Support Brendon Rose and join the cause for justice!
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
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Brendon's 25th birthday was Monday, Feb 16th. If you have not already sent him a card via mail, or haven't sent him
a greeting from this website, please take exactly one minute to do so now. You can send him an "Insta-greet" right
now and he will get it tomorrow.*
Send one now!
Our family is excited to announce that our attorney Steven Gruel has submitted the formal commutation request to Governor Schwarzenegger
on Brendon's behalf as of Thursday, February 28th, 2008. The request is very detailed with several legal, medical and personal documents.
It also includes 2,400 petition signatures from supporters all over the country, acquired since the date of Brendon's incarceration. As a result of
the hard work and efforts by Robert Duvall and James Caan, Brendon's case was introduced to Governor Schwarzenegger in late 2007, which
has brought us to this next phase.
We would like to graciously ask for a collective positive thought or prayer; we are firm believers in the power of the masses. Now is the time to
reach into our hearts, come together and make the granting of this commutation a reality. It's a small task of very few words - words from your
heart. This commutation is very important and is our best shot at bringing Brendon home. This is our family's prayer:
"It is our desire and intention that Governor Schwarzenegger be given the wisdom and compassion to see who Brendon Rose really is; to review
all that is presented before him; and to reach deep into his heart and forgive, by granting this commutation and allowing Brendon his freedom to be
home with his family again."
Our family has been blessed by all of your messages, donations, phone calls, emails, letters, hugs and prayers throughout the last 4+ years.
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to those very special friends and strangers, who have donated their time and efforts to assist in obtaining
our son's freedom. Let's all come together from all over this country to generate the power of forgiveness, compassion and freedom.
With our sincere appreciation,
The Rose Family
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August 31st, 2007
Diane makes Danville Weekly
cover story...
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July 31st, 2007
Diane Rose, Robert Duvall on O'Reilly Factor
O'Reilly, Duvall, and Diane Rose.
Diane Rose, Brendon's mother, appeared with Robert Duvall on The O'Reilly Factor TV show on Tuesday, July 31st.
The O'Reilly show is carried on the Fox News Channel ("FNC").
The broadcast of this segment generated tremendous interest in Brendon's story. Within 3 hours, 322 emails were received by the SaveOurRose.com website following the broadcasts at 5 PM and a re-broadcast at 8PM PDT. These emails included people requesting to have their names added to a petition for Brendon's fight for justice; SaveOurRose eNewsletter signups; messages to Brendon expressing hope, strength and prayers; and cc'd emails of messages sent to our California Governor. Most of these emails were sent by people who do not know Brendon but just happened to be watching the O'Reilly Factor on Tuesday evening, and Brendon's story caught their interest enough to look further into this travesty of justice.
So far, this is just what we had hoped for in this O'Reilly segment: to bring awareness to the People of just how unfair our justice system in this country can be, and especially in Brendon's case.
This SaveOurRose website has had over 3,200 new visitors since the broadcast. This is amazing.
The end result of the segment has Bill O'Reilly telling Robert Duvall that he will setup a meeting for Mr. Duvall and James Caan (also involved in this fight for justice) to meet with Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss Brendon's situation of injustice.
We will be eagerly awaiting a follow-through to that offer by Mr. O'Reilly. NOTE: Bill O'Reilly mistakenly explained that the incident involving Brendon, his twin brother, Adam, and others took place in a bar fight. In fact, the incident occured at a spring break party.
Thanks to all who sent in emails, messages, etc. Brendon, his family and friends are forever grateful for your support.
If you watched the segment, please feel free to offer your comments to Mr. O'Reilly at oreilly@foxnews.com
If you missed the show or would like to view it again, you can find it here on FoxNews.com:
video or
transcript
(Note: There is a 20-second commercial before the video.)
Also, feel free to send a brief email to the Governor of California, quick and easy.
You can view a sample message to send to the governor here...
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"Diablo Magazine" article on Brendon
This article by John Geluardi is a near complete account of Brendon's episode.
Read it here...
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OTHER NEWS
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To most everyone's astonishment, Judge Gilbert Brown on Friday (06/02/06),
denied Brendon's request for a trial by jury. Although this is a hard hit
after all this time, Brendon and his family remain optimistic, and
are not giving up in the least.
Thanks for everyone's support,
and a big thanks to those who attended the recent court proceedings. Please
keep up the hope, and please continue your letters and messages to Brendon.
The Rally
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the rally.
