Monday, September 04, 2006
This entry is a tribute to the loving memory of Steve Irwin. Great conservationalist, great environmentalist, great father. When I read the news this morning after lunch I did not believe my eyes at all. It's something which I thought I will never live to see. It's just so sad the fact that there is no warning what-so-ever to this tragedy.
Steve had done the world such a favour that it is very hard for others to do what he did. He brought wildlife literally into the living rooms of those who doesn't have the chance to see animals and nature in the wild (like me). I am actually still in a bit of denial of the fact that Steve Irwin, the Steve Irwin, has passed away. When I watched CNN showing his past interview with Larry King, he is just so full of energy that I think few people who went on Larry King before ever had.
Steve, to me, has and will always be an inspiration. When I was about 14 and 15 years old, I watch his shows almost daily, just being captured by his actions and enthusiasm around animals. It is because of him, and another environmentalist Jeff Corwin (but thats another story), that inspired me to help animals in the future. I have always wanted to be like him, you know, catching snakes, going in the wild, being an educator to the people about misunderstood animals. His enthusiasm for conservation and animals is just unparalled. When I see other environmentalist try to do a tv show that has the same goal of educating the people, I can see that just by comparison, Steve is unique. What he said about God putting him in this world for a purpose is true. His purpose is to help animals and educate the world about them. He, like none other environmentalists, has exposed misunderstood animals like snakes, spiders and crocodiles in a positive light. He has made them into animals which people not come to fear, but to respect.
His last words to his manager and his long-time friend was, "I had a great time these past few days and had a great life." (It's something like that, I don't remember as much).
Steve, this is from all the animals in the Animal Kingdom and from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Rest in Peace.
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Ok this is me in a nutshell: reflective...hardworker...goofy humour...no sense of fashion(just common sense)...messy...hopeless romantic ;)...enthusiastic learner (depends on wad subject)...easygoing...loves family and friends...internet/msn addict...library bug...into fantasy stuffs...mugger...single-minded at times...AKLTG Alumni...can be kuku at certain subjects (fashion for example)...wahaha..ok thts however much i can describe me..my friends definitely hav more to add..be it good or bad...enjoy the visit in my blog !
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January 2007
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Places He Frequents By
The Superman Franchise/History Video
Superman Returns Full Trailer
akltg.com
NBA.com
Life Coaches Blog
Enlightenment.com
Slow Leadership.org
Anthony Robbins Motivational Video
Stuart Tan's Audio Programs
Marquette TKD Club
Crazy Martial Arts Videos
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design)
Squidoo
His Companions
Jenny
Evelyn
Suang
1Peace05
Sam Shen
Eric
Eugenie
Stuart Tan
Evan
Celine
Tan Yong
Amanda
Wendrey
Gregory
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In This Life
Delta Goodrem
Wisdoms of Life
Favorites
Basketball, Martial Arts, Personal Development, Smallville, Superman, Southpark, Authentic Asian food (pls no sweet and sour chicken wif fried rice..im starting to get sick of it), Snowing days (its beautiful =) ), Fantasy and medieval stories, Rasberry ice lemon tea (wahahaha..it replaced green tea here)
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