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Siobhán's Journey of Inspiring Stories ...

Anniversary of Siobhán's Death
Fourth Anniversary: Thursday. January 12, 2018

Siobhan Rock dies after fight with ALS

[Click on hyperlink above for CBC news video]

Ottawa mother and athlete dies after two and one-half year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease

Sunday, January 12, 2014, 4:30 am, in her husband's arms

[CBC News Story, Monday, January 13, 2014]

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Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

[Mary Elizabeth Frye, 1932]
Siobhán Rock, a teacher and also a fitness instructor at the University of Ottawa until she was diagnosed in September 2011 with ALS, on her way to CTV's "Amazing People Gala," at the new Convention Centre, Ottawa, Canada, October 27, 2012 ... one day after her birthday ... age 41. Sadly, Siobhán died very quickly on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at 4:30 am, in the arms of her husband, Tom.