Canadian Olympic Committee - For the fire within

Joannie Rochette

Figure Skating

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Born: 13/01/1986
Gender: Femme
Birth Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Residence: Île-Dupas, Québec, Canada
Height: 160.0 cm
Weight: 51.0 kg

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2010 Vancouver

Figure Skating	Singles - W

Figure Skating

Singles - W

2006 Turin

Figure Skating	Singles - W	5

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Singles - W

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ty_beau - 2 years, 4 months ago

You're gorgeous.
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mcmahon_mal - 2 years, 4 months ago

You're an amazing athlete and performer! Wishing you all the best!
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angelz_123 - 2 years, 3 months ago

Go 4 the gold, Joannie!!! :)
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alliyah42 - 2 years, 2 months ago

Hello Joannie,
Wishing you the best of success, as you reach for the gold. My daughter also figure skates - pre-novice dance from the CPA Brossard. We have been watching you climb your ladder of success for a few years now. So now with home ice advantage.....think positive..it's your time ...go for it.....you are so capable......
Alliyah 42
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lynns - 2 years ago

Good luck Joannie! We're rooting for you!
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Madeleine - 2 years ago

Dear Joannie -- my name is Madeleine and I'm in Grade One. My mom is helping me with this letter to you today. I wanted to say that I hope you really enjoy the Olympics. Good luck! I will be watching you and cheering for you! What is your favourite thing about figure skating? Are you really excited for the Games to begin? Thank you for doing your best. Love, Madeleine
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Trisha - 2 years ago

Go, Joannie, Go! Go for the Gold!!
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CareBear - 1 year, 12 months ago

Joannie,
I have been a figure skating fan for many many years. I've watched you come up through the ranks. I have to say I haven't been this excited about Canadian Women's Figure Skating since Elizabeth Manley took silver in the 1988 Games in Calgary! The final 3 were quite a spectacle to see indeed! Watching you gives me hope again for our Canadian Ladies! You are truly inspiring and amazing to watch! GO 4 GOLD AND OWN THE PODIUM!
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Yunasfan - 1 year, 12 months ago

She does very well. She is a very good athlete.Good luck.(:
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Yunasfan - 1 year, 12 months ago

Bonjour! J'mapple yelean. comon ta pel tu?
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

bonjour je m 'appelle Lauryn et Kiara.
Bonne chance!!!!!
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

bonjour je m' appelle Autumn.Bonne chance!!!
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Trisha - 1 year, 11 months ago

Good Luck... go, go, go..~~
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

bonne chance j'aime le patinage aussi
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dawnkinz - 1 year, 11 months ago

go, joannie, go! you are the best! you can do it! go for gold! you are my the athlete I wanted to cheer for (for the projet we have to do in school) and I will! go, joannie, go! good luck! I know you will do great!
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lovelyrosey - 1 year, 11 months ago

SHUT UP TY_BEAU
I THINK YOUR GONNA WIN A MEDAL AND BEST WISHES GOOD LUCK
\BIG FAN
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lovelyrosey - 1 year, 11 months ago

OH AND

BELIEVE
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pieman4 - 1 year, 11 months ago

hey good luck and i wish you the best
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Lizotte - 1 year, 11 months ago

Allo Joannie je m'apelle Audrey et j'ai 12 ans je fais mon double axel et tu est mon athlète préférer!

Je voudrais savoir (si tu peux répondre) comme je l'ai mentionner je fais mon double axel. Ma question est si je continue est-ce que tu crois que j'ai des chance d'aller au championnat canadiens plus tard. parce que mes parents disent que je devrais faire du hockey parce que la polivalente a une équipe féminine.
En fin de semaine, samedi j'ai une compétition a frédéricton (nouveau-Brunswick)
Si tu peux me répondre merci et merde pour les olympiques ( en disent merde je veut dire bon succès)
Audrey :)
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dawnkinz - 1 year, 11 months ago

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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kcs - 1 year, 11 months ago

hi my name is Kaitlyn and Courtney and we are cheering you on! We hope you do GREAT! Thanks for representing Canada.
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Trisha - 1 year, 11 months ago

Good Luck next week.. Go Go Go~~~
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Jessy - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hey Joannie!!!

