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Alicia (Sears) Castillon and John Mitchell were murdered by her former boyfriend on March 29, 2007 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Her four children were home at the time of the murder.
To Alicia from Mom: Beloved child and best friend. Adoring mother of four beautiful children who love and miss her with all their hearts. Her beautiful smile, sparkling blue eyes and contagious laugh would fill the air with joy and merriment. She reached out to touch the hearts and lives of those who knew her and many more who will never know her, only OF her through a story of a luminous life cut too short. Alicia's life was the epitome of courage and self-improvement, always trying to help someone, to make things better for others and to brighten someone's day with her endless wit and humor. Alicia will shine down on her family and friends and her legacy will be to watch over us as we continue our efforts to prevent this tragedy from happening to others. This is what Alicia would have wanted and this is who Alicia was. I now know that this will be Alicia's legacy in life - her purpose. This is Alicia's Voice! I love you and miss you tremendously, Mom.
To Alicia from Dad: She was my little "Lee Lee". That was my baby name for her when she was just a little one, but I still call her "Lee Lee" often, even now. I last spoke with Alicia on March 18th from China. We spoke for 27 minutes and 11 seconds. We talked about her school and how close she was to graduating. We talked about the kids. She had recently been to a teacher's evaluation and was so happy about Madi's progress. I told her how proud I was of her. No truer words were ever spoken by me. Kathy and I never gave up and neither did Alicia. We made it through the tough times together. I was a proud father indeed and I told her this. She had made it. We talked about my next visit home from China this coming summer holiday. She asked me where Joanna and I would stay and I answered immediately, "At your house of course." She was so happy. We were all looking forward to it and making plans. Then I said, " I love you." And she answered, "I love you too, Dad." And then "Goodbye". I miss her so much. I can't wait to see her again.
To Alicia & John: May God take care of both of you. The tremendous courage you showed in the face of adversity and fear gives us all strength and hope. We will try our best to show the same courage in our endeavors to prevent this from happening to anyone else. Rest easy. Your children will be loved. Your legacy will live on. And much good will be done in your names. Until we all meet again...
To Alicia: My fondest memory of Alicia was the day she showed up at my house with a peanut butter pie and a huge smile on her face. I didn't ask her to make one for me. I simply told her in conversation the day before that chocolate peanut butter pie was my favorite. That is the kind of person Alicia was. Our efforts through Alicia's Voice are dedicated to you. Rest in Peace Mary Ann Robinson - President, Alicia's Voice
Lisa Hurt was murdered on June 11, 2002 in Wood County, Ohio, just 4 days before her 32nd birthday. For Lisa from Mom & Dad: We lost Lisa on 6-11-02, 4 days before her 32nd birthday. We miss her so much. Lisa was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on June 15, 1970 to Bob and Barb Hurt. She had one older brother, Scott. Lisa was previously employed at Sunshine Children's Home Epilepsy Center of NW Ohio and Blakely Care Center in North Baltimore. She graduated from Otsego High and received All-State Honorable Mention in softball her senior year. After graduation, she played in a softball league and a bowling league. Lisa then decided she wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from Southern Ohio College in Findlay. At the time of her death, she was Supervisor of the the Assisted Living Unit at Otterbein and Portgage Valley Retirement in Pemberville. She was so well-liked there. Their generosity was so overwhelming. One of her last sports to take up was golf. She would hit golf balls in our yard with her dad as instructor. In fact, that was the last time we saw her. She was so happy that she liked golf and had also lost some weight. Lisa also liked to shop til she dropped, shopping on HSN, being godmother to her niece, starting to become great friends with her brother and raising her three children. Some of the things the kids remember about her are the tickling, pushing them on the swings, coloring, playing ball, and going to the park. Lisa was one caring person and really enjoyed helping people. She loved her children so much. Her smile and laugh are missed by everyone. I can't express in words how much her loss has affected our family and her children. Time does not fill the void.
Michelle (Lentz) Descant was murdered on February 29, 2004 in Bowling Green, Ohio by her boyfriend who was living with her and her son at the time.
For Michelle from Jessica: "My Good Friend" The good friend Is always there Is always faithful Is always supportive The good friend Loves unconditionally Forgives easily Forgets every wrong The good friend Cries over you Cries for you Cries with you The good friend Keeps her heart open Keeps smiling Keeps her promises The good friend Never gives up Never stops being true Never fades away The good friend Is who you are Who I always wanted to be You will forever be a truly good friend to me
A Christmas Prayer from One Survivor On this Christmas Morning...... |
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