I wish i had that support, i believe it would help me out of my depression and suicide attempts, you have inspired me to work harder at life, and i thank you for that. keep smiling : )

Monday 02/05/2001 6:21:31pm
Name: Ken Burns
E-Mail: KPCBURNS@aol.com
Homepage: Homepage URL:
Location:
Comments:
I'm not sure what drew me to read this story, but I'm glad I did. I find that in 2001, our US government seems to be moving toward less acceptance of people that someone has decided are different. I never heard of Bill Clayton's story before - perhaps because he was not murdered for his beliefs.
He was driven to deep despair by people who felt they were right, and Bill was wrong. This is unacceptable to me.

I am glad that my sons' school teaches them tolerance and acceptance each and every day. I remind my boys that if each person in the world was alike, no one would ever have a best friend. Someday, I hope the spirit of
individuality will be embraced.

I commend Bill's family for sharing their anguish. It is easy to see how
helpless they were in their attempts to save Bill from harm. They have not chosen to accept Bill's death in silence or anger - but to embrace the world with hopeful hearts that change will come...

Monday 02/05/2001 2:36:59pm
Name: candice
E-Mail:
Homepage:
Location: lawrenceville ga.
Comments:
this story really touched my heart! i dont know why people do what they do. but they will reap what they sew! bill will be missed terriably! even though i never knew him but you and you're family are in my prayers. good luck and thank you for shareing you story !!!

Thursday 02/01/2001 4:33:31pm
Name: Brian
E-Mail: res04jcl@gte.net
Location: CA
Comments: I was looking for a hate site or ant-hate site for my history final this semester. As I was browsing through the internet I came across your site, "Bill's Story." I started to skim it for a little and then I had to read the whole website. This site was so emotional and touching. I am sorry about your loss, and I know you are definately changing people's views and lives by this website. I presented your site and your story to my whole history class. I had to present for about 10 min and some people were getting emotional. The principal and teachers were also touched, as they were also in the room. Even though I am straight you have made a huge impact on my views. I thank you for telling this story to the world. I have nothing but warm wishes for you and your family.
Warm regards,
Brian

Wednesday 01/31/2001 5:42:57pm
Name: Lena.
E-Mail: surinkii@aol.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: West Virginia.
Comments: This story touched my heart in the most wonderful way. I am fourteen years old and am a lesbian, halfway out of the proverbial closet. I lost my 'best friend' of four years over my big coming out to her. Can you imagine how betrayed I felt? I'm a sucidal and manic-depressive person. I've tried suicide twice. All because of not being understood or liked for who I am. I had to learn at a young age, just like your Bill did. He's an example to us all. I pray that his death can do something positive, like help people realize that words leave scars, and so do actions. Most of my family are in the dark as to my sexual orientation. I prefer to keep it that way, because I know what they would say. I must admit, I'm envious of Bill. He had a lot of support. Me? I have no one but myself. I pray that Bill won't have died in vain. I've tried it twice. How many more must die before they realize that we may be all different, but we're really not that different at all...? Please... I'd like some feedback. Thank you all.

Saturday 01/27/2001 11:18:34am
Name: Lee Hutchinson
E-Mail: lee@spica.co.uk
Homepage Title: A bit about Lee
Homepage URL: http://www.spica.co.uk/lee
Referred By: Friend
Location: Cambridge, England (UK)
Comments: You have touched the hearts and minds of many people, my thoughts go out to you and your family. I am gay and have never suffered at the hands of cowards, I now realise how lucky I am.

To anyone reading this, please remember there are always people who love you.

Take care
Lee

Monday 01/22/2001 11:41:55pm
Name: Kristi
E-Mail: big_mouth_k@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: my life
Homepage URL: http://babiegurlie15.homestead.com/mylife.html
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: South east texas
Comments: I am sorry about your son and brother.. I am bisexual and I am going through rouf times.. Just think he is now with god.. reading this, it brought tears to my eyes..

Monday 01/22/2001 12:35:36am
Name: Stephanie M.
E-Mail: saturnine13@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Saturnine13's Realm of Insomnia
Homepage URL: http://ww.geocities.com/saturnine13
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: New England
Comments: I would just like to express my condolences on your son's death, and to offer whatever support I may. Having spent the last year in and out of counseling for serious depression, I think I can understand what Bill felt when he decided the only way out was to end his life. I think it would make your son extremely happy to know that at least in death, he has made a difference, waking people up to the fact that prejudice against gays is a serious and growing problem, and encouraging action against this hateful cancer in society. I wish you all the best of luck in your crusade, so that there will never be another death like Bill's. ^_^

Sunday 01/21/2001 8:01:13pm
Name: Cassie
E-Mail: hotmail
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Texas
Comments: This story really brought a tear to my eye, nobody deserves to be put through any kind of pain emotionally or physically because of the person who they are. I stumbled upon this page because I was looking for information on different types of racism for a term paper. This should really help it opened my eyes

Saturday 01/20/2001 6:58:12pm
Name: Laura
E-Mail: yahoo
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Friend
Location: Washington
Comments: Gabi and family:
I'm sorry to hear about your son,and brother. I love your story that you wrote on behalf of him. Thank you for letting uneducated people know excatly what can happen when you hurt somebody just because of who they are. I believe that men and women shouldn't be affaired to come out with who they are and hope that one day soon we wont have to worry about it anymore. Gabi, your son was a hero in many ways and now you are his hero.
Laura

Thursday 01/18/2001 11:11:30pm
Name: Mark
E-Mail: markjonesfan601@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: I am only twenty, but I have read quite a few "gay" tragic stories on the Web. To me, "queer", "freak", "fag", "fruit", (and even "gay"!) are all disrespectful labels and names that do nothing except mentally abuse the person; it makes them feel ashamed, unaccepted, and only they know what else. I have never been called any of these names, but I can say that I know what they're going through. I never knew Bill or the family, but his story was worded in such a way that can be a tear-jerker. I am very sorry about what happened to Bill, but I also want to add that, even though I never knew him, I have been inspired by his manifest strength  and his ability to endure as much as he did!!!

