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Appalachian students say goodbye to Irwin |
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Tuesday, 12 September 2006 |
by LAUREN LAWSON
News Reporter
Steve Irwin, one of Australia’s most famous wildlife conservationists, died Sept. 4 while filming scenes for his upcoming documentary “The Ocean’s Deadliest.”
Irwin, most commonly known as ‘The Crocodile Hunter,’ was speared through the heart by a stingray’s barb while snorkeling.
Irwin first appeared on television in North America in 1997 with his show “The Crocodile Hunter.”
He quickly became known and respected as a global representative for wildlife conservation.
Many Appalachian State University students mourned the loss of such a well-known television personality.
Sophomore
Andy C. Goodnight enjoyed Irwin’s television adventures because of his
“ability to take [the audience] into the wild with him.”
“I
watched ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ when I was younger, and appreciated him
for all he did for animal and environmental rights…his personality
couldn’t help but make you smile,” sophomore biology major Morgan P.
Thompson said.
Freshman
elementary education major Lauren M. Eichinger said he was best known
for his highly recognizable voice and for the incredible risks he
attempted.
Eichinger said he made learning about wildlife fun and entertaining.
Both Goodnight and freshman Emily G. Scott agreed no one can replace Steve Irwin and he will definitely be missed.
Scott
said Irwin’s funeral should celebrate his life, because he made a
normally serious and educational topic funny and interesting.
Freshmen
psychology major Abbie K. Martin said Irwin will always be a legend who
taught others to be fearless yet appreciative of nature.
While
Irwin did put himself in harms way continuously and publicly through
close interaction with crocodiles, poisonous snakes and other deadly
creatures, his unusual death shocked many.
“I think
he would have wanted to pass on this way, instead of old age or some
other normal circumstance,” Thompson said “He died while doing what he
loved.”
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