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Remembering Steve Irwin, 'The Crocodile Hunter'

Oct 11, 2008
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“Whatever you want to do in this world, it is achievable. The most important thing that I’ve found, that perhaps you could use, is be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life, and you’ll be a winner.” ~ Steve Irwin (More photos of our trip to Australia Zoo and video clips of ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ are found below.) November 15 is Steve Irwin Day. I want to take a moment and share with you how this amazing man changed my life. I started watching the Crocodile Hunter when it first started airing. I was just a teenager at the time and I believe Steve’s documentaries shaped my purpose in life. Every week I’d sit down with my dad, who was also enthralled by Steve, and we’d watch as Steve swam near crocodiles, handled venomous snakes, and screamed “Crikey, she’s gorgeous” in his thick Aussie accent. For... [read full story]                    

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