I am a film critic working from Chicago, and own a home in Harbert, Michigan, very near to Ibrahim Parlak's Cafe Gulistan. Over the past 10 years we have been regular patrons of the restaurant, and have watched with admiration as Ibrahim has built it into the finest restaurant in the area. Just a month ago he proudly announced plans to expand in order to meet increased demand. Ibrahim is more than a restaurateur. He is a valued and beloved member of the community. He is a kind and gentle man, always quick to do special favors or go out of his way when customers have particular needs. During a period when I was ill he offered to come to my home and prepare special foods for me. Certainly he is not in any way a threat to the security of the United States. On the contrary, he is precisely the sort of citizen we should make welcome. Coming here with very little, he has, through hard work and ability, built a fine restaurant in an area that greatly values it. He has worked long and hard to create his business. I recommend without hesitation or qualification that deportation charges be dropped against him. They are not only baseless, but would do a positive harm in three ways: (1) By depriving him and his family of his livelihood, (2) placing him in the way of possible grievous harm, and (3) depriving the United States and Berrien County, Michigan of a prosperous, thriving and well-loved business. It is important to note that he was GRANTED POLITICAL ASYLUM in the United States for precisely the same reasons that Turkey has cited in asking for his deportation.

I am a Presbyterian minister and hospital chaplain working in Chicago, and my home is in Harbert Michigan. I first got to know Ibrahim Parlak when he first came to live and work in Harbert. He lived in the house next to mine, and in the period he did so, I watched as he recovered his health, and as he worked very hard to build a life for himself here in the United States. He was eventually granted political asylum and while our government was deciding about that matter he continued to establish himself as a reliable, honest, hard-working member of our community. He was regularly in and out of our house, had the full trust of both my wife and I, as well as our respect and admiration. We have continued to enjoy his skills in the Cafe Gulistan which has grown to become a valued cultural amenity in our community. At no time have I in any way detected that he was a threat to the United States, or to our security. I have always known him as a peaceable neighbor, and a hardworking, contributing member. The last time we spoke was just one week ago at a public community event organized by officials of Chikaming Township. The State Department decided that he should be granted politcal asylum. I believe it would be unjust for that decision to be undone.

I am Adina Gearhart and worked with Ibrahim for over 2 years starting in 1997, when I moved here with my family from Romania. Ibrahim was very supportive to my family. We are 4 in my family and he offered us jobs, even though my parents were not English speakers. Ibrahim, is a very patient and kind man; he used to teach my mom the English names of the vegetables and since she could not drive, he also gave her a drive home after work. We could not express enough how much he has helped us to get started with our life in Michigan. Ibrahim has always spoke the truth to us and was a great exemple of hard work to my family. He proved kindness and love to those around him. Even now since I haven't been working with him for few years, still when I call him, he is always making sure that we are all doing well and don't need anything. It was a great pleasure working for him. In continue prayers for Ibrahim.

My name is Andrew Greeley. I wish to add this narrative to my affidavit in the case Ibrahim Parlak. By way of personal background I am a Catholic priest. I teach at the University of Arizona and the University of Chicago. I write a syndicated column for the Chicago Sun Times and am the author of more than forty novels. I have been a regular customer at Mr. Parlak’s restaurant Café Gulistan for the eight or nine years. I am aware that he has a resident alien card and was granted political asylum when he came to the United States. In my experience of him, he is a gentle soft-spoken man whose story since he came to American is a perfect type of the American dream, a poor immigrant working hard, making a success of himself and becoming a true American. We cannot afford in this country to lose such admirable citizens because of what appear to be false accusations, perhaps based on envy of his success. He is not a violent man and never recommended violence in his time as a Kurdish nationalist. However, given the hatred of the Turks for all Kurdish nationalists if he is sent back to Turkey he may very well die. Recently I congratulated him on the emergence of a distinctive and free Kurdish region in Northern Iraq. He beamed with happiness. I trust those who have his fate in their hands understand that the Kurds are the solid allies of the United States in Iraq and are strongly pro American. The Kurds are not on the side of any violent anti American movement. As century long victims of oppression by Iraqi, Iranians, and Turks they are loyal to their friends and the United States is their friend. The charges against him seem not only wild but also innocent of understanding of the Kurds or the situation in that part of the world. Winston Churchill, in his memoirs, lamented the mess he had made in establishing Iraq. He said that it was the best he could do under the circumstances. He went on to say that he was even more disappointed that he was unable to establish some kind of homeland for the Kurdish people. To insist on the dignity and rights of the Kurds did not make Mr. Parlak a man of violence but rather a man of peaceful persuasion – though in Turkey that would be enough to put him in jail and to put his life in jeopardy. He is a good American. Please let him return to his family and his restaurant.

I know Ibrahim both on a personal and business level. On a personal level I have been a neighbor next to his restaurant since October 2002. As we are both constantly working to improve our properties and businesses we have become friends as we speak on a daily basis. He has demonstrated to me that he is a hard worker and has his values in the right place. He is always willing to help whenever I have needed assistance, and as neighbors we have always been able to discuss and resolve any issues that arise. On a business level, I have been a patron of his restraint since 1995 as I also started a business nearby at the same time. He was always kind and showed a special care that his customers were happy with their experience. Also on a business level Ibrahim has been a customer at my storage business since 2002. He has been a model customer, always paying his bill on time and never once defaulting on our rental agreement. He is dedicated to his business, his family and his friends and from my perspective is living the life of a model citizen. I feel that the charges against Ibrahim are unwarranted and recommend deportation charges be dropped against him. Ibrahim belongs with his friends, family and community in Harbert Michigan. He has served his time in Turkey and sending him back will surely be devastating for all involved.

