Dave, thanks for the heads up on the link, and thank you for visiting the website.
For the benefit of others, here's a brief quote from David McGee's foreword. Mr. McGee is the Chief Deputy United States Attorney who prosecuted Don's case.
"In over 21 years as a federal prosecutor, I sent a lot of men to prison. Until this day, I've never done a testimonial for one of them. Don, you've turned your adversaries into your admirers. For that you are to be congratulated. I can't wait to see what comes next..."
I was privileged to see footage of this same man doing a video testimonial for Don's book and Return to Honor project. I think that's what impressed me most before I had read the book and met Don in person. The stature and reknown of men like Barry Goldwater, John McCain and Mr. McGee, all of whom have endorsed Don's work, certainly gave him credibility in my eyes in advance. Of course, once I met him, his own spirit would have erased any lingering doubt had there been any.
You are so right about giving people a second chance. How many young people, young men especially, have not reached their full potential because they couldn't catch a break after a youthful error? That's what Return to Honor is all about...helping make it so for those who want the opportunity to turn their life around. And creating a space in the juvenile justice system to short-circuit the downward spiral that so many find themselves caught in.
Cheri
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