Shortly before his execution, he wrote the following letter to his mother and sister, who were not Jehovah’s Witnesses:

“I have been arrested, and without even being heard, I have been sentenced to death. Tonight I will cease to live on earth. Do not get upset or weep . . . , for I have obeyed God. Anyway, I lose very little because, God willing, I will have a new and better life. . . . I feel very calm as my last hour arrives. Please receive a last hug from this your son and brother who truly loves you.”a