AFF Tribute to Steve Irwin

jabba · 05-09-2006, 08:16 PM

This thread was inspired by Buckies new avatar, a picture of Steve Irwin. when I saw it, I was touched as I have been really shocked and saddened by Steve's death. Not to mention how my 6yo has taken his death. to add to that Christian is in his first concert Tomorrow night and he is dressed as a Stingray. Christian is not happy about that, at all.

Anyway I am proposing a tribute to Steve by getting everyone to change there avatar to a picture of Steve for 1 week.. Feel free to use the same picture I have or Buckies or do a search and grab your own pic of the Crock Hunter........

So how do you all feel about doing that....

Jabba

Bucknaked · 05-09-2006, 08:28 PM

Great Idea Jabba. Lets get more pics of Steve in our Avatars and some different ones as well. Make sure you post up here in this thread.

On MSN people are putting (tu) at their end of their names as a mark of respect. Having these avatar's could be our tribute.

kenz · 05-09-2006, 08:35 PM

just done mine

MO · 05-09-2006, 08:36 PM

Guys I applaude your sentiment...but I wont be changing my avatar....for the following reasons:
1.there is talk of a state funeral for him....this I disagree with. There are certain codes and protocols for this and IMO he (sorry) falls outside of these.

2. there is also talk of naming a national park after him this I like.
3. there is also talk of a monument for him..this (sorry) I disagree with.

just my two bobs worth.

pertuan · 05-09-2006, 08:39 PM

I'm in. I heard they are gonna name a national park after him. I hope this goes ahead. Great way to remember his work.

Kenster · 05-09-2006, 08:43 PM

im in and also i will be donating money towards his foundation to keep his work going for years to come, The guy dersevce it after all the work he done for public and children of the world

Racecraft · 05-09-2006, 08:46 PM

done...

Ryan · 05-09-2006, 08:47 PM

Very nice idea guys.

The amount of love for this man, is incredible.

It's really overwhelming.

Mrs Coyote · 05-09-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MO

Guys I applaude your sentiment...but I wont be changing my avatar....for the following reasons:
1.there is talk of a state funeral for him....this I disagree with. There are certain codes and protocols for this and IMO he (sorry) falls outside of these.

2. there is also talk of naming a national park after him this I like.
3. there is also talk of a monument for him..this (sorry) I disagree with.

just my two bobs worth.

There are so many people touched by Steve in some way that I think state funeral is fitting. I also think the national park is a must. And a monument well there is monument of Wally Lewis (and I like Wally) so why not one of Steve.

And yes Jabba I will be changing my avatar. Just make sure that Christian knows that Steve would certainly not be blaming the sting ray.

zetec · 05-09-2006, 08:51 PM

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Steve was a true Aussie who did more for this country and the people who live in it than most average people could ever dream of doing in a millennium. I wish his wife and two children all the strength and love that can surround them to help them grow up to be as proud as we all are of our Wildlife Warrior.

I hope he gets a state funeral, Steve contributed more to this country than the vast majority of politicians and deserves to be honoured for the passion and energy he shared with millions of people around the world.

Dezza · 05-09-2006, 08:52 PM

Good idea. I've just changed my avatar as a sign of respect.

LUXO_8 · 05-09-2006, 08:53 PM

great idea.....

he might have carried on a bit, but he's done a lot for australia, weather you believe it or not..

naming a national park after him is such a fitting gesture.....good on them

RIP Steve

Smoke Pursuit · 05-09-2006, 08:55 PM

yep,

I already had a pic of him on my MSN!

dunno why I was so attached to him, i didnt know him personally although i was lucky enough to see him at the opening of the Crocaseium (spelling) at his Australia Zoo a few years back, was a great day and he certainly made it fun for everyone (big and small).

I also have enjoyed watching his TV shows!

