I have read opinions of steve Irwins untimely and tragic death
Some are respectful
Some are a disgrace

Steve Irwin GAVE his heart,
Our children idolised him, He taught us not to fear our wildlife.
Always to be respectful towards our wildlife.
"Respect" is hard to learn but steve has managed to teach a generation of children how to respect and try to save our envir0nment..Its the parents that should and I feel WILL carry on steves lessons.

I will forever miss this *True Blue RARE Aussie Bloke*
He was Unique
Unable to find another in the same mould
Sadly missed

Rest In Peace my Hero **STEVE IRWIN**
from Glynis a wildlife carer

Aw c'mon, fair suck of the battered sav EnerGee!! How much more true blue Aussie can you get than our beloved Steve? After all he named his daughter Bindi and I'll say aye to that. He was right up there with Kath'n'Kim. And just about as fictional.

The sudden death of a (relatively) healthy young person is a tragedy, but it can also be a blessing if the organs are donated to someone who at present is not enjoying a healthy life.
I don't think I am being ghoulish in hoping that Steve is, in some way, helping someone else.
For some selfish reason, Australians are among those least likely to arrange for organ donations. If Steve Irwin's widow could state that his organs have been donated, that would prompt other people to do so. It would also be a truly living memorial.

Ok Proust, young and stupid you must be. Its a bit rough for you to say knock the grieving of others if you've never lost someone close to you. I unfortunately got that experience quite young. Let me tell you that it stays with you for life. You never stop missing someone who is suddenly not there, but your grief will change the way in which it manifests itself over time. It'll hurt you too one day.

I dont necessarily agree with the hype surrounding the death of Steve Irwin. Didnt like the man myself, but I can recognise what he did in the promotion of conservation and of Australia. Seems to be a fitting example of what good a hyperactive child can be turned to (surely that level of enthusiasm must have driven his parents mad). I also respect the fact that his family turned down a state funeral. Grief should be a private affair. Unfortunately there will always be those who feel themselves to be better persons for their constant offer of condolences, annoying though they may be. In this case the media has fanned the hype, like vultures hoping to profit off the profile of the man.It proves one thing - the media are evil.

I think some of you are being a bit harsh on this bloke..some of the comments i've read is a bit below the belt...

he wasn't just a bloke...he achieved a lot and his aim was to do something for our conservation and our wildlife..

give him a break...

hermes, if only your comment that Steve was a person like any other, was true. That extra respect & empathy would go a long way, including in yourself.