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heh, funny, linda, I posted on another board that he wasn't just asking for injury/death bc of his line of work. Heck, he was in no more danger than a bomb squad member or a police officer. He at least knew the rules, ie, the animal is always out to get you, don't drop your guard, etc. A police officer has no clue what is waiting in the car he just pulled over. heck, CNN money put out an article on the most deaths per 100,000 jobs and it's quite fascinating..
http://money.cnn.com/2003/10/13/pf/dangerousjobs/

http://money.cnn.com/2003/10/13/pf/d...dangerous2.gif

btw, #5 includse pizza delivery people and vending machine operators.

So honestly, i dno't think he was just 'asking for it,' merely just that he was so publicized for what he did. heck, his death by a stingray is about as random as getting struck by lightning.

I think he fronted up bravely to do his job..part of which would be to shield the family from the press...if they don't get a story from someone to appease their apetite they could be sticking cameras and microphones into Terri's face for her reaction...by him fronting up and giving the media something to feast on he spared them...don't know if I couldv'e done it, took guts.

I read this morning that PETA was saying he got what he deserved, (f'n whackjobs). Article here.. Its short.

God...I have less than no respect for that organization.

Does Irwin’s career as a naturalist impress the animal-rights group? Says Mathews: “If you compare him with a responsible conservationist like Jacques Cousteau, he looks like a cheap reality TV star.”

Correct me if I am wrong... (im not btw) Mr. Cousteaus son was killed by a shark.

if I remember right he was killed in a flying boat crash

*Bows to Shani* You were correct, Phillipe died in a boat crash (my dad was full of crap) :lol:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cousteau

I dont know if anyone else watched the memorial, but I'd just like to say it was very sweet and well done....we cried thru the whole thing, but Bindi made me smile...her message poignant

I love this picture....her daddy, her hero....larger than life

http://celticdesade.com/dreamfortwo/...1158701243.jpg

Here is a video link to her speech

http://video.news.com.au/videoplayer...300&format=wmp

Quote:

"My Daddy was my hero - he was always there for me when I needed him.

"He listened to me and taught me so many things but most of all he was fun.

"I know that daddy had an important job. He was working to change the world so everyone would love wildlife like he did.

"He built a hospital to help animals and he bought lots of land to give animals a safe place to live.

"He took me and my brother and my mum with him all the time. We filmed together, caught crocodiles together and loved being in the bush together.

"I don't want daddy's passion to ever end.

"I want to help endangered wildlife just like he did.

"I have the best daddy in the whole world and I will miss him every day.
"When I see a crocodile I will always think of him and I know that daddy made this zoo so everyone could come and learn to love all the animals.

"Daddy made this place his whole life and now it's our turn to help daddy."

Wow, I watched the whole thing last night as well, stumbled upon it by accident and was hooked. Bindi's speech made me tear up. wow.