KEV’S THOUGHTS ON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF STEVE IRWIN - THE CROCODILE HUNTER
Even though Steve and Kev never met, they share the same passion for Australia, and the tongue in cheek larrikin style that makes Australians a unique race. We, like everyone in Australia were saddened to hear of the passing of one of our greatest ambassadors.
After sitting down with Kev this morning discussing yesterday’s events, Kev wanted to make a statement about the late, great Steve Irwin.
-I WANT TO RELAY MY VERY BEST THOUGHTS AND WISHES TO STEVE’S WIFE TERRI AND KIDS.
TO EVERYONE YOUNGER THAN STEVE, HE WAS LIKE A BIG BROTHER, AND TO EVERYONE MY GENERATION, HE WAS LIKE A YOUNGER BROTHER, ANNOYING AT TIMES, BUT LOVED AND RESPECTED ALL OF THE TIME.
HIS PASSING HAS LEFT A BIG HOLE IN THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA.
ONYA STEVE- x80 x9D
I watched the tribute programme to Steve last night and it hit home again just what a loss his passing is to the world. As a result of his enthusiasm and passion my kids love wildlife and every chance they get go out to explore. Without “Croc Hunter” they would never have shown the interest they do now. There ought to be more like him in the world, because if there were there wouldn’t be half the endangered species there are today.
Love to Terri and the kids, my heart goes out to you.
God Bless xxxx
Comment by Emma — January 1, 2007 @ 5:30 am
what a great guy!! what more can we say, he is a legend always was and always will be sadly missed, RIP MATE X
Comment by em and luke — November 30, 2006 @ 8:09 am
A great wee Aussie who will be missed all over the world. im sure there must be crocs in Heaven, RIP Steve
Comment by kate kenyon — November 5, 2006 @ 3:15 am
A great wee Aussie who will be sadly missed all over the world. my thoughts are with Terri and the kids. RIP Steve
Comment by kate kenyon — November 5, 2006 @ 3:12 am
What a shock to hear of this great man’s death, doing the job he loved. his daughter, Bindi was an inspiration to us all at his memorial service. Steve from England
Comment by Steve G — November 4, 2006 @ 8:22 am
Steve was a great man and a great inspiration. I never met him, but feel like I lost a good mate
Comment by Matt Steel — October 26, 2006 @ 2:49 am
I agree with everyone else here…Steve was agreat guy and although I have tried to do a pathetic impersonation of Steve at times, Nobody will ever fill his place. RIP Steve.
Comment by L.Rose — September 26, 2006 @ 10:31 am
if it wasn’t for steve irwin many kids wouldn’t have been interested in crocs and spiders and all the other animals that he introduced to us. what he did was fun as well as educational and i hope his family continue his legacy and keep his work going. they can be proud of what he did. pity there isn’t more people like steve in the world. good luck to terri and the kids, and to steve, you will be missed fella.
Comment by big steve — September 26, 2006 @ 2:55 am
Steve is really missed here in Blighty. I never met him, but me & the wife feel as if we lost a real mate.
Comment by Steve — September 21, 2006 @ 4:34 am
Cheers to Steve. Australia is a poorer place without him. Raise your glass to him next time you throw down a beer. The Aussie salute to a real Aussie
Comment by Adam — September 18, 2006 @ 6:54 pm
ausome bloke, glasgow loved yi steve,,,did yi see that mad guy on the telly last night holding a massive poisenous spider,,cheers mate. thoughts for terri bindi and bob
Comment by deano foy — September 16, 2006 @ 3:53 am
Steve will be missed by our family here in England, but his work will never be forgotten.
Comment by Mark Radford — September 16, 2006 @ 1:38 am
The world is a poorer place for Steves departure from it. I suppose he knew he would get “tagged” one day, but he was right about one thing. He said he would never be killed by a Croc. RIP
Paul
Comment by Paul Clark — September 15, 2006 @ 7:07 am
A legend, a great bloke, and a bloody good Aussie…. We’ve had steve on the TV over here in the UK for a number of years now and although most people thought he was a nutter, everyone had huge respect for the guy. His passion and enthusiasm for what he was doing were second to none. He will be missed and there will never be anyone who will shout “Crikey!” in quite the same way as Steve. Our thoughts are with Terri, Bindi and Bob. R.I.P. Steve.
Comment by Stuart — September 13, 2006 @ 3:26 pm
Some nice comments there Kev. I don’t think there’s a bloke (or Sheila) anywhere who won’t miss the bloke. He entertained millions not Just in Aus but around the world. Rest in peace Stevo …
Comment by Stuart Blandford — September 8, 2006 @ 5:19 pm
what a nutter!the only bloke that managed to stop me from reaching for the romote control when a nature programme came on! Steve was a bloody legend,hope the beers are cold up there!he deserves a good piss up!
Comment by bill cooney — September 8, 2006 @ 1:22 am
even though im only 11, i like all your songs and i thing this is probably the nicest thing you wrote about anyone.
liam
Comment by liam — September 7, 2006 @ 7:59 pm
Well said kev, Steve was a true legend, someone who was passionate about what he did, he had a child like enthusiasm that kept everyone hooked! He’ll be sadly missed R.I.P Steve xXx
Comment by jay — September 7, 2006 @ 6:36 am
hi kev we agree with everyone we talked to steve brought a thrill into your house when you watched him on tv and couldnt wait to talk about his antics the next day with your friends he will be missed by those that admired him and we cant think of anyone that didnt
Comment by eddie & shona — September 6, 2006 @ 8:12 pm
You hit the nail on the head there Kev….Annoying at times but loved and respected all the time….Im living in Canada at this point of time and come from a city of 50k, The lose is felt by everyone here and from all over….R.I.P. STEVO
Comment by Dan Bendtsen — September 6, 2006 @ 10:56 am
RIP Stevo, My thoughts are with Steve’s family and any one else who knew Steve, or were lucky enough to work with him. I Hoped one Day I would have the priverlidge to go to Oz to see him doing what he did best, Unfortunitly thats somthing that wont ever happen now. May steve’s great conservatin work continue to educate people for generations. He will be sorely missed.
Comment by Ben Bloomfield — September 6, 2006 @ 4:44 am
when I heard I couldn’t believe it, never mind the kids watching Steve, I couldn’t switch the station myself. He was a credit to the whole of Austrailia, his parents family and friends who seemed to be with all the time.
there has been one thing that has pissed me off over the coverage and that has been the begrudgers, in particular the incident with his son Bob, I tell you one thing I would rather be dangled in front of a Salty by Steve Irwin than dangled over a balconey by Michael Jackson.
Steve Rocked and I would love to love my job as much as he did his.
Comment by Moss — September 6, 2006 @ 4:30 am
Steve irwin will always be a true legend, even over here in scotland its a massive shock. he was one-of-a-kind
Comment by James Mackay — September 6, 2006 @ 4:02 am
Hard to believe, even harder to accept. I’m sure everybody in the UK is thinking of Steve right now, and thoughts will also be with his family. G’Night mate!
Comment by Martyn J Cox — September 6, 2006 @ 2:44 am
Very sad to hear about Steves death my family and i loved watching him he was so passionate about what he done a credit to Australia sadly missed.
Comment by mark webster — September 5, 2006 @ 10:09 pm
Right on Kev…..right on
Comment by Dave — September 5, 2006 @ 6:48 pm