The news arrived that Alex is coming home and I am still trying to process the relief. This was never about me because it was your kindness and persistence that turned the tide for him. Please keep Alex in your thoughts as he begins the process of building his life …
May 20, 2021
Final supporters
February 28th , 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
We the active members of the Eritrean-American community in the DMV area write this letter to share the kind of person that Alessandro A. Romano is. As a community most of us have known Alessandro’s family for many years. We have great respect for the family and young Alessandro not only as an individual but also as a dedicated member in our community who grew up following his mother’s footsteps. His mother Almaz is and has been a great asset to the Eritrean-American community as she spends long hours molding young people through music, culture and many other activities. Alessandro grew up in an environment that was very positive and his life for the most part has been a reflection of our very respected Eritrean-American community.
A little bit about this young man. He attended Wilson High School in Washington DC and he went on to pursue his higher education at Montgomery College. He has also been involved in military programs where he excelled as a person. Alessandro took his time to work with children but even more he was very generous in his efforts to make sure everyone he dealt with was treated with respect. He is a fair and plain and simple kind hearted human being that will stand up for anyone who is being wronged. It is clear for everyone to see that he does not have a history of any type of crime. He was a hard working individual that got caught up in a heat of the moment exchange and he should be given a chance at rebuilding his life and learning from his mistakes.
It is very heart breaking to see a young man who most of his life has been a part of a great youth group with a positive outcome. He was a leader and an example to many others. It is unfortunate that he is put into a situation that does not reflect the kind of a person he is and has been. We ask as a community that you give him a chance to redeem himself.
Sincerely,
Members of the Eritrean-American Community in the DMV.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 20, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
March 9, 2021
114 Comments
Alex was like my mentor Who always there when I needed help in my schoolwork. I am so grateful for him. I always look to the day that he comes back home. Thank and god bless.
I am sorry for the injured young people, their families and for what befall to this young man and his mother. All this senseless violence for what happened in the heat of the moment. One mistake should not define the rest of the life of this young man and should be given a second chance.
None of us are perfect. As human beings, we make mistakes, we have to ask for forgiveness and learn from our mistakes. Alex is a hard working, kind and very responsible person. Alex deserves a second chance, because this is his first time and he have learned/changed from his mistakes.
I can personally for Alessandro Romano’s character and his great positive impact on his family & many other families in his community. I’ve personally seen his mentorship to countless others, by sides myself, and wholeheartedly believe his release will go on to benefit society. Thank You for your time!
I knew him at-least 20 years. I never saw him doing bad thing. He was respectful to his mothers, brothers, sisters as well to our Eritrean American community. It hurt my heart to see him on this situation.
alex deserves a second chance
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The news arrived that Alex is coming home and I am still trying to process the relief. This was never about me because it was your kindness and persistence that turned the tide for him. Please keep Alex in your thoughts as he begins the process of building his life …
May 20, 2021
Final supporters
February 28th , 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
We the active members of the Eritrean-American community in the DMV area write this letter to share the kind of person that Alessandro A. Romano is. As a community most of us have known Alessandro’s family for many years. We have great respect for the family and young Alessandro not only as an individual but also as a dedicated member in our community who grew up following his mother’s footsteps. His mother Almaz is and has been a great asset to the Eritrean-American community as she spends long hours molding young people through music, culture and many other activities. Alessandro grew up in an environment that was very positive and his life for the most part has been a reflection of our very respected Eritrean-American community.
A little bit about this young man. He attended Wilson High School in Washington DC and he went on to pursue his higher education at Montgomery College. He has also been involved in military programs where he excelled as a person. Alessandro took his time to work with children but even more he was very generous in his efforts to make sure everyone he dealt with was treated with respect. He is a fair and plain and simple kind hearted human being that will stand up for anyone who is being wronged. It is clear for everyone to see that he does not have a history of any type of crime. He was a hard working individual that got caught up in a heat of the moment exchange and he should be given a chance at rebuilding his life and learning from his mistakes.
It is very heart breaking to see a young man who most of his life has been a part of a great youth group with a positive outcome. He was a leader and an example to many others. It is unfortunate that he is put into a situation that does not reflect the kind of a person he is and has been. We ask as a community that you give him a chance to redeem himself.
Sincerely,
Members of the Eritrean-American Community in the DMV.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 20, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
March 9, 2021
114 Comments
I know him for 25 years and he helped us with many Community and tutoring events for Ethiopian and Eritrean. He is an outstanding person and kind to many people that knows him well. Please give him a chance to help us again
Alex was like my mentor Who always there when I needed help in my schoolwork. I am so grateful for him. I always look to the day that he comes back home. Thank and god bless.
I am sorry for the injured young people, their families and for what befall to this young man and his mother. All this senseless violence for what happened in the heat of the moment. One mistake should not define the rest of the life of this young man and should be given a second chance.
None of us are perfect. As human beings, we make mistakes, we have to ask for forgiveness and learn from our mistakes. Alex is a hard working, kind and very responsible person. Alex deserves a second chance, because this is his first time and he have learned/changed from his mistakes.
I can personally for Alessandro Romano’s character and his great positive impact on his family & many other families in his community. I’ve personally seen his mentorship to countless others, by sides myself, and wholeheartedly believe his release will go on to benefit society. Thank You for your time!
I knew him at-least 20 years. I never saw him doing bad thing. He was respectful to his mothers, brothers, sisters as well to our Eritrean American community. It hurt my heart to see him on this situation.
alex deserves a second chance
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I know him for 25 years and he helped us with many Community and tutoring events for Ethiopian and Eritrean. He is an outstanding person and kind to many people that knows him well. Please give him a chance to help us again