try your best and ill be cheering for you

GO JOANNIE GO
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weareawsome - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie
You
Are
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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weareawsome - 1 year, 11 months ago

you are the best i have your autoghraph hanging up in my room I also figure skate . i have just started my double jumps and i have been watching you in your position you are a great jumper . You are are the BEST I am so glad you are epresenting canada go 4 gold
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonne chance au jeu olypicques!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonne chance au jeu olympiques!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ma sport olympique perfere et la patinque autisique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jaim becoupe les patinaue artisique aussi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jaime le patinage artistique!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bonne chance!!!!!!!!
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chère Joannie Rochette ;

Je m’appelle Katie.
J’ai 10 ans.
Je suis très fière de toi.
Tu est courageuse et determinée.
J’aime le patinage artistique aussi.
Vas y Joannie et bon courage!

Ton amie
Katie
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chère Joannie Rochette ;

Je m`appelle Tegan.
J`ai 11 ans. Je suis très fière de toi.
Tu est courageuse et détermine.
J`aime le patinage artistique aussi.
Vas y Joannie et bon couragel.
Ton amie ,
Tegan
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chère Joannie Rochette,

Je m’apelle Adrian. J ‘ai 10 ans.
Je suis très fière de toi.
Tu est persistente et déterminée.
J ‘aime le patinage artistique aussi..
Vas y Joannnie et bon courage!

Ton ami,
Adrian
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Cheré Joannie Rochette;

Je m’appelle Ashley. J'ai 8 ans.
Je suis très fière de toi.
Tu est competitive et courageuse.
Jʼaime le patinage artistique aussi.
Vas y Joannie et bon courage!

Ton amie,
Ashley.
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chére Joannie.

Je m´ appelle Jacob.

Jai 8 ans.

Je suis très fiere de toi.

Tu est competitive et forte!

Jaime le patinage artistique aussi.

Vas y Joannie et bon courage!

Ton ami,
Jacob.
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chére Joannie;

Je m’ appelle Kristel.
J’ai 8 ans.Je suis trés fière de toi.
Tu est courageuse et persistante
J’aime le patinage artistique.
Vas y Joannie et bon courage!

Ton amie,
Kristel
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Madeline - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie,
You are my favourite figure skater and I am excited to see you perform at the Olympics.
I am in grade one and I am doing a big project on you.
I want to wish you good luck and do your best! I hope you win and I will be cheering you on from Ontario.
Love
Madeline
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Ladida - 1 year, 11 months ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Whatever decision you make all Canadians are behind you.
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kenzo - 1 year, 11 months ago

my heart and soul goes out to you at this time of loss Though your mother has passed her spirit will and always will be with you, guiding you more so now more than ever before. Her spirit will also be there with as you accept a medal. This is what you both want. Her strength will be there with you as you compete in this and in everything you do. She has passed the torch to you. Go be everything you can be. fly my butterfly fly
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Warden - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie; Please know that we are all with you in what can only be referred to as a very BRAVE attempt. You are truly an inspiration to all Canadian athletes, especially the figure skaters. Good luck in your endeavours, we are all cheering for you here.
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christinemcivor - 1 year, 11 months ago

Keep Believing Joannie... even during this tragic time. Your mom wouldn't want you to miss this for the world. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I am behind you no matter what you choose.
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tedbangay - 1 year, 11 months ago

All of Canada loves you at this sad time. But it's not about us, it's about you, your father and your dear mother. Skate for yourself and your family, dear.
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LucRivet - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonjour Joannie! Mes plus sincere condoleances a vous et a votre famille dans ce temps de deuille. J'admire ton courage et ton esprit avec ta decision de patiner quand meme. Peut importe le resultat de ta competition tu es une etoile d'or dans le coeur de tous les Canadiens. Bonne chance Joannie, je prie pour vous et votre famille.

(S.V.P pardonner mes fautes d'orthographe, ca fait longtemps depuis que j'ai ecrit en francais)

Sincerement

Luc Rivet
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Wayne - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Ms. Rochette, Please accept the condolences of my wife and I on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We are so sorry.

