Letter from Rodolfo Rivera to Senior Judge Donald L. Graham — United States v. Tracy D. Wade (Doc. 234)

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A handwritten-style character letter to Senior Judge Graham about Tracy D. Wade, entered on the docket 01/24/2025 as Document 234 in Case 0:23-cr-60173-KMW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The writer describes a close friendship with Wade and refers to a case involving allegations of PPP loan fraud. The letter states that Wade owns and operates a funeral home and is a former law enforcement officer. The writer states a belief that Wade trusts people easily and may have been taken advantage of, and urges the judge to consider Wade's character in deliberating on the case.

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Dear Senior Judge DonaLd L. Graham ,
I am writing to you regarding my cLose friend,
a case invoLving attegations of PPP toan fraud.
years, and during this tim e,
character.
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l have had the privitege of knowing Tracyfor over 12
I have com e to understand the exceptiona: quatities that define his
Tracy is a devoted father and grandfather w hose fam ity reties on him both em otionatty and
financiaLty. He owns and operates a funerat hom e, a business that requires im m ense com passion
and dedication. Tracy's com m itm ent extends far beyond his professionat duties, he has
continuousty show n kindness and support to our com m unity.
As a form er taw enforcem ent officer, Tracy has cbntributed positivety to society, often going above
and beyond in his service. Throughout our friendship, he has been a mentor to me, hetping me
btossom from an introvert into a more setf-assured individuat. His guidance has attowed me to form
new connections and engage with others confidentty.
I betieve it is important for the court io understand that Tracy is an individuat who trusts peopte
easity, and in this situation, I feet he may have been taken advantage of. His inherent goodness and
desire to hetp can som etim es Lead him into difficutt circum stances.
I respectfuLty urge you to consider these aspects of Tracy's character as you.detiberate on his case.
He has consistentty demonstrated integrity and com passion in att that he does, and I firmty betieve
that he shoutd be viewed in tight of his true character rather than the circumstances that have
arisen.
Thank you for considering my perspective on Tracy's character. l hope this tetter provides som e
insight into the m an I know and respect.
Si ncerety,
Rodotfo Rivera
Case 0:23-cr-60173-KMW   Document 234   Entered on FLSD Docket 01/24/2025   Page 1 of 2

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