A memorial service has been held in Adelaide for Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins on what would have been her 33rd birthday. Friends and family, together with members of the public, packed the Town Hall for a celebration of her life.
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00:00 Two months after her death, the grief is still raw for the family and friends of Melissa
00:08 Hoskins.
00:09 Today is your birthday.
00:18 And this one was going to be extra special as you were here in Australia, home from Europe,
00:23 for the first time in a long time.
00:26 Coming together on a special day to celebrate a woman known for being caring, funny and
00:31 mischievous.
00:33 A mother of two who wanted her children to remember her as the fun mum.
00:37 I see a nurturing mother, compassionate, protective and extraordinary.
00:43 Who offers the purest of love with a little bit of discipline and a large amount of adventure.
00:48 And a professional cyclist whose journey took her around the globe and to Olympic gold medals.
00:54 A journey she shared with her family.
00:56 All made possible for us because a young girl seized the moment.
01:02 Seized the moment, she was offered and made it her own.
01:06 Bike riding brought Melissa into many of our lives.
01:09 But she was so much more than a bike rider.
01:12 Mel would go out of her way to make people feel special.
01:15 Melissa Hoskins died when she was hit by a car near her home in Adelaide's inner north
01:20 late last year.
01:22 It was allegedly being driven by her husband, Rowan Dennis, who also attended the service.
01:28 Friends urged those gathered to cherish their memories of the 32 year old.
01:32 Until we meet again, I will not have a glass of red or a gin and tonic without reminiscing
01:39 on the good times shared.
01:40 I'll miss you and love you forever.
01:43 Happy birthday my beautiful friend.
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