Bob and Susan Cleaver
Brockville Ontario
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L_Drover - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. While I can't begin to imagine how unfair it must seem to you right now, please know that all your fellow Canadians are with you and support you, no matter what decision you make. You are an extremely brave young woman, Joannie, and we all admire you for wanting to still compete. As an ex-figure skater myself, I truly understand how pouring your emotions into your skating can often be therapeutic, cathartic, and may help you feel closer to the one woman who helped you to realize your dreams, your true #1 Fan...your Mom. Try to remember that as long as you choose to BELIEVE, her spirit will reside in you and, because of that, she will ALWAYS be with you.

Linda
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Elisabeth - 1 year, 11 months ago

You are a great inspiration to me. I have been skating for 9 1/2 years (I am 13 now,) and you are one of my fav. athletes,
With all do respects,
(Your mom would be proud.)
-Elisabeth
(Good luck Joannie Rochette, YOU GO GIRL!)
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Trisha - 1 year, 11 months ago

I am very sorry to hear of your lost!! Take Care and we all love you! Good Luck on Tuesday and Believe, she will be watching over you ~~
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Priyanka - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonjour Joanne,
J’aime le patinage artistique. J’aime comment vous faites patinage artistique. Je suis va faire à acclamation pour vous. J’a apprécié votre travail Très Bien Bonnal!!

Vous Grade 4 fan!
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Joanniesfan - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chère: Joannie Rochette

Bonjour,
Comment sa va? Je suis très content de t’écrire aujourd’hui. Je m’intéresse au patinage artistique. Je suis heureuse que tu sois à Vancouver pour représente le Canada! Tu m’inspire beaucoup avec touts les efforts que tu fais. Est-ce que le premier temps d’olympiques? Est-ce que joue l’autre sport?
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kcs - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie Rochette

We're cheering for you!

Go for the gold, and remember practice makes perfect.

You put so much time into your sport, You are a great competitor.

I hope you can hear us cheering for you in your mind as you are

performing. You are a winner already by the fact you got into the

Olympics. Thanks for representing Canada YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Madison Kornell and Samantha Cooper

P.S we are CANADIANS.
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BWB2010 - 1 year, 11 months ago

We are all here giving you a Olympic sized hug to help you through this difficult time. So very sorry to hear of your tragic and unfortunate loss.
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TWiwchar - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie, my dad died 6 months ago doing the Ironman Canada so I think I know how you feel. It was very unexpected. Although I am not at the same level as you, his death was 1 month prior to my marathon. Through it all, I stuck it out to do the marathon as I know he would want me to do this. I did and it was my 2nd best marathon!

I hope these few words may help to keep you motivated and to keep you going. I know when I looked at all the postings on the internet on my dad, it was amazing the support I felt. I know your mom will be with you. . Be strong, she would want you to.
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PAM - 1 year, 11 months ago

JOANNIE-YOUR NATIONS HEARTS ACHE FOR YOU. WE ARE EXTREMLEY PROUD OF YOUR STRENGTH AND IT DOES NOT MATTER EVEN IF YOU DO NOT PLACE AS YOU HAVE PROVEN TO BE THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER WITH THE COURAGE YOU ARE SHOWING.KNOW THAT ALL THE CANADIAN MOMS HAVE THEIR ARMS WRAPPED AROUND YOU NOW AND WHEN YOU COMPETE AND KNOW THAT YOUR MOM IS PROUDER THAN SHE HAS EVER BEEN. GOOD LUCK AND KNOW YOU WILL FEEL HAPPINESS AGAIN. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS. PAM FROM BEDFORD
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giulia - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chére Joannie Rochette;

Je m’appelle Britni.
J’ai 10 ans.
Je suis trés fiére de toi.
Tu est déterminé et persistant.
J’aime le patinage artisitique aussi.
Vas y Joannie et bon courage!

Ton ami,
Britni
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jimmydash - 1 year, 11 months ago

As everyone else has said, our sympathies are with you. I am sure as a nation we are wishing you the best, as we know you will do your best.

I am sure your mother would hope that what has come to be her passing will not take away from your moment of excitment, and that she would want you to carry on. Not for her, not for your country, but for you.

