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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