If this story had not been true, it would have had the makings of a pretty good satirical piece - ‘Steve Irwin Killed by Angry Puppy’ or something like that. Unfortunately, the story was true and the world has lost an amazing individual.

Steve Irwin was, in every sense, a man who lived his life to the fullest and with the intention of making the world a better place. He was our generation’s Marlin Perkins and brought a new sense of passion to conservation. He will be missed.

There isn’t much more to say here that hasn’t already been said in countless other blogs, editorials, and news sites around the world. I will only say that Australia has been slowing inching up on my ‘Travel Destinations’ list as I’ve visited the various places listed above it over the last few years and among the many things I would have made sure I went to see, one of them would have been his zoo with the hope of actually being able to meet the man.

Good-bye Crocodile Hunter, the world mourns your passing.