Bonne chance, your nation is behind you.
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PaulTakano - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie, Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time. We are so proud of you for skating and representing Canada, during this terrible time. We wish you the best, and you can wear our hearts on your shiny blades tonight when you bring home the Gold!! Your Mom would be proud of you. Paul Takano - Toronto
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mbm - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie, you have always represented this country with such grace and dignity. You are an outstanding young woman both on and off the ice. Whatever you decide to do and whatever happens tonight know that we are with you. I know your mother is watching down with such pride. Do take care and know we are behind you 100 percent.
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Priyanka - 1 year, 11 months ago

I really enjoy you when you skate! I will be chearing for you!
You are really awsome!

Your grade 4 fan

PRIYANKA
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Joanniesfan - 1 year, 11 months ago

JOANNIE ROCHETTE

Bonjour, je suis très content de té écrire aujourd‘hui. Je m’interesse au le patinage artistique. Je suis heureuse que tu sois à Vancouver pour représenter le Canada! Tu m’inspire beaucoup avec touts les efforts que tu fais. Est- i que le premier temps d’olympiques. Est-ce que joue les autres sports.
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lauryn - 1 year, 11 months ago

hello i hope u do great or if you already won you did a great job
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Joanniesfan - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Joannie,
I love watching you figure skate! I am a huge fan! Please reply if you can.
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Joanniesfan - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Joannie!
I think you are the best figure skater! I'd love to meet you in real life and ask you questions! I have the whole list of question in my room. There's like 78 questions I want to ask you! My mom even thinks you are pretty. I totally agree with her! I really hope you reply! My dream is for you to reply and answer my questions! I'll be cheering for you! Go for the gold!
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PaulTakano - 1 year, 11 months ago

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing performance!!! That was really inspiring, all of Canada is really so proud of you To skate flawless like that Wooooooooooooooooooow I hope you win a medal you deserve it!!
Paul Takano - Toronto
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Erwin - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie,
What an incredible performance! You are definitely an inspiration to all Canadians.
Take all our strength with you and know that we are all with you to support you.

GO JOANNIE GO!!!
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LN - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie,
We are both figure skaters and loved your performance!!

GO JOANNIE GO!!

Kate & Sarah
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Nitski - 1 year, 11 months ago

What a skate!!! You showed your strength and your desire, something I know that you got from your Mom, keep carrying that strength through all this, the nation is behind you!
<HUG>
Kevin (in Calgary)
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blairmorton - 1 year, 11 months ago

Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. You are in our nations' thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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btrister - 1 year, 11 months ago

I don't think I've ever seen anything so brave in sport as what you accomplished tonight. As you could see from the people in the stands, Canadians are as united as can be in our support and respect for you. More than any other at these games, your performance this evening showed the special nature of a true Olympian. I hope you are given the honour of carrying our flag at the closing ceremonies. Please accept my sincere sympathies on your loss of your mother. You honoured her by your composure, bravery and dedication.
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SoCalBryan - 1 year, 11 months ago

Sometimes, life's most poignant and beautiful moments are born from it's deepest sorrows.

What you shared with us all tonight, of yourself, of your character, of your spirit, was poetically profound in a deep and meaningful way that transcends competition and sport.

It was a moving moment of breathtaking humanity.

We all wept with you and your family.

I wish you peace.
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kapplaw - 1 year, 11 months ago

JR

Stunning performance. I hope the love and strength you exhibited is felt by all.
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gailbowen38 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie, congratulations on your Heartfelt skate last night. Your mother definitely lifted you through your spectacular lifts and spins on your way to the podium this Thursday. I had a special Aunt Gerry who came to "Believe" in the spiritual powers of St. Anne since she had been cured miraculously after leaving the convent in Halifax. So for your performance last night I prayed with her St. Anne de Beaupre's holy water and statue throught your performance (as well as for Alex, Scott and Tessa) that you would skate the perfect performance for your dear mother and all your adoring fans. Know St. Anne will also be with you this Thursday. She came through for me with the others LOL...so God Bless.
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Diane Duacsek - 1 year, 11 months ago

Watched you last night and, although american, are cheering you on. Bonne chance! Vous etes dans nos coeurs!
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Stanley - 1 year, 11 months ago

Whatever your Olympic story turns out to be, you won. You have the love of your family and the greatest love of all, the love of your mum. Go fly and make them all proud.
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classe101 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonjour Joannie,

Nous sommes des élèves de première année de l'école Léopold-Carrière.Nous avons vu ta performance sur le tableau interactif. Nous l'avons trouvée merveilleuse. Tu es une athlète incroyable. Nous avons hâte de voir la fin de la compétition. Ne lâche pas! Bon courage! Nous allons être de tout coeur avec toi.