June 19th, 2004: Supporters sign petitions at "Justice for Brendon Rose" rally in Pleasanton, CA. The media estimated the number of attendees at more than 500.
"Save Our Rose" T-shirts...
For those of you that asked for T-shirts at the rally for Brendon, they will be in shortly, and you will be notified when they arrive.
For anyone else interested in a "Save Our Rose" T-shirt or for more info...
Get one!
Want to help out?
Writing, calling and meeting with your federal and state representatives and senators about your opposition to mandatory sentencing laws,
are all very important. Congress and state legislatures have the ability to repeal mandatory sentencing laws immediately, but they won't do
it until enough people voice their disapproval of the laws... Help out now!
Thank you! from the Roses
The Rose family would like to thank all those who sent letters and emails of support, as well as letters, emails and faxes to our government officials. Please continue to pass the word (SaveOurRose.com) on to your relatives, friends, and neighbors.
Brendon Rose
- Now 25, wrongfully sentenced to 8 years in State Prison at 19.
Injustice:
After being ill-advised to plead "No Contest" by his attorney, Brendon Rose was found guilty to charges of "assault in which great bodily
harm occurs". For coming to the aid and defense of his twin brother, whom he feared was in danger, this fine young man with no criminal
record received an 8-year sentence. This was Brendon's first offense.
Write to Brendon at:
Brendon Rose
V-34740 Bldg 13, N2-up
CSP Solano
P.O. Box 4000
Vacaville, CA 95696-4000
He would love to hear from you!
"Thank you" from Brendon...
Brendon recently wrote his parents a letter, asking them to thank everyone involved with and helping out with this cause. He cannot express in words how he feels about all of the support people are showing. The Rose family would also like to thank everyone who stopped by and attended and helped out at the Rally for Brendon on June 19th, in Pleasanton; your support and generosity is greatly appreciated. And a huge "thank you" to Channel 2 - Fox for covering the rally and reporting on the 6 and 10 o'clock news.
Please sign the petition NOW!... (currently over 2,100 signatures)
Letters of interest
Write your local and state representatives... here!
"I can accept neither the wisdom, the justice nor the necessity of mandatory minimums. In all too many cases, they are unjust."
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
SFGate article (8/10/2003)...
Interesting relevant/related articles
April 11th, 2008 Plea deal gives drunk driver 4 years in prison
Sean Stewart (Rod's son) gets 90 days in jail for kicking a man in the face and stomach- USA Today (9/13/2002)...
more...
A very similar situation at University of Florida results in 1-year jail term (6/22/2004)...
more...
Follow-up to Univ of Florida story (6/29/2004)...
more...
Inconsistent sentencing by judge Northway...
Judge Northway appears inconsistent in sentencing practices: Read about the Palo Alto teen sentenced to 1 year in jail for killing a 6-year-old in hit-and-run - (9/11/2003)...
more...
Visiting Brendon
Important: If you are planning to, or would like to visit Brendon, please check with the Rose Family before making an appointment so that too many people don't show up at the same time.
Diane RoseKen Rose
"Pleasanton Weekly" article on Brendon
Huge thanks to Delores Fox Ciardelli at the Pleasanton Weekly for her latest update on Brendon in the December 3rd issue. See it here...
New Articles Added
Some recent stories in the news with relevance to Brendon's situation have been added to the "Articles" section of this website.
Please check them out here.
The Save-Our-Rose Golf Tournament was a great success!
There were 60 golfers, and over 100 dinner banquet attendees!
Ken Rose would like to thank everyone who helped out with the tournament, and of course,
all of the participants for their time and generous contributions.
Please sign the petition NOW!... (currently over 2,100+ signatures)
A few quick "Thanks"...
Thanks to Wild 94.9 Radio Station's "Doghouse" morning show for their link to this site.
Also, thanks to Jim Wieder at Local Bay Area Channel 7 (KGO/ABC) for his story about Brendon.
Thanks to Ross McGowan at KTVU - Bay Area Channel 2 for his story on Brendon early on.
And a huge "Thank you" to the Pleasanton Weekly for continuing coverage of Brendon's story.
Does the time fit the crime? We say 'NO!'
Save Our Rose Defense Fund donations to:
Bank of Walnut Creek
c/o Save Our Rose
P.O. Box 5277
Pleasanton, CA 94566
June 19th, 2004: Supporters sign petitions at "Justice for Brendon Rose" rally in Pleasanton, CA. The media estimated the number of attendees at more than 500.
