Death of Steve Irwin, Crocodile keeper

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Zorah said:
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it "

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I like Steve a lot, but I think this is pure foolishness. I have a wife and a little girl and another child on the way...for me to say that I would give my life to save an animal would be one of the worst cases of misplaced priorities I can imagine.

He has a passion for animals and conservation, and that's great, but shouldn't his passion for his family come first? Couldn't he find a way to help the animals that didn't involve prodding them and provoking them to attack?

It's true that his wife and kids have his memory, but if I was a little kid, I think I'd rather have my daddy than a memory.

I don't know why, but his death really has depressed me. I think it has alot to do with that fact that he looks ALOT like my dad, and acts bouncy and dorky like my dad does. It's a shame he's passed, but I think he was destined to go the way he did, plus he's lived an awesome life, and has done so many good things. It's sad for his wife and babies though, just the thought makes me want to cry.

Just Ben....I agree with you on the aspect of what your priorities are with your family, same here, believe me. But remember Steve Irwin was a completely different person, and his priorities were different, his heart was in the right place, and ultimately he was destined to live and die the way he did.

I agree with JustBen. He did seem to be a good guy and did a lot for preservation of wildlife etc. But what is sadder is that it is such a waste of a life. I'd rather have my father with me as I grow up than some sort of 'hero' that is not present for me. What good would that do for young, innocent children?!

If he were single, then i guess fair enough... It is his life to do as he pleases. But when he had such responsibility?? First allegiance should be to one's wife/kids. Seems a tad selfish otherwise. Poor children.

Ben,
When Steve said this:
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it "

He also mentions, "mate",and I would assume he is referring to humans,too. I met some people from Australia,and they used "matey" and/or "mate".
I'm sure his family came first,he was very family oriented,even though his work put him at risk.
Astronauts,cops,soldiers,etc. are at jobs that people can be at risk,leaving their families behind.
Steve's job was just not your average job.
He even said,he felt he had it all, a job he loved and a family he loved,he said "what more can one ask for".
That is so true.
His family has many of the world's people,including mine my deepest sympathy.