The pardon was total

Thank you for standing with us on during Marcus’s trial in Dubai and staying strong with us until he got back to the UK. You showed us love, courage, and character. We are also grateful for the letters you wrote on our behalf and your dedication to the case. You took it as if Marcus were your own son, and you prayed with us even at those times when our spirits were low. The experience has brought us closer to God and kindled our faith in the graciousness and mercy of us towards our family and our son. You said all we should give him was a bear hug as often as possible and allow him to cry it out. We did so, and he melted. All his defences broke down, and we were able to talk to him about God and lead him to Jesus. I will forever remember the day you responded to my tweet with a send me a VN and hold nothing back reply. What they told us may take years was over in a matter of months, and the pardon was total and carried no other penalties either abroad or in the UK. Glory be to God. Brigette