On the day that would have been Steve Irwin’s birthday, his children gave speeches honoring their late father that brought many of us to tears. Steve Irwin was born on February 22, 1962, and he spent his childhood in Australia, where he developed a deep love for protecting the animals.
The charismatic zookeeper and environmentalist became known all over the globe as The Crocodile Hunter because to the television series that had the same name.
Steve Irwin, who was just 44 years old when he passed away in 2006, was working on a documentary on dangerous creatures when he was harmed by a stingray barb that penetrated his heart while recording the documentary.
Upon his passing, his family carried out his last desire by ensuring that the Australia Zoo was maintained. The Irwin family celebrated Steve Irwin’s birthday by posting heartfelt messages of homage on his various social media accounts.
Robert Irwin shared a picture on his Instagram account of himself and his father when he was a little child.
A memorial to Steve Irwin was also published on the Facebook page of the Australian Zoo.
But it was the touching statement that Bindi Irwin left for her father that really stood out as one of the kindest and most moving tributes. Bindi, who is now a mother, took some time to reflect on the legacy that was left behind by her father in her post.
She recognized Steve’s part in creating in her a strong appreciation for all types of wildlife, which is a passion she hopes to foster in her daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. She also thanked Steve for his role in instilling this enthusiasm in her. The words said by Bindi are a powerful reminder of the significance of a life that has been lived to the fullest.
The influence that Bindi and Robert Irwin’s father, Steve Irwin, had on them during the little amount of time they were able to spend with him has remained with them throughout their whole lives, despite the fact that their father has been gone for more years than they were able to spend with him. What an amazing legacy this guy has left behind for future generations!