Steve Irwin is being honored by his children, Bindi and Robert.
The brother-sister duo marked Steve Irwin Day with a sweet tribute to their late father, who died in 2006 aged 44 after being stung by a stingray while filming a documentary off the coast of Australia.
Bindi Irwin says dad Steve’s ‘Kindness’ and ‘Love’ will ‘live forever’
According to the Australia Zoo website, the annual event on November 15 recognizes Irwin’s “passion for wildlife and commitment to conservation.”
To honor her father on the special day, Bindi (25) shared a memory on Instagram of her gently resting her head on his shoulder.
“To the world he will be remembered as the greatest warrior for wildlife. To our family he will be remembered as our world,” Bindi wrote in the caption.
The comments section was filled with heartfelt messages from fans.
“The world loved him and the world loves your beautiful family! Thank you for doing what you do every day. He’s proud of you – absolutely no doubt about it,” wrote one of Bindi’s followers. Another comment read: “I honestly believe if he was around the world would be a much better place. Nature’s strongest voice is sorely missed.”
Robert Irwin gets emotional zoo milestone for late dad Steve: ‘Dad would be pretty proud’
In his tribute, Robert, 19, shared a video on Instagram in which Irwin talks about his conservation work and says he wants to be remembered for his “passion and enthusiasm” for it.
“Today November 15th is Steve Irwin Day. A day to remember our dad, the greatest wildlife warrior on the planet. He was a man who changed the world forever and continues to inspire generations to come,” Robert wrote in the caption.
Wildlife Warriors, a nonprofit started by Irwin and his wife Terri in 2002, explained on its website that the day “represents the many things Steve was passionate about: family, fun and wildlife conservation.”
“It’s a day when people around the world come together to raise money for Wildlife Warriors to help continue Steve’s work to conserve and preserve wildlife and wild places,” the organization’s website added.
The Irwin family. Newspix/Getty
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While marking Irwin’s 61st birthday in February, Bindi dedicated an Instagram post to her late father, thanking him for teaching her to love animals.
“Thank you for instilling in me a love for all species, the courage to follow my heart and the determination to make a difference in the world for wildlife and wild places,” Bindi wrote. “Your legacy lives on and the world is forever changed because of your commitment to preservation. Mom, Robert and I love you so much and miss you so much.”
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