Monday 01/15/2001 9:32:12pm
Name: Anabel
E-Mail: toohot4u_besitos@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: San Diego,CA
Comments: My uncle is a gay and I support him all the way. Right now he's going through a difficult time and doesn't want anybody to help him cope with his depression. I just hope that nothing bad happens to him and would just like him to know that I love him very much. Thanks for sharing your story with us Gabi and Alec, I commend you both for being such supportive parents and friends to Bill. Your story really touched me!

Sunday 01/14/2001 10:30:34pm
Name: Cecil
E-Mail: Honey42382@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Olympia
Comments: Hey there, I have been here before, but I wanted to show a friend of mine the site, and decided to sign again. I am now 18 almost 19, and I came out last year. Most of my friends already knew that I was bisexual, including the one sitting with me right now. I had a really hard time at school, I also attended Olympia High School. I have loved only one woman in my time, I am not fickle and I still love her, even though she doesn't love me. I would love feedback. We all need to unite against hate crimes, don't just turn the other cheek, stand up for yourself in a pacifist way.

Sunday 01/14/2001 9:19:14am
Name: chelsey king
E-Mail: suicidesunshine@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Sangerville, Maine
Comments: Wow. The emotions involved with reading that story is incredible. I am a 16 year old girl that lives in the center of maine...a hick town with nothing. The vast majority of my friends are bi sexual and i support them one hundred percent...i stick up and fight for them when they are discriminated against at my school. THis world is so full of anger, and hate its incredible. I have monthly meetings at the peace and justice center of maine, and we talk about things like this....hoping to stop the problem. The problem will always be there, sad as it is. Hating someone for who they are into is such a pointless waste of someones time. I dont understand the world. I think that everyone should read this....and i am going to put a link to this site on my website...and then maybe people around here will start opening there eyes. I am sorry about your loss, and i hope you guys are dealing okay. I wish you the best of luck...
*chels*

Sunday 01/14/2001 0:33:59am
Name: Elizabeth
E-Mail: DiGiTALnFrEaKy@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.envy.nu/digital415
Referred By: Friend
Location: Las Vegas
Comments: hi.my very best friend in the whole world gave me the link to this site, because he is gay and he was touched by this story.i'm very touched as well.people who have read about hate crimes don't understand how bad it is until they've lived it.i have not been targeted for a hate crime,but my best friend in the whole world has.and i've been there for him.i just want to wish you luck in the future with your fight.

Saturday 01/13/2001 1:54:18am
Name: Mike F
E-Mail: mjfraser99@yahoo.ca
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: I was very touched by this! This is something that i think the whole world should read! I believe that what happend to this young man was very tragic! Hate crimes are absolutely awful, and should be dealt with harshly! If only people in this world could learn that there is nothing wrong with gay/lesbian/transgendered persons it would be the start to a much better place! We are all human beings, but for some that just isn't enough! This is a fight that will carry on until it is won! And one day I hope to see it happen!

Friday 01/12/2001 6:41:37am
Name: James
E-Mail: peddler74@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: England, UK
Comments: Bill is in a better place now,he's not hurting anymore, and you will see him again when its your time. Bills story has changed the way I think about gay people and I thank you for that.
It doesn't matter about the little prison sentences that those boys received, they will learn their lesson in the afterlife
Thank you.
James.

Thursday 01/11/2001 10:31:41am
Name: Lorenzo and Eric
E-Mail: Lorenzo4212hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Friend
Location: CA
Comments: That was a great story! it sent my lover in tears.I'm sorry about the loss,
some people can be so insenitive. thanks
for puting up this website.

Thursday 01/11/2001 10:06:05am
Name: Sondra Kanuckle
E-Mail: sok412@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Gahanna, Ohio
Comments: I just wanted to lend you my support for everything you are doing to help put an end to people's ignorance about those who have a different sexual orientation than that which is considered "normal"
I also want to thank you for posting such a detailed story of your son's life. I myself am a suicidal teen... while my reasons may be different, reading about how much he is missed and how much his death has affected others... it makes me rethink my thoughts of suicide because I don't want to put my family or friends through such an incredible ordeal.
Thank you.

Sondra

Wednesday 01/10/2001 8:22:06pm
Name: Terri
E-Mail: nobodeeyouknow@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: NJ
Comments: May God bless you and your family! I'm a lesbian woman who has suffered my entire life because no one understood. Bill had you in his life and I can tell you...that support means so much! I wish I had had that understanding, support, and respect during my childhood.

Saturday 01/06/2001 12:36:30am
Name: erica
E-Mail: loki474@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: colorado
Comments: i am so sorry for your loss. I have a 4 year old daughter and can't imagine how you deal with the pain of losing your child. My older brother is gay and has attempted suicided several time when he was younger and learning to deal with hate. Unfortunatley it took our parents a couple of years to learn to accept him for who he is, but luckily for us he was surrounded by a good support structure in the gay community. It saddens me to see in this day and age people can still be so ignorant and intolerant of differances, or atleast what is imposed on us by society as differant. I am truly hoping that I can raise my child to be tolerant of everyone and be aware that there is no "normal". To realize and appreciate the beauty that is created in our world by our differances. I thank you for sharing your sons story with me, it made me cry, it also made me feel that there may be hope someday that we won't have to deal with hate crimes like these ever again. If the message can get out to our next generation, that EVERYONE is "normal".

