To be an Aussie is to be free. To be an Aussie is to be a mate. To be an Aussie....is to be courageous. The ANZAC spirit inside us all still lives on to this very day. Leading our lives with our hearts and our heads. We pride ourselves in doing what we love and we never forget what brought us to the top. Yet there comes a time with things just have to end. When eveything has to stop. This time, is called Death.

 

 

 

Death is swift and acts upon those least expecting us. Sometimes it can affect few, and other times affect many. This week, i believe, death has affected everyone in Australia. Whether you lived in Sydney...or in Mt Isa the news of deaths of great Aussie Heroes will always. Because they are Great! Because they have done something that has changed the course of a nation.

 

 

 

I hear it quoted all the time that "Heroes Get Remembered, But Legends Never Die". So lets all remember them. Remember the Heroes who lost their lives this week doing what they love best.

 

 

 

Steven Robert Irwin was born on February 22, 1962. Son of Robert and Lyn Irwin, Steve from an early age was into wildlife. He first jumped on a crocodile at age 9 and from then his career sprouted. Taking over management of Australia Zoo in 1991, Steve went into wildlife conservation also meeting his future wife Terry while performing a crocodile demonstration. Steve has influenced, i believe, everyone in the world in the last 15 years. He died on Monday 4th of September (Mine and Ks_Jeppe's birthday) after being stabbed through the heart by a stingray barb. Steve was 44. May he ever stay in our memories. Steve Irwin - Crocodile Hunter - 1962 to 2006 - You bloody hero

 

 

 

Peter Geoffrey Brock was born on 26 February 1945. He quickly rose to fame in his career of motorsport, racing a variety of cars and categories in his early years. He gained fame for his 9 wins of the Bathurst 500 / 1000 during the 70s and 80s. Brockie changed the hist ory of motor racing in Australia during his career and eventually took on the role of Team Owner and manager of his new V8 supercars team "Team Brock" in 2002. His dedication to the sport has not just influenced racing enthusiasts but everyone in Australia, possibly the world. He died on the 8th of September doing what he loved best...Racing. May he ever live on in our hearts as one of the Greatest Motorsport Heros Ever! Peter Brock - Racing Driver - 1945 to 2006 - King of the Mountain

 

 

 

Having personally met both of these outstanding Australian rolemodels i cna tell you that both of them had an extremely positive outlook on life, taking their jobs seriously yet always having that Australian Humour about them. So farewell you Heroes, You bloody Legends, we will not forget you...

 

 

 

R.I.P Steven Robert Irwin and Peter Geoffrey Brock

 

 

 

 

 

P.s i am posting it here for maximum coverage as someone changed the thread in Off-Topic

Great erm... speech, but it is very sad that Steve Irwin has died, (don't know who Peter Brock is.) I always loved his shows, he was a true Australian legend. :cry:

 

 

 

p.s. this belong in the offtopic forums

He was slightly annoying at times But he brought nature to people who hadn't seen it before! Steve Irwin rest in peace. Or rest with a few crocs. :o

Peter Brock is a Car Racer

for the love of God and all that is Holy, NO MORE TOPICS!