Annette on Rod's loyalty

  To whom it may concern:

  I'm writing to you in regards to Rodney "Rod" Rollness.
  I've known Rod for approx. 23 years, I met him when I was 17 years old, I am now 40 years old.
  Rod is a good friend, he has been like a surrogate father to me. When I need help, like my toilet was backed-up, he came and dug up my sewer.
  When I needed help moving into my house, he was there.
  He's worked on many of my cars over the years.
  On Feb.9th, 2004, I joined N.A., and now have been clean and sober for over 2 years. Rod has supported and encouraged me, every step of the way.
  I have watched his kids grow up, and how he is with his kids, and he is a great father. He has come with his kids to my house for clean and sober functions.
  I trust Rod with my kids, my home, and my life. He has always been honest with me.
  I love Rod like a father/big brother .

                                                                 Sincerely
                                                                 Annette Billesbach

Rita on Rod's Honesty

     To whom it may concern:

     I have known Rodney Rollness as a customer of A1 Loans & Pawn for the past 20 years. He has always paid his debts. He has done odd jobs for us and has been reliable and honest in our dealings. We have known his wife and children and believe them to be honest and a normal family unit.
     He has been kind and respectful through the years. He has been a man of his word.

                                                                             Respectfully,
                                                                             Rita M. Harrison RN
                                                                             Unit Supervisor CCU

Rod's Friend Annette

     To whom it may concern:

     I am writing this letter in regards to Rodney Rollness.

     I have known Rod for over 20 years; his family is like my extended family.
     He has helped me with cars, kids, moving and any other problem that I have needed help with. I've watched his his children grow and I believe that they are great children, mostly because they have been raised with great moral values instilled by great parenting.
     Rod has been more than just a friend to me he's been almost like a second father figure. Helping out when my own father wasn't able to. Rod's helped fix septic tank problems, or just simple things like vaccinating my family pets.
     Our families have spent 4th of Julys together and I watched Rod build a secure home for his family. Rod is a protective dad that doesn't tolerate drinking or drugs.
     I believe that Rod is honest,  caring, and respectful of others. I support him and his family.

                                                                                         Sincerely
                                                                                         Annette Billesbach

more from Kimberlee

    To whom it may concern:

      I confirm that I have known Rodney Rollness for over 20 years.

      Rod has helped with labor jobs at our family business, making a lasting relationship throughout the years.
      Rod has always shown honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic. I have known Rod's wife and kids and know that Rod has always put his family first.
      I believe that Rod is a wonderful, compassionate, and caring man and I am proud to call him my friend.

                                                                            Sincerely,
                                                                            Kimberlee M. Sanford

From Kimberee Sanford

To whom it may concern:
   
    My name is Kimberlee Sanford
    I have known Rod Rollness for over 20 years.

    I was witness to the day detectives came into our family loan & pawn business to speak with my cousin Annette Billesbach about the party she had attended with Rod in Granite Falls, WA.
    Three detectives took Annette to the front corner of our store to ask her questions. After several minutes I could hear Annette telling the detectives that she didn't know anything about a fight between Rod and anyone and that basically Rod was a stand up guy.
    I could hear the detectives laughing and mumbling amongst each other. By the time they left Annette was flustered and a bit upset.
    She told me that she felt that Rod was getting railroaded and that the officers had already made a decision about him.
    By the attitude exuded by the officers, I would have to agree with her.
    I am basing it on the fact that before these detectives; Officer Steve Levere, from the Everett police dept. came into the store to do a check on the guns that Rod had brought to the store. I asked what the police were looking for and Officer Steve told me that he couldn't tell me.
    I told him that my family has known Rod for a long time and that he and his family were great people.
    Steve told me that "All Hells Angels are criminals."
                                                        Respectfully
                                                        Kimberlee Sanford

From Annette Billesbach

  To whom it may may concern                                                                                                                       My name is Annette Billesbach, I have known Rod Rollness for over 25 years; and was present at the party [BBQ] that Rod was said to have been involved in a murder.                                                         Detectives came to my work to ask me questions about the party and what I have observed Rod and his friends doing. I tried to answer the questions the best that I could but, I felt intimidated and ridiculed  by the responses to my answers. I told them that I went to a party with friends and that it was a very mellow atmosphere. And that everyone, including Ros, was in a great mood.                             The officers asked about the hells angels involvement? I told them that it wasn't a "HELLS ANGELS" event it was a BBQ. They again didn't seem to like my answer and asked if Rod had been doing drugs and or drinking? I told them for one Rod does not do drugs or drink alcohol and second of all if it had been a hells angels party my friends and I would not have gone.                                             I let them know that Rod has been a great dad and husband and wouldn't do anything to jeapordize his family, and he has been someone that i respect just like he was part of my own family. Rod would be the first one to let me know if I was messing up.                                                                   The officers all laughed at my statement and told me that the "Rod" they knew of was just the opposite. The implications and innuendoes said by the detectives made me feel very uncomfortable.        I told them that we all hung out and never heard or saw anything unusual. I never met a guy named Walsh, and we were only at the party for about 2 or 3 hours. Rod had left about the same time or before.
                                                                                Sincerely
                                                                                Annette Billesbach

Another from Rick and Liz

    This letter is in regards to Rod Rollness. We, [Rick and Liz Snyder] have known Rod for about 24 years now. We have always known him to be a good person with positive attributes for his family and friends. You rarely ever saw Rod without at least one or two of his kids, he is always doing something with them. They have grown up with strong family beliefs and big smiles on their faces.          The times we have seen Rod alone, he always mentioned what was going on with his family. We can always trust Rod for his honesty and open opinions. We have never had any reason to doubt him, and have always believed what he says to be true.                                                                                        Rod has always been a true friend and a good person to be around.                                                                                                                                          Thank you for your time                                                                                                                                     Liz