05 Jan 93
To: Prison Review Board of Donald L. Grant (L0 2079)
From: James A. Landrith, Jr.
I am the grandson of Robert Jackson and a U. S. Marine stationed aboard Henderson Hall, Virginia. Once a year, I am forced to remember a man who killed without justification. Parole for Donald L. Grant would mean freedom for a man who took the very same freedom from Robert Jackson in 1976. Donald L. Grant took my grandfather’s life, but the taking did not stop there. Grant stole a husband from Mary Jackson. He took a beloved father from his 6 children and he stole future memories from grandchildren and great grandchildren who will never be able to know what a wonderful man he was. All they have are their parent’s memories.
As long as Donald L. Grant breathes, Donald L. Grant owes. He owes his life for taking a life. To release Donald L. Grant (LO 2079) at this time is to condone the murder of my grandfather. I don’t know anyone who could say they condone his actions and I am sure the board feels the same and will deny parole accordingly.
JAMES A. LANDRITH, JR.