VIRGINIA Giuffre’s family has paid a touching tribute as part of a GoFundMe appeal to start a public memorial.
It comes just days after Giuffre was tragically found dead at her remote farmhouse, an hour north of Perth, on April 25 after years of torment.
RexVirginia Giuffre, with a photo of herself as a teen, when she says she was abused by Jeffrey Epstein[/caption]
AFPPrince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell[/caption]
In a statement, the family said: “Dear Friends, Family, Survivors, and Supporters.
“First and foremost, thank you for the outpouring of love and support for our beloved Virginia.
“We know Virginia was not just a bright light to us but to many. The lives she touched, the strength, and the fight she has given us will live with us always.
“Though our family and many are experiencing an immeasurable sense of grief, we know that this will make us stronger— that is what Virginia would have wanted.
“With that, we think it is imperative that we find a way to leave her mark of legacy.
“Virginia, through her fight and testimony, was able to amass settlements, but unfortunately, through this tragedy, as many of you may know, funds and estates can take years to settle.
“While her estate is being settled in Australia, her family in America is dedicated to memorializing and celebrating her spirit.
“It is our intention with this fund that we create a public memorial not just for family but for survivors and supporters from all over to visit and share space with Virginia.
“She deserves to have a permanent mark in this world that demonstrates her lasting impact.
“Virginia was adamant about seeing real change in active legislation. One of the laws she was driven to change was the Statute of Limitations for sexual abuse.
“Statute of Limitations is a convenient law for perpetrators.”
Virginia Roberts.
“It takes years for survivors to summon the courage to come forward and express their trauma.
“The Statute often expires before, stripping them of their voice and right to pursue justice. So many survivors don’t come forward because of this.
“We aim to drive that pursuit of justice and propose new legislation for change.
“It was Virginia’s life’s purpose to continue the fight and break the chains of silence! We will continue that mission with all our heart and soul. Together.”
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