Reply #83: I always had respect for the man [View All]

[njdemocrat106]

Steve Irwin was one of the few people who could take a serious issue which was near and dear to his heart, the environment, and make it exciting and appealing to audience, who ranged in age from young to old. Nowadays, I'm beginning to think that people as a whole are losing "passion" and just caring less about the world around them. Steve Irwin still had passion, a passion for environmental issues and animal welfare, and he was able to convey that passion with enthusiasm and a sense of humor. He knew the dangers of his work, but it was his passion for educating his audience and helping to encourage them to learn more about their world that drove him to go out there and face any possible danger.

Still, Irwin was just a human. I'm sure he had his strengths and his faults just like the rest of us. He was an educator who was as informative as he was entertaining. I wish for his family peace and comfort during these trying times. He died way too young, but may he rest in peace.