To my daughter, Leah.

Dear Leah,

I want you to know that I love you so much. I want to apologize with my whole heart for the pain I have caused you and for not being there for you. Not a day has gone by that I have not thought about you.

I know I cannot expect your love or forgiveness. More than anything, I hope you are happy—or, if you are not yet, that happiness finds you. I hope you are living a full life. Maybe one day I can be part of it, if that is something you want. I want to be there for you, but I will respect your choice and your time.

Words cannot undo the past. I am working to live differently, and I know that change has to show in what I do. I love you, Leah. I am sorry.

Love,
Dad

To those I have hurt with my actions, my words, or in any other way: I apologize to you as well. I know it can be hard to see whether someone has truly changed. I hope you can heal and go on to live lives full of joy.

To my communities: I am sorry that I have let you down. I am actively working toward a better tomorrow.

To officers of the law and members of the judiciary: Thank you for your sacrifice and all that you do. I hope we can stand side by side and help make the world a safer place.

Jamie