I have known Ibrahim since 1999, at which time he opened the Café Gulistan in downtown Kalamazoo. In a very short time and with lots of hard work, Ibrahim built his restaurant into one of the most popular restaurants in Kalamazoo. Due to major downtown construction projects that affected business operations, the Café Gulistan of Kalamazoo was forced to close in the fall of 2002. It was during that time that I became a friend of Ibrahim. I saw how hard he worked—the long hours of physical labor he put into repairing and remodeling a dilapidated building. The restaurant was a success not only because of its outstanding food quality but also because of Ibrahim’s personality. His friendliness and warmth, his sincere interest in people are traits that drew people back to Café Gulistan. Of course, it has to be said that Ibrahim is also an outstanding cook! I also observed that he became very involved in the affairs of downtown Kalamazoo. He promoted special events to draw people to the downtown area. He had very cordial relations with other downtown business people, and worked with various agencies whose goal is to better improve downtown Kalamazoo. Ibrahim reached out to students and staff at Western Michigan University. The Café Gulistan was a favorite spot to bring visiting speakers and job candidates. During that time, Ibrahim commuted from his home in Harbert, Michigan, an hour and a half away. In Harbert, he had some years earlier built the first Café Gulistan, which continues to flourish today. It was tough to run two restaurants, to commute and to care for his young daughter Livia, but Ibrahim somehow was able to do it all, and do it very well. Since the time the Café Gulistan of Kalamazoo closed, I have visited often Ibrahim in both his home and his restaurant in Harbert. I have seen how well he interacts with his daughter Livia; he surely has a very loving relationship with her. It is evident, too that Livia adores her father. The last time I visited Ibrahim in June, Ibrahim was hard at work building an addition to the restaurant. He was very excited about this addition because it would include a room for special gatherings, such as for family reunions, or wedding parties. I was also impressed by the beautiful gardens, both flower and spice gardens that Ibrahim had created over the last couple of years. Ibrahim Parlak is an incredible asset to his community of Harbert, and to America. From what I have seen of him during the last five years, he is that immigrant whom we very much need in America and we should welcome him! It is inconceivable that Ibrahim could be a threat to the security of this country.

I met Ibrahim in the mid 1990's when he purchased his restaurant. He is a very hard working and caring man who has built a great business. As a real estate broker, I sold him his house in August 1999. It was a pleasure working with him. His honesty and integrity during the purchasing process was impressive. He dealt above board and did everything that he said that he would do. He even offered to help the sellers move when they were short of help. He has kept the house in great shape and it is well maintained. As the chairman and member of the Chikaming township Planning Commission I twice had the pleasure of working with Ibrahim. When he requested a permit for outside seating he came to the commission very well prepared and outlined exactly what he wanted to do. Some people try to sneak things through, not Ibrahim. He explained his plan and it passed the commission. He has followed the plan and it has improved the community. On another occasion a neighbor wanted to alter the driveway next to Ibrahim's restaurant and possibly ruin Ibrahim's gardens. Ibrahim opposed the plan. He again explained his position in a very detailed manner, never insulting or antagonizing the neighbor. When the Planning Commission decision was reached and the neighbor was allowed to alter the driveway, Ibrahim accepted the decision and worked out a solution to save his gardens. I have observed Ibrahim in social situations with his daughter. He is a caring and wonderful father. Ibrahim is an asset to our community and has participated in local fundraisers and events. It is important that he return to his family and friends as well as his business in Harbert Michigan as soon as possible.

This is travesty of justice is the result of the same kind of mindless hysteria which gripped our nation in 1942 when we interred anyone who was of Japanese ancestry regardless of the fact that most were US citizens and some were in the US for generations. If Ibo is not released immediately we plan to contact our senators Mc Cain and Kyl.

This seems to be a matter where our government has run amok in it's craze to appear to be doing something no doubt due to misguided efforts under the so-called patriot act.

This is a disgrace. We're back to the McCarthy era. My husband and I have known Ibrahim for about 7 years. We enjoy his restaurant and find him a peaceful and quiet member of the business community. He works so hard to have a good life for himself and his daughter in America and has never indicated any threat to the United States as far as we have experienced.

My name is Valer Pascanu and I am a mechanical engineer from Berrien County residing in Bridgman, just a few miles north of Ibrahim’s restaurant and residence. My family and I, as many others in our community are profound affected and horrified of the news about Ibrahim Parlak being held by the Department of Homeland Security. My family and I got to know Ibrahim very well on a personal level and as business associates for more than seven years, since we reside in Southwest Michigan. Here are some strong arguments and great moral character Mr. Parlak has show to us over the time: My wife, Daniela worked at his restaurant in Harbert- Café Gulistan, and even she couldn’t understand English at that time Mr. Parlak took many hours of his valuable time to help her understand the duties of her job and also to teach her a few basic words in English needed to easier communicate with others. Our daughter, Adina worked at his restaurant as well and since she was also enrolled in school Mr. Parlak has put a great effort to cover her working hours, so she could attend her classes and have enough time for studying, and thanks to his support she is now a nurse at Lakeland Hospital. Our son, Calin also worked for Ibrahim Parlak for several years at both restaurants in Harbert and Kalamazoo. He has spend many hours with him everyday and developed a close friendship with Ibrahim and had the chance to learn many positives things from him. At the beginning of his employment with Café Gulistan our son didn’t speak English and this was making it very difficult for Ibrahim to deal with, since there was also my wife in the same situation. To us it came as a surprise to see how Ibrahim offered him a job as well, and made himself available to work very close by him and teach him everything he knew. We know this was very tiring and a lot of hard work by Ibrahim to teach somebody so many things without being able to communicate, but he put a great effort and helped our son study English and learn all about the restaurant’s duties. Over the years Ibrahim and our son worked together and have spent a great amount of time as co-workers and friends and at no time Ibrahim has shown to be a threat to United States, or our security, in contrary he proved to many of us as a reliable, honest, hard working member of our community and people like him make this country great. For a few months I and Ibrahim were business partners, working together with help from my son, and we successfully open a new restaurant in Kalamazoo which became one of the most popular restaurants in the downtown area. During this time myself and Ibrahim put a lot of labor hours day and night in repairing and remodeling the building. Ibrahim Parlak was also our neighbor for about a year and at no times we detected that he is a violent person, contrary he is a peaceful neighbor, and in fact there were many times he has spent his own time to help us, as new immigrants to get integrated in the society here in United States of America. Ibrahim has many times put his plans aside in order to provide us with the help needed as new residents in this community and honestly without him it would have been much harder if not impossible. Ibrahim helped our family in many ways and you could always feel that he his enjoying helping others and doing it from the heart; he taught all of us how to drive and assisted us in obtaining the driving licenses; he worked with us privately to understand and speak English; he offered us all jobs and for a while drove us back and forth from work since we were unable to drive and had no cars; took his own time to take us for trips so we can explore the area, etc. etc. Ibrahim, did lots of good deeds for others as well, without expecting anything in return, and without carrying of their religion, nationalities or material situation. I can definitely say that Ibrahim is a trustful friend, correct, honest, hard working man and very intelligent. Ibrahim represents a positive example for our community and country. Ibrahim is a great manager and talented cook and an exemplar father. Through his business, Ibrahim has been involved in many festivals, activities and fundraisers in our community, offered jobs to people and a good and healthy food. In our experience with him, he is rather a giver than a taker, a good man whose story since becoming a permanent resident of this country is a perfect example of the American dream, a poor immigrant working hard, making a success of himself and becoming a true American. We cannot afford in this community, country to lose such admirable citizens. There are many other great things to say about Ibrahim, but I am stopping here saying that we don't understand why he was arrested. It is important to note that he was granted political asylum in the United States of America and now he has been detained for exactly the same reasons his petition was granted many years ago. We are asking for his freedom as soon as possible and urge our representatives in the United States government to closely look into his situation, to determine the facts of his case. It is important that Ibrahim Parlak returns to his family and friends as well as his business which is a great asset to this community.