La classe de Mélanie Samson
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ket711 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Great job! I think that you are such an inspiration! I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. You are so brave to compete for Canada during this hard time!
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Sheri - 1 year, 11 months ago

You have proud Canadian supporters over here in Ireland. We wish you our deepest condolences. You are a courageous and talented woman and we are with you and encouraging you all the way. We wish you all the best in your long program. Know that whatever you place you will always be gold in our hearts.

Sheri
Dublin, Ireland
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MicheleR - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie,

Your courage this week is an inspiration to all of us who have lost a loved one suddenly. You have touched so many lives with your skating and now with your grace and focus through this olympics. If they gave out a medal for making a difference, you would undoubtedly be awarded gold. Your mother must have been a remarkable woman to have created such an amazing child. Thank you for your courage, for your vulnerability and for showing us all that we can go on through some of the most trying situations in our lives! May you be given courage and inspiration yourself in the days ahead.

Michele
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Elisabeth - 1 year, 11 months ago

Good job! Me and my friends are so proud of you. you looked like you were a pro! Well you are a pro. Good luck at your long program and, remember that you are the boom! Props.
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davidzika - 1 year, 11 months ago

I am a US citizen. Damn you for making me cheer against my country. Keep up the good work.
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Barry Budgell - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie my family sat last night to watch you skate andyou brought tears to us as we were thinking who hardthat must have been. You are a great Canadian and Our thoughts and prayers are with you as im sure you are in all Canadians hearts. We are so proud of you and respect your strength. God Bless you and your family in these hard times...
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Elisabeth - 1 year, 11 months ago

Good job we hope to hear from you soon.
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Camannac - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Joannie
Greetings from Prague !! So far away. I guess you know the feeling :-( I lost my Dad a couple years back, was so hard, so I know a bit what you are carrying. I wanted to tell you, I am teacher and your story is on the lips of everyone I teach this week.... So many people wish you well, so many people are learning from your courage and grace.
Smile your smile and walk proud....
You are awesome wonderful funny cute and really really tough. Bon chance ce soir. Mai les étoiles brillent sur tu. You are one amazing Canadienne.
I have a huge canadian flag in window just above me here. It's for you and your journey in Vancouver.

love and courage from many here in Prague

Andrew Mann
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Spiveydave - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulations on your medal.
Please let it be known, whether you had won one or not, I'm proud to call myself Canadian because of your strength and determination to continue competing after your loss. There should be no one else carrying that flag at the end of the Oympics than you. You deserve the very best of what's yet to come, and a whole nation shed a tear watching you skate and saying to themselves, 'That's the kind of person I want to be.' Thank you for inspiring us.
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stephen - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie,

Congratulations on both your medal and inspiring this nation. You are an incredibly strong and motivated individual who has touched all Canadians with your superb performance. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all Canadians and that you are not alone. You make us so proud to be your fellow citizens in this great country.
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happycanadian - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hello Joannie,

Many Condolences on your terrible loss of your mother, having gone through it, I empathize deeply with you.

It took great courage to skate as you did at a time like this, and many Congratulations on your well-deserved metal win today! I could not be more proud of you as a fellow Canadian. Though noone would have faulted you if you had backed away or not skated so well, but you have my great respect and admiration.

You should be very proud of yourself, and I am sure that your mother is smiling down on you.

I wish you the best that life can offer you.
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usa4joannie - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congrats on your victory tonight! I lost my mom several years ago, so my thoughts & prayers have be with you since I heard about your loss. For me, you exemplify the true spirit of world sport & of course, the Olympics.

Hope to see you skate "down south" (in the US) sometime.
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LucRivet - 1 year, 11 months ago

Felicitation Joanie! Aujourd'hui nous celebrons pas seulement la medaille bronze mais to courage aussi. Meilleurs vouex a tois, toujours!

