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"The World´s Original Wildlife Warrior." A Tribute to Steve Irwin.

October 4th, 2006: It has been one month, since Steve Irwin parted from this world. So, I would like to offer some words, as a Tribute to his memory.
Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors Worldwide are today in mourning for a beloved friend and respected leader. The global response to the loss of Steve Irwin, and the public outpouring of empathy we have received has been overwhelming, and a significant comfort to those of us who knew him. This is not just a LOSS for us, but FOR A PLANET, full of people who loved him so well, and for the world´s precious Wildlife that, he laid his life on the line to protect. Irwin believed in promoting ENVIRONMENTALISM, by sharing his excitement about the NATURAL WORLD, rather than preaching to people. He was concerned with CONSERVATION of ENDANGERED ANIMALS, and land clearing leading to LOSS OF HABITAT. He considered Conservation to be the most important part of his work: "I consider myself a Wild-Life-Warrior. My Mission is to Save the World´s Endangered Species." Irwin bought "large tracts of land" in Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the United States, which he described as "like National Parks", and stressed the importance of people realizing that, they could Each Make a Difference. He founded the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, which was later renamed "WILDLIFE WARRIORS WORLDWIDE", and became an Independent Charity.
Steve Irwin was a true original; he brought energy and passion to everything he did. Whether it was performing groundbreaking crocodile research on board of his vessel "Croc One", filming Wildlife Documentaries, or simply celebrating his children´s birthdays, Steve didn´t do anything by half. A hard-core Wildlife Warrior and dedicated family man, Steve did for Conservation and Education, what no one had ever done before. He brought Wildlife Conservation right into people´s living-rooms, and created a whole New Generation of Wildlife Warriors. The exceptional life Steve led is a TESTAMENT to his respect for all creatures great and small, and his passion for Wildlife was matched only, by his passion for family life. We here at Australia Zoo, offer our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the Irwin´s Family for your Condolences and kind words. Many people have expressed a desire to Donate to Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, in Memory of Steve Irwin. All Donations will be greatly appreciated, and applied directly to Saving Animals in the Wild. Steve´s Legacy will live on in the continuation of his life´s work.
Donate directly to "Wildlifewarriors.org.au"
Or Mail a Check to:"Wildlife Warriors". P.O. Box 29, Beerwah, QLD 4519. AUSTRALIA.
Or by sending an Email to: donations@wildlifewarriors.org
This CHARITY is committed to the CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITAT. ANIMAL PLANET.
You could also go to your browser and type:
http://www.australiazoo.com.au
The location of Steve Irwin´s Australia Zoo is: Glass House Mountains, Tourist Drive, Beerwah, Queensland 4519. AUSTRALIA.
For General Enquiries: info@australiazoo.com.au
There is also a PUBLIC VIDEO FOR STEVE IRWIN´S MEMORIAL SERVICE, and Bindi´s Speech for her father. (The Link is the following...)
http://g6publish.videodome.com/newsi......&format=wmp
Bindi Sui Irwin, only 8 years old, spoke in front of Millions of people today,9/21/2006, at a Memorial Service to honor her father, Steve Irwin.
This is not only a Tribute for his memory, but also Information for those who are interested in contacting his World Organization. I was asked to provide this Information. Thank you in advance for reading this Article!! Stardust.