A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

RIP Liberty

Today, I read the sad news that IAM member rebekahsXrevenge succumbed to her long time battle with cancer. I did not know her personally, but she meant a lot to several people  on here and she was a valued member of this community. From what I have read, she seemed like an amazing, strong and inspiring person that any of us would have been lucky to know.

She left behind her husband wmassXedge, as well as countless friends and family, please keep them all in your thoughts.

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If anyone who knew her personally cares to share anything, please feel free to do so.

Comments

93 responses to “RIP Liberty”

  1. danhorner Avatar
    danhorner

    very sad.. she looks so young 🙁

  2. danhorner Avatar
    danhorner

    very sad.. she looks so young 🙁

  3. danhorner Avatar
    danhorner

    very sad.. she looks so young 🙁

  4. monster Avatar
    monster

    I was just reading her story earlier this week after member of the community posted about her condition worsening.

    A truly beautiful and strong soul to have to deal with cancer at such a young age.

    My heart goes out to her husband and family.

  5. monster Avatar
    monster

    I was just reading her story earlier this week after member of the community posted about her condition worsening.

    A truly beautiful and strong soul to have to deal with cancer at such a young age.

    My heart goes out to her husband and family.

  6. monster Avatar
    monster

    I was just reading her story earlier this week after member of the community posted about her condition worsening.

    A truly beautiful and strong soul to have to deal with cancer at such a young age.

    My heart goes out to her husband and family.

  7. candace Avatar

    She was such a warrior. Although we lost touch over the years, she is loved will never be forgotten.

  8. candace Avatar

    She was such a warrior. Although we lost touch over the years, she is loved will never be forgotten.

  9. candace Avatar

    She was such a warrior. Although we lost touch over the years, she is loved will never be forgotten.

  10. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    My heart goes out to all her friends and family. 🙁

  11. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    My heart goes out to all her friends and family. 🙁

  12. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    My heart goes out to all her friends and family. 🙁

  13. Rip Me Open Avatar

    My condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones <3

  14. Rip Me Open Avatar

    My condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones <3

  15. Rip Me Open Avatar

    My condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones <3

  16. Lisa Avatar

    She and I had a lot of conversations — being an EMT was one of her dreams, and I always admired her courage to continue to just have a life of some sort while fighting her cancer. For some people, the cancer consumes them; I believe that until the end, she was much bigger than her disease. She rocked. My thoughts are with her family, and the community that mourns her.

  17. Lisa Avatar

    She and I had a lot of conversations — being an EMT was one of her dreams, and I always admired her courage to continue to just have a life of some sort while fighting her cancer. For some people, the cancer consumes them; I believe that until the end, she was much bigger than her disease. She rocked. My thoughts are with her family, and the community that mourns her.

  18. Lisa Avatar

    She and I had a lot of conversations — being an EMT was one of her dreams, and I always admired her courage to continue to just have a life of some sort while fighting her cancer. For some people, the cancer consumes them; I believe that until the end, she was much bigger than her disease. She rocked. My thoughts are with her family, and the community that mourns her.

  19. xPUREx Avatar

    I had the pleasure of meeting Liberty for the first time about 12 years ago at my old shop in Connecticut. Her complete beauty shined through more immediately and obviously than with anyone I’d met. I’m honored to call her a friend……the most courageous, affectionate, considerate, and comforting smiles i’ll ever and always know. I offer all my peace on your day of rest, Libs.

  20. xPUREx Avatar

    I had the pleasure of meeting Liberty for the first time about 12 years ago at my old shop in Connecticut. Her complete beauty shined through more immediately and obviously than with anyone I’d met. I’m honored to call her a friend……the most courageous, affectionate, considerate, and comforting smiles i’ll ever and always know. I offer all my peace on your day of rest, Libs.

  21. xPUREx Avatar

    I had the pleasure of meeting Liberty for the first time about 12 years ago at my old shop in Connecticut. Her complete beauty shined through more immediately and obviously than with anyone I’d met. I’m honored to call her a friend……the most courageous, affectionate, considerate, and comforting smiles i’ll ever and always know. I offer all my peace on your day of rest, Libs.

  22. geremy Avatar
    geremy

    Did not know her personally but I know about cancer and you need to be strong when dealing with it. From what I’m reading she touched many lifes and never have up. My thoughts and prayers go out to her,her family and friends.

