A public apology

Rachel Hoffman

2008-10-01T22:32:00.004-04:00

Rachel Hoffman was killed earlier this year in a botched attempt to use her as an informant in drug deal. The Tallahassee police department has yet to offer an apology for their role in contributing to her death and for their actions which include many instances of failing to carry out many of their own standard operating procedures.

Rachel's parents' attorney said, "if the city truly wants to make amends to this family, it's time for them to say they were negligent and publicly apologize."

A sincere apology, Irv Hoffman said, would "be appreciated and definitely a step in the right direction."

He and Rachel Hoffman's mother, Margie Weiss, are pushing for a statewide "Rachel's Law" that would require law-enforcement agencies to use only suitable confidential informants with legal representation and safety guarantees. "That's when I will feel there will be some justice," he said.

"My heart is broken. I feel like I'll never be the same again," he said. "I miss her every day. I cry every day for her. I pray every day for her."

Whiners

2008-09-17T20:54:00.002-04:00

JK to PA: So sorry to have you and NS do so much work only to can it when people whined.

Again

2008-08-05T14:23:00.001-04:00

Once again I've let you down, damn it. Why are you so patient with me?

Ass

2008-08-03T21:26:00.000-04:00

I acted like an ass. I'm truly very sorry.

Follow through (not)

2008-07-16T09:06:00.003-04:00

I suck at follow through, sorry.

Snapping

2008-04-22T21:53:00.003-04:00

Snapping at you again just because you forgot to take your uniform to school. Sure, I had to leave work to come home and pick it up for you then deliver it to school and that was a hassle but you don't deserve to have me yelp at you. I'm sorry honey.

Last Straw

2008-01-19T11:19:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry boss, but things have now gone too far and I have too few years left to live even if I'm not eaten by a tiger, run over by a taxi cab or fall off a mountain to settle one moment more for "all you can do". It's not enough.

I will get my work done which is a thousand times more than your other managers but no more. When I'm finished, I'm gone. You will not see any evidence of the fact that I'm not there anymore. You still get to bask in the glory of having someone take care of everything for you with nary a thought, but please know this. I am gone.

I'm sorry that I'm choosing not to help you be a better manager - I could but I'm not going to.

Colleauge

2007-12-18T22:26:00.000-05:00

Dear Colleague:
For a while I was thinking about going after a job that I know you intend to seek. The dangling carrot of more money and a higher position created a sense of greed and competitiveness in me. I have taken a lot of pleasure in some recent problems you've been having with projects because I was hoping your failings made me look better. I certainly hope that my selfish, petty thoughts haven't shown, but one way or the other I'm sorry that I have been feeling that way about you. It's wrong of me to cast you in a poor light, and I intend to root for your successes in every way. I hope to become your trusted colleague and a better person.

Your Co-Worker

Good-bye love

2007-12-03T21:51:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry PC; I'm outta here. I've taken up with a MacBook Pro. She's my new love from Shanghai. It's been a long journey and I don't regret it but let's face it, the spark is gone and there are just too many delays and interruptions to update that damn virus protection! Hope Vista is good to you in the end.

Stalker

2007-09-27T22:46:00.000-04:00

I'll apologize in advance for worrying you with my obsessive stalking. It started simple enough with a few harmless google searches. Yes, it is taking a turn for the worst for you though because now there are random drive-bys. I'll try my best not to call and hang up on you and really, I couldn't get away with that anyway, not with all the new fangled technologies....caller ID, *69, you know what I mean. The time I tiptoed into your house at 8 am worked out for both of us though so I won't go into that just now. Anyway, best of luck to you. I'll try not to scare you.

I'm sorry I messed up

2007-09-04T09:55:00.000-04:00

I'm Sorry I Messed Up, I'm Sorry I fucked up. I Never,ever Wanted to put My Mental Health & Spiritual Beliefs and Consciousness into doubt,into faith. I Miss My Parents Dearly And I Have Loved Them For So Much All of My Life.

Maman et Papa Vous me Manquez Éternellement et si vous entendez ceci et vous n'êtes pas trop choqués ou Déçus,Je Vous Demande Éternellement Pardon Pour Tous Mes Pêchés et mes conneries.Je Demande Pardon au Seigneur Jésus et à Tous les Femmes et les êtres Humains du Monde Éric.

2007-08-20T20:10:00.000-04:00

i'm sorry i forgot about the seventh grade shot you needed until we were on our way to school this morning! i'm sorry we had to go to the doctor's office and they stuck you with three needles right before you started your big day. i'm also sorry i didnt get to hold your hand while they did it because that dang nurse just moved too fast.

i hope your arms aren't too bruised feeling.

i love you,
mom

Honey it's come to this

2007-08-18T10:41:00.000-04:00

Baby,

You know I love you. I'm crazy about you but look where we are...you've spent every last dime on your wild ideas leaving us with just $175 to get through the rest of the month. Your ideas are wonderful, brillant, exciting and more but you've just got to put this in perspective. I don't think we can afford for you to spend so much money buying switchgrass seed because you think it's the next bio-fuel. And what about those bamboo seeds? C'mon!

You're the one for me honey, but I'm sorry, I'm going to have to enter one of these contests (CMAN's Money Page has it going on) that you deplore on the off chance we'll win a few bucks and I can buy my medicine for the month.

Hey, you can enter too! That'll at least double our chances. Think baby, think! Then enter your best guess. (Sorry to ask you to use your creative genius on this baby, but I just don't think I can go another day without my you-know-what. Do it before the end of the month!)

Moving too fast

2007-08-08T21:39:00.000-04:00

Dear Madam,

I don't know your name. It happened all so quickly...me rushing to get the groceries, tossing them in the car, getting the kids buckled in, throwing the car into reverse and backing up without taking the time to give more than a quick glance in your direction. I thought you'd passed and only realized that I came within inches of hitting you when you yelped out in surprise.

You were so gracious and waved me off when I moved to get out of the car to check on you. Yes, you were fine. No, I didn't actually hit you; just grazed your leg but I know I scared you. I was moving way too fast. I'm so very sorry.

Harried father in the Publix parking lot

I lied

2007-08-08T21:28:00.000-04:00

Marco,

I just wasnt' telling you the truth when I said that Peter didn't get his report in on time. He did. I didn't. I'm embarrassed to admit it and I'm sorry for the confusion it caused.

Jeff

2007-07-15T09:52:00.000-04:00

Honey,

I'm sorry that I brought up the problems with your chores and your cell phone dying as soon as you walked in the door on Saturday. I've done that far too many times lately. Mostly, I'm sorry for making you cry. Nothing is ever that important. I'm glad that we could start over so quickly.

I love you.

Mama

Tuesday at work

2007-07-05T17:42:00.000-04:00

RC,

I owe you an apology. At Tuesday’s meeting I very rudely tossed one of your documents aside when you told me it was out of date. Honestly, I don’t know what I was thinking when I did that. I have no explanation. It was discourteous and I’m sorry. For the record, I’m not at all concerned about the dates in question in the project plan. You’ve done an excellent job leading this effort and I appreciate it.

PA

2007-07-03T21:33:00.000-04:00

2007-07-03T20:42:00.000-04:00

2007-07-02T17:23:00.000-04:00

The time will come when your wings will be treated with care and your heart will be put together. Then...you will fly freely.

We apologize for all that you heart hurts because others cannot see your light.

2007-07-01T22:21:00.000-04:00

Dear Love,

I am sorry for losing my patience and for replacing tenderness with distance and protection. I wish I could always show how much I care for you.

All of My Love,

Yours

2007-07-01T21:51:00.000-04:00