Unveiled: The heartbreaking letter Rohan Dennis wrote to deceased wife Melissa Hoskins before being convicted of his role in her death

Rohan Dennis wrote a heartbreaking farewell to his deceased wife Melissa Hoskins, who has now been unveiled after he had avoided prison for his role in the car who killed her.

Former Olympian Rohan Dennis was sentenced to a suspended term of one year, four months and 28 days, with a two -year good behavioral bond and his driver’s license was also canceled for five years.

Hoskins, a colleague Olympian and world champion cyclist, died of injuries during an argument on December 30, 2023.

The couple had fought for the renovations of kitchen when Hoskins climbed on the hood of Dennis’ Auto when he tried to drive away from them Adelaide At home. She fell and was fatally affected.

The court accepted that although Dennis did not intend to harm his wife, his decision to drive away made him reckless for her safety.

Judge Ian Press said Dennis that ‘tragic’ did not do justice to the ‘sorrow, fear and unrest’ that had caused his actions.

Rohan Dennis leaves the court after having received a suspended sentence for the crash that his wife killed

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After the conviction, a personal letter was written by Dennis to his deceased wife made public. It was compiled after the death of Hoskins, but before he stood opposite the court. The letter revealed the depth of his regret and sorrow.

“Dear Mel,” it started. ‘Thank you for everything, for the children, for life and for the memories with which you left us. These will last forever. ‘

‘You may be physically gone, but you will be with the children forever and I will be. Not only in the photos in the entire house, but in our hearts and our thoughts.

‘As a mother you are irreplaceable for Oliver and Madeleine, but I will always raise them in the same way as if you are still here by my side.

‘You are not physically here, but I notice small things that help me guide when I get lost that I know you have played a role.

‘The children are happy, so damn smart and cheeky, all in one. I know how proud you would be on both and I will tell them forever, even if they are just in bed to hug their rabbits.

‘I’m so sorry for what happened. I’m so sorry the children don’t have you. I am sorry that our families do not have to post you, as I said to your mother just after this happened.

‘Not a second one goes by on the day on which I didn’t want me to be instead and the only thing I am good with is that I am the one who suffers in this situation, and it is not you. I don’t think I have to say this because it is so clear.

In the letter, Dennis describes his wife Melissa every day and wishes him to have died instead

Hoskins was remembered as a loving mother, a top athlete and a lively presence

‘Everyone misses you so badly, but everyone has been performed to help fill the void that you cannot be as good as possible here.

‘We have really made the best village for our family over the years that we have spent together.

‘You will forever be the glue that keeps us together.

‘I will always live my life with a piece of my heart.

“It is and will always be yours, whatever happens.”

Outside the court, Melissa’s father Peter spoke publicly for the family. His voice was shaking, he said they missed her terribly. Despite their pain, they wanted to maintain a civil relationship with Dennis because of the children.

“We want to remain an integral part of the lives of her children and their future,” he said. ‘With regard to Rohan, as difficult as it will be, it is important that we have a well -manned relationship with him. The children deserve this. ‘

Peter acknowledged that they had not yet received an apology from Dennis, but believed it would come. He also made it clear that the family had not insisted on prison.

“It would not be ideal for the grandchildren to be robbed of both parents,” he said.

Hoskins was remembered as a loving mother, a top athlete and a lively presence. She was laid to rest in Perth, with a public monument in Adelaide.