Yesterday the world lost a true hero. Steve Irwin, known by most of us as "The Crocodile Hunter" was stabbed in the heart by a stingray while filming off the coast of Australia. Although he was able to pull the barb out, the likely combination of deadly poison and blunt trauma to the heart was more than his body could handle.
Steve Irwin was a great environmentalist, and brought to many of us the excitement of living in the outback. As a teacher, I often referred to him in class. His unique and daring style of handling dangerous creatures was thrilling to watch, and it seemed as if everyone knew and admired the Crocodile Hunter.
His death is a sad reminder that none of us are immortal. We never know what the next day, or even the next moment may bring. Whether it is a car accident, a heart attack, or the sting of a venomous creature, we all have our date with destiny. As many an old hymn says, we are just pilgrims passing through. He left behind a wife and two children, and a legacy that will live on for a very long time. We will miss you Steve Irwin.
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