I support Ibrahim's cause for a bond because I oppose any government action that detains a person on a complaint by a foreign government that has no effect in the U.S.. My grandfathers fled Poland rather than fight for a Kaiser or a Prussian oppressor. In the 1880's "refuge" was accepted practice by our government. Today nothing changed our Constitutional right to pursue happiness under our Constitution. The Dept. of Homeland Security should not be muscle for the Turkish government.

We are very sorry to hear about Ibrahim's situation. What an asset Ibrahim Parlak/Cafe Gulistan has been to the Harbor Country, Michigan community! It has been so wonderful so see Cafe Gulistan grow and evolve a little each year on Red Arrow Highway into the beautiful, cultural, and definitely delicious entity that Ibrahim and his family and employees have worked so hard at. Ibrahim has created a "place to go...a destination" in Harbert...no easy feat for those familiar with the demographics of Harbor Country! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ibrahim and family.

My name is Steve Covell. I am a professor at Western Michigan U. When I first arrived in Michigan, I knew few people. I first met Ibrahim at a BBQ at a freind's home. Since then he has become a good friend. When we moved he lent a a child seat for our daughter, when she outgrew it, he lent us a booster seat. He is always thinking others that way. A few months ago we planned a drive out to the lake. On the way back we decided, without any notice, to pop in on Ibrahim. He was enjoying time with his daughter sledding at the dunes when we caught him on his cell phone. "Come on over!" he said. Feeling a little guilty for interrupting his time with his daughter, whom he cares for and adores so much, we headed over to the dunes. Our daughters played together, we talked together, and then he invited us to his house for tea. His warm heartedness has moved my wife and I greatly. We are utterly saddened and very angry that Ibrahim has been treated so horribly. He is a wonderful person who's only offense has been to work through nonviolent means to prevent the cultural cleansing of his people. If he were to have carried out the same work here we would name streets after him. To deprive him of his rights, to inflict this pain on his daughter, to even consider that justice in any way could be served by sending him to Turkey where he would certainly face torture, is an obscene miscarriage of justice. Ibrahim, our thoughts are with you.

My name is Matt W. Jordan. I live in South Bend, Indiana where I work for my family's business as Sales & Marketing and Purchasing Director. I want to speak on behalf of Ibrahim Parlak. My family has known Ibrahim and his family since he first opened the Cafe Gulistan in Harbert. It is a favorite place to go for many people in the surrounding lake communities. Over the years we were not only customers of his, but we were treated as friends and regard him and his family the same way. These sentiments have been echoed over and over throughout the local area by numerous people. Ibrahim is a soft spoken generous person who would always go out of his way to help people. No matter how busy he is, he always has a kind word to say. He is an exemplary member of the community who has worked very hard to establish a successful business; he is the kind of person that makes good communities great; he has a family here, including a young daughter who is a U.S. citizen by birth. I am saddened to hear of Ibrahim's current situation. Ibrahim is respected and admired as a person who came to the U.S. with nothing and through hard work and dedication has shown that the American Dream can still be attained. To take all this away from him and to take him away from the local community would be a travesty. After all, diversity and freedoms are what make this country great. Submitted Respectfully.

My name is Adina Gearhart, I am a registered nurse at Lakeland Hospital and live at 13117 Coveney Road, Buchanan Mi, 49107. Phone number 269-695-1803. I have known Ibrahim since July 1997, when my mom and I started to work in his restaurant- Café Gulistan, in Harbert. Ibrahim is a man who proved kindness and willingness to go the extra mile to help others. Ibrahim, is a wonderful man to work for and very open to teach and invest his life and knowledge in others. When my mom and I started to work, neither one of us knew much English so Ibrahim worked extra hard to help us learn the language and even offered to drive us home after work. My family and I moved to Michigan from Romania and did not know much about Michigan; Ibrahim was there for us. Taught us how to drive- he used to spend extra time with us and helped us integrate in this community. We learned a lot from Ibrahim's life- he is hard worker, willing to succeed and help others succeed. After few days of working with him, Ibrahim became our friend and still is today. He used to come over for holidays and have dinner with us. Working along side with him I've got to know Ibrahim very well. It was lots of fun going to work, because Ibrahim always believed in having a great time and working together. Even when there was enough help, Ibrahim never sat down; he worked along side with us, from washing dishes, to cleaning the tables and cutting vegetables for the cooking. Ibrahim always enjoyed pleasing others and building friendships. His kindness and positive character is very well known by many. Ibrahim works very hard to accomplish what he wants and is very committed to his work. Ibrahim always did a good job jumping between being a cook, owner, friend and father. I have helped take care of his daughter Livia and got to observe his relationship with her, which is a very loving and kind example for her. Livia also adores her dad so much. Ibrahim is always been so playful and creative in raising Livia. I always trusted Ibrahim and never got disappointed in the 7 years I've knows him. Ibrahim strongly encouraged me to go to college and improve my English; there were times when he tried to help me with my homework. As I started my nursing school, Ibrahim was there very supportive and always believing in my success. Ibrahim taught me to work hard and believe in myself. Ibrahim has been an example to many of us and a gift to this community. I have never seen any violent acts in him or any violent words spoken by him. Ibrahim is a very kind man and with a soft spoken voice. My husband Chris also got to know him and was very impressed of Ibrahim's care and kindness towards my family. My husband was in a tragic accident in January this year; Ibrahim called me and was willing to do anything to help. Ibrahim always looks to serve others and help anyone without expecting anything in return. I know I will always miss working with Ibrahim and will always remember the great time we had working together at Café Gulistan, constantly learning to serve others and do our best for the community. We miss Ibrahim and pray that he will receive his freedom immediately so he can return soon to his daughter, family and friends. The community in deed is losing a great man- Ibrahim Parlak. There is much that could be said and it will still not be enough to outline Ibrahim's life and talent and gifts to our community. "Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." ". Exodus 14:13, 14. In continue prayer with many others.

