Private campfire service held for Irwin

A private funeral service has been held at Australia Zoo for 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, who was killed in a stingray attack, while filming a documentary last week.
According to the television star's father, Bob Irwin, close family and friends gathered at Australia Zoo, which was run by Steve Irwin, to share stories about his many adventures around a campfire.

"Because Steve loved the bush so much and yarning around the campfire, the service was held just like he would have wanted, with everyone telling their favourite stories about him," Bob Irwin said.
  

"It was like he would have wanted and it now puts some family closure to his life," he said.  It has been reported that there will also be a public service for Irwin, most likely in a football stadium to accommodate a large number of fans.

Irwin's manager, John Stainton, said: "Steve would not have wanted us to have everyone around crying and saying how sad it was. We want everyone to come along and enjoy what his life was about."

 

http://www.rte.ie/arts/2006/0911/irwins.html
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