Tuesday 01/02/2001 4:05:25pm
Name: Angela
E-Mail: Bellusexcessum@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: New Hampshire
Comments: I am a 22 year old bisexual girl who just barely survived a suicide attempt when i was 17. I have over 100 scars on my wrists from the angry and hurt days of my teen years where I was ridiculed and isolated and made to feel I was the lowest form of life. I survived that day when I butchered my arms with the sharpest knife I could find and I survived because I got to the hospital in time and did not bleed to death. I survived, but how many have to die before this hate and torture stop? I cried when i read Bill's story. I felt for everything. I remembered my own horrible experience and my own pain and fear. Thinking that if I could just die and run away from this, everything would be fine again. I feared for the pain I caused everyone as well as myself and saw death as a door to save everyone. Let's not allow this to happen. Let's not let them steal out lives and our minds with their hate. It's never easy and it's never over... but we will fight and we will win. Heal with each other.

Thursday 12/28/2000 7:52:33pm
Name: J. R. Thompson
E-Mail: NewYorkLaw@worldnet.att.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: New Jersey
Comments: Your courage and strength as a family is beautiful. I admire greatly that you have taken such a personal tragedy and used it for the greater good. This is activism at its noblest. There should be no doubt that hate kills every day. Your work here will bring light to this and hopefully change hearts. As a gay man, I can understand some of what Bill went through. I can only imagine your pain in losing him. My heart goes out to your family at this season. Let's all hope and work for peace.

Monday 12/25/2000 10:09:39pm
Name: Dianna Marris
E-Mail: DMa6997370@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Oklahoma
Comments: What a beautiful story you wrote of your son.I hope to someday write one of my son just as beautiful.My son commited suicide at the adge of 26.He was gay.I don't know why he did except he said he was lonely and has always felt alone.People say being gay is a choice.I don't believe that.That is a hard and cruel life to make a choice to be gay.There are a lot of cruel people out there.Someone was at our house after the funeral and said well another fagget off the street.I didn't hear or know about it till later.I don't care if he was gay he was my son and I love him unconditionally.Thank You Dianna,mom
of Christopher Jack 11/14/73-8/31/00

Sunday 12/24/2000 1:59:37pm
Name: John Day
E-Mail: johnpday@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
Homepage Title: Stop Hate 2000
Homepage URL: http://www.stophate2000.org
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Comments: To all of Bill's family:

This is always a bad time of the year for anybody who's suffered the sort of loss you've had. I hope, however, you're able to feel that he's with you in spirit. Because there is an old and very true saying: "what lives in the heart never dies." That's regardless of any religious opinions we may have.

I've visited before, so I'll only say that I see how this ite is saving others from the same fate, and that is the best memorial he could have.

Friday 12/22/2000 5:23:59pm

Tuesday 12/19/2000 8:46:40am
Name: Bernard Fredette
E-Mail: gravitex@colba.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.gravite.ca
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: http://www.algi.qc.ca/asso/bum/
Comments: My heart goes to Bill and his loving family; reading Bill's story brought tears to my eyes, maybe because I recognised myself in Bill.
Why such hate and violence in response to such love and kindness?
"When will they ever learn,
"When will they .... ever learn"
Thank you for sharing your pain with me Bernard

Sunday 12/17/2000 4:00:01pm
Name: andrew c
E-Mail: owu19@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Web Ring
Location:
Comments: As a bisexual 20yr old, I went through some tough times too. I am sorry for your loss and thankful that there are people like you trying to make this world safer. I finally told my parents and they have supported me, but I am stil not out because I am an athlete. Thanks for this story and for all you have done.
Andrew

Saturday 12/16/2000 7:30:58pm
Name: Senoj
E-Mail: kabarett@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: U K
Comments: "In the dark, it is easier to see a man"

There are darknesses in life, and there are lights, and they shine, they shine bright. And the dark is no more...
For humanity i have hope.

With love

Friday 12/15/2000 9:40:17pm
Name: Terry Barlow
E-Mail: twbarlow76@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Louisiana
Comments: To Mrs. Clayton:

The story about Bill touched me very deeply. I too am bisexual. Although Im not very public with it, I know what its like to face peoples narrow-mindedness. I have faced the hate and the fear. I am glad you decided to write your son's story. Maybe people like Bill and yourself can help end the hatred and fear of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals.

Thursday 12/14/2000 3:56:01am

Sunday 12/10/2000 9:59:27pm
Name: Bridget
E-Mail: brig0925@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Gabi,
I cannot begin to express my true feelings when reading this story. Hate crimes are such a terrible thing, and I wish I knew what to do. Hate surrounded my cousin for many years, and I watched her suffer from drugs and many other substances becuase of it. Please know of the tremendous support you have, and the incredible thing you are doing for people. I would have been honored to have known your son.
-Bridget

Sunday 12/10/2000 8:44:59am
Name: Scott
E-Mail: scottc@la.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Southern Calif.
Comments: No words can say what I feel about the story I just read. I wonder to myself how any of us can deal with this. Sir, I am sorry about what happened to you. Readers, this is real life stuff. It sucks sometimes.

