Letter: Apologizes for vandalism

To the Hudson community and School District:

First and foremost I would like to apologize for the wrongful actions I committed on your property. I am very sorry for being a part of the activity that led to property and reputation damage.

The action does not fit my character and now I need to rebuild what people think of me. I would like you to know that I have learned my lesson that a wrong choice can lead to many regrets. I also realize how much work I created for countless people and for that I am also sorry.

It was not my intention for any harm to be done when I participated in this immature act. I have let the community down and have felt the negative effects of my actions on my community and family. I wish I had never been so irrational in my decision to go along with this so-called “prank.”

I am working hard to pay back the community by helping others. If I could go back and change the things I did, I would do so. I deeply regret the trouble this has caused you and hope that you will accept this sincere apology.

Editor’s Note: The writer is one of the former Hudson High School students found guilty of vandalizing area schools in June 2007. As part of the sentence by Circuit Court Judge Scott Needham, each defendant was instructed to write a letter to several newspapers, including the Hudson Star-Observer.

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