Smoke Pursuit · 05-09-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MO

Guys I applaude your sentiment...but I wont be changing my avatar....for the following reasons:
1.there is talk of a state funeral for him....this I disagree with. There are certain codes and protocols for this and IMO he (sorry) falls outside of these.

2. there is also talk of naming a national park after him this I like.
3. there is also talk of a monument for him..this (sorry) I disagree with.

just my two bobs worth.

Shakes head, the point of your post is?? Sometimes its better to say nothing, in your case I think you should have done exactly that.

MoreHPformyXR6 · 05-09-2006, 09:01 PM

I personally hope he gets a state funeral. It would be very fitting IMO. I think this thread is a great tribute to the man i wont be changing my avatar but certainly would like to pass on my condolences to the Irwin family.

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Originally Posted by MoreHPformyXR6

RIP Steve Irwin (you are unquie & much loved character) a legend IMO.
condolences to his wife Terri & two kids.

jabba · 05-09-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Coyote

There are so many people touched by Steve in some way that I think state funeral is fitting. I also think the national park is a must. And a monument well there is monument of Wally Lewis (and I like Wally) so why not one of Steve.

And yes Jabba I will be changing my avatar. Just make sure that Christian knows that Steve would certainly not be blaming the sting ray.

Yes he does understand.. But he really does not want to play the creature that took Crikey's life.... His class is doing the beetles song. Octopuses Garden...

Dazza XLT · 05-09-2006, 09:09 PM

Top Idea.
RIP Steve!

gngtho · 05-09-2006, 09:13 PM

A week mine will stay like that and with different ones each week.

This is a great idea.

R.I.P STEVE may your legacy live on.

gngtho · 05-09-2006, 09:15 PM

I think AFF should oranise a huge meet in his honour.

Kenster · 05-09-2006, 09:17 PM

gngtho well organise a huge cruise in his hornor that goes towards his charity should help its one way as a club to say thank you.

Im currently organise a donation or chairty auction which will go towards his charity and keeping his dream alive for future childresn around the world

protd · 05-09-2006, 09:23 PM

i'm in he was a great man that done so much for our country

MO · 05-09-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

Shakes head, the point of your post is?? Sometimes its better to say nothing, in your case I think you should have done exactly that.

I'm assuming you are young....(here I go once again to incur the wroth of team) There are certain protocols to which we as a democratic society adhere to when it comes to matters of state.

Would you expect someone who has done absolutely nothing in their life other than care and nuture their family to be given a state funeral...no.

Would you expect every soldier who has gone to war to defend this country to be given a state funeral... no.

Would you expect yourself to be given a state funeral because you you did the right thing all your life ...no.

Yes Steve Irwin did a lot for conservation and the animal world does it deserve a state funeral...well if it does then the likes of D.Bellamy...D. Attenbruogh ..Suzuki...et al would also deserve one and from there where would it stop.

I would suggest you research the protocols of state funerals.

nugget378 · 05-09-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

Shakes head, the point of your post is?? Sometimes its better to say nothing, in your case I think you should have done exactly that.

A man has died and that is a very sad thing, but MO has an opinion which in no way disrespects that,and he is entitled to it....

jabba · 05-09-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MO

I'm assuming you are young....(here I go once again to incur the wroth of team) There are certain protocols to which we as a democratic society adhere to when it comes to matters of state.

Would you expect someone who has done absolutely nothing in their life other than care and nuture their family to be given a state funeral...no.

Would you expect every soldier who has gone to war to defend this country to be given a state funeral... no.

Would you expect yourself to be given a state funeral because you you did the right thing all your life ...no.

Yes Steve Irwin did a lot for conservation and the animal world does it deserve a state funeral...well if it does then the likes of D.Bellamy...D. Attenbruogh ..Suzuki...et al would also deserve one and from there where would it stop.

I would suggest you research the protocols of state funerals.

You dribble is not needed or wanted here... Go play with you dogs

Sourbastard · 05-09-2006, 09:35 PM

dont do drugs kids.