Wednesday 12/06/2000 1:19:56pm
Name: Ellen
E-Mail: ellen45@webtv.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Visalia, California
Comments: Gabi, I just finished reading Bill's story. My stomach is tight and I am fighting back the tears to type this to you. What an incredible son, a beautiful person with so much to offer this crazy world we live in. I too am a mother with two children, teaching them open mindedness, compassion and understanding, etc. I am speechless actually, I can't even begin to imagine what your beautiful family has been through. Children are born innocent and full of trust. How can people continue to poison the minds of others to hate?
I am a single mother, my children are 8 yrs (daughter Kellie) and 12 yrs (son Chris) with a great ex-husband, who is very active in their lives. I am a student at night, attending Chapman Univ. to get my B.A. in social science. In one of my classes one of our reguired reading was a book called Being Peace written by Thich Nhat Hanh. I will end my little but long comment to you with a quote from this great book: "Everyday we do things, we are things, that have to do with peace. If we are aware of our life-style, our way of consuming, our way of looking at things, we will know how to make peace right in the moment we are alive. If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace."
"Aware of the suffering created by attachment to views and wrong perceptions, we are determined to avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. We shall learn and practice nonattachment from views in order to be open to others' insights and experiences. We are aware that the knowledge we presently possess in not changeless, absolute truth. Truth is found in life, and we will observe life within and around us in every moment, ready to learn throughout our lives."
God Bless you and family! Hugs!

Wednesday 12/06/2000 11:25:21am
Name: Amy
E-Mail: aerilyn82@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Nova Scotia
Comments:

Tuesday 12/05/2000 4:25:21pm
Name: Mal
E-Mail: AnGeLMaL000000@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: i myself am a bisexual girl who is 16. and its difficult to deal with, only one person that is a close friend and the people i have dated know about it. and stories like yours (Gabi) make things seem a little more clearer and reasonable. i wish u the best of everything, and i keep bill in my prayers. he was a very strong person to deal with what he had, and he should b remembered.

Wednesday 11/29/2000 10:30:58pm
Name: Jason
E-Mail: studpuppie@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Omaha
Comments: This is a very touching and brave story. I thank you for sharing, as the lessons it contains seem so hard for society to learn. We as a community, meaning all those who fight for equality and normalcy, should fight even harder to make sure that we don't lose any more sons, brothers, or friends.

Tuesday 11/28/2000 9:16:40pm
Name: Rebekah
E-Mail: frannyglass1@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Comments: I am a college student studying education. In a few days I have to give a presentation on a current issue in education. Because of it's prevalance, I chose to address hate crimes in schools. So, with your permission, I would be honored to use Bill's story as an example of hate crimes in my presentation. His story speaks for itself and is far more effective than anything I could put together. As I cried through your article, it was my hope that something positive can come from this tragedy. As a result of reading this, I was moved to call my local chapter agains hate crimes.

My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Wednesday 11/22/2000 12:12:57am
Name: chris houck
E-Mail: chris72774@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: AOL
Location: maryland
Comments: Hi, i am writting you this not for you to think i am just feeling sorry for you, but to agree with you and to say bill's fight with that was great.... People and i mean all people will never learn to love for who others are until the fear of difference is gone....... i am married with two kids and worry often how they will fit in..... i hope this maddness ends soon but in realilty we know it wont.....

Wednesday 11/22/2000 10:36:47am
Name: natalie
E-Mail: dixiechick1462@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: ohio
Comments: hi. first of all i am very sorry for what happend to bill and what you had to go through. i know there is alot of hate in this world but i would not know what it is like to be hated because of a sexual diffrence. all of the people i know is ok with being gay or bisexual because most of them are. but i do know what it is like being hated because you are diffrent. there is something that needs to be done to stop all the hate. again i'm very sorry for what happend to bill. i'm glad you told your story and that will help people relize what is going on in this world.

Wednesday 11/22/2000 6:39:02am
Name: Ed
E-Mail: Ed70pa@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Brooklyn, ny
Comments: Touching story. I am Gay but not out. Not sure when I will be able to like everyone else in the closet. Had a GF but im dont consider a Bisexual anymore. I want to be happy in life be with someone whom i love. Tried killing myself when i was young because I was molested. I had no support nor a friend like Bill but i survived. Goodluck to you
Ed

Wednesday 11/22/2000 6:31:26am
Name: Talisha Case
E-Mail: xjems@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments: Hi Gabi, I think your site is great, and my school recently started a gay-straight alliance in which i am the president. we would like it if you could come and speak in front of students at our school, we are in marysville washington , and right now we are starting a white ribbon campaign at school. please email back in regards to speaking at our school, all of us would really love if you could. thank you, Talisha Case

Tuesday 11/21/2000 6:50:57pm
Name: Desiree Arcelay
E-Mail: darcelay@universitypride.com
Homepage Title: University Pride
Homepage URL: http://universitypride.com
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: California
Comments: God bless you and your son. Its people like Bill I hope one day I can protect. My name is Desiree Arcelay, I am the CEO of University Pride.com. We will be the biggest national GLBTT collegiate site of its kind. We are scheduled for launch November 30, 2000. University Pride is my way of giving back to my community and letting young people no they have a place of there own, where they can be heard or just need someone to listen. My prayers are with you this evening, if there is anything I can do for you please contact me at darcelay@universitypride.com

Tuesday 11/21/2000 4:14:51pm
Name: Adam
E-Mail: Angel77370@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: AOL
Location: Arnold MO
Comments: As I read your story I cried for a young man I didn't know, but I also cried because I went through some of the same things. I was suicidal, mainly because I thought I would lose the love of my family. I was wrong I didn't. But unfortunatlely the feelings only laid dormant. I fell into them once again, I know exactly what he meant at the end, This isn't my choice, its just the way that I am. I have gotton better at telling people. Either they will accept me or not. I don't care I have my family and my friends. I don't ned thier approval because i have my own support group.
Thank you for writing this story and letting everyone know that they aren't alone. Thank You very much.

Sunday 11/19/2000 11:22:30pm
Name: Rachpal Sidhu Grewal
E-Mail: rachpal@home.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Comments: I am sorry for your loss, but I thank you for you courage to share your son's story with the world. There are many lessons to be learned from Bill's journey; lessons which hopefully help other young men and women not be victims of sexual abuse, or hate.

