Tuesday,September 4th, 2006


I went on the internet last night to just waste some time, and when I logged onto Yahoo, that's when I seen it: Steve Irwin Killed!

It's a real tragic thing for me, because Steve Irwin has been such an icon for me. A person who influenced me to have love and care and knowledge towards animals and wildlife.

When I was fifteen, I was turned onto his show. You know, at that time, he was the biggest thing, that crazy australian guy. I found a bit of myself while watching the show, and than realized, that's what I want to do. I decided there that I was going to be the next Steve Irwin.

I joined the army to get the education that a nature show host would need, than things went awry. I was discharged from the military and could no longer pursue that dream.

I don't have the passion I once had to strive for that particular career, but I still see Steve Irwin as a bit of a hero. He's rescued so many animals, and encouraged life to the fullest. I believe that it's his enthusiasm towards life that most entrigued me about him.

My heart goes out to his family, his wife, daughter and son. This might sound cheesy to you, but everyone has their own hero, Steve was mine.

I love you Steve Irwin, you will be missed!

~Mikel