Michael Eugene Sharp #740; November 19, 1997

Yes, I do. I would like to tell the surviving victims here, society, my family and friends, that I ask that they forgive me for anything I have done. I beg for your forgiveness. I would like to ask the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness and say that in spite of my circumstances, I have been blessed by Him. My first thought is that Jesus Christ came down and separated the humans from God. I would like to see that wall that separates these groups here tonight brought down and that we would all have love and compassion for one another and that you all build a future for all of us. There are a lot of men on the Row who need to be remembered. I love all…

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For additional information, please see this Associated Press article

Jesse Hernandez, #999425; March 28, 2012

Tell my son I love him very much. God bless everybody. Continue to walk with God. Go Cowboys! Love ya'll man. Don't forget the T-ball. Ms. Mary, thank you for everything that you've done. You too, Brad, thank you. I can feel it, taste it, not bad.

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Aaron Lee Fuller #964; November 6, 1997

I have no bitterness toward the system. I want the victim's family to know I'm guilty of what I have been convicted. I pray they will forgive me, not for my sake but for the sake of the spirits.

I have such a peace. Praise God, I'm going home

Jesus, the Lord, is everything to me. I am nothing without him. Praise Jesus. Praise God

Thank you for saving me.

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Aua Lauti #843; November 4, 1997

I am so glad I found God and I am so happy for it.

I love my family and I want them to know that.

That is about all I have to say.

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Kenneth Ransom #772; October 28, 1997

First and foremost I would like to tell the victims’ families that I am sorry. I'm not sorry because I feel like I am guilty. I am sorry for the pain all of them have gone through during holidays and birthdays. They are without their loved ones.

I have said from the beginning and I will say it again that I am innocent. I did not kill no one. I feel like this is the Lord’s will that will be done. I feel like I'm the instrument in hopefully abolishing the death penalty forever

I love you all. You know it. Don’t cry.

Tell my brothers I love them. You all be strong.

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For additional information, please see this Houston Chronicle story, as well as this previous entry in Lost Words

Keith Thurmond #999435; March 7, 2012

All I want to say is I'm innocent, I didn't kill my wife. Jack Leary shot my wife then her dope dealer Guy Fernandez. Don't hold it against me, Bill. I swear to God I didn't kill her. Go ahead and finish it off. You can taste it.

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Ricky Lee Green #984; October 8, 1997

I want to thank the Lord for giving me this opportunity to get to know Him. He has shown me a lot and He has changed me in the past two months.

I have been in prison 8½ years and on Death Row for 7, and I have not gotten into any trouble. I feel like I am not a threat to society anymore. I feel like my punishment is over, but my friends are now being punished.

I thank the Lord for all He has done for me. I do want to tell the family that I am sorry but killing me is not going to solve nothing.

I really do not believe that if Jesus were here tonight that he would execute me. Jesus is all about love.

I want to thank all of my friends for supporting me and for being here for me. Thank all of my friends on the row. Thank you Lord. I am finished.

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Please see these Associated Press articles for additional information about serial killer Ricky Lee Green and his execution

Dwight Adanandus #940; October 8, 1997

Ms. Craft and Ms. Bethrie, I don’t know what to say to you but I apologize for the pain I have caused you and your family over the years. I hope that you will accept my apology and that you will know that it is sincere. I hope this will allow you and your family to move on and I hope you will forgive me and I hope Mr. Hanon [illegible] will forgive me for taking his life. Please accept my apology. I love you all.

I am finished.

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John William Cockrum #854; September 30, 1997

I would like to apologize to the victim’s family for all of the pain I have caused them. I would like to tell my family I love them and I hope to see them again soon. Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the strength and the time in my life to find Jesus Christ and to be forgiven for all of my sins. Thank you for the changes in my life you have given me, the love and closeness of my family, and my beautiful daughter. Thank you for using me -

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Benjamin Stone #999187; 09/25/1997

This offender declined to make a last statement.

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For additional information about Stone, his crime, and his desire for a speedy execution, please read this Associated Press article

Jessel Turner #895; September 22, 1997

First, I would like to give praise to God for the love and grace that he has allowed for all of this to come together.

I would like to thank and ask blessings for all of the men who are imprisoned and have shared in my struggle and have allowed me to help them.

I would like to thank my family for their blessings and for sharing my struggle and having been there for me and endured this with me.

I would like to thank the Chaplain and all the rest who have offered their prayers.

Until we meet again, amen.

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James Carl Lee Davis #786; September 9, 1997

Well, my friends in my heart, I’m ready –

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For additional information, please read this amazing interview with Davis by Michael Graczyk of the AP, and Graczyk's report filed after the execution, in which he quotes Davis on the topic of his death row experience, "I've learned to hate a lot more efficiently,"

Robert West #731; July 29, 1997

I would like to apologize for all of the pain and suffering I put you all through. I hope this will give you closure now and later on down the line.

Bob, I appreciate you coming – Stacey and Jess.

I will wait for you –

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For additional information, please see this Associated press article and this Houston Chronicle correction for details about the crime and timeline

Irineo Montoya #847; June 18, 1997

Goodbye.

I will wait for you in Heaven. I will be waiting for you. I love my parents. I am at peace with God.

Fight for the good.

