In writing such a letter, one needs to be sure to be absolutely clear and concise as to whom you are, and whose character for which you are standing. Your place in the community must be such that your word can be taken as honest, forthright and trustworthy. The person for whom you speak must have demonstrated certain characteristics that causes one to understand that this is not just emotional or sentimental statement on your part,but is backed up by actions or behavior that puts the subject of the letter above reproach. Therefore, the most likely person to be making such a statement is usually the person's priest, pastor, teacher, neighbor or other credible associate,with high standing in the community, and a long enough association to be reasonably sure of the person's honesty, and integrity. Relate only those instances of which you were a witness, as anything else would be merely hearsay, unless the person's actions were written up in the local/national paper,or they were given accolades for bravery or honesty or the like.
Therefore, you must first establish who you are, and trot out all of your accreditations, being very neat, clear and precise as to the day, time, and year you are writing this statement, who it is intended for, and why. Once you have made it plain that you are NOT just his out-of-work brother-in-law who sleeps on his couch and owes him a favor, then you must cite exactly how you came to know this person, and when, and how you are qualified to speak on behalf of his Character. If your statement is just from a personal standpoint, such as having loaned him money, and he paid it back,or he otherwise proved himself to be heroic in your eyes in some other way, try to have proof of your tale, with a paper trail, such as notes, canceled checks or bank statements to copy and attach with your letter.
Finally, be sure to have a notary public witness your signature,and add their signature and seal to it.
Good luck!
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