In Vancouver, we recently had a 14 year old boy commit suicide because of the homophobic name-calling that he was subjected to day in day out at school. What a terrible loss, but also points to the need for homophobic education in our school's,curriculums and society at large.

Sunday 11/19/2000 7:14:31pm
Name: Vickie Rose
E-Mail: BILVICROSE@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: San Antonio,Texas
Comments: I read your page and cried for you.
I have also lost a son to suicide. Although his death was not the same circumstances as Bills.I think it was a hate crime too. Only it involved one Detective in Odessa, Texas
it was basically the same thing.
My son was 3 days before his 18th birthday. He had his whole life ahead of him. And this cop decided to be Judge and Jury and convict my son of something he did not do.
I really sympathize and send prayers to you.
In memory of Stephen Wayne Sorrells April 30,1981 to April 27, 1999
Thank you, Vickie Rose

Sunday 11/19/2000 4:36:46pm
Name: Robert Provost
E-Mail: robprov239@aol.com
Homepage Title: The Hideaway
Homepage URL: http://www.robert.provost.com
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: Johnston, RI
Comments: I am writing to say that I was deeply moved by the account of the loss of your son and I pray there comes a day when people such as myself can just live their own lives and not have to fear simply being who they were meant to be. I believe everyone and everything has a purpose, and we don't always understand what God intends for us, but there is a meaning. And I am sure your son has made a profound impact on many peoples lives in life, and beyond. I wish you well in the future Mrs. Clayton. -Rob Provost

Sunday 11/19/2000 12:20:46am
Name: Maria
E-Mail: blancarte@mediaone.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Net Search
Location: Fresno California
Comments: I found your webpage while searching for a reference for my Social Welfare research paper on Gay Suicide. I was moved to tears while reading your sons story. I am in outrage as to why in this day in age our society is still unapoligetically supporting discrimination and condemnation in the name of religion. I have been enlightend by your story...your son didn't deserve to be treated the way that he was. His life has inspired me to take action...I will never again allow indirect biggotry or violations of civil rights to be a silent issue in my life. I will remember to express my beliefs politically as well as socially from here on out. Thankyou, Maria.

Sunday 11/19/2000 9:25:28am
Name: Jim Hart
E-Mail: jimhart42@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Comments: A rough and touching story.

Wednesday 11/15/2000 1:50:28am
Name: P. Liciaga
E-Mail: lmaf2000@aol.com
Homepage Title: Liciaga's Martial Arts & Fitness
Homepage URL: http://members.tripod.com/lmaf_christ/
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: NYC
Comments: I was extremely touched by the Bill and his story. I have much to say so I will send it via email. God bless.

Monday 11/13/2000 6:47:45pm

Monday 11/13/2000 4:40:48pm
Name: alex
E-Mail: trentmichael@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Net Search
Location: colorado
Comments: thank you for your story and i hope that people who hate gay people can read this and understand why it is important to treat everyone with respect.

Sunday 11/12/2000 11:14:15pm
Name: W. Edmund Chambers, II
E-Mail: Edmund42@excite.com
Homepage Title: About me
Homepage URL: http://hometown.aol.com/wcbkny/myhomepage/profile.html
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Comments: I cried for Matthew Sheppard, I cried for your son. This is senseless. I think you should take the saying you found in his notebook and put it on pins. I feel they would sell becaues it's the truth. I would buy the first one and wear it proudly along with Matthew's pin. Also, the painting(s) he did would definetly sell here in NYC. If you need help please contact me. May God Bless....
Edmund

Sunday 11/12/2000 10:29:29pm
Name: AARON BAILEY
E-Mail: ABA@MB.SYMPATICO.CA
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/TIMESSQUARE/CHAMBER/7367
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: CANADA
Comments: SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS

Friday 11/10/2000 5:17:15am
Name: Veerle
E-Mail: veerle_boon@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Veerle's Cyberspace
Homepage URL: http://www.veerle.f2s.com
Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Belgium
Comments: unbelievable and touching story, let's all work together to make sure this won't happen again, lots of love, Veerle

Thursday 11/09/2000 9:33:05pm
Name: Sal Hernandez
E-Mail: Sonestara5@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Los Angeles
Comments: All my respect goes out to Bill and his fam.i know bill is looking down on all of his loved one and everyone that feels this story and ill be shure to tell my friends.

TO: BILL, GOD BLESS YOU BUD ALL MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND NOW YOUR IN THE BEST PLACE TO BE........KEEP AN EYE ON YOU FAM. THEY REALLY CARE. AND YOUR FRIENDS TOO. YOU DONT KNOW HOW ANGRE I AM TO READ THAT THE ****** DONERS AND I AM SO PIST OFF MAN BUT HAY THEY ALL ARE IGNORANT PEOPLE THAT DONT SEE THE THINGS THAT YOUR ORGANS WOULD HAD HELP SOME OTHER NICE PERSON.WELL ILL NEVER FORGET THIS DAY AND ALWAYS WILL THINK OF THIS DAY LESS SEE YOU LATER BUD ,PEACE AND LOVE SAL HERNANDEZ....................

TO: ALL, THIS DAY WILL NEVER BE ERASED FROM MY MIND AND YOU KNOW WHAT BILL'S STORY MADE ME WAKE UP AND SEE WHAT THE WORLD IS REALLY MADE OF AND THAT ON PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFRENCE AND I HOPE THAT THIS SAD STORE OF BILL CAN ALSO WAKE PEOPLE UP OUT THERE IN THE REST OF THE WORLD AND SEE WHAT SOCIATY CAN BRING TO UOR OWN LIVES. NOW YOU CAN GOT TO SLEEP AND BE HAPPY THAT YOU MADE SOMEONE WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFEE AND THAT WILL BE ME.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL
SAL HERNANDEZ

P.S. BILL YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN AND GOD BLESS YOUR HEART..........

