I am a recovering alcoholic and addict, and I am writing this to apologize for my actions that occurred while in your beautiful town, Seaside.

In 2007, I was with my then-wife and two older children on vacation in your beautiful town. While eating at one of your restaurants, and drinking at the bar that was connected to it, I became extremely drunk and started a fight with everyone in the bar. The bartender was able to get me out of the bar before the police showed up.

I continued my alcoholic rage at the hotel, but eventually passed out. That potentially beautiful day turned into a nightmare for my family and anyone that I crossed paths with that day, and is burned into my memory forever.

While I cannot erase what happened, I want to apologize from the deepest parts of my heart. I have been sober for 3 1/2 years, and this day in my life has constantly weighed on me. Please know that I am striving to never hurt another person due to my disease, and hope that anyone unfortunate to have met me that day can find it in their hearts to forgive me.

MICHAEL ALLEN

Tucson, Arizona