Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin sadly died ten years ago after he was stabbed in the heart by a stingray while swimming in the Great Barrier Reef in 2006.
The Australian was loved the world over and people were, and still are, heartbroken by his passing. However, ten years after his death, his father, Bob Irwin, published a recently found letter in a new memoir, The Last Crocodile Hunter: A Father and Son Legacy.
The piece of my heart that broke when Steve Irwin died will never truly heal. Absolute hero
— Fran Martin (@franibal_lecter) September 1, 2016
According to reports, the letter was found last year by Bob after it fell out of a book; on the envelope was written: "Please be happy to know that your strength and wisdom have been passed on."
I miss Steve Irwin
— Tanger (@T_Tanguay17) September 1, 2016
In the letter which was written 12 years before he died, Steve wrote: "Probably one of the most unfortunate things in a 'Bloke's Life' is that it takes over 30 years to realise how essential you have been to build my character, my ethics and, most importantly, my HAPPINESS.”
"At 32, I am finally starting to figure it out. In good times and in bad, you were there. Your strength and endurance to raise me will not go unrewarded. My love for you is my strength!'
Steve Irwin's dad Bob will release tell-all book next month! He found this note from Steve,aged 32, when researching pic.twitter.com/XPtixmtGvR
— Peter Ford (@mrpford) September 1, 2016
Talking about writing his memoir to News.com, Bob said that it help remind him of Steve’s “boundless energy, infectious humour and unrestrained passion for wildlife.”