We are Gunther W. and Barbara A. Jordan, the owners of a South Bend, Indiana manufacturing business with an excellent reputation in our community. With a donation from us, the Jordan International Center was created at the Indiana University - South Bend campus (IUSB) early in 1999. Gunther and Barbara were the first recipients of the IU Bloomington "Distinguished International Service Award" in 2001. We know Ibrahim since he opened his restaurant in Harbert. We still remember early on being some of the only guests at the Cafe Gulistan. Ibrahim, in our eyes, is an example that the American Dream is still alive when you are willing to work very hard. Over the years we got to know Ibrahim and established a nice, friendly customer relationship. We can only say the very best of this kind, honest, and hard working man, who we consider an asset to his community and our country. We pray that soon he will be able to continue his work as a highly respected entrepreneur at Cafe Gulistan.

We met Ibrahim soon after he came to this country,(We were neighbors of his daughter Livia's grandparents in Evanston, IL long before Livia was born) He was recovering from persecution as a Kurd in his native Turkey and was determined to learn the language here and the ways of this country in order to make a new life in freedom. We are moved and impressed by the fullness and success of the life he has made here, achieved by his own hard work and gentle good spirit. Cafe Gulistan not only wins awards for its great food and service but it has been a place that has provided jobs for others starting out in this country Ibo came here to escape political persecution in Turkey. Now to be taken away abruptly by the FBI and jailed in another part of Michigan without cause is both frightening and wrong. Homeland Security indeed. Respect for our human rights is basic to American life. Holding Ibrahim, a peacemaker, a respected and loved member of his community without charges and without the possibility of bail is a denial of those rights.

I am shocked that Ibrahim has been put into the DHS meat grinder (or maybe not so shocked). People come to America to begin fresh starts We need to remember that. The Profiling that went on to target this man is typical of power with out the necessary checks and balances of lawful government. Do you feel safer knowing that the DHS has made a list and is now expanding it to include people like Ibrahim. I don’t. I don't know everything he ever did... nor do I need to. My judgment is based upon what I do know. It's too easy to say he must have done something and They'll figure it out and do the right thing; We know it isn't so. I have know him for a number of years, He is a quiet person who has worked hard in our part of Michigan to be successful and our community has benefited from his hard work. Its also interesting to note that Fred Upton’s office has requested that they do not want to hear from us about this. Very interesting.

Our names are Salvatore & Jennifer Gambino, we reside in Harbert MI. My mother Karan Carlson has worked at Cafe Gulistan for the past 3 yrs. We own a lawncare and landscaping business, and have been snow plowing for Ibrahim for the past 2 yrs and have gotten to know him, he is a very kind and giving person. Not to mention funny. We think it is absurd what our gov. is doing to him. He is a hard working honest person and should be allowed to enjoy a peacefull existance here! This country is a melting pot of immigrants. If all immigrants were scrutinized like Ibrahim and deported unjustly, there wouldn't be anyone left here in the USA. Instead of going after Ibrahim, they should look for people that are a real threat to our security! Also why doesn't Upton want to hear about this anymore, isn't he supposed to be a voice for the people? We need his help at this time. In our opinion the little guy goes to jail and the real criminals have money and get off. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ibrahim and his family.

Not being a religious man, I cannot offer you my prayers Ibrahim, but I do promise to keep you in my thoughts and hope that some bit of sanity will find its way back into our country before it is too late, for you, and for the rest of us. That being said, there is a standing rule that applys to most any form of open discussion on the internet, that rule is "Whoever calls the other person a Nazi first, loses". Keeping that rule in mind I will only say that Mr. Parlak *was* granted political asylum. By all published/publicly available accounts there is nothing to suggest that Mr. Parlak was anything but an asset to his community and therefore this country. I assume that when Mr. Jones was serving in the millitary he did so with the full knowledge that he was fighting for both the deadbeats and the assets, but I'd like to think that he was mostly doing it for the assets. Ever since 9/11 too many people in this country are letting a false sense of security purchase their personal freedoms. This is first time I have seen that erosion of our personal freedoms directly effect some portion of my own life. I've only met Mr. Parlak on handful of occasions, but those occasions have left me with a lasting impression. To see this happening is a frightening wake up call. I started this message by mentioning one of the golden rules of Usenet. This is the closest I have ever come to breaking that rule. Mr. Jones, I suggest that you do a bit of homework. Start by boning up on "The Enabling Act of 1933", if you have any questions on how that could possibly apply to us, try looking for "Executive Order 9066". If you at that point still feel a need to stand by your opinion, you are free to do so. Enjoy that freedom while it lasts.

I have known Ibrahim since 1994. Ibrahim brought culture to our town, he welcomed anyone warmly, regardless of their race, religion, skin color, and gave them 100% of himself. Many of the people that worked with Ibrahim came to the U.S., from Romania, Turkey, Poland, and Czechoslovakia, to mention a few, to start a new life and happened upon Cafe Gulistan and Ibrahim's passion and love for life that he shares with all at no cost, no strings attached. Ibrahim is not only a pillar of our community, a loving father to Livia, a good, good man and friend to all that know him, but also a father figure to many of us here in Harbor Country. I can certainly say that Ibrahim was always encouraging, kind, giving, he taught me a lot about culture, he helped people of other cultures, he employed many people to provide them with opportunity, including myself and many of my friends, he had a very strong work ethic that rubbed off on everyone who worked with him, he was the best boss I ever had at the only job that I truly enjoyed, and is the most honest man I know. We Love You Ibrahim, and I am proud to know you. Ibrahim has definitely made a positive and lasting impression on me and I will always remember the time I have been so blessed to share with him, his family, and our "family" at Cafe Gulistan.

I just hope that they (court) have the good sense to realize that Ibrahim is not a threat, it is absurd to think that he is anything less than exactly the type of person that makes this country great.

