Steve Irwin @ MindSay

What if someone had footage of Hitler killing himself?

What if someone had footage of the assassination of Julius Caesar?

I recently went to The Silent Movie Theater, where I saw Manhandled (1924) with Gloria Swanson.  The current owner of the theater said that if the owners of the theater in the forties hadn't saved the movie when it was thrown out at the Fox lot, we wouldn't be seeing the film tonight.  That completely amazed me.

I saw a documentary about two years ago called Fantôme d'Henri Langlois, Le (2004).  Basically, it was one of the most impressive documentaries I've ever seen.  Henri Langlois was a film preservationist.  He would save films whether they were good or bad?  Who was he to judge whether it was good or bad?  Without his efforts many films including Blaue Engel, Der would have been lost forever. 

Now, the Steve Irwin Death Footage Is To Be Destroyed .

Granted, the video of Steve Irwin dying isn't art.  But if you read about how Henri Langlois devoted his life to preserving film, and someone blantantly sets out to destroy footage because that's the way they personally feel?  I think it is selfish and wrong.  Would I want to see the Steve Irwin footage?  Probably not.  But if it exists, it should not be destroyed on a whim.

The widow of Steve Irwin needs to look beyond herself.  She could say that it should be kept in a vault until forty years after her death.  But to destroy the footage?  I think the networks are partly to blame.  They should be a little more "evil" and say guess what, the footage is ours.  We're keeping it.  Screw what you think.

I've been trying for days to think of what to say about Steve Irwin. I found this site, while searching for a video of his memorial service. If you know of a link to one please provide it...I really would like to see it.

Anyway, Jay Pinkerton said pretty much all I would ever be able to say, so I'll make my remarks brief.

Steve was a crazy guy. Doing stuff you and I could only hope to do in our lifetime, and all by the age of 44. He made himself seem superhuman and though a tragedy, he died doing what he loved. I never would have considered myself a die hard fan, but just writing this i get a bit teary eyed.

I'm jealous. It's got to be that. I'm so darn jealous of his life. He got to do what he loved. Marry someone who loved his job as much as he did. And now his kids are doing what he loved as well. His job even got him fortune and fame. He was not just famous, he was loved. He made everyone want to either be him, or work with  him.

If that's not the definition of a good man and a good person, then I don't know what is. He made us want to be better than we were. Be more understanding of nature, and not afraid of it. He was a modern carrier of the banner "Excelsior". And like that banner carrier, he too died on his way to the top.

 

Steve Irwin changed the world.

He was an icon of everything Australian and the most passionate man you could ever see.

He was a fighter, a hero, a conservationist and a man of great character.

He achieved so much, and touched so many.

Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter...

You will always be remembered.

We'll miss ya mate.

 

My heart goes out to his family, Terri and Bindi, Bob and Bob.

Australia, and the world, share your loss.

My heart goes out to the animals and wildlife of the world... Hopefully now...

Now, after everything this man did for you, perhaps the world will be a better place.

Now that you have lost someone who was so passionate about his work.

 

His passion and love for animals has touched the world...

Hopefully that passion, that part of Steve that touched us, will linger.

Hopefully everyone that he touched, will remember.

And the world will be a better place for it.

 

 

 

Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, Wildlife Warriror.

Always remembered... Never forgotten...

Crikey mate... We'll miss ya.

 

He touched the world with his passion, joy and the love of his work.

He changed the world with his commitment and dedication.

He achieved so much and touched so many...

A hero in his own right, and a hero in my eyes.

I'll never forget him... Ever.

 

Croc's rule!

My best friend had to break the news of Steve Irwin's death to her Children:

 

Bon Bon (3 years old): "Does that mean he's not going to be on our Wiggles Video anymore?"

 

Kathy: "No, You'll still be able to watch him."

 

Bon Bon: "Where did he go?"

 

Kathy: "He's in Heaven with your Grandpa"

 

Amy (6 years old): "How did he get there?"

 

Bon Bon: "The Wiggles took him in their big red car"

 

LB