Full statement from Alice Alava’s family

Dear Mr. Mike Blasky – Las Vegas Review-Journal

The family of Alice Alava has remained quiet up to this point out of respect for the families of Amelia, Alyssa and Rain. We do not want anything to detract from their grief and their process of recovery. Although our mother’s criminal attorney has advised her not to make any statements, her daughters have decided to release our sentiments at this time.

Mike, after reading your article in Friday, Nov 11th Las Vegas Review-Journal, we hope that you print our letter in its entirety. We want Mia, Rain and Alyssa’s families to know that we have received their sentiments and want to express our sincere gratitude. We are humbled by their spirit of forgiveness. They are true examples of Christians who honor God by example. We pray that these words find their way into their hearts, and lives in a way that is indeed miraculous.

We continue to pray for Mia, that her soul rest in peace. We have set up prayer circles all across this country with our family, extended families and friends so that Rain and Alyssa recover completely. We pray that Mia’s family will continue to find comfort in their faith. May God’s will, not ours be done.

And lastly we pray that God will give us a day, sometime in the future, when all of our families can come together and grieve as one. God Bless them now in their time of grief.

With sincerity and humility,

Christina and Felicia Alava

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.