This is a plea from the heart of a family in Monroe County, NY. A brother has been denied the basic human right to say his final goodbyes at a funeral due to his current status as an inmate. This is not just about one person; it's about the fundamental values we uphold as a society.

In 2014, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision granted temporary releases for inmates to attend funerals in only 24% of cases (source: NYS DOCCS). The pain of losing a loved one is already unbearable; being denied the chance to say goodbye adds another layer of trauma that can have lasting psychological effects.

We believe that everyone deserves compassion and dignity, especially during times of grief. We are calling on Monroe County officials and relevant authorities to grant this inmate temporary release so he can attend his loved one's funeral.

This isn't just for him - it's for every family who has ever been or will be in this situation. Let us show our humanity by allowing those who have made mistakes their rightful place in mourning alongside their families.

Please sign this petition today and help grant this grieving brother, Nathaniel Wallace Trafton, his right to say goodbye to his beloved brother, Daniel Wallace Trafton III.