My husband, Scott Elliott and I have known Ibrahim Parlak and his daughter, Livia, for approximately 3 years. We have a number of friends in common, ,as well. During that time Ibrahim has shown a great deal of concern for the community. He has contributed food from his restaurant to several of our dance school events. Livia has been a student in my dance school. We strongly believe Ibrahim to be a person of good character and wish to express our concern that he be given every consideration he is entitled to as a prospective citizen who has already shown that he is an outstanding member of our community.

My name is Georgia Leventis. I am a 23 year old college student in Kalamazoo, MI. From May of 2000 through August of 2002 I had the pleasure of working for Ibrahim at the Café Gulistan in Kalamazoo, MI. I wish to write this for Ibrahim Parlak. Very few times in ones life do we have the opportunity to meet such exemplary individuals. Ibrahim is one such person that I feel very lucky to have known and to have been able to work for. He is a kind, soft spoken, intelligent, hard-working, talented, compassionate, and giving person. As soon as I started working for him, I realized what a lucky person I was to work for such an outstanding person. I looked forward to go to work, knowing I would always be greeted with a smile. Work was made fun because Ibrahim led us by example- hard working and always in good spirits. We cared for that place like it was our own. Not to mention Ibrahim makes the best baklava ever (I would joke that not one member of my Greek family even came close to making it better). Often I would come in on my days off and do my homework there. I worked there until that location closed, and even helped clean it out after. That was probably one of the saddest days to see something I loved so much go. But it is not sadder than the thought of Ibrahim being pulled away from his daughter, his family, friends, restaurant, community, and country that loves him just as much as he loves them. Ibrahim is truly a special person who has and should be able to continue to be a positive member of our community and our country. He has been a wonderful boss and truly a great friend to me and many others. To me he has been a mentor, as I have always been able to go to him for great advice, whatever the problem. Where was the first place I went when I got a new car and was so excited and had to share that? To Café Gulistan to share my excitement with Ibrahim and my Gulistan family. It was little things we all shared together such as that, that meant a lot to me. He treats everyone with respect, always doing what he could to make one happy. He has touched the lives of so many and in so many positive ways. He is NOT a threat to our country and NOT a threat to our national security. To whom has the power to make this decision affecting the life of Ibrahim Parlak and the life of his daughter Livia, family, and many friends lives- PLEASE allow Ibrahim to remain in the United States of America! He is a positive member of our beautiful and diverse country. Ibrahim- you are in my thoughts

My family and I have known Ibrahim for the past 10 years and have never seen anything but hard work and kindness from him. Ibrahim is a wonderful man whom has worked so very hard to make a good and productive life for himself and his family in this country. Ibrahim was granted asylum in the United States of America and they are holding him for the same reasons this is totally insane. Please release Ibrahim to return to us that love him so that he can continue his life in freedom.

My wife and I are from La Porte and we have been going to Gulistan's for about 3 years now. It has become one of our favorite restaurants. Ibrahim has always been warm and friendly and appears to be a devoted father to his daughter. She is in the restaurant almost every time we go! It is hard to believe that this gentle man could be a security threat to our country. We hope this is all a mistake and Ibrahim will be picking some of those wonderful home grown herbs of his for our next visit to his fine eatery.

We have know Ibrahim since we arrived 10 years ago with my family at his restaurant for a late dinner on December 23rd at about 9pm. At that time he WAS the restaurant; host, chef, cook, busboy and dishwasher. He was probably trying to close, but when he saw my extended family of 14 visiting for the holidays, he graciously accommodated us at a large table in the center of his dinning room. We spent the next 2 hours enjoying his cooking, helping bus the tables and starting a friendship that has continued to this day. We live in the neighborhood so he was always our "neighborhood" restaurant - where he would allow us to bring our large dog (if we ate outside!) We spend most of our dinner talking with him, about business mostly, his and ours, and occasionally about his past and more recently about his future. I thought, when last we talked, (about 3 weeks ago) that he was feeling good about the progress of his citizenship. I can not imagine the horror and disappointment he must be feeling about his current situation. We have not met a kinder, more gentle individual and more worthy of being a US citizen. I know from speaking with him that he wants nothing more than to be left in peace to live the life he has created for himself and his family, friends and loved ones. We will do whatever we can to help. I am sorry we did not find out about this tragic situation until late Monday. (We obviously work too much). Hopefully with everyone helping out we can bring Ibrahim back to where he belongs - in our community, not the one he left.

I have several friends that live around the area near Ibrahim's restaurant. Every single one of them has nothing but kind words to say about the man. My best friend describes Ibrahim as "the nicest man you could ever meet". I visited the area last weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at the restaurant. It is my belief that the social injustice the Bush/Ashcroft Administration emanates by fighting wars that lead to more terrorism and detaining innocent well-to-do people is the greatest threat to our American lifestyle. Our resources should be directed at detaining actual terrorists, not delusional dictators and likeable, community-oriented restaurant owners. I pray that Ibrahim is released immediately and allowed to return to his beautiful daughter and restaurant.

On behalf of my employees, fellow antique dealers and many customers, as the owner of a neighboring business in Harbert, we are shocked to discover this treatment of a pillar in the community and testify that after ten years of patronizing Ibrahim Parlak's restaurant, there has never been any evidence of terrorism, anti American activity or whatever our government suspects him to have done during this period of terror hysteria in our country. For over ten years, Ibrahim Parlak has been a wonderful neighbor, always anxious to help others and been a shining example of fulfilling the American dream, after fleeing the nightmare of his own country's (Turkey's) treatment of its Kurdish population. He's now in this mess because America is trying to walk a political tightrope appeasing its ally the Turks, by considering their Kurdish population as a potential terrorist enemy. How ridiculous that this problem should try and ruin the life of a model "future citizen" of the US, whom claims thousands of advocates among his friends and acquaintances. As his neighbor in business and faithful customer for over 10 years, I pray this mistake is resolved immediately.

Ibrahim Parlak is our friend and has been for several years. He has enriched our lives by his gentle honesty, warm and true heart, and by his quiet dignity. My wife and I feel he is a force for good and are grateful for his presence in this area. We know he will be allowed to resume his life in our midst again very soon.

I'm disgusted at your treatment. It shames and outrages me, this behavior of our government. I send my wishes for your rapid return to Harbert. It is amazing when I look over the guest book and read everyone's stories, a wonderful variety of voices. Ibrahim brings this collection of good people together who testify to his kind and caring character. Ibrahim, I regretted having to spend only a brief moment at Livia's birthday party. I hope you return soon so I may visit again and, most importantly, your family will be reunited.

