Dear Friends and Concerned Citizens,

I am very sorry and embarrassed for my recent actions when visiting Corona Arch
in southern Utah. While hiking in the Moab area with my family, I drew with a
sandstone shard, a heart with my and my wife's initials and the year above it.
At that moment, I foolishly thought I was conveying my love for my wife when, in
fac t, I was tarnishing the experience for others who also want to enjoy
magnificent sc enery. My actions were wrong. I am extremely sorry for my
c onduc t. I acted in the spur of the moment and did not stop to think about what I
was doing.
Sometimes, our biggest mistakes can lead us to become better people. From now
on, I will endeavor to leave no trace and help to protect our public lands. As part
of that c ommitment, I have pledged to pay for the BLM's work to restore the
damage I c aused. I have also pledged to work with the government to speak out
on this issue so others do not make the same mistake that I made. I truly believe
that all of us have the responsibility to help ensure that our public lands remain
pristine.
I accept full responsibility for my ac tions. Neither Andersen Hitches nor its hard
working employees, who are committed to supporting our loyal customers and
their own families, had any involvement in my wrongdoing. To those dedicated
employees, I offer my sincere apology. Going forward, I will do everything I can to
show my employees, my community, and the public at large that this conduct is
not what I stand for.

S ely,
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Ryan Andersen

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