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Name: Alicia Standerfer - Tara's sister
Location: Chillicothe, OH |
Comments:
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: 8/17/2008 at 10:20:41 PM |
Name: carol bledsoe
Location Michigan |
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To Tara's family
I am not one to write or comment on too many things but we all in the area where Tara lived can never forget her or you or the children. I just wanted to be another name in this guest book and to tell you that God did get you through this horrific situation. Not that it will ever ben over but that HE will be with you each day, each minute of those days and will give you wisdom in raising those children. God continue to bless you and give you peace..carol
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Posted on: 7/30/2008 at 6:38:31 AM |
Name: rose
Location michigan |
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alicia, just stopped in to say hello and hope all of you are doing ok hope linsey and Ian are having some fun this summer take care love from michigan
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Posted on: 7/29/2008 at 4:26:21 PM |
Name: Angie
Location Lake Orion |
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Thinking of Tara & and her family today.
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Posted on: 7/27/2008 at 5:51:41 PM |
Name: Ann Marie
Location Rhode Island |
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I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister and daughter Tara.
Just saw Dateline TV.
I was physically, emotionally & verbally abused by my ex-husband when i was pregnant with my 2nd son who is now 37 years old & severely handicapped. He is estranged from his 2 sons since 1976. Mr. Sociopath has a wonderful life & happily married w/o children.
I accept my life and dont understand why his is so perfect.
It's been very difficult to work 2 jobs and for my sons to suffer like they have. May God Bless Us All.
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Posted on: 7/7/2008 at 1:27:34 PM |
Name: Wendy
Location Michigan |
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Hi Alicia~
Just a note to let you know that you and your family are still in our thoughts. I hope things are going well for you all.
Take care~
Wendy :o)
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Posted on: 7/4/2008 at 8:04:07 AM |
Name: rose
Location michigan |
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alicia, just stopped in to say hello to u and all your family i hope the kids are doing well and are having some fun this summer as always love from michigan!!! take care
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Posted on: 6/28/2008 at 5:11:29 PM |
Name: Amy
Location North Carolina |
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I just caught a rerun of the Dateline piece. I remember when this happened - I was struck by Tara's smile in the pictures. May you find comfort knowing Tara's looking down on you all and that justice has been served. God bless you as you continue in raising the children the way Tara would have. Peace be with you.
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Posted on: 6/26/2008 at 11:09:39 AM |
Name: Bethany
Location Grosse Pointe Woods, MI |
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I watched Dateline last night and the story brought tears to my eyes.. I am sorry for your loss. RIP TARA Grant..
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Posted on: 6/25/2008 at 10:38:13 PM |
Name: Heather Tierney
Location Dawsonville, GA |
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I watched the video.. it felt like someone was replaying my life. My sister's murder was too featured on Dateline and Nancy Grace and God knows how many other programs. Watching your mother was like seeing my mom. The whole process has been Hell on Earth. I pray you and the kids are doing well. I am rasing my sister's two boys as well and we are hanging in there. Literally, its been over three years and my husband and I just got final cusotdy last week. I hope that life continues to move forward and somehow the clock starts clicking again. Sometimes it felt like the world stopped for us yet people continued to move around us. God bless you and your family from another family who has been there.
Love,
Heather Tierney
Sister to Jennifer Barber-Corbin
Murdered domestically 12-04-04
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Posted on: 6/22/2008 at 7:50:32 PM |
Name: Victoria
Location Neenah, WI |
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I watched the program last night for first time. My deeply sorrow for your lost.
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