This work would not have been possible without the selfless assistance of many individuals:
Deborah Gonzalez: thank you for your insight into the world of prisons and corrections;
Pastor Charles Bang: for allowing the use of his name, for his faithful stewardship of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and School;
To the federal agents (who wish to remain unnamed): for their observations and input about protocols and procedures;
Doug Atkins: for his communications and signal tracking expertise;
Scott Perry: for always being available to explain the complexities and intricacies of technology in a way that this writer’s simple mind can comprehend;
Ed Levy: for his editorial advice and counsel;
Donna Robinson: a wonderful sister who donates her time to the business of my writing;
To Anne: my devoted wife who offers her unending support and insightful critiques, delivered with directness yet cradled in love;
To Alex, Katlyn, Brandon, Sarah and Landon: a man could not ask to have better young people in his family. You are our future, the world is in great hands.