Stingray kills 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin

[tracy_from_oz]

I agree Tracy but in his line of work he may have talked to the family or his producers about it. I'm just saying we should respect whatever he wanted, it's not fair to say not to show it just because we don't want to see it.

I agree Dennis, if this is what Steve wanted, then that should be respected.

I guess I just think it would be tough on the kids having people see their dad dying that's all.

 

[Kim]

I'm probably not so concerned about seeing the footage, although there might be lessons in it...

Does anyone actually know the facts though? Was he messing with the ray? Are there lessons divers should be taking away from this? Obviously touching on purpose is a no no, but how about swimming directly above one hidden in the sand that you don't see....dangerous?

(apologies if this has already come up I didn't read the whole thread....it's rather big)

 

[Diver Dennis]

I agree Dennis, if this is what Steve wanted, then that should be respected.

I guess I just think it would be tough on the kids having people see their dad dying that's all.

And that's a good point Tracy, about the kids.

 

[almitywife]

(apologies if this has already come up I didn't read the whole thread....it's rather big)

you know the rules Kim - read the entire thread twice

oh, thats a MOF rule - sorry

i suppose to view the footage would answer your questions

 

[ohmdiver]

If the family releases it then so be it. I am powerless to stop it one way or the other. I think I would have a hard time supporting that choice. But,it will forever be on the reel right after the Kennedy assasonations. Forever reliving a moment in time that, I believe, is better left to fade away and be forgotten with the lesson learned.

Can anyone say that they heard Steve Irwin wish to have his death televised, I mean in person or is this hearsay? Could it be summarmized that in saying that "my death should be aired" was an exit stratergy to leave the show and live out his life in annominity? (I am playing devil's advocate a little too much, now) At this point I do not believe that anyone would want their demise on tv. Just because he was a celebrity does not give the public the right to every aspect of his life, or death.

For the record I think we are off the subject too. This thread should be for remembering and honoring the man and not to argue over the video.

Should we start another thread for discussing the video?

 

[jepuskar]

Kim,

He was snorkeling and the view from his good friend who witnessed the accident Steve did nothing to provoke the ray. I think the video will be released shortly and this will answer alot of questions.

 

[Diver Dennis]

ohm, I think what we are trying to get across is that if he did want it to be shown it should be. I doubt if anyone here knows if he said that or not. It's up to the family, not the public.

 

[jepuskar]

Dennis,

I have read that he said that....im sure within the week we'll know what is going on with this. I'm not even sure funeral plans have been made yet.

man, that is just tough.

 

[tracy_from_oz]

Ohm you have a point. Remember the great man he was.

He was a larrikan Australian, and a good man at that.

Anyone male or female who loved his wife and kids the way he did is an inspiration to all in my opinion. He simply worshipped the ground they walked on. To me that is a sign of a great human being who had love and passion for all, we saw that passion not only for his family but conservation and for life in general.
If that is Steve's biggest legacy let it be to inspire people to care. To have passion and love in their life, to show it in all they do and to all whom they care for.

If the family releases it then so be it. I am powerless to stop it one way or the other. I think I would have a hard time supporting that choice. But,it will forever be on the reel right after the Kennedy assasonations. Forever reliving a moment in time that, I believe, is better left to fade away and be forgotten with the lesson learned.

Can anyone say that they heard Steve Irwin wish to have his death televised, I mean in person or is this hearsay? Could it be summarmized that in saying that "my death should be aired" was an exit stratergy to leave the show and live out his life in annominity? (I am playing devil's advocate a little too much, now) At this point I do not believe that anyone would want their demise on tv. Just because he was a celebrity does not give the public the right to every aspect of his life, or death.

For the record I think we are off the subject too. This thread should be for remembering and honoring the man and not to argue over the video.

Should we start another thread for discussing the video?

 

[Diver Dennis]

Dennis,

I have read that he said that....im sure within the week we'll know what is going on with this. I'm not even sure funeral plans have been made yet.

man, that is just tough.

Yes Jep, I'm sure we will know soon. No matter if he was pushing the limit or not in some of the things he did, one thing is for sure. He loved the animals he worked with and he loved his family. He will be missed.