Luc Rivet
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Mom_Fan - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie,

I lost my mom a few years ago, and I think of her everyday. One day I was driving with my 10 year old, and I told her I was missing my mom. She asked me, "why? can you NOT see that she is right beside you right now?" I felt an instant calm, and love. In some ways I feel that she is closer to me than when she was alive - because I use to have to make an effort to contact her. call or see her. Now she is always with me in my heart. I talk to her often, but I feel her presence and her guidance always. In many Eastern faiths, it is believed that there is no death, only a renewal of life in another realm. Your mom's love, her thoughts, her connection will stay with you for the rest of etrenity. I watched your interview this morning on CBC and I am just so proud of your grace, your humility, and your strength. As proud as she is of your medal, she is prouder of the person that you are.
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Chantal34 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Felicitation Joannie, je suis tellement contente pour toi! Tu merites cette medaille plus que jamais, quel beau cadeau tu as fait a ta mere! Je suis certaine qu'elle est la avec toi en esprit et qu'elle est si fiere de toi, non seulement pour ce que tu as accomplit mais surtout pour la personne que tu es. Felicitation a Manon Perron aussi pour son role dans ton succes surtout depuis la triste nouvelle.
Joannie, Mr. Rochette et famille, ma famille et moi aimerions vous offrir nos plus sinceres condoleances et on aimerait vous souhaiter beaucoup de courage dans les jours, semaines et mois a venir.
Comme canadienne, tu nous as si bien represente et je te remercie pour ca.
Chantal Ottawa, On
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evansfamily5 - 1 year, 11 months ago

The strength and determination you showed in performing after the death of your mother is truly remarkable! Congrats on your bronze medal!
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evansfamily5 - 1 year, 11 months ago

You are a truly remarkable woman. My children were so impressed by the courage you showed in your skating performance after such a big loss. My prayers are with you as mourn the loss of your Mom.
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evansfamily5 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Strength and bravery, and the heart of an athlete… you model all of this to us and to our children. May you take time to heal after the Olympics are over, knowing that you gave all you had, and now it is time for you to be gentle with yourself. Congratulations on your medal and thank you for being a worthy role model.
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lovelyrosey - 1 year, 11 months ago

yay
you own a bronze
yay great job
you made it to the olympics and got a medal
your on fire
really your on ice
bye and wow
Rosey
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shylaandmorgan - 1 year, 11 months ago

YOU are so awesome you rock!
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Perry - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulations/Felicitations on your great achievement/medal, we are proud of you!! My thoughts and prayers also go out to you and your dad, take care,
Perry DeNure
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N_Muccini - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie,

More than any other aspect of these Olympics, your grace, courage and spirit brought the world together, and were a beautiful memorial to your mother. With sorrow for your loss and utmost respect for your skill and accomplishment under unfathomable circumstances. Thank you for sharing this gift, and wishing you and your family much strength and serenity in the quiet days ahead.

Nick Muccini
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JimiJames - 1 year, 11 months ago

Ms. Rochette, as an American I want to say how happy I was to watch your medal winning performance. You showed great courage and poise in the face of such devastating personal circumstance.

And in general, America is truly blessed to have such a great neighbor and ally as the wonderful country of Canada. Oh, Canada indeed!
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PNeilson - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie is an inspiration to all Canadians. Her performance will never be forgotten by any Canadian who watched it. Joannie - congratulations for showing amazing determination in the face of adversity. Your mother would have been extremely proud of what you did, and you have an entire country behind you. Thanks for helping us ALL to be proud to be Canadian!
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altonontario - 1 year, 11 months ago

Joannie...first and foremost please accept from all of Canada our condolences on the lost of your mom...Our hearts are with you today and always. I along with all Canadians are so proud of you. You are such an inspiration to us..God bless you and your family...I really hope that you are carrying our Canadian flag on the closing ceremonies....Live, love, laughter, may all your future dreams and wishes come true for you....you deserve all the best life has to offer...I BELIEVE I BELIEVE in You...Take care of yourself Joannie...
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Lyette45 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chère Joannie,
Il y a probablement plusieurs millions de québecois que tu ne connais pas mais peu d'entre eux ne te connaissent pas. Tu es un exemple de courage, de tenacité et d'intégrité. Pour nous, tu avais déja gagné une médaille dès que tu as chaussé tes patins. La médaille dans ton cou n'est que le couronnement d'une grande athlète ayant un grand talent et je dirais une grande dame dotée d'une personnalité extraordinaire.
Au plaisir de te rencontrer un jour pour te féliciter en personne
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Scottie - 1 year, 11 months ago