Thursday 11/09/2000 6:27:46pm
Name: Shawna Drummond
E-Mail: shawna_hotstuff@bombdiggity.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: Idaho
Comments: Gabi and Alec,

I would just like to tell you one thing. "You guys are awesome!" I would have never done it. I wish you luck in the future.

Sincerely,
Shawna Drummond

Thursday 11/09/2000 11:59:38am
Name: Carol Lynn Rosa
E-Mail: Rosalucky719@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments: I was looking into hate crimes when your site caught my
attention. I felt a terrible sadness. I don't know what
else to say except to stay strong.

Thursday 11/09/2000 6:09:38am
Name: Allison Pelis
E-Mail: aherzog@iupui.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Comments: You are a very intelligent and loving family and I always learn positvie ways of living from wonderful people like you. Thank You!

Wednesday 11/08/2000 9:34:20am
Name: Walter Gaines
E-Mail: dino112265@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Va. Beach
Comments: God bless you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy.

Wednesday 11/08/2000 7:47:24am
Name: Brandy Stafford
E-Mail: justin-n-me@webtv.net
Homepage Title: Homepage
URL: http://
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: Roanoke, Va 24012
Comments: I'm sorry that you're son had to die this way. I know how you must feel, because my father died when I was 12, and now I am almost 18, and after he died, tried to commit suicide. I thought that my world was gone because I was daddy's girl. I was devistated that he died, but there is a reason for everything, and GOD might have needed your son Bill. My prayers are with you.

With deepth symphony,
Brandy Stafford
Roanoke, Va 24012

Tuesday 11/07/2000 5:38:35pm
Name: Tim Frickey
E-Mail: niceguy416@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://http://www.geocities.com/tfrickey/index.html
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Bridgeport, Nebraska
Comments: My name is Tim Frickey. I at the age of 24 knowing that I was gay in a small town of 1500 people, after drinking and druging to suppress the pain of being a closeted gay person,
move 1100 miles away to Phoenix Az. I decided that before I killed myself that I at least owed myself a chance to move to a bigger place where perhaps I could be gay and meet someone to fill that empty hole in my life. Well after 15yrs as of yesterday I moved backed to Bridgeport with my parents at the age of 40 yrs old to start my life over again in either Denver or Lincoln Ne. I too tryed to commit suicide on Sept 30th with a massive overdose and crack cocaine mixed with beer and wiskey. I didnt want to wake up again because of all the pain.People at work after I had a relationship with one of the employees brothers, became homophonbic and I didnt feel like a person. I got tired after years of trying to find a soulmate and be happy that I decided to take my life. Well the doctors said that the only thing that kept me alive was the fact that I had taken some crack cocaine. It kept my heart beating after taking a hole bottle of welbutrin,prozac and sleeping medication. I today am upset with society, on how like your son, we are good people with many contributions to society if only society would accept that. We were made in Gods eyes as they and God doesnt make junk. We all have a purpose in life. I really feel for you and want to join in the battle.

Respectfully Yours

Tim Frickey

Tuesday 11/07/2000 1:06:38pm
Name: A girl from fl
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: fl
Comments: Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I know it must feel absolutely horrible for you to relive those memories.I have to relive memories like that too everyday especially today. Today is the one year anniversary since the day that my absolute best friend in the world killed himself because he was gay and people were always giving him a hard time. I was the only one other than his mother who loved him for who he was:a person.

Tuesday 11/07/2000 12:07:04am
Name: David
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments: Having gone through the same tormenting as your son, 25 years ago, I too was suicidal. There is no pain worse than the feeling of not belonging at that age. It is worse to know that some people feel teasing is justified (in particular, the school system. Then they wonder why children shoot people at school). I can see from Bill's photo, his alert eyes and boyish smile, that he was indeed a beautiful son. I am so sorry.

Tuesday 11/07/2000 12:27:15am
Name: Johnny Lewis
E-Mail: djskd3@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: dallas tx
Comments: Thank you so much for sharing you story. I am so sorry that it had to come to your son's death. I am attempting to educate people, in particular religious leaders, that this sexual orientation is not a choice like a pair of socks. As we say in my organizations support group, " Not a life style, but our lives". I wished that many people would have the courage that your son had, and that people can learn and benefit from his death.

thank you so much

johnny lewis

Name: Kevin Stafford
E-Mail: kcstaffo@iupui.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Indiana
Comments: I really loved this story. It really deprsses me when I hear about all the hate crimes in the world. I am truely sorry about what happened to Bill.

Monday 11/06/2000 8:52:29pm
Name: Christa Scott
E-Mail: Critta30@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Greenfield, IN
Comments: Hearing Bill's story really touched me. I have homosexuals in my family, and I totally support them in their decisions. I love them no less and I think Bill was really lucky to have a family that supported him in his decisions. It is really hard being a teenager, and I think that the added stress of the hate-crimes is too much for anyone to handle. I am sorry that you had to lose a loved one to others' stupidity.

Monday 11/06/2000 6:17:54pm
Name: cj
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: oregon
Comments: I sit here crying. Can't stop the tears from falling. Though I am neither gay nor bisexual - I can understand those thoughts of not being able to cope. In the last 2 months I have taken a cocktail of pills (found lying on the bathroom floor). I have slashed at my wrists, knowing it wouldn't kill me, but feeling better when I saw the blood. I know that suicide is not the answer and that my family, especially my mom, would be devastated. I wanted to thank you for the story and your thoughts to show me how a child's suicide has affected you. Thank you.

