Heartbreaking, never-before-seen footage of Steve Irwin before his death emerges on his son Robert’s 19th birthday
A heartbreaking tribute video of Steve Irwin before his death has surfaced for his son Robert’s 19th birthday.
The video showed footage of Steve talking about Robert’s birth and how he hoped his son would grow up to be the next crocodile hunter.
The conservationist got emotional after seeing the video during his birthday party at Australia Zoo.
Heartbreaking, never-before-seen footage of Steve Irwin before his death emerges on his son Robert’s (pictured) 19th birthday
In the video, Steve expressed the importance of raising children who would continue his legacy, stating that it would be “the proudest moment of my life.”
He also spoke about Robert’s birth, explaining: “I picked him up and you know he’s a little guy and put him on Terri’s chest and we’re just thrilled. In that moment I saw the light.”
It then showed Robert fulfilling his father’s dream.
After watching the emotional video, Robert said, “It means the absolute world … I just think personally and as a family it’s such a privilege to be able to continue dad’s legacy.”
The tribute video featured footage of Steve talking about Robert’s birth and his hopes that Robert would grow up to be the next crocodile hunter. In the video, Steve also expressed the importance of raising children who would continue his legacy
“He literally gave his life to protect wildlife and make the world a better place.”
Robert continued, “More than that, he cared about his family. He was always there for us at the end of the day…he was such a great dad.”
He was also presented with a cake shaped like a camera in recognition of his passion for photography.
After watching the emotional video, Robert said, “It means the absolute world … I just think personally and as a family it’s such a privilege to be able to continue dad’s legacy.”
Robert was just two years old when his father died after being stung by a stingray in 2006, aged just 44.
Despite losing his father at a young age, Robert has followed in his footsteps and become a wildlife warrior at Australia Zoo.
The Irwin family also keeps Steve’s memory alive by continuing his conservation work.
Robert was just two years old when his father died after being stung by a stingray in 2006, aged just 44