{"id":3969,"date":"2025-07-24T16:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enpistedev.wpenginepowered.com\/andy-giroux-1979-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T20:44:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:44:23","slug":"andy-giroux-1979-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enpiste.qc.ca\/en\/andy-giroux-1979-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy Giroux (1979-2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In memory of Andy Giroux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is with immense sadness that we learn of the passing of Andy Giroux, a deeply loved and respected circus artist in his community. His talent, sensitivity, and generosity have left a lasting mark on our hearts and in the ring. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For those who wish to gather together and share a moment in his memory, an informal gathering will take place on Wednesday, July 30, at 8:30 p.m. at Lalancette Park (corner of Iberville and Hochelaga, Montreal).<br \/>Bring a blanket, an instrument, a soft light\u2014or just your presence. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let&#8217;s take care of each other.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Andy, you remain with us in every movement, every laugh, every suspended light.<\/p>\n<p>The En Piste Team<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We know that this loss can rekindle deep pain. If you are going through a difficult time, resources are available to support you. You are not alone:  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health Resources in Quebec:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tel-Aide:<\/strong> 1 800 835-3232 (24\/7)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suicide.ca:<\/strong> chat and text available 24\/7 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suicide.ca\/\">www.suicide.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Info-Social 811:<\/strong> Free and confidential service to speak with a professional at any time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Montreal Suicide Prevention Centre:<\/strong> 1 866 277-3553<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00c9coute Entraide:<\/strong> 1 855 256-5273 (active, non-judgmental listening)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revivre:<\/strong> 1 866 REVIVRE (738-4873) \u2013 for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Rainbow Line:<\/strong> 1 888 505-1010 \u2013 support for LGBTQ+ individuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In memory of Andy Giroux It is with immense sadness that we learn of the passing of Andy Giroux, a deeply loved and respected circus artist in his community. 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