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09-04-2006, 10:16 AM
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Condolences to our Australian members!
I was shocked! Steve Erwin, the "Crock Hunter" died today! What a loss.
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09-04-2006, 10:23 AM
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No!!! I hadn't heard that!
Such a young, vibrant guy 
My condolences...
Here's the story...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060904/.../obit_irwin_23
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09-04-2006, 10:41 AM
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That IS shocking and horrible!
I *hate* when things like that happen. Like being shocked and saddened over someone I never knew dying.
Sucks.
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09-04-2006, 06:35 PM
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Who would have thought he'd fall victim to a sting ray. I always thought he was crazy, but I liked him too. 
I guess thats what everyone liked about him.
The news of his death in on European and Spanish TV as well.
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09-04-2006, 07:49 PM
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We have lost a great Ambassador. I guess was a man who lived his life on the edge? |
09-04-2006, 11:37 PM
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This saddens me to hear of a great man with an enormous scale of knowledge and such courage in which mankind either condemned him or spoke of him as a messenger for mankind. He will be missed.  |
09-05-2006, 10:13 AM
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Very strange, but I've been bummed out all weekend about this.
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09-05-2006, 10:17 AM
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Something like this tragedy just goes to show you...when your number is up, it's up!
From what I've read since first hearing about it, he had taken a day off from filming because of bad weather and was diving recreationally when it happened.
I feel bad that he left behind a young wife and 2 very young children.
R.I.P.
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09-05-2006, 11:50 AM
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Sad news ... Gin |
09-05-2006, 01:46 PM
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He was certainly the epitome of 'hands on' when it came to his passion. I could not believe the news when a friend told me - very much a freak occurrence - stingray barbs rarely kill. |
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