Rev. Curtis E. Gatewood, my husband, has had to carry this unjustified burden for almost seven years.  I have lived and shared firsthand with him every aspect of this atrocious, inhumane and nefarious series of diabolical behavior thrusted upon him.  Rev. Gatewood has not, at any time, even thought about giving up, rather his faith and trust in God have amplified, knowing that God is the essence of his continuing strength in his life purpose of seeking justice. 

I humbly invite you to join this forum by signing the foregoing historical Petition and becoming an integral part of:  righting this wrong committed by professed civil rights leaders who are betraying core civil rights principles; setting the captives free and indisputably making a bold and needed change that will create and assure better opportunities for all of us and our posterity. 

This is my declaration of my undying love, affection and support for this special man and for this worthy cause. 

For justice always,

Odessa Burnette Gatewood