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Post by ingrid2 on Apr 4, 2006 9:19:14 GMT -5
Ivan A Cantu #999399 Hello, my name is Ivan Cantu, i am currently on death row and i've been here since november 2001. I heard about ACM from the local shout out show. When I heard about the opportunity I knew I wanted to be involved. I am 32 years old and i am from dallas. Prior to prison i worked for a financial institution as a loan officer. I have had the opportunity to be married but i am currently divorced. I never had children, that's definately one thing I regret but maybe one day... Here, options are limited, so i spent the majority of my time reading. I enjoy reading about education, heathcare, politics, law and really anything having to do with philosophy. DR is the hardest challenge i've ever had to face, but i remain optimistic and take each day in stride. One of the hardest things to deal with are the executions each month... Writing is my therapy and i would really appreciate it if you could find someone overseas to write ! I need you, please ! Thank you for working so hard for us, all of us from Texas DR thoroughly appreciate all you do ! Sincerely, Ivan A. Cantu #999399 polunsky unit 3872 fm 350 south livingston, TX 77351
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Post by abiraballari on Apr 9, 2006 21:48:55 GMT -5
Ivan A Cantu #999399 One of the hardest things to deal with are the executions each month... Each month?? I wish TEXAS would GROW UP!!!
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Post by ingrid2 on Apr 12, 2006 17:17:10 GMT -5
Eh yes, each month...
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Post by gill on May 11, 2006 9:40:33 GMT -5
Aw doesn't he sound lovely. I would write to him but I already write to a guy in Polunsky, and it wouldn't be fair on him.
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Post by don on May 11, 2006 11:28:45 GMT -5
I'm overseas Ivan, but I can't offer much. don
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Post by brat691 on May 20, 2007 14:29:49 GMT -5
I am engaged and soon to be married to Ivan. He is one of the many men on the Row whom are indeed innocent and we are on our way to proving his innocence. We need your support and encouragement. Texas Law is the worst in the world. Guilty, guilty, guilty! Until the Legal System is cleaned up more innocent men and women will be put to death. Maybe you are thinking that you cannot help Ivan. How will you know if you don't ask and try? Texas cannot continue to Murder our citizens.
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Post by angel4life on Nov 11, 2007 5:31:01 GMT -5
hi i just wanted to say congratulations i'm just happy you found the love of your life.
hugs,siska
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Post by cfischer on Dec 2, 2007 23:45:29 GMT -5
I don't know if anyone contacts Ivan through this site but I went to Plano Senior High with him and was a friend of his for a long time. We actually hung out quite a bit back then. We disconnected after high school as many of us do. But I would like to say that I knew an Ivan who was always the joker and a genuinely good person to be around. I don't know exactly what happened with him and only he knows where things went another direction.
My point is that it was a terrible tragedy that has touched everyone around him. And I want to say that Ivan isn't a monster and does not deserve what the state of Texas is sentencing him to. I live here in Texas still and prior to this I was somewhat ambivalent towards the death penalty. However this has hit home and it's opened my eyes to the cruelty and barbarism that still exists on this planet.
If this gets to Ivan I'd like to tell him hello and that not all of us have turned our backs on you. You're in many of our thoughts and prayers.
-Chris Fischer
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Post by pumpkinpie on Dec 3, 2007 10:23:01 GMT -5
This has turned into a really nice thread! I don't know Ivan, but I'm sure he'd be happy reading all these nice comments. So, I'll print this thread up and send it to him, since his address is posted on here.
Hi Ivan, Although I don't know you, or anything about your situation, many people from here seem to strongly believe in you, which speaks alot about your character and who you are. I hope by sending this your way, it will brighten up your day... Happy Holidays! Jenny
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Post by brat691 on Dec 13, 2007 18:23:42 GMT -5
Chris Fischer please contact me at dicedealer691@yahoo.com. I am Ivan's wife Tammy and would like to talk with you.
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Post by tejasmarcos on Dec 26, 2007 12:39:29 GMT -5
hey ivan - marcus here. we worked together back in 1997 & 1998 when you were with lloyd at southwest funding. i worked for alliance funding. you, me and stephen used to kick it......
i am living in medellin, colombia right now as i met a really nice girl from here about 2 years ago. it is a great place and i will be here for almost another year. it would be good to hear from you.....
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Post by branch on Dec 26, 2007 14:16:58 GMT -5
Hey man....Patt Daugherty here...I wanted to drop you a line and let you know you are in my prayers...I gave Tammy my contact info so we can stay in touch...If there is anything I can do for you let me know man...Stay strong!! and expect a miracle!!
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Post by pumpkinpie on Dec 26, 2007 23:29:33 GMT -5
Ivan and Tammy, I hope you had a nice 1st Christmas married! I hope you were able to see each other, and share smiles and happy moments.
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Post by chrisracer on Mar 10, 2008 17:54:38 GMT -5
First of all to Patt and Chris - what is UP! Shoot me an email to chrisracer1@hotmail.com.
This Chris Pence. I probably know Ivan better than anyone; this is truly a SAD turn of events, as I was also friends with James, his cousin, whom Ivan is convicted of murdering. I, too, am in disbelief that Ivan would have the capability to do what he has been accused of, and have always known him to be a fun-loving, kind person who would do anything for anybody.
Ivan and/or Tammy, I would like to get in touch with one or both of you, so please contact me at chrisracer1@hotmail.com.
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Post by brat691 on Apr 1, 2008 14:13:29 GMT -5
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