I have seen amazing things in the Olympics. This year was the most outstanding I can remember. 25 medals thus far, 13 of them Gold, that is impressive but not half as impressive as you. Joannie, I lost my father in May 2008. I had to fight to find the drive to cook a meal so I can only imagine how deep you had to dig inside yourself to do what you did. You didn't just go through the motions, you won a medal at the Olympics in the middle of all that you were going through. You are amazing. You made this whole Country sit up, cry our hearts out, and you've made us all so proud. In my opinion, those 13 Gold medals pale in comparison to your bronze. I sit in awe of your talent and strength. I know the pain you are going through seems unending but when you recover, and you will, I wish you much happiness in your life. Thank you for your dedication and for being inspiration.
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aussie_girl - 1 year, 11 months ago

i think you are an awsome skater. je t'aime
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aussie_girl - 1 year, 11 months ago

even though i am in austraila i think you are awsome. i thionk you deserve better than what you got.
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Susie - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear, dear Joannie, your mother has been with you every second of this past week and is so very proud of you, as is all of Canada, and all your fans throughout the world. You gave us all a beautiful example of grace, that which is to be so admired.
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Barney - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chers Jonnie, Mon nom est Barney et je suis État de New York aux États-Unis. Je voulais vous dire que vous êtes l'un des individus les plus courageux que j'aie jamais vu. ce que vous avez fait est vraiment inspirante. Nos plus sincères condoléances à vous et votre famille sur la perte de votre mère. Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières en ces temps difficiles. Je sais que votre mère a vu votre performance et le sourire du ciel.
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Fareed - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Joannie,

I would like to begin by expressing my condolences for the sudden passing of your mother last week. Watching your grief and sorrow play out on national TV caused my grief over the loss of my wife almost two and a half years ago to resurface every time there was a story about you. My wife was 47, she also died of heart failure. The pain hasn't disappeared but only receded.

For me, the most memorable moments of the Vancouver Olympics will be watching your two skates leading to your bronze medal victory, and seeing you carry the Canadian flag into the closing ceremonies (a very worthy choice on the part of the Canadian Olympic Committee).

Your stoicism and determination to stay and compete, even in the face of such personal adversity and pain, and the fact that you made it to the Olympic podium, not only shows your setermination and strength of character, but it also makes you a true Canadian hero in my mind.

I know that you have probably received hundreds if not thousands of messages so I don't know when you'll get around to reading this. But when you do I hope realize that there are many others like me who can relate to what you have endured and will continue to edure in the coming months.

If you ever get to Ottawa, I would relish the opportunity to meet you even briefly. You are an example of what it is to be Canadian, and you are an excellent role model for the young people of this country.

I wish you good things in the future.
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matty7919 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Merci Joannie pour tout ce que tu as fait pour arriver aux JO. Tu seras toujours, toujours dans nos coeurs!
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dssi - 1 year, 11 months ago

hi your my favorite player and i am your biggest fan and my name is annie wilson and i am 10 years old and i live in port alberni bc and i am the only annie wilson in port alberni bc and i watched you skate at some day and you were great and your the best and yeah
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Acart - 1 year, 9 months ago

Joannie is currently appearing in a viral PSA promoting women's heart health for mother's day at http://www.iheartmom.ca/

The campaign is spreading awareness and raising funds to fight heart disease, which is the #1 killer of women over 55. Joannie's strength and determination to do something about it are apparent in her generous involvement in this campaign.

Please visit http://www.iheartmom.ca/, watch the video, and donate to Joannie's cause!
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dandggirl1980 - 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Joannie - It's been a year later and this nation is still very proud of you!
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Roberto Caballero - 5 months, 1 week ago

muy buena
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