My name is Gregory Hutter. I am currently a resident of Chicago and a faculty member at DePaul University. Having grown up in Western Michigan, I have known Ibrahim for many years. I even worked with him for a period when he was a line cook at Miller's Country House (over ten years ago). It is amazing what this man has built for himself since then--a very successful restaurant of his own with a very loyal and dedicated staff (my sister Kate has worked for Ibrahim for 8 years). Ibrahim is the kind of citizen we should embrace; he has lived the American dream. These are critical times, but let's not loose our heads. Let's not give in to fear. To deport Ibrahim would be a most un-patriotic act.

The miscarriage of justice that is taking place against Ibrahim Parlak reflects a common mistake that I have seen take place in American foreign policy. I believe Ibrahim would not knowingly lie on an application as his character and personality would does not represent this type of behavior. I am a minister and missionary that has worked in the Middle East for over 7 years with leaders in both the Arab, Egyptian, and Jewish communities of faith. I now presently work in Scotland with the Church of Scotland as a minister in the United Kingdom. I have met individuals who were Palestinian, Jewish, and Kurdish as well as Christian and Muslim. I have worked with leaders in all of these groups. I have known Ibrahim Parlak since 1995 and he has never been anything but a kind and gentle friend of my family and my children. He often cooked meals for my children that were not on the menu and took a genuine interest in the ministry we were called to in the Middle East on behalf of Christians who wanted only to be known for their love of justice and peace. Ibrahim talked about peace and hated violence. Violence made him sick and he did not even like talking about it. My family and I are deeply saddened and even angry that our Government of Home Land Security and Immigration is seeking to deport Ibrahim because the Turkish government has decided to persecute Kurds again. They are using the evidence of lieing on the original application; yet he disclosed all the information orally as well. Where is justice, when a man who has already been d, has no citizenship, has already served the jail sentence for his crime, who has never been anything but a immigrant and who works harder and longer hours than most people I know is allowed to face deportation and punishment again for the same crime? Is this the kind of freedom and justice that my US Government supports? I thought our government was the one that was supposed to come to the defense of the persecuted? I pray that the department of Immigration reverse its course and allow Ibrahim the privilege of becoming a US citizen once and for all. Sincerely, Rev.

My name is Sarah Doyle. I worked for Ibrahim when he opened his cafe. He is a gentle kind man. Ibrahim made us all feel like we were his family, after work he would make all of us dinner and expect us to eat together as a "family." Through the years I have know him, I have seen his passion for life and for his daughter. He has invited his own family to Harbert to live a simple, free, educated life. It makes me sick to know that he is being detained for something that he was granted asylum for. Ibrahim I wish when I worked for you I knew just how awesome you are. In all of the reading that I have done to follow up on the case I have learned that you are more than I have ever imagined. You are a wonderful human being. I am here to support you.

I worked for Ibrahim in Kalamazoo a long time ago, when I was broke, needed a job, and a friendly face, and Ibrahim gave that to me. I can only hope that if I was left in a country that hated my people, and stepped on my very soul, that a person like Ibrahim would step up to the plate, and help me fight for my rights. There is no hate in Ibrahim's heart, like there seems to be in the hearts of some people in this country. In Ibrahim there has only been courage, love, and strength. Our love and support for Ibrahim is all that is wanted here, needed here, to see him through this ordeal. I only hope that justice will be served here. And by that I mean that Ibrahim will walk free, hold his daughter again, and somehow forget this horrible ordeal. All my best to Ibrahim and those who SUPPORT him and his family.

When I first met Ibrahim I was a patron at his restaurant Cafe Gulistan. It was about 10 years ago. He was the waiter, the cook, the dishwasher... the everything there. When we first arrived there were only two or three tables. Within 30 minutes there were about a dozen tables. Ibrahim seemed to be friends with many of the customers. He greeted everyone with a warm smile and kind words. I have been in the restaurant business most of my life and I watched in amazement as he performed the amazing feat of serving us all. My husband and I ate and waited until almost everyone was gone. We had to know more about this amazing man. Little did I realize, that not only was he one of the most hard working, gracious men that I have ever met, he was also, very brilliant, loyal, kind, fascinating, honest, and loving. We returned to the restaurant a few more times to dine but, eventually we went just to see Ibrahim. Our love of his restaurant led us to consider a partnership within his business. We volunteered our free time for months, working the restaurant to learn as much as we could about the cuisine, the culture and Ibrahim. Everything that we learned was wonderful. We would probably be part owners of Cafe Gulistan today if it weren't for unfortunate geography. We live in Indiana and felt that the commute was too far for us to make on a daily basis considering the hours that a restaurant requires. We also had problems of our own at that time. I still consider it a missed opportunity. I never doubted that Ibrahim could be a sucess on his own. I just wanted to be a part of something wonderful. Since that time, I have divorced that husband, remarried, and had a child. Through it all Ibrahim has been my friend. I have met his family, he has met my family. They are wonderful people and I have learned a great deal from my association with them. Ibrahim in particular is the kind of man who everyone should strive to be more like. He judges no one. He approaches his relationships with an open heart and mind. What has happened to him is unjust. I found out what happened this week and had to write. I am out of town on business and couldn't be at the hearing. I'm sorry. Ibrahim I love you and am praying for justice.

I hope everyone will take into consideration the true character of this man. I totally support Ibrahim staying in this country, he has worked very hard to establish himself here. I feel very bad for him and his family.

I have known Ibrahim for six years and always have found him to be an honest, decent family man who lives and moves openly in his community. If he was granted asylum in this country and has lived in peace since, he should stay here with his family and friends.

As a former employee of the Chicago Police Department who is currently working as a psychologist, I offer my complete support for Ibrahim Parlak. I have known him for seven years and have always found him a generous, warm, and hardworking member of his community. He is a role model for those who look to this country as a place where hard work and dedication can lead to a rewarding lifestyle for one's family. In his own small way he has made his community, and therefore and his country, a better place.

I just found out and don't know what to say. I feel way to helpless in this world we live in. Turkey is such a beautiful country, with its problems to be sure. But there are way to many issues here that nobody understands. All that matters is that Ibrahim is safe and gets over all this mess soon.

