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Crocodile Hunter

Amazing man, amazing legacy. Do you know what you have done In this world, you are the only one- Some called you crazy, some called you wild It didn’t matter- You craved those daring adventures and Did it with a smile. Born in a world alien to most You brought us amazement, terror, laughter Playing daily from coast to coast. From Down Under The Crocodile Hunter Folks scratching their heads, perplexed in wonder… “Must be staged!” some claimed, Yet to see you in action We knew it was real By your look of intense satisfaction- Unknown savior for millions of herps You brought the wicked snake to a new light Taught truths where fantasy and lies did abide Flawless art with intention was your key Alacrity…immortality…calamity Stung through the heart Under the sea, from the most Amiable of creatures- Your demise was a worldwide despondency. Amazing man, amazing legacy Advocate for truth The gift you brought to the world Shall live on forever - Through your beloved daughter, Bindie Sue. Dedicated to Steve Irwin 22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006 1st place in "TV TEMPTATION" contest by Linda - Marie Briana A. Green

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Date: 12/28/2012 10:12:00 PM
A wonderful tribute. I loved his infectious spirit. He was a gift to the world for sure. :) Tanya
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Date: 12/28/2012 1:02:00 PM
AMy, congratulations with your poem featured on this awesome endings week of 2012. Wishing you the best of 2013 to come... luv * Linda
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Date: 5/18/2010 10:29:00 PM
"KRIKEY" Amy, you did a "BANG UP" job eulogizing Steve here. If I had "LOTTO" money to burn I wanted to visit that "AUSSIE" and have him take me "OUT BACK" to see a few "BIG BROWNS" and some "SALTY'S" for sure. All the best, JT
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Date: 5/18/2010 8:29:00 PM
Congratualtions on your first win, Amy. It honors the memory of Steve Irwin. Enjoy your victory and smile. Admiringly, Andrew.
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Date: 5/17/2010 3:15:00 PM
I didn't have the chance to see too much of his show, but I know that the world lost a real naturalist when he died. Great tribute to him. Congratulations on your win! Dan C
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Date: 5/15/2010 8:56:00 PM
He bought a joy to the screen, with his facinating charm, and his fearless love of of the wild! What a fine tribute this is Amy! Congratulations on this 1st place honor! ~ Carrie
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Date: 5/15/2010 8:46:00 PM
Congratulations on first place. I used to love watching Steve Irwin, he was indeed an amazing man, and adventurer. It was sad, when he passed away so suddenly, your poem captured his love for nature and for sharing it with the world... love constance
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Date: 5/15/2010 8:14:00 PM
And Amazing poem. Congratulations on your big first place. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/15/2010 7:45:00 PM
Awesome poem, Amy. Wish I'd seen this show. Sounds like one I'd enjoy! Congratulations on taking first place in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/15/2010 7:40:00 PM
Congrats Amy on your 1st place win with this wonderful tribute to Steve Irwin and his beloved show .. a wonderful write.. look for Soup Mail shortly ... thanxxx for supporting my contests ..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 3/21/2010 10:47:00 AM
Yeah, Treadwell certainly had a passion hard to match. Ever see the bio on him?Grizzly Man", I think it was called?
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Date: 3/21/2010 1:34:00 AM
Finally, I stumbled on to one of your pieces Amy and it is truly magnificent. I was a fan of his too. There's another naturalist I'm thinking of writing about. Ever hear of Timothy Treadwell. He had a great love of grizzly bears but sadly as fate would have it one killed him. You are truly a very talented woman Amy. Best Wishes Always, Bill (and yet More Soup Mail)
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Date: 3/16/2010 3:40:00 AM
Amy, I thought I commented on your wonderful tribute to Steven Irwin. As you said, he was amazing. And so is your poem. Thanks for sharing, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/15/2010 1:09:00 PM
WEll, I can sure tell you loved this guy, and your poet does him justice! LUv, andrea
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Date: 3/15/2010 12:58:00 PM
HEY! I love snakes, I am an amateur herpeticulturist. Steve was a huge inspiration to me!
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Date: 3/15/2010 9:24:00 AM
He is one of my childhood heroes. Poor Steve ..Never trust anything that hisses, or has the name sting in it.. Enjoyed the read..
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