I was very sad to learn of Stevo's death last week. His show was something that brought our whole family together to learn about conservation and respect for the interdependence of all creation.
As I reflected...and actually sobbed off and on all last week...my heart and prayers went out to Terri, Bindi, Bob and friends.
As a mother of two, I could not help but feel for Terri as she must be moving from disbelief, shock, anger, and sorrow at his passing, but even to be asking "WHY, why, why...!?"
Perhaps it was a complex message... there is meaning in the madness. Perhaps his death was to protect little Bindi and Bob, perhaps one of them could have died a much, much earlier death. Perhaps they will benefit to grow into unique and much more respectful/cautious individuals because of the harsh example of their father's death. Of all creation Stevo would want to protect, it would be them. Maybe his final act is/was what will prolong and protect his children from just such a tragedy.
2006-09-11 06:54:14 · 32 answers · asked by PixieToes 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Duh...I didn't think the kids were in the water with him...and No I am not experiencing the grief process....and No...I don't need pastoral council...I have a relationship with God already...what I'm talking about is a deeper pattern of events and consequences here...kind of like karma... but not quite...maybe him going out like that will prevent a similiar tragedy from happening to his own...or others kids...YES SH*T happens...but I 'm trying to put it in perspective in an empathetic way... some of you Cretins out there don't get it...that's okay too.
2006-09-11 07:05:04 · update #1
I never ment to imply that the children not follow in his footsteps...I say.."right on!" and "go little mates!" to that.
2006-09-11 07:20:53 · update #2
Whatever message you are hoping to find in such a fluke accident (only the 3rd death in Oz from a stingray) the man wasn't killed by one of his beloved crocs, or the venomous snakes he handled.
I liked Steve Irwin. He was a tremendous character with a larger than life personality. One of those rare people who are illuminant as sunshine. My mother was alot like him, in that they positively glowed with life and the enjoyment of it, no matter what. She was only 48 when she passed away too.
Irwin is one of the few celebrities I have ever filled up over, with sadness at hearing of their death.
The message I find you get in his demise, is you get people like himself, and my mother, who are few and far between.
He was a genuine guy passionate in all he stood for. A real affinity for animals and nature. God keep his soul.
2006-09-11 07:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shame on some of these people. Would you want people judging how you raise your children? We've all done some pretty stupid sh** that we wish noone had seen. That's all part of the life process. Sure, dangling your baby in front of a crocodile/alligator is probably not the smartest idea. But how about when you smoke weed/cigarettes when your kids are in the next room, put them in the car without a safety belt/booster, drive recklessly, try to start a fight with person in the car next to you, let your kid run all over the neighborhood because you don't care what they're doing as long as they're not bugging you, let them wander by the pool without the cover while you're chatting on the phone, etc.? Each presents its own dangers, just some have more drastic consequences. He just wanted his kids to be a large part of what he did, which is more than can be said for most parents today.
I don't buy into the whole 'message' thing. People die, or they don't. When it's your time to go, it's your time to go. They even said this was a freak accident, and hasn't happened in a very, very long time. I think the only message those two kids are going to get out of this is to stick with the support system who is going to be there for you and support you, and to ignore the inane dribbling of people who are just there to mock and hurt you.
I'm sure at least one of his children are going to follow right in his footsteps. I wish them luck if they do.
2006-09-11 07:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by unique2477 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was very sad but keep in mind, people swim near sting rays all the time, if the barb had stung him anywhere but in his heart he would have lived to go on doing the same thing. While I think he took too many risks, this particular incident was a bad accident. I did think the closeness of the croc. with his child was careless but who knows the real angle of the camera, I am sure he wouldn't put his child at risk. The media twists everything including this into a mess. However, while I think he was a responsible conservationist and naturalist he is spawning some real "wannabe" types that are quite dangerous and putting themselves and others at risk. Sort of a "jackass" meets Animal Planet which is really stupid and crazy. My heart goes out to his family as well but I think this particular incident, while people should of course take care, was a fluke accident. Sorry the others were so flip with their answers, how awful.
2006-09-11 07:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by covetedcollectibles 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but people die every single day, it is not something sad and horrible, it is a part of life. I think he would want his children to follow in his footsteps even after this incident, it was his life work, his love, his passion. And he died doing what he loved, what better way to go. His family probably has a better understanding and respect for the creatures of this Earth than many other people do and they will probably take that with them, even when seeing how their own father died. Also, he did not exploit animals for fame and fortune, he informed people about them and was a teacher of how to respect these animals and the power that they have and their place in this world. I agree that we shouldn't try to drastically change nature, but we are a part of it all, we are not outside of nature, and we feel a need to explore and learn about the things around us.
2006-09-11 07:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Ferosia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't believe his death was a message. People with families to take care of die everyday. The only thing that made him and his death different was that he was famous and had a very unusual and unlikely death. His death deserves no more mourning from strangers like us on the internet than anyone else's, and the whole world would be (even more) depressed if we had to mourn every single premature death. It's sad, but it's life. Why waste your time reflecting about things that are inconsequential to you and that you can do nothing about when you could reflect on things that could actually make a difference? Steve Irwin died. His family and friends will mourn his loss as they should, but it doesn't mean he saved or was destined to save anyone with his "act". When you say it like that ("act"), you make it seem like he did it to himself. He didn't. It was an accident that will at best teach people not to underestimate stingrays, but hopefully not to fear or dislike them, and I'm sure Steve Irwin himself would agree with that.
2006-09-11 07:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ricardo P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been hated for my views about steve irwin, but i think I'm entitled to my own opinion. I think steve irwins death to me is a message, saying that we should leave mother nature alone and let nature take it's course. Animals becoming extinct is a part of nature and it's a part of the life cycle. Where would we be if dinosaurs still exist? I mean there's a plan in life and it's not up to one person to try and change that plan. We all love to see little cute cuddly creatures and are fascinated by fierce ferocious beast, but maybe it's not our place to mess around with nature. If everyone decide to be a hero and tried to save some of the deadliest creaures in the world. Who is to say that the human race will not become extinct.
2006-09-11 07:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What did you learn from his death? The man sought to educate poeple about the natural world. No one really got it but it was his mission to teach people about the other creatures they shared the planet with. What most people saw as a capering fool was really a very smart and astute man. How many people would have paid attention to someone was was stuffy and officious? He made it fun and made people laugh and was very respectful to the animals he studied.
If you learned something from him, if anyone did, then his memory is not in vain.
2006-09-11 07:04:06 · answer #7 · answered by daevid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was shocked. I just loved Steve Irwin. His death a message? No. It was just an unfortunate accident. He was doing what he loved and what people craved to see on TV. Adventure. Especially people like me who adore animals and I praised him for his work. If there were only more people like him. Sure he took risks and was a daredevil. Ratings!!!!!! I think his children will follow right along in his footsteps just like he did his dads. I sure hope so.
2006-09-11 06:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by jelly-bean 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I shop questioning about the guy who after 8 years imprisonment for rape and homicide (@£one hundred,000 a 365 days) raped a woman in the front of her 4 365 days previous new child and then murdered them both. Are the non believers prepared to settle for some duty for that?
2016-11-26 01:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by mcgray 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he would have died by a snake bite I would have said deserves him right for being stupid. But people have dived with stingrays before. Its a one in a million accident. The message I think is when we are around danger when have our guard up. But when danger is not present when get too relaxed and that's when accidents happens!
2006-09-11 07:01:41 · answer #10 · answered by Retarded Dave 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