I just was sent a Free Ibrahim t-shirt along w/ a newspaper article about the man that fed me many times while living in Harbor Country...for me the ritual of having xtra moolah meant heading for a wonderful meal at Gulistan's and seeing Ibrahim's smiling eyes and then his proud love for Livia and then his hope for business expansion and always kindness, and always good food and always smiles. I'm ready to receive a t-shirt that reads' Freed and Feisty and Hopeful Still'....but until then I will do whatever I am able to do in securing Ibrahim's release and stay in this country. Our fears have fueled a cyclic hysteria and it too shall pass, but in the meantime we'll have to fight like hell.

I have no idea what this man is being charged with. It is un-American to arrest people on suspicion that they might become threats at some future time based on their patriotic activities towards their own people in the past. We don't feed people to the wolves here just to curry favor with another nation we are hoping will do favors for us. If this man got political asylum once, he must have had a good case. A promise is a promise. We do not go back on people who are here lawfully. Manipulating all the elements of the midEast in the way we are doing is the Road to Perdition for this country. I am a card-carrying member of the ACLU and am married to a citizen who came here as a refugee from Hungary in 1958. I expect that this prisoner will be released because he has done nothing wrong. The writ of habeas corpus still has power in the Land of the Free, doesn't it? If not, God help us all. No preventative detentions: it is unconstitutional. No ex post facto. No violations of search and seizure. The Constitution is not self-executing. We must defend it on a case by case basis. The fact is, you do not have to belong to a particular race or religion in America to have all your rights. An offense against this man is an offense against all.

My name is Leah Cole, and I have been a very close friend of Ibrahim's for four years. Ib's arrest is a gross failure of our judicial system, and of our elected officials. I would like to urge all people enjoying the freedoms granted us in this country to speak out in Ibrahim's name. He is a wonderful man, loving father, and generous to all whom he encounters. Ibrahim's life story is the embodiment of the American dream - that is, it was before this current chapter.

When I was around 17, I used to LOVE to drink coffee. We'd go to Cafe Gulistan and be the only ones in the restaurant. I could never understand why the guy there, the only guy that was ever there back then, would just stand about five feet away from the table and stare at us. I couldn't believe it when my friend Kris started working there. I really couldn't believe it when I started working there. Even more amazing, was how much I enjoyed it. Everything but peeling the garlic, that is. Now, ten years later, I realize, Ibrahim was standing five feet away to make sure we had what we needed. He always made sure of that. I don't live in Sawyer anymore, but whenever I'm home, I love to see that parking lot always full when I pull in. It's the successful result of all Ibrahim's hard work. I'm proud of him, he's become an important part of our community. He took an empty building and made it a thriving business, a place to meet and a place to come home to. Thanks, Ibrahim.

Ibrahim's case reminds me of just how fragile our freedoms in this country actually are. Freedom now seems like more of a myth than a reality. But if we don't fight for freedom and justice in his case, how can we expect freedom to be a reality in any case?

The arrest of this good man is unbelievable. Are we in Nazi Germany? This man's only crime is believing in the American Dream. He should be released immediately, and returned to his family.

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I am absolutely disgusted at the atrocities being committed in the name of "freedom". Ibrahim is the epitome of the "American dream" and a man whom we should all feel honored and blessed to have in our community as well as our lives. My faith in our "leaders" is diminishing ever more which each passing day. My only hope is that what is right will prevail. If there is anything I can do let me know.

My mom used to own harbert market and i remember him coming in a lot to buy milk and as i remember he was one of the nicest guys. He seemed so gentle natured and showed a great love for his daughter. I feel this is wrong and I don't believe anything they are saying on the news or in the paper cause I don't believe he has done anything wrong. our prayers are with you.

I read the comments from Jennifer Johnson submitted 8/18 and had a fond recollection of the same type of attentiveness back in the early days of Cafe Gulistan. Why on earth would our government see it in their power to incarcerate someone of such good intentions and fine repute. For those responsible, think long and hard about what you are doing because WE certainly are. To Ibrahim and family, my thoughts are with you. Chin-up.

I want you to know that I am embarrassed by my country’s action in this matter. To the extent that we know the truth sufficiently, it appears that the United States is throwing Turkey a “bone” to try to win favor after the United States destabilized the Kurdish situation in the Middle East by having insufficient planning for peace. Throwing Turkey a bone at the expense of the so called “inalienable rights” of all persons is not the way to demonstrate to the rest of the world how to be a democracy. I grieve for Ibrahim Parlak and his family. I am ennobled by his example of seeking free expression through peaceful means. I encourage us all to hold our system of governance and justice to the light of day as this situation unfolds.

Our prayers and support are with you! Do not give up.

This situation is very concerning. I have noticed that while many local news outlets as well as UK's Guardian newspaper have covered the story it is not getting as much national coverage as it should. Since I returned from my family's cottage in Michiana Shores I have been telling the story to friends as they had heard nothing about it before. How many more stories have been failing to get the national attention they deserve? In this time when both political parties are talking about national security, they are ignoring the growing issue that many citizens and noncitizens are having reason to fear this country's government. I wish Ibrahim all the best and will follow the story as it progresses.

Ibrahim, although we are many miles away in a different country, we are thinking about you and sent our support and good wishes. unfortunately, this sort of thing is happening to kurds and others in europe and elsewhere too. i was in diyabakir (turkey) earlier this year and was lucky enough to receive kurdish hospitality which will remain with me for ever. keep in touch.

My thoughts and prayers are with Ibrahim, his family and friends. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ibrahim after having a delicious meal at Cafe Gulistan. He went out of his way to see that I and other diners felt welcome and were pleased with our experience in his establishment. It would be a shame to lose such a hard-working, hospitable, involved member of the southwest Michigan community!

Truly, Ibrahim's arrest should send a chill through all of us. This man's "crime" is that he's a gentle, decent, human and a hardworking businessman and father. Our area is made that much better by his presence. This is a blight on everything America stands for. We all need to stop this "patriot" act travesty.

Ibrahim My thoughts are with you. We will be letting people in South Haven know about your situation and encouraging them to call the appropriate people. My wish for you is for strength and courage and that you know you are held in the hearts of many friends. My shame for the actions of some in my country is heavy, my appreciation for the actions of others to right injustice and remain loyal to a friend in distress creates some balance. Peace to you and those working to end this injustice.

