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FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ARNALDO BURGOS
We all know Arnaldo to be a kind, generous, caring and loving person. He has five children that are his life his love for his children is immense. He has always worked in construction since the age of 13 when he started as an apprentice on the weekends with his uncle James Berrios. He was only carrying buckets of water but he did it proudly as he watched and learned the trade. He became a great stucco and plaster mason under the guidance of his Uncle. Until tragedy struck and his uncle passed away in a horrible car accident and Arnaldo took it very hard. His uncle was his role model.
Then he had an accident himself and because of his accident he was left suffering from a seizure disorder and a shattered leg that was put together with pins and rods so he could no longer work in the trade of construction that was his passion. He was prescribed strong pain medications but unfortunately, the addiction became stronger than him and took over. Arnaldo lost his way. He became depressed with no work and no way to provide for his family his life turned into turmoil. He was hospitalized twice because of his severe depression and anxiety.
This leads us to now. He is facing 10 to 15 years in prison. A sentence that is too harsh of a penalty. He has the opportunity to leave the State of Florida with a solid job offer and a place for him to live and be able to provide for his children and be a productive member of society. He has already been imprisoned for 16 months. While in prison he has been taking classes in life skills and has mentored younger inmates to help them learn from his experiences; many of them contacting his family members to help him in anyway possible.
10 to 15 years is a long time to serve in prison. A punishment should have the goal of rehabilitation. Aren’t we a society of rehabilitation? He is a non-violent offender. He does not have the consistent convictions of a career criminal and is not the type of person you normally run into in the division “M” of the court with enhanced sentencing.
We respectfully plead with you to waive the PRR and consider a lesser sentence for him. We are not requesting that his action go unpunished we are requesting that all these mitigating factors be taken into consideration when imposing his sentence. With these signatures on this petition we wish to show you that we all believe he deserves a chance and that he has so many family members and friends to help him.
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March 2, 2016
I have spent this week preparing a formal clemency packet for legal counsel to review. My focus is on documenting the job offer and housing arrangement to demonstrate that Arnaldo has a viable path forward outside of the current system.
March 2, 2016
The volume of support has secured a meeting with local legal advocates to discuss formal alternatives to the current sentencing recommendation. We are finalizing the presentation of Arnaldo's employment offer and rehabilitation plan to submit to the prosecutor's office.
29 Comments
My name Emely , this is my one and only sibling. I miss him dearly I need him by my side, I miss him so much. There's so much to him . Give him the chance to shine and prove what a great human being he is . I promise you won't be dissapointed. Please, please give me my brother back .
I miss my daddy very much I miss going to the park with him and him teaching me how to play basketball I know my daddy made a mistake but everyone deserves a second chance and I am asking you please let my Daddy come home I miss him and love him so so very much my daddy means everything to me he's the best daddy in the world please help my daddy
I was 18 years old when I met Arnaldo in the fall of 1997. My friend Gregorio Sánchez and I did not have a place to stay. Arnaldo noticed that we were sleeping in a car and he offered us to stay in his home. Arnaldo and his family were very generous with us and helped us finding a job and a place to live. I will always appreciated what they did for me. This is a great example of compassion. Thank you Arnaldo!
I know him for 19 years. He became my first friend when I got to this state (Florida). He helped me and my other friend a lot. I would like to see him with his family and teaching his children all the good things. Because I know he is a really smart person with a good heart.
I'm the mother of his last son and would like to see him hold his son before anything happens to me cuz of an aneurysm I believe a boy needs his father and a father needs his son
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We learn wisdom from our failure. My uncle is a great guy I miss him so much. I miss him coming over and teaching me and his daughter basketball. I love him so much I want him to be home where he belongs. Everyone deserves a second chance in life. Please let my uncle go I miss him
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Final supporters
FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ARNALDO BURGOS
We all know Arnaldo to be a kind, generous, caring and loving person. He has five children that are his life his love for his children is immense. He has always worked in construction since the age of 13 when he started as an apprentice on the weekends with his uncle James Berrios. He was only carrying buckets of water but he did it proudly as he watched and learned the trade. He became a great stucco and plaster mason under the guidance of his Uncle. Until tragedy struck and his uncle passed away in a horrible car accident and Arnaldo took it very hard. His uncle was his role model.
