Robert’s new lawyer will be applying for Clemency on his behalf and he needs as many letters of support as possible to convince the judge that Robert is a good person and has a great success rate at rehabilitation when he is released. The letters cannot say anything derogatory about the Army or his incarceration, and don’t have to be from someone who knows him personally. You will find below a sample letter to use if you don’t know him, just fill in how you found out about him, and if possible, personalize it a bit. The letters MUST be sent to girightslawyer@gmail.com or be faxed to 1-866-757-8785 no later than APRIIL7!!
If you have known Robert since before his deployment to Iraq, please mention any changes you’ve seen in him since he returned from service, as his last trial glossed over the effect of Post Traumatic Service Disorder and his new lawyer wants to stress this as an issue.
Thank you for your help, and please take a moment to copy and send this email. A minute of your life would mean so much to a forgotten soldier.
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To Whom it May Concern,
I have come to know of Robert Giles through _________________. From all the effort his friends and family have put into spreading the word about his plight, I can tell that he is the sort of person who is well-loved by all who meet him. He is also blessed with a supportive and loving family who stay in close contact with him and his friends.
Whereas many people in a situation similar to his would expect to lose touch with many friends, old and new, Robert has not only stayed in contact with all of his close friends, he has received many letters from old friends who he hasn’t heard from since high school, his service in Iraq, basic training, and old band mates. He has also made many new friends from people who have heard of his situation, or know of him through acquaintances, all of whom want to show their support and offer friendship for this difficult period.
Many lives have been affected by Robert’s incarceration, and he is missed by everyone who knows him. We are all hoping and praying for his swift return to our lives. He is a positive influence on those around him, living, as he always has, a life free of drugs and alcohol, and has never had a run-in with the law before this incident. He is a positive role model, not only for the youth of the local music scene, but for his peers too. With Robert’s broad network of supportive friends, family and co-workers, it is assured that he will make his transition to everyday life easily and as seamlessly as possible.
Sincerely,
Your Name Here
