Goodbye, Crocodile Hunter

Now that all the press has had their say, and sanity has regained its foothold over sensationalism, I'll say this:

Goodbye, Crocodile Hunter. Steve, you have done more than anyone else in the last decade to contribute to the understanding and appreciation that younger folks have of the animal kingdom. Your tireless fight against ignorance will hopefully have a positive impact on the environment the world over, when the kids you so well impressed grow up to make decisions on their own. I am sorry this fight cost you the chance to see your own children grow up, to see them happy, to see them sad. I am sorry that you will not grow old so that you and your wife can reflect on your many accomplishments. It is a high price, hopefully not paid in vain.