QUOTE(eSaNa @ Sep 5 2006, 01:54 AM)
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I am an Australian, and Steve lived literally up the road from me. He was an incredible human being, and was never any different to the way people saw him in the media. His love of nature and the environment was something that I was always in aww of. Yesterday was a very sad day for all Australians and for many around the world who appreciated the work and the life that he lived. In many ways I believe that he would have felt satisfied that he died doing what he loved. He truly is an inspiration and he will be missed greatly by his fellow Aussies and Queenslanders. He was a true reflection of what life was about and never being afraid to live or be oneself.
I really liked him too. I feel sad for his family but he died doing what he loved to do. In many religions it is believed that warriors get a special heaven. Not for killing but for the huge courage and heart they have. It takes balls to do the kind of stuff this guy did. I trust as he crosses over his courage on Earth will be honored in heaven.
So be it!