Monday 11/06/2000 3:21:53pm
Name: Jessica Wilson
E-Mail: Nancyboy36@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: MI,USA
Comments: No words can express the deep sympathy I would like to show you. So many lives are taken because this society is BLIND and ignorant. Your son, Bill, seemed like such a loving person and it truly saddens me he felt so alone in his suffering. As a bi-sexual female, I know what it feels like. I know all of that pain. Not just thru sexual orientation but in many other forms. Sites like this one just push me further in wanting to advocate Gay Rights. I hope that you are getting the support you need...
Thank you again for this site. I hope it opens eyes.
xxx
Jessica,17

Monday 11/06/2000 5:56:58am
Name: Sharon
E-Mail: sweetpea478@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Comments: Thank you for this.

Monday 11/06/2000 5:46:17am
Name: Alma Lopez
E-Mail: Puner33@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: Haverstraw, New York
Comments: I think that Bill's story is very sad and that it shows how cruel human beings can be. As a bisexual female it makes me angry to know that people still today cannot open their eyes enough to see that it is not wrong to be "different". It is wrong to have that much hate for a person that you do not even give a chance to get to know. People who pass judgement on others are just cruel and thanks to people like you we can get others to open their eyes.

Thank You,

Alma Lopez

Sunday 11/05/2000 6:49:40pm
Name: ANONYMOUS
E-Mail: STBL32
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: NY
Comments: Reading your story has really made me think. Even though I am just a teenager myself, I try to do things in my school to prevent these things. It happens to too many people. I cried and cried after reading it and it takes a lot of courage to share something like that!!! so i just wanted to say thank you, for reasuring me of why i want to help! I WISH THAT I COULD SAY SOMETHING MORE INTERESTING BUT I HAVE NOTHING. I FINED MYSELF LONELY AND DEPRESSED TOO SOMETIMES AND HURTS, REAL BAD!!! I FEEL LIKE I AM THERE FOR EVERYONE ELSE BUT NO ONE IS THERE FOR ME!!!

Sunday 11/05/2000 2:44:27pm
Name: Garret
E-Mail: lonelyteenca@planetout.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments: I'm sorry for your loss, but I must thank you for sharing your story with as many people as you can. For the young it shows that we can make it and for the old it shows them what it was to be young/afraid/scared/depresed and know that youth need help. I'm sorry the world will not get to embrace Bill, but know that it will learn from his story.

Saturday 11/04/2000 3:03:49pm
Name: Robert Bienkowski
E-Mail: joplinrest@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Comments: I read your son's story, and it angers me that we lose so many young people because of the attitudes of others.
We live in a country in which the sadness and the pain that our youth endure is ignored by the majority. With the social stigma that accompanies being GLBT one would think that great efforts would be attempted to protect them, especially when they make the decision to "come out" at such a young age. So many adamently preach that the children
are our future, what they neglect to admit to, is that they believe that that right does not belong to all of them. If it did, then there would be support for them all.

Robert, 26

Saturday 11/04/2000 10:12:15am
Name: ashley jhonson
E-Mail: Blueoak1130@cs.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: Missouro
Comments: I think it is a good thing you put this on the internet. I would say I know how you feel, but I don't so all I can say is I,m sorry for your lost. Please e-mail me by

Saturday 11/04/2000 6:12:00am
Name: Kevin French
E-Mail: webmaster@atm-stl.com
Homepage Title: ATM - All That Matters St. Louis
Homepage URL: http://www.atm-stl.com
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: St. Louis, MO
Comments: This is something that I hope in the future people will open their eyes and see who, what, when, & how this is wrong. I am sorry for Bill and for anyone out there who has taken on such pain for being human...

Friday 11/03/2000 9:22:21pm
Name: alisa sutton
E-Mail: stussychic333@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://aol.com.stussychic333
Referred By: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button
Location: fayetteville,arkansas
Comments: this is a really touching site. My best friend suffers from homosexualty harrasment. thanks for sharing the story

Friday 11/03/2000 1:39:48pm
Name: Sarah
E-Mail: sublim8877@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: mo
Comments: i think this is a good story and a good reason to put it on here

Friday 11/03/2000 8:42:23am
Name: Kate
E-Mail: FroggirlKL@netscape.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Phoenix, Az.
Comments: I cant begin to imagine the pain Bills loved ones felt. May peace be with him.
I think it is wonderfull that you are fighting the spread of hate. Its amazing how much of it there is in this world.
As a pregnant teen, I have just recently been exposed to all the hate and judgment and discrimination regarding people who are faced with different situations. Almost daily I am told that my son and I will go to hell, because we are sick, disgusting sinners. I just ignore it. Although it is difficult now, I know it will only become more of a hardship
I must face, especially since my son is biracial, white on my side, Mexican on his fathers. Sadly, many see the human race divided into different species, based on color of skin and origin. But are we not all one race of emotional creatures of beauty and difference, no matter what one's age, beliefs, preferences and appearences?

Thursday 11/02/2000 1:53:57pm
Name: larisa o'neill
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Yahoo!
Location: san antonio, texas
Comments: i can not identify with how hard this was on you as parent. I can only say that as a openly lesbian 17 year old in todays world that i am so greatful for your willingness to support your son to such outstanding lengths. I thank you for your strength and sharing, and wish you all the best.

