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Name: Alicia Standerfer - Tara's sister
Location: Chillicothe, OH |
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Wow, what a year it has been. The sentencing of Stephen Grant, Tara's murderer was a little over a week ago and yet it still seems like yesterday when I heard the news that Tara was missing. I feel as though a weight has been lifted with the sentence that was handed down - 50 to 80 years. Finally, justice was served and Tara's light will continue to shine in the darkness that consumed this past year. As Tara's voice, I have discovered my calling in life. Tara's death will serve to help others suffering from their own domestic violence situation and maybe, just maybe with education and support those in these types of situations will have the strength and courage to leave. As I have said so many times, if this can happen to Tara, it can happen to anyone. As I have reflect this past week on all of the events of this past year, I am numb. Not really believing all that I know to well to be true. Tara's life may have ended abruptly and without reason one year ago, but I believe there was a reason, only known by God. Of course my earthly mind tells me that Tara's death will ultimately help others. This I truly believe and that is why I will continue to advocate for domestic violence and be Tara's voice, all with the hope that one day this disease will no longer exist!
I just finished watching tonight's airing of Tara's story on Dateline. What an unbelievable recount of what we and really all those that followed Tara's story endured over the last year. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about Tara and wish with all my heart that I could hear her voice again or see her face. I am not sure I could have made it through this past year without the support and prayers of all of you. Each person who leaves a message on Tara's website helps me in a way that is difficult to put into words. I feel as though all of you have helped me grief the loss of Tara and in doing so, she is still alive to me. Her spirit and story has touched so many people near and far that she will always be with me. Maybe not in the flesh anymore, but in spirit for sure. Thank you again to all of you. You have been there every step of the way and it has made this journey a little bit easier to endure.
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Posted on: 2/8/2008 |
Name: Mary Destrampe - Tara's Mom
Location Ohio |
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I want to thank everyone for their prayers during this very difficult time. I just watched the remembrance video of Tara and with tears I want to thank you for such a tribute to my beautiful daughter. I can't express how touched I was and have been by everyones thoughts and prayers for our family. These prayers have taken us through a full year of sorrow and without them I am not sure we could have indured so much. God Bless you all. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
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Posted on: 9/30/2008 at 5:02:48 PM |
Name: Rick Murray
Location Boise, Idaho |
Comments:
Alicia, Mary and Dusty! My condolences to your family... I learned about Tara's death on the news and my heart sank. However, I knew that if any family could pull through something like this, it would be your family. It's been along time since the days at K.I. Sawyer, but you definately played a role in my life and I'm forever grateful. You are a very special family and deserve nothing but total happiness! Take care and best of luck to you. Ricky L. Murray
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Posted on: 9/3/2008 at 12:40:32 PM |
Name: Wind
Location UP |
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Good luck in court tomorrow. Keep fighting for L and I! Many prayers!
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Posted on: 8/30/2008 at 1:33:09 AM |
Name: Janet
Location Michigan |
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Because of you speaking out. I would of never got help and got a PPO against my ex.It took many years for my divorce to become finalized but It finally happened. I was in a very controlled relationship. Never thinking I would be able to get out. Thank you so much Alicia for speaking on behalf of Tara and getting our Leaders of the Justice system to listen and change things. Take care and best of wishes to you and your family and Tara's children.
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Posted on: 8/25/2008 at 3:11:45 PM |
Name: Tracey
Location Fort Gratiot, MI, U.S.A. |
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My prayers are with your family. We feel like we all knew her even for that short time. It touched us in our hearts. And am glad that he is getting the time he deserved. I want to say also that I think that it is great that you and your husband took her two children and will be raising them. She will always be remembered and I know that looking into her daughters eyes you will always see Tara.
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Posted on: 8/25/2008 at 2:55:07 AM |
Name: Laura
Location Houston, Texas |
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Alicia, It saddens me to see that you and your family have to go back to court. I know this is a tragedy for the Grant family as well. The best interest of the children is most important. I am formally from Michigan and have followed this story since the beginning. In all of the interviews that I have seen you in, you are very well spoken and show your love and care for Tara's and now your children. I pray that the court does what is "RIGHT". Best Wishes.
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Posted on: 8/25/2008 at 12:05:01 AM |
Name: Kimberly Land
Location Newport News, VA |
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I just saw the horrible story of Tara's death last year on MSNBC's The Valentine's Day Mystery story. I cannot express enough how much this story touched me and how sorry I am that such a tragedy took a wonderful, hardworking mother away from two beautiful children and a loving sister and family. I am deeply moved by the dedication Alicia has for her beloved late sister and I applaud her courage, her faithfullness and for standing firm on what is right. God Bless you and your family as you look to Him for the strength to carry on! Very tragic, yet inspiring story. You all are in my prayers now and always.
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Posted on: 8/25/2008 at 12:07:06 AM |
Name: Jamie Pace
Location Mississippi |
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I just saw the program...wow...how terrible. I am so sorry for tara's family. May God bless her family and may she rest in peace.
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Posted on: 8/24/2008 at 11:55:17 PM |
Name: Amy
Location Oakland Co, MI |
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Please know that Tara will never be forgotten and we continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you for doing what you are doing!
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Posted on: 8/23/2008 at 8:30:10 AM |
Name: TINA
Location GROSSE POINTE, MI |
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I ALSO HAVE FOLLOWED THE ENTIRE GRANT STORY FOR THE PAST YEAR AND TRULY FEEL LIKE TARA GRANT WAS ALSO MY SISTER. I AM DEEPLY SADENED BY YOUR LOSS. (YOUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN) WE ALL LOVED TARA BUT GOD LOVES HER MOST. ONE WILL NEVER KNOW WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED AND SHOULD NOT QUESTION GOD'S JUDGEMENT FOR THERE IS A REASON AND SEASON FOR EVERYTHING. TO ALICIA I HIGHLY COMMEND YOU ON YOUR OVERALL ACTION THROUGHOUT THIS LONG AND ENDURING PROCESS, I LIKE THE WAY YOU MANANAGE TO KEEP YOUR COMPOSURE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS EVEN WHEN THINGS LOOK LIKE THEY WEREN'T GOING TO GO IN YOUR FAVOR. I ONLY HOPE THAT MY SISTER WILL LOVE ME WITH THE SISTERLY LOVE THAT YOU HAVE FOR YOUR SISTER.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE GRANT CHILDREN AND YOUR ENTIRELY FAMILY!!!!!!
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Posted on: 8/22/2008 at 4:35:19 PM |
Name: sah_mommy2three
Location Grosse Ile, MI |
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I am so sorry for the suffering that has been inflicted upon your family. I just saw the news story about about Alicia being required to return to Michigan to answer for not sending the children to visit with Stephen's mother ... wow - after all this to further inflict suffering on those poor children. My prayers are with you all that the judicial system will leave well enough alone and leave you free to raise your sister's children. There must be something seriously mentally wrong with Stephen's mother as well.
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