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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: 1/9/2009 at 9:55:14 PM |
Name: Matt
Location Harrison |
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I hope in time the pain will ease its hard to lose someone you love no matter the cause. I feel that Tara's life was ended so soon for a reason that didn't need to be. Although I did not know her I am sure she was a great woman from what I have heard and read. May her memories live on.
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Posted on: 1/9/2009 at 8:31:02 PM |
Name: Dana
Location Massachusetts |
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I ran across your clip on yahoo sometime ago and for some reason I saved in my favorites. Time had passed and while watching TV one night I saw your story on a FBI based series, I recognized it immediately.
I was very happy to hear that he got a lengthy sentence, although it won't bring back Tara I am happy for all of you that you did get closure to this tragedy.
I am truly sorry for your loss and I hope that time will heal your family's wounds.
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Posted on: 12/31/2008 at 10:11:20 AM |
Name: Cathy
Location Livonia, MI |
Comments:
Hi Alicia and Family,
I wanted to let you know that you are thought of often and Tara is not forgotten. Well wishes are sent your way for a happy, peaceful 2009 for your family. God Bless.
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Posted on: 12/27/2008 at 6:00:30 PM |
Name: Margie
Location Palm Springs, CA, USA |
Comments:
Dear Alicia,
I just watched the Dateline piece for a second time. I was so touched by your final words about Tara's children, now your children. Thank God that they have a family member such as yourself and your husband to help then find peace and normalcy in their futures.
I wish you all the very best in the new year and always.
Margie
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Posted on: 12/20/2008 at 2:17:19 AM |
Name: ashley sampson
Location gibraltar, mi |
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i am so sorry for your lost she was beautiful may god bless u and her beautiful children
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Posted on: 12/10/2008 at 12:23:17 PM |
Name: Todd McIntyre
Location Moose Jaw, Sask. Canada |
Comments:
Hello Alicia. I am an actor who recently completed a Crime Stories episode based on what happened in your family. Firstly, let me give my condolences to you and the entire family. I felt it was so important to portray what happened. I actually play Stephen Grant, but did so going in thinking that in no way, shape, or form do I want this to glorify him in any way. The result was I feel was a true depiction of him as a monster. I believe Tara is now in the loving grace of God, and wish all of the family all the best. God Bless.
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Posted on: 12/9/2008 at 8:56:08 AM |
Name: rose
Location michigan |
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alicia, i just wanted to wish u and your family a happy holiday season i hope things are going better for u all take care love from michigan
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Posted on: 11/28/2008 at 6:43:34 PM |
Name: Doug Cee
Location Mi8chigan |
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What a beautiful tribute to Tara!!
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Posted on: 11/20/2008 at 6:42:20 AM |
Name: Raelene
Location Roseville, MI |
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Alicia, I just watched your interview on the news and wanted to say that Tara would be proud at the wonderful job you and your husband are doing with Lindsey and Ian. They appear to be happy and adjusting well. Stand firm with your beliefs and everything will work out for all of you. Tara was blessed to have you in her life.
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Posted on: 11/19/2008 at 8:42:14 AM |
Name: rose
Location michigan |
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alicia, it was great to see lindsay and Ian on the news you know years ago when i was married my now ex husband had a gun pointed towards my face and just as it went off he shot it up to the ceiling why i didnt leave him then i never understood that and while the divorce was pending i had a restraining order against him that i kept in my purse and he still assaulted me and nothing was done to him even though i had the restraining order against him but i divorced him 20 years ago and finally got myself and my kids away from him but i can tell u that i no longer have my son because of my ex husband i lost my son in 2004 he was 21 and i can say i no longer have my son because of my kids dad i think about my son everyday as my daughter had a boy and named him in honor of her brother i am so proud that she named her son after her brother it was great to see lindsay and Ian for a few seconds and they look healthy and happy to me alicia u are one in a million thank god that lindsay and Ian have you and your family god bless you and your husband for adopting them alicia and may god bless your entire family alicia love from michigan
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