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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: 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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Posted on: 8/22/2008 at 1:41:34 PM |
Name: Kellee
Location Michigan |
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How very sad it is that such a loving family had to suffer for such a troubled man. Then for his family to victimize this family again and again is so tragic. My prayers are with you all. God Bless
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Posted on: 8/22/2008 at 8:12:56 AM |
Name: sugarbear
Location Detroit |
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I have followed this story from the beginning. God has given your family the strength to endure through this. I hope after the adoption of the children some how you can have all visits and communications with the Grant family terminated so the children can heal physical and spiritual. My prayers will continue to be with you and your family.
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Posted on: 8/22/2008 at 12:05:39 AM |
Name: charlitta
Location sterling hgts mi |
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i am so sorry about your loss my thoughts and prayers r with u always and keep those kids save for as long as u can i have 2 boys and so i can relate to how u want to keep them safe i can relate to losing someone 2 months ago i lost my dad but not in the sameaspect as tara but it is still hard no matter how. R.I.P TARA.
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Posted on: 8/19/2008 at 9:47:35 PM |
Name: Keweenaw
Location Washington, MI |
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I continue to pray for your family. God Bless.
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Posted on: 8/18/2008 at 6:21:35 PM |
Name: Barb
Location Clarkston, MI |
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I just want you to know that I still keep the family in my prayers. God brings us through the hardest times. May you continue to recover and be in God's hands.
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