On Feb. 22, 1962, a hero was born. A Steven Robert Irwin was born to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Victoria, Australia. Little did the world know that Steve would leave his mark as one of the greatest environmentalists in all of history. During Steve’s younger years, he lived on his parents’ Reptile and Fauna Park in Queensland, regularly feeding and taking care of the reptiles. At age six, Steve received his very own pet, a 12-foot scrub python, and at age nine Steve was handling grown crocodiles and, more importantly, wrestling them. Steve Irwin attended Caloundra State High School and graduated in 1979. Soon after, Irwin began his first job in northern Queensland, relocating crocodiles that were living too close to the city. Irwin graciously performed this deed for free, the only condition being that the crocodiles he subdued be sent to his parents’ park. Soon after, he took over his parents’ park and later renamed it the Australia Zoo. In 1991 Steve met Terri Raines while performing a demonstration at his zoo. The two fell in love and shared common interests in crocodiles and other deadly animals. The two were married in June of 1992 and shortly after went on a honeymoon that would change their lives forever. The honeymoon included the two of them tracking and hunting down fully grown, deadly crocodiles. This became the pilot episode of the world famous show “The Crocodile Hunter.” From then on, Steve was nationally known as the famous Crocodile Hunter. His fame soared as he impulsively jumped onto the backs of enormous crocodiles and wrestled them into submission, all the while yelling his world renowned catch phrase “Crikey!” and sporting his trendy khaki uniform. The final episode of the series was titled “Steve’s Last Adventure,” but Steve had other plans in mind. Steve Irwin continued to explore wildlife and nature until his untimely death off the coast of Australia at the Batt Reef, where he was fatally wounded by the barb of a stingray. Steve left behind a wonderful wife, two loving children, and one unbelievable legacy. When asked about Steve Irwin’s life, senior Nick Flood said, “I would easily compare him to MacGyver or Brian Brohm or Chuck Norris. He is a personal hero to me.” Senior Nathan Solomon said, “Steve Irwin was seriously the greatest human being to ever walk the earth.” Steve once said, “My number one rule is to keep that camera rolling. Even if it is shaky or slightly out of focus, I don’t give a rip. Even if a big old alligator is chewing me up, I want to go down and go ‘Crikey!’ just before I die. That would be ultimate for me.” Steve Irwin, you will be missed.