Thursday 11/02/2000 10:08:37am
Name: Frank Hernandez
E-Mail: citlalco@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Monterey, CA (central coast)
Comments: I really love this story, thank you for givng me the oppertunity to read it. I means alot to me. For some reason I feel like I know Bill. Much Love and Take Care.
Sincerley,
Frank

Thursday 11/02/2000 8:36:10am
Name: Maries Brown
E-Mail: shbbrown@iupui.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Indianapolis,IN
Comments: There is nothing anyone can say to dim the pain you must feel. Being a mother myself I can't even grasp what it must feel like to lose a child. I have lived an alternative lifestyle for the past four years. I know what your son was going through before he was finally
able to tell the world and not have to hide anymore. Tears wre streaming down my face by the time I finished reading his story. And I just thought you might like ot know that
My partner and I both are fighting right alongside you and your family.
Sincerely, Marie

Tuesday 10/31/2000 7:49:30pm
Name: Sarah Skinner
E-Mail: sskin320@uwsp.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Antigo, Wisconsin
Comments: Your story of Bill is so touching!! I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your son. Every day this world shocks me more and more, at times in good ways and at times in bad. This story included both. It is hard to believe that people can be so hurtful and others can be so caring. If we could just turn all of the negative attitudes into positive this world would be a perfect place. I will help you to turn it into that perfect place!!

Tuesday 10/31/2000 12:44:45am
Name: Samantha Hepburn
E-Mail: arolle2@bellsouth.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.biggirlsaresexytoo.com
Referred By: Net Search
Location: Hollywood Florida
Comments: I'm so sorry about what happen to your son i think we live in a real mess you world were people can speck there mind your truly Samantha Hepburn

Monday 10/30/2000 6:26:00pm
Name: Naomi
E-Mail: janomedolphin@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Net Search
Location:
Comments: Great story you should keep pushing to get bisexual harassment out of schools.

Monday 10/30/2000 1:10:04pm

Monday 10/30/2000 12:30:15am
Name: diannie ayers
E-Mail: dayers@jsums.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: mississippi
Comments: That story is touching to my heart.

Monday 10/30/2000 12:13:45am
Name: nicole wicks
E-Mail: blondegrl1986@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Net Search
Location: Florida
Comments: it was a very sad story

Monday 10/30/2000 6:39:04am
Name: Tara Austin
E-Mail: tkad821@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Net Search
Location: Little Rock, AR
Comments: Your site is very moving and I commend your courage and love that is refelcted in the story. All parents should be like you!

Sunday 10/29/2000 1:20:19pm
Name: Brian
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: NH
Comments: My deepest condolences to you and your family. I realize how difficult it can be being gay/bisexual/lesbian in a homophobic world. I finally dealt with my bisexuality after many years of alcohol abuse and suicidal tendencies. Many of these beliefs are based on religion, but I know my God is a loving God. I was born this way, and I know it and accept it. If other human beings cannot, then that is their problem. May God Bless all of you.

Sunday 10/29/2000 6:46:55am

Friday 10/27/2000 12:53:34am
Name: Kevin
E-Mail: kevin-warner@excite.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: UK
Comments: I could not read Bill's story without tears in my eyes. I was abused from the age of 8 until 14, and never told anyone. So I can understand how Bill felt, and how brave he was in telling his friend. I can not understand 'people' who hate others, picking on people becuase they are different. And what did those 'people' hate in Bill, merely the way he expressed love. I never knew him but I know the world is a sadder place without him.

Friday 10/27/2000 11:27:15am
Name: Alan
E-Mail: sergei@kcinter.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments: TO: Nick from Georgia, I shed a tear also, as I read your entry. I see the
pain in your heart and in your soul. Regardless of what the
Bible teaches, give what I am about to say........a deep
thought. Why would God have created so many millions of people
(gay, bi, etc) just to have them be miserable, alone, and
depressed. It is my belief that he did not. He would not be that
cruel. I believe we are loved by God, just as much as the
next..... I too, miss Bill terribly, even though I never met
him. He is a very missed member of our unique families, and have
proudly paved a way for us to follow. Having more to deal with
in our lives, makes us stronger people. As with Bill, I am
honored to know you, Nick. Your compassion and love is
overwhelming. I have overcome the "sadness and
depression" of being a part of "our family", and
assure you, life is worth the love that you will encounter in
your life. We are all in this together, and there is no one we
can live without. A lost being, is a pain in my heart, and
millions of other people. Be strong in yourself, seek for a
higher power, even if it is not God by definition. You are now a
part of me, and I would deeply miss your presence, should it
ever cease. With much love.........Alan

Thursday 10/26/2000 6:31:12pm
Name: Nick Stoerner
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Acworth, Ga. / U.S.A.
Comments: I wish that I could have known someone so unbareably like me, down to the last detail. I am 14. I am more alone than anyone I know and really need support. For I have'nt even came out that I am bisexual yet, to anyone other than you. I refuse to say that I " Just surfed on" because, clearly, the goddess wanted me to see this.
Because, I recognized his face, and warm smile. I cannot stress to you the pain I feel when I think that I may have known him before, because I feel so much that I did, and that he was so caring and kind to me, of which, in this life I may not see him again.
As you can tell, I too am Pagan, or at least consider myself pagan, not unlike Bill. In fact, he and I probably decided to question Christianity for the same reason. Mine is because Christian's do, in fact, contradict themselves.
And because if this was such a Magnificent Mighty God then why does it say in the Bible that he would have those people who basically were same sex oriented, have their heads busted open, and their blood " sprinkled" around his altar.
And that is only ONE of the many other hateful thing's written in the Bible. They even persecute Paganism!
I wish, beyond your comprehension that there were some way I could meet him, because even now I am beginning to cry while writing this.
I also know that I may have moved you, or made you more saddened by your, And I feel MY loss.

With deepest gratitude, and best wishes,

Nick Stoerner.....

......... P.S. I will write back should you write me. I could really use some friend's like you guy's right now.....
Written on October 26th, 2000.....

Thursday 10/26/2000 3:38:12pm
Name: Gabi Clayton
E-Mail: 
Homepage Title: Gabi Clayton't homepage
Homepage URL: 
Referred By: Tripod
Location: Olympia, WA
Comments: This new guestbook was started on 10/26/00. Links to pages with past responses to Bill's story are on the index page . Thank you so much for signing my guestbook. Love, Gabi