  23. geremy Avatar
    geremy

    Did not know her personally but I know about cancer and you need to be strong when dealing with it. From what I’m reading she touched many lifes and never have up. My thoughts and prayers go out to her,her family and friends.

  24. geremy Avatar
    geremy

    Did not know her personally but I know about cancer and you need to be strong when dealing with it. From what I’m reading she touched many lifes and never have up. My thoughts and prayers go out to her,her family and friends.

  25. A nonny mouse Avatar
    A nonny mouse

    Pretty lady, and scene-stealing dog. Sorry for the loss. She looks like a wonderful memory to have for those that she touched.

  26. A nonny mouse Avatar
    A nonny mouse

    Pretty lady, and scene-stealing dog. Sorry for the loss. She looks like a wonderful memory to have for those that she touched.

  27. A nonny mouse Avatar
    A nonny mouse

    Pretty lady, and scene-stealing dog. Sorry for the loss. She looks like a wonderful memory to have for those that she touched.

  28. eric Avatar
    eric

    very sad. RIP. It sucks to look at all the happy wedding photos on his and her page and know that it ended in such a way.

  29. eric Avatar
    eric

    very sad. RIP. It sucks to look at all the happy wedding photos on his and her page and know that it ended in such a way.

  30. eric Avatar
    eric

    very sad. RIP. It sucks to look at all the happy wedding photos on his and her page and know that it ended in such a way.

  31. dagny Avatar
    dagny

    Just from looking at her page you can see she fought right until the end. My thoughts go out to her husband and family.

  32. dagny Avatar
    dagny

    Just from looking at her page you can see she fought right until the end. My thoughts go out to her husband and family.

  33. dagny Avatar
    dagny

    Just from looking at her page you can see she fought right until the end. My thoughts go out to her husband and family.

  34. Radical Kiba Avatar

    What a beautiful girl. Looking at her page actually brought tears to my eyes. My heart truly goes out to her husband, family, and friends.

  35. Radical Kiba Avatar

    What a beautiful girl. Looking at her page actually brought tears to my eyes. My heart truly goes out to her husband, family, and friends.

  36. Radical Kiba Avatar

    What a beautiful girl. Looking at her page actually brought tears to my eyes. My heart truly goes out to her husband, family, and friends.

  37. accordianFey Avatar

    I knew Libby for many years via IAM. We connected through our shared cancer experience. She was a wonderful friend when I lost two very close friends in high school, and then my father a few years ago, all to cancer. The world will be a little darker without her. My thoughts to her wonderful husband

  38. accordianFey Avatar

    I knew Libby for many years via IAM. We connected through our shared cancer experience. She was a wonderful friend when I lost two very close friends in high school, and then my father a few years ago, all to cancer. The world will be a little darker without her. My thoughts to her wonderful husband

  39. accordianFey Avatar

    I knew Libby for many years via IAM. We connected through our shared cancer experience. She was a wonderful friend when I lost two very close friends in high school, and then my father a few years ago, all to cancer. The world will be a little darker without her. My thoughts to her wonderful husband

  40. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    My condolences to her friends and family.

  41. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    My condolences to her friends and family.

  42. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    My condolences to her friends and family.

  43. Nikki Avatar

    Beautiful girl. My heart goes out to her friends and family.

  44. Nikki Avatar

    Beautiful girl. My heart goes out to her friends and family.

  45. Nikki Avatar

    Beautiful girl. My heart goes out to her friends and family.

  46. Ron Garza Avatar

    Wow.. what a sad day.. and a real loss…
    She was an amazing person who made me take a look at my life and realize how amazing life can be.
    Im so sad to hear this.. She made me step out of my reality and made me appreciate my life… So young, so sad..
    My heart and thoughts go out to her friends and family

  47. Ron Garza Avatar

    Wow.. what a sad day.. and a real loss…
    She was an amazing person who made me take a look at my life and realize how amazing life can be.
    Im so sad to hear this.. She made me step out of my reality and made me appreciate my life… So young, so sad..
    My heart and thoughts go out to her friends and family

  48. Ron Garza Avatar

    Wow.. what a sad day.. and a real loss…
    She was an amazing person who made me take a look at my life and realize how amazing life can be.
    Im so sad to hear this.. She made me step out of my reality and made me appreciate my life… So young, so sad..
    My heart and thoughts go out to her friends and family

  49. Shawn Porter Avatar

    July has been a terrible month for our community. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.

  50. Shawn Porter Avatar

    July has been a terrible month for our community. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.

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