.

"I have to say Wildlife Warriors has never had this much exposure (as) ... through this incident. I think it probably is a groundswell now. The challenge for us is to keep the momentum going," he said.

Mourners have left flowers, flags, candles, cartoons drawn by children at Australia Zoo, the reptile theme park that Bob Irwin started in 1970 and his son built into an international tourist attraction. In lieu of a condolence book, many well-wishers have signed their names on dozens of khaki shirts, one of Steve Irwin's trademarks.

Terri Irwin, Steve Irwin's American-born wife, and two children, Bindi, 8, and Bob, 2, remained secluded at their home near the zoo.

After security officials roped off the area, Bob Irwin and other members of his family took a brief, private tour of the makeshift memorial on Thursday, reading notes from well-wishers, who continued to come to the site.

Terri Irwin has not commented since her husband's death. Her mother, Julia Raines of Eugene, Ore., told the television newsmagazine show "Inside Edition" that Terri said she might have trouble coming to grips with being a single parent. "Terri says it's going to be hard being the only parent because you depend on the other person more than you realize, and she's having a hard time with that," said Raines. "She told me, 'I'm very concerned about raising the children by myself,' but I know she'll do well."

rip steve will all miss you very much!:(

:( i had the chance to get to see the steve irwin memoral service they all had for him and man! i just felt like crying and i didn't even know i could feel that way about somebody that i didn't even know! and hes little girl impressed me so much with her little speech about her dad it just breaks my heart to know that hes son will never know him and just stuff about him from his family instead i never really watched any of his shows until now every chance i get i watch old reruns of him and think sometimes man! its a wonder that he didn't die doing that or doing this! all of us will miss him rest in peace steve will miss you mate!

“A Special Edition Of 20/20 With Barbara Walters” will air as a one time only telecast on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in the 10:00 - 11:00 PM ET/PT time period.

This is an ABC News exclusive, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s widow, Terri, speaks for the first time to Barbara Walters since her husband’s tragic death on September 4, 2006 when a stingray’s barb pierced his chest. Ms. Walters will travel to Brisbane, Australia to interview Terri and visit with their two children, Bindi and Bob, as well as talk to John Stainton, Irwin’s longtime business partner and friend who was with him the day of his death

“A Special Edition Of 20/20 With Barbara Walters” will air as a one time only telecast on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in the 10:00 - 11:00 PM ET/PT time period.

This is an ABC News exclusive, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s widow, Terri, speaks for the first time to Barbara Walters since her husband’s tragic death on September 4, 2006 when a stingray’s barb pierced his chest. Ms. Walters will travel to Brisbane, Australia to interview Terri and visit with their two children, Bindi and Bob, as well as talk to John Stainton, Irwin’s longtime business partner and friend who was with him the day of his death

Thanks for the news, Pavan!

I have been waiting for some kind of interview with Terri (once she felt up to it, of course) to talk about Steve...I will be watching.