Consideration for Samuel Lee Bassett, Air Force Veteran who was trying to save his dog

My heart goes out to Mr. Bassett and the officer who was injured. I would have struggled to get free to get my dog also. Dogs become family members. I know it was a difficult decision for the policeman. He was trying to save Mr. Bassett's life. But if you could see Mr. Bassett's point of view and understand the love of his dog, maybe you could be more lenient because of the special circumstances and understanding the duress of Mr. Bassett thinking his dog would die in the fire. Thank you, your Honor, for any and all considerations in this case.

HOW SAD !!

I would have done the exact thing. This poor man. What is wrong with people.

It was a moment of high stress and he was trying to save the life of a family member. You can't blame him for acting irrationally.

Jean-Michel

under the circumstances let him go he was i nshock thinking his dog was going to die and need to get to him the love of a animal comes first for most humans above all else please charge with misdemeanor he was in dire straits about the dog maybe everyone could meet the officer and mr bassett and talk about what happen and get it straight and come to a compromise.

I would do the same. My pets are my family.

I would do the same. My pets are my family.

dogs are family! grief is grief! it can make you do things you might not do otherwise! PLEASE reconsider!

Mary

Come on really this guy should not have been arrested in this situation

This poor man was distraught and acted due to distress of this incident! I would've acted in the same way! My dog is my world!

Poor Samuel was obviously highly distressed his fur baby was trapped in a burning building. This case needs revisited. Samuel is a veteran and the dog was his love his family.

The man lost his home, his possesions and his dog and didn't even get to bury it! Let him out for pete's sake!

I had the pleasure to serve as a Security Policeman with Sam Bassett and I know how passionate he was about dogs as he was a military police dog handler. There is no doubt that strong consideration should be given to this Veteran who served his country. I encourage all that can to sign this petition and let your voice be heard!

I would have done the same thing. My dogs are like my children

i hope Samuel sees how much support he has whej he gets released. that there really is good.

My heart goes out to Mr. Bassett. I can't image being restrained while trying to save my dog.

I also contacted the Mayor's office last week. Have some mercy for crying outloud.

For once let the justice system act with justice.