Alice da Silva Aguiar, a nine-year-old girl killed in a tragic stabbing incident during a dance class, is remembered by her mother for the joy and community support following their loss. The Aguiar family, who moved to Southport in 2010, expressed how the local community has provided them with kindness and comfort in their grief. Alice was passionate about dance from a young age, participating in various dance classes and school activities, leaving a lasting impact on her family and community.
In her first interview since the attack, Alice's mother, Alex Aguiar, expressed gratitude for the local community's overwhelming support, saying, "Everyone has been incredible, people who don't know us and we're not from here and we've got so much help."
Alex Aguiar fondly remembered the quality family time spent together, stating, "We were always happy to be us three, we had everything so what else could we have asked for?"
Recalling Alice's passion for dance and performance, Alex mentioned that her daughter started ballet at 16 months and was very active in various dance and choir classes.
The Aguiar family expressed a deep connection with Southport, feeling at home despite their origins. Alex noted, "We feel at home and we don't feel like we have to go back."
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