Day 12: A Sad One

In reference to a long, long ago post that sparked some debate on my blog, to say the very least. Our dear friend Brian shot someone in self defense in 2005. After almost 18 months, the case was brought to trial in 2006 and he was found guilty of second degree murder. The conviction was startling to all of us, because he was in a terrible situation and the guy came after him and attacked him in his car, and Brian shot him as a means of defending himself. You can read about the aftermath of this conviction

Brian has been in prison for 2 years this month. It has been heartbreaking to his friends and his family, most of all his darling girlfriend Amber who has been by his side through the entire thing.

Brian recently faced the District Court of Appeals and his story was heard. Today, he learned that they did not overturn his conviction, and they denied his appeal.

It has been a sad day for all who love Brian, because it is difficult to see truly evil people roam free while a good hearted man is behind bars for defending himself. Brian and I went to Paramedic school together, and he is a man who loves helping people. It has been awful for him to be penned up with murderers for these last two years.

Please read Brian's story, and please keep him and his friends in families in your prayers tonight. This has been a difficult evening for all of us...