To whom it may concern:
My name is Kim Rollness. I am writing on behalf of Rodney Rollness, my husband. I could go on for pages on the wrongful conviction of an innocent man. I could tell you about the drug addicts and alcoholics that were given financial rewards and releases from prison and also given immunity from perjury. The govt's. star witness was in prison for perjury amongst other things, but I will not dignify their existence with any further mention of them.
I will tell you about a strong, GOD fearing, responsible, loving father and husband.
Rod and I have been married for 30 plus years, and in all those years he has NEVER done anything to jeopardize his family or do anything that would keep him from them. Rod was always the primary caregiver of our children in their younger years. He consistently taught the children right from wrong and was diligent in instilling Christian values in all of us. Rod's family is and always has been the most important thing in his life.
Rod has always been very modest and doesn't believe in speaking highly of himself. He believes that being good and helpful to others is our duty as human beings. I, on the other hand, would like to tell you of the good Rod has done in his life. If being a great father and husband isn't enough, there were several instances in Rod's life where he was in the position to actually save lives.
Late one evening rod and his sons were driving home from work, and came across an individual who had crashed on his motorcycle. The man was in a ditch and semi-concious. His leg was hurt very badly and he was bleeding profusely. Rod used his belt as a turniquet and got the man up on the roadway and flagged down a passing car, they loaded the hurt man in the car and got him to the hospital. Rod would have put the hurt man into his own truck, but he was on empty with only enough gas to get home and not the 18 miles to get the man to the hospital. Rod did not want recognition for this. He was just thankful that The Lord put him there at the time to help.
another incident was when Rod was mowing the neighbor lady's lawn, she invited him in for a glass of lemonade, while rod was standing in the doorway drinking his lemonade the lady was standing next to the stove cooking when she let out huge screech. Rod seen that she was about to fall into the stove, he grabbed her and laid her on the floor, she was not breathing. Rod grabbed her phone, called 911 and started administering CPR. Before the Aid car arrived Rod had got the lady breathing again and sat her up and gave her a glass of water. When the Aid car showed up they took all of her vital signs, Rod explained to them what had happened, They told Rod that she more than likely had a heart attack and that they were going to take her to the hospital for further tests. The medics told Rod that she was lucky he was there to perform CPR on her because he saved her life. Again, this was not something that Rod was proud or boastful about, he was just glad to have helped save another life.
One other time, Rod and the kids were at a chinese restaurant eating when a little boy started choking on a piece of food. The boy's parents were panicking and screaming for help. Rod went over and gave the boy the heimlich maneuver, the boy spit up a chunk of meat and started crying, so Rod knew that he would be alright. He told the boy's father to keep his arms raised so that he could get plenty of air into his lungs. Even though the boy's parents wanted to pay for Rod's meal, Rod refused saying that he did not help for a reward. Rod thanked them for the offer and left. When Rod was leaving the owner said that he did not need to pay for his meal because it was on the house for saving the little boy. Rod's meal came to $32.00, Rod left two twenties and left. Rod again did not want his face in the paper for helping, he says that is what God wants each of us to do, help each other without looking for a reward.
Rod has always been a strong advocate for equality and the belief that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity. I am fighting for these same values for Rod.
Rod places great importance on the value of life. He has never taken his life for granted and would not take another life. So many times throughout this ordeal I have become so angry and frustrated and Rod has always put things into perspective for me. He tells me to forgive and to pray for our enemies, that takes courage, faith and character.
Rod deserves to be home with his family. His children deserve to share their lives with their father, I deserve to spend the rest of my life with my husband.
Neither Rod or myself have ever done drugs, Rod quit drinking alcohol in 1978.
Wrongful convictions do more then destroy the life of an innocent man. It destroys the lives of the entire family. It also robs the victim of true justice.
Please help us right this wrong. there aren't words to properly express the grief and loss to our family. I am praying every day that someone finds it in their hearts to help us seek justice. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please Help!!!!!
Sincerely,
Kim Rollness
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