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Crikey! It's Khaki Friday

Posted Sep 8th 2006 11:54AM by TMZ Staff

The outpour of emotion in Australia over the death of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin continues as Australians were urged by media and political figures to participate in "Khaki Friday." Irwin, who was killed when a stingray's barb stabbed him through the heart as he was filming a wildlife documentary off the coast of Australia, had a huge international following as a conservationist.

What began as a chain email has erupted into a national obsession as fans were urged to wear the trademark khakis Irwin always wore in public. An icon in his native Australia, Steve Irwin's family is planning a private funeral and a large public memorial service so fans can pay their last respects.

Crocs rule!

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1. Finally a person worth talking about besides Paris and Lindsay Lohan, This is a real story people to be upset about not two skanky bitches that never do anything for anyone or anything!

Posted at 12:00PM on Sep 8th 2006 by sadly

2. I'm still praying for his family.

Posted at 12:02PM on Sep 8th 2006 by kathryn

3. It's such a shame what happened to Steve Irwin.. He seemed like such a good man. I thought he was a bit crazy, but lovable all the same. I think its great that the Australian people are continuing to show their support for him..

Posted at 12:02PM on Sep 8th 2006 by the wife

4. I really am going to miss him and all that crazy stuff he used to do:( He seemed like a genuine, nice guy.

Posted at 12:11PM on Sep 8th 2006 by mlc31

5. steve is a good reason to hug youre mate a bit closer before leaving for work etc,
death is unexpected...

Posted at 12:18PM on Sep 8th 2006 by jane doe

6. We are all so sorry for this lost, but we all knew someday it would happen, just like with cops when they go to work and with firemen even though Steve was a little more crazy, Im sorry deeply!

Posted at 12:22PM on Sep 8th 2006 by straight up

7. I am just so deeply saddened by this, Steve was a phenomenal human being and such an example of a truly beautiful spirit, living out his purpose; what a tremendous loss to our planet, deepest thoughts w/ his beautiful family, loving wife and gorgeous children...Steve, even though you are not physically here, your soul is everywhere, forever guarding and protecting wildlife in your warrior way.

Posted at 12:24PM on Sep 8th 2006 by Team Minnillo

8. Watching his tv show with kids really makes you realize what a great guy the croc hunter was. I wish his own kids could have had many more years with him.

Posted at 12:27PM on Sep 8th 2006 by bubba

9. Steve was an awesome person! So compassionate. It really is sad to see such a good person go. I agree with #8, it's too bad his kids didn't have more years with him.

Posted at 12:37PM on Sep 8th 2006 by HLM

10. do you think its to early to ask out his widow

Posted at 12:46PM on Sep 8th 2006 by fred

11. Fred, don't be crass.

Posted at 1:03PM on Sep 8th 2006 by kathryn

12. I think besides khaki day there should also be something done for conservation, i think he would have liked that.

Posted at 1:22PM on Sep 8th 2006 by help protect the animals

13. He seemed like a nice person. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Posted at 5:41PM on Sep 8th 2006 by Kerry

14. Oh good!! I just so happen to be wearing my khakis today! We shall miss the CROC HUNTER--he may no longer be with us, but we shall always remember him and his CRAZINESS!!

Posted at 2:50PM on Sep 8th 2006 by kathleen

15. I am still crying on and off about losing Steve,I last went to his zoo in March and just missed seeing him by a few minutes ( he had ridden his bike through the park while doing repair work ) They are going to have a huge memorial for him at Suncorp Stadium here in Brisbane ( it holds 55 000 people ) and I will definately be there, I really feel the need to say goodbye to this wonderful man.....maybe he look over Terri and the kids and keep them safe.

Posted at 4:06PM on Sep 8th 2006 by modgirl

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