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For additional information about Montoya's case, which caused a minor diplomatic scuffle with Mexico because Montoya was not informed of his right to contact Mexican officials for legal aid, please see this New York Times article

Eddie Johnson #898; June 17, 1997

I would like to say to the Magee family and the Cadena family that I was friends with David and Virginia and I did not commit this offense.

I have tried to do something to compensate the families by writing a book. I would like for the proceeds to go to the Magee family and the Cadena family.

There is someone who will be contacting them or they can get in touch with my attorney.

I would like to thank you for standing by me and loving me and convey my best to my sunshine, my butterfly, my sunbird.

Goodbye, sun, I love you.

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David Stoker #892; June 16, 1997

I have a statement prepared that I have given to the Chaplain that I want released to the media.

I am ready, Warden...

I want to thank my friends in this place, that have supported me all of the years while here. It has been one hell of an ordeal. So, Animal, Ricky Don, Carl, Billy, Roy and all of you, that were and are my friends; thank you.

I want to thank my penpals for all their support. It has meant a lot to me to have you believe in me. Jo, Sheila, Trude, Jezz, Ursula, Patricia, Annelisa. Thank you. You made my life in here worth living.

To my family and friends at home. I am sorry for the pain that my death has caused you. I thank you for sticking by me all these years and for the love. I could not have had better family or friends. Remain Strong and seek Peace. I love you all.

To my lawyers, Steve, Kenn and all that have worked on my case. I could not have asked for better lawyers. I know you have done everything you could, and I should have gotten a reversal. Don't feel bad. You have done a good job! It is just the Courts. I thank you and count you as friends of mine. Remain strong and continue to fight.

To the victims family. I am truly sorry for your loss...but I didn't kill anyone. The D.A. knows this... I do wish you peace and comfort.

Now as for my death. Killing me will not solve anything. The taking of life is never right. I am innocent of muder. I proved this in the Court of Appeals. This just shows that there is no Justice any more in this once great land. People need to please wake up!

Let's Rock-n-Roll...

The End,

David Stoker

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Earl Behringer #914; June 11, 1997

It’s a good day to die. I walked in here like a man and I am leaving here like a man. I had a good life. I have known the love of a good woman, my wife. I have a good family. My grandmother is the pillar of the community. I love and cherish my friends and family. Thank you for your love.

To the Hancock family, I am sorry for the pain I caused you. If my death gives you any peace, so be it.

I want my friends to know it is not the way to die, but I belong to Jesus Christ. I confess my sins. I have I have been baptized and I am going home to him

I am thankful to the Dallas Cowboys for giving me a lot of enjoyment these past years.

I'm going home.

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Davis Losada #798; June 4, 1997

Yes, I do.

If it matters to anyone, I did not kill Olga.

Brian, thank you for caring.

Dee Dee, you have been a good sister to all of us.

Ana and Chico (not sure of name he said), trust in God.

I will always love you, Lynn. I will always love you.

O.K., Warden.

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For more information, please see this Houston Chronicle. Losada was executed on the same night at yesterday's Lost Words subject, Dorsie Johnson

Dorsie Lee Johnson, Jr. #850; June 4, 1997

I would like to tell my family that I love them and always be strong and keep their heads up and keep faith in Jesus.

That’s it.

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Kenneth B. Harris #901; June 3, 1997

I would like to thank all of you for coming. I am sorry for all of the pain I have caused both families – my family and yours.

I would like for you to know that I am sorry for all the pain I caused for all these years. I have had time to understand the pain I have caused you.

I am ready, Warden.

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Patrick Rogers #816; June 2, 1997

Yes, I would like to praise Allah and I am praying to Allah. Allah is most gracious. I will ask Allah for forgiveness because he created me and he will forgive me.

All of the brothers on the row stay strong. (Some words about Allah that I couldn’t understand.)

I love my family, my mother. I will see her sooner or later. Life goes on.

Don’t let these people break you. Keep true to nature. You do not have to act like them. Rise above it. (couldn’t understand)

Praise Allah – (some more Allah mumbling)

Kinda bad, ain't it?

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There are some discrepancies between the official TDCJ account of Rogers' last words and that of Mike Graczyk at the AP. Please see his article for additional information, including Rogers calling Texas' spate of of executions "madness"

George Rivas, #999394; February 29, 2012

Yes, I do. First of all for the Aubrey Hawkins family, I do apologize for everything that happened. Not because I am here, but for closure in your hearts. I really believe that you deserve that. To my wife, Cheri, I am so grateful you're in my life. I love you so dearly. Thank you to my sister and dear friend Katherine Cox, my son and family, friends and family. I love you so dearly. To my friends, all the guys on the row, you have my courtesy and respect. Thank you to the people involved and to the courtesy of the officers. I am grateful for everything in my life. To my wife, take care of yourself. I will be waiting for you. I love you. God Bless. I am ready to go.

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For additional information about Rivas and "The Texas Seven", please see this Associated Press article

Robert Madden #822; May 28, 1997

Yes sir, I do. Well, here we are. I apologize for your loss and your pain, but I didn’t kill those people.

Hopefully we will all learn something about ourselves and about each other and we will learn enough to stop the cycle of hate and vengeance and come to value what is really going on in this world.

We can’t look back.

I forgive everyone for this process, which seems to be wrong. We all end up doing experiences which we create.

That is all I have to say about that.

(There were some unintelligible sentences.)

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