RIP Croc Hunter, Steve Irwin

Steve Irwin, famed "Crocodile Hunter", nature conservationist and all around great guy passed away yesterday at the tender age of 44. Let me just say that I am quite sad that Steve has passed so soon. His television shows were simply amazing. His ability to relate to his audience, all the while wrestling a poisonous snake in one hand and fending off a Grizzly Bear with the other, Steve's love for animals and all things wild was truly a gift.

Fortunately, Steve died doing what he loved....playing with really dangerous animals. As he was diving off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Steve began swimming with deadly Sting-rays. It should be noted that that in and of itself is nothing surprising----Steve always played with the most dangerous of animals. But this time, Steve got too close......the Sting-ray attacked Steve, stung him in the chest and made a hole in his heart. Hopefully, Steve did not suffer much.

Steve leaves behind a young family. His death is a tragedy to all those who loved and admired his work. I hope you'll join me in offering my condolences to the Irwin family. It is a sad day, today. Steve was one of the good guys. Someone able to use his podium to improve our society and the world in which we live. Let us take the example Steve left us and try to improve ourselves and those around us.

Steve Irwin. Father. Son. Croc Hunter. We will miss you.