Dear Editor,

This is a public letter of apology.

To whom it may concern:

This is Timothy Schmucker. I am writing to say that I am truly sorry for what my friends and I did this summer. We never meant for anything bad to happen. We truly thought your property was abandoned and came to get wood for our bonfire. We were acting like children and should have not come on your property without permission. I am truly sorry that my friend panicked and hit your car when he was attempting to get away. I hope that one day you can find it in your heart to forgive us. I am truly sorry, and you did not deserve this.

Timothy Schmucker