Then he had an accident himself and because of his accident he was left suffering from a seizure disorder and a shattered leg that was put together with pins and rods so he could no longer work in the trade of construction that was his passion. He was prescribed strong pain medications but unfortunately, the addiction became stronger than him and took over. Arnaldo lost his way. He became depressed with no work and no way to provide for his family his life turned into turmoil. He was hospitalized twice because of his severe depression and anxiety.
This leads us to now. He is facing 10 to 15 years in prison. A sentence that is too harsh of a penalty. He has the opportunity to leave the State of Florida with a solid job offer and a place for him to live and be able to provide for his children and be a productive member of society. He has already been imprisoned for 16 months. While in prison he has been taking classes in life skills and has mentored younger inmates to help them learn from his experiences; many of them contacting his family members to help him in anyway possible.
10 to 15 years is a long time to serve in prison. A punishment should have the goal of rehabilitation. Aren’t we a society of rehabilitation? He is a non-violent offender. He does not have the consistent convictions of a career criminal and is not the type of person you normally run into in the division “M” of the court with enhanced sentencing.
We respectfully plead with you to waive the PRR and consider a lesser sentence for him. We are not requesting that his action go unpunished we are requesting that all these mitigating factors be taken into consideration when imposing his sentence. With these signatures on this petition we wish to show you that we all believe he deserves a chance and that he has so many family members and friends to help him.
Updates
March 2, 2016
I have spent this week preparing a formal clemency packet for legal counsel to review. My focus is on documenting the job offer and housing arrangement to demonstrate that Arnaldo has a viable path forward outside of the current system.
March 2, 2016
The volume of support has secured a meeting with local legal advocates to discuss formal alternatives to the current sentencing recommendation. We are finalizing the presentation of Arnaldo's employment offer and rehabilitation plan to submit to the prosecutor's office.
29 Comments
I grew up with this man. He's one of my best friends and I know for a fact that I wouldn't be here serving my country in the U. S. Coast Guard if it wasn't for him. He deserves a chance to prove that he's changed and can become a productive member of society.
My name Emely , this is my one and only sibling. I miss him dearly I need him by my side, I miss him so much. There's so much to him . Give him the chance to shine and prove what a great human being he is . I promise you won't be dissapointed. Please, please give me my brother back .
I miss my daddy very much I miss going to the park with him and him teaching me how to play basketball I know my daddy made a mistake but everyone deserves a second chance and I am asking you please let my Daddy come home I miss him and love him so so very much my daddy means everything to me he's the best daddy in the world please help my daddy
I was 18 years old when I met Arnaldo in the fall of 1997. My friend Gregorio Sánchez and I did not have a place to stay. Arnaldo noticed that we were sleeping in a car and he offered us to stay in his home. Arnaldo and his family were very generous with us and helped us finding a job and a place to live. I will always appreciated what they did for me. This is a great example of compassion. Thank you Arnaldo!
I know him for 19 years. He became my first friend when I got to this state (Florida). He helped me and my other friend a lot. I would like to see him with his family and teaching his children all the good things. Because I know he is a really smart person with a good heart.
I'm the mother of his last son and would like to see him hold his son before anything happens to me cuz of an aneurysm I believe a boy needs his father and a father needs his son
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We learn wisdom from our failure. My uncle is a great guy I miss him so much. I miss him coming over and teaching me and his daughter basketball. I love him so much I want him to be home where he belongs. Everyone deserves a second chance in life. Please let my uncle go I miss him
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I grew up with this man. He's one of my best friends and I know for a fact that I wouldn't be here serving my country in the U. S. Coast Guard if it wasn't for him. He deserves a chance to prove that he's changed and can become a productive member of society.