Cafe Gulistan catered my father's wedding in the fall of 1996. The family loved Ibrahim and Cafe Gulistan was soon a favorite dinner location. America is quickly becoming a country where immigrants are no longer welcome. We are called un-patriotic for questioning our government and told that our neighbors and friends are terrorists. Why is there this propagation of unfounded fear? We can all sign petitions, email our friends and congressmen, and offer our words of support. What we must do is vote, tell others to vote, and take an active role in turning this nation around. John Ormin's comment about Hitler is well founded. We have become a country that persecutes based on ethnicity and religion. We will all do our best for Ibrahim and he will not disappear. Ibrahim, I deeply apologize for the actions of this country. I pray you and Livia are reunited soon. Thank you for having the wisdom to see that this is an issue of the government, not the people. The people are awaiting your return to Cafe Gulistan and your life at home, here, in Southwest Michigan.

After reading many Articles in local southwest Michigan papers and the Chicago Tribune, I don't understand the rationale behind holding Ibrahim without bail. A flight risk? Where? Back to Turkey? I think not. I've discussed Ibrahim's plight with both conservative and liberal friends. The only plausible argument put forth that would explain why the government would consider him a CURRENT threat would be if he was financially supporting current terrorist activity. If the government has proof of this, they should present it in court. I don't know how many restaurants the Federal government has run, but restaurant businesses in seasonal tourist areas don't generate cash like Haliburton.

Three cheers to Phil Rogers of NBC channel 5 in Chicago for exposing the truth this past Sept. 2!!! While that morning, the Chicago Tribune ran quotes from Robin Baker, the Detroit field office director for Homeland Security's Immigration dept. "he (Ibrahim) is in fact a murderer". The real FACT, which Phil Rogers showed on TV was that NOWHERE in the Turkish court documents was the word "murder" used, nor was Ibrahim charged by Turkey for murder. He was charged for "Kurdish political activities". FREE IBRAHIM!!!

Kurdish people from turkey are the major segment of a stronge 40 milliom Kurdish population in the middle east. Kurdish people consider USA as a close and dear freind and they have always supported USA policies in Midle East. But certainly this support is not unconditional.

My family and I have a summer home in nearby Michigan City and over many years, we have enjoyed numerous meals at Cafe Gulistan. We've watched Ibrahim's daughter play on the premises and we fondly remember that when our son struggled with his shish ke bob, Ibrahim approached us and with his contagious smile and he showed him how to easily remove lamb from a skewr. I believe that Ibrahim is a kind caring man and he is an asset to our community. I just don't understand what our government has to gain in the disruption of this man's life. He should immediately be allowed to come home.

I cooked with Ibrahim at Gulistan's Kalamazoo location until we had to close in 2002. I can honestly say that working there was the greatest job I've ever had. Never in my life have I seen such generosity and open-ness from an employer. I am forever grateful for the experience and everything I learned. Ibo, I'll be sure to stop by and swap stories as soon as you get out!

Ibrahim and his family are a positive influence in Berrien County. Persecuted in Turkey for their beliefs, they were granted freedom in the United States. This is a good citizen of America whose rights and freedoms appear to be in the process of being violated.

I hope this situation will end for the best, and very soon. I wish I could help financially, but I have no money. All I can offer is my support.

Ibrahim, We want you to know that our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry for the injustice you have received and wanted you to know that we are with you in thought. We think fondly of all our conversations at both restaurants and look forward to your returning to us soon.

We just learned this week of what is being done to Mr. Parlak and we are outraged and livid. We ate dinner in his restaurant a year ago when we visited friends who have a vacation house in the area. It was with extreme pleasure they brought us to the restaurant, which is their favorite eatery. We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Gulistan and looked forward to the time we could visit again. Mr. Parlak's story of struggle and oppression in his homeland, to find success and a good life in the US is an example of everything that's good about this country. His current, reprehensible imprisonment and the threat of deportation to a repressive land of origin is an example of everything that's wrong with it, and how it's gone mad since Sept. 11, 2001. This outrage and shameful injustice must be corrected immediately. We will look into what needs to be done to help at once, and you can count us in on the fight to free Ibrihim and restore him to his family and community. Mr. Parlak please stay strong and keep hope alive.

part of me has no idea what to say, what can my few words mean at this point. i am so, so sorry that this has to be happening. it brings me to tears knowing that ibrahim is in this sort of a mess. i can't even imagine the fear and frustration he must be going through. i worked at the harbert cafe on and off for a couple years. it was one of my favorite jobs. he made the environment so calm, cared for his employees and treated us like family- we were a family. it's so nice to see how many people can come together for such a wonderful human being. i only wish i could be around for any of the events you have or go to the hearing or get a bumper sticker/t-shirt or something. if i didn't live in the upper peninsula now i would be there doing what i could to help. all my love, support, and hope to ibrahim!

Ibrihim thank you for all the Love you are and have Given to Life. You are inspiring to all who See your Light. I see that Light in you and send you LOVE to help lift you into a place of hope, joy and peace until you are re-united with your little girl, your friends and loved Ones, back in Cafe Gulistan.

October 19, 2004 To whom this may concern: My name is Bridget and I am a very concerned patron/friend of Cafe' Gulistan and Ibrahim. I used to live in Harbor Country, but now live in WA. state. Many of my fellow friends have contacted me regarding this issue. To say the least, I am absolutely appalled by the fact that (1) Ibrahim was and has been detained by the law, (2) Ibrahim may face deportation back to Turkey after building a solid citizenship, business, and family with dignity for himself in th United States. Please take our words and personal experiences as living proof that Ibrahim be allowed to live safely, freely and with dignity in the life which he has respectfully created for himself here in the United States (where people come in refuge from chaos and torture).

This latest move by the overzealous government attorneys wherein they have filed three "terrorism-related counts" against Ibrahim based upon information that they have have had in their possession for THIRTEEN YEARS is mind boggling! What's even more mind boggling is the fact that they waited until now to file these charges, just a few days before he was scheduled to have a court hearing. When is this witch hunt going to end? This latest development will only strengthen our efforts to help Ibrahim. We will not sit idly by while the U.S. government tramples on our rights. We will work even harder...we are determined to ensure that Ibrahim has his day in court and that he is returned to the community where he is dearly missed. Keep the faith, Ibrahim. FREE IBRAHIM!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish we knew how to help. I have contacted other sources to find out how we can be of the most help. Godspeed.

My mother and I have just received a bone chilling letter from some ignorant person that was too scared to leave a return address but the letter told us that we should take down our sign!!! NEVER will I take down that sign!! I'm so ancy about the trial and I hope for all the best.

I am a summer resident in Stevensville and have often gone to and loved Cafe Gullistan. I strongly support Ibrahim and would like to help.