Gabi Clayton's Guestbook #35 - From 2/25/02 to 3/19/02
Note: This guestbook reads from the bottom of the page up. -- Gabi
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Tuesday
03/19/2002 0:59:54am |
| Name: |
Andy Christenson |
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christenson.2@wright.edu |
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Dayton, Ohio |
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i came across this
page completely by accident. i cannot express in words how
shocked i was at reading Bills story. it has been a long time
since i have seen or heard of a family as understanding as
yours. reading what his life was all about, i think it would
have really been something special to know Bill in real life. i
am originally from Olympia but moved as a child and havent
visited my relatives in about 6 years. i think we would have
been friends had i stayed... |
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Monday
03/18/2002 6:54:57pm |
| Name: |
Marlon K. Barbour |
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barbourm@usa.redcross.org |
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Toledo,ohio |
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The story about your
son and his brief,but couragous life is very touching, he must
have been a very wonderful son? I am the coordinator of the Men
of Color Project Inc. a HIV/AIDS intervention program that
serves the communities of color in Toledo, Ohio. I would like to
use the story about your son to share with parents of gay and
bisexual teens of color in Toledo. The story of your son is the
perfect example of how and why a parent(s) can be supportative
of their child. |
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Monday
03/18/2002 12:14:56am |
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Daniela |
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I happened to stumble
across this page while doing research for a project. I can
relate to many of the feelings discussed and I am very sorry
that you had to experience such a loss. It is difficult to find
parents (or anyone for that matter) who can be understanding and
accepting as you were to your son... you are a great example and
I hope that God blesses you and that your story can continue to
help others. |
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Sunday
03/17/2002 12:13:45am |
| Name: |
Marcia |
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Nocturnal_Luna@hotmail.com |
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Arkane Asphyxiation |
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http://www.darkhosts.com/arkana/arkaneasphyxiation.html |
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Bakersfield |
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I just wanted to say
that even tho in the end suicide over came Bill, he was brave
till the very end. I hope that his death will not of been in
vain. I truely hope that your community and others around it as
well as everywhere. Will learn something from this tragedy. You
have my deepest sympathies. His physical body is gone...but his
spirit will live on forever... |
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Saturday
03/16/2002 3:26:21am |
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Nick Sykes |
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nicksykes2001@hotmail.com |
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Cheshire, UK |
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To Gabi, Alec and
Noel
I was very touched by your website tribute to the memory of
Bill. The torch of his bravery is being passed across the world
thanks to your work.
I feel that Bill has lived beyond 17 years as his spirit is
identifiable around the globe in all young people.
Thank you for allowing us to share in his life and to be proud
of things that Bill, and all of us that are like him, understand
and carry within us.
With Love
Nick |
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Friday
03/15/2002 11:12:13am |
| Name: |
Alex |
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Jepio11@aol.com |
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Los Angeles, CA |
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WOW, im very sorry
for what happened to Bill. i'm myself heterosexual and just 17
years old but i can understand some of what you are going
though, having gay friends myself. i fully sopport your cause
and an willing to help stop hate crimes. my sincere affection to
you, your family and your friends also affected by hate crimes. |
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Wednesday
03/13/2002 4:34:49pm |
| Name: |
Michele |
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WSaphire@aol.om |
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New Castle, Delaware |
| Comments: |
I was moved and
touched and at the same time heart broken by the story of you
son's life after he became open about his sexuality. I, like
most people who read this story, because enraged by all the
meaningless hell he had to face, just to feel comfortable with
who he was. I'm not gay, but I do have gay friends, that I try
to protect from such things. When I read this story I though
abut them, and I for one want to support in anyway possble. My
heart gose out to you and the rest of your family. |
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Wednesday
03/13/2002 12:57:35am |
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Julie Dee Court |
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TruckLover23@hotmail.com |
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Utah |
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I have no idea really
of what to say. I am so angery that these acts to your son, or
to anyone have to happen. I am bisexual myself and am disgusted
by the things that people who are 'different' have to go
through. My friend is putting together a interactive theatre
project for a class assignment, and he asked me to study up on
Bill's story and write a monologe on it, to tell everyone about
Bill and what can happen to someone just cause someone else was
not educated about sexuality or, just cause they didn't know who
this person was. I have sat at these computers in the libary and
cried my eyes out. I feel so much for your family and for Bill.
I hope that with my words in my friends interactive theatre I
can touch someone to understand that these are people to. Just
different, but that does not mean we can beat them up physicaly,
mentaly, or even emotionaly, and it happens everyday. Thank you
for sharing Bill's story with the world, and for your strenght
to endure all of this shit that people have thrown out at you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! |
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Wednesday
03/13/2002 8:34:39am |
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Judy Little |
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judylee_02@yahoo.com |
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I feel touched by
Bill's story. I have many friends who are bisexual and gay, and
as for now are safe. I often worry far too much. I know that
it's good that they be open about their sexuality, but it's
dangerous in our society; too many people are dangerous. I also
have a mother who is openly gay and it has caused many problems
within our family between my grandparents and my older sister,
It's really nice to see a family that is so supportive as yours.
Thank You.
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Tuesday
03/12/2002 8:26:21pm |
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Jenri |
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JDEPoet84@aol.com |
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Corpus Christi, TX |
| Comments: |
I am somewhat in the
situation as your son was. My only problem is actually letting
others know about my sexuality, though my mother is very
understanding, she says that it's no ones business, but I feel
that I am inadequate. As if I am denying myself of further
possibilities in life. It really hurts sometimes when she says
that she won't allow me to bring home a male if the time came.
I've read the article like three times and each time it touches
me more and more. I hope that one day I can say loud and proud
that I am bisexual.
Jenri |
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Tuesday
03/12/2002 11:07:29am |
| Name: |
Dee Melhorn |
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skaterd80@hotmail.com |
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I can't sit here and
tell you that i relate to anything that you or your family has
gone through. I am straight but i agree with being open about
your sexuality and i too hope more people will come to their
senses and join us too. Sorry about your loss but remember Bill
is in a far better place than what we are. God Bless! |
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Saturday
03/09/2002 7:55:14am |
| Name: |
christopher castillo |
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frigite77@hotmail.com |
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philippines |
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wow! u are one great
mom! i'm also 17 years old, and i have read Bill's story. I fell
in-love with him the moment i knew what happened. thank you
because am now more confident with my sexuality and i am so
inspired by his life. It has been an eye-opener for me and i
also grieve for your loss. Even though it has been 6 years
already, i am thankful to God that i have found this site and as
a Christian, my parents themselves had brought me with the idea
that being gay/bi will make me lonely or sinful. But i believe
that not being yourself would be lonelier. And i would risk my
life to be myself, because mny may hate/despise me for who i am.
But i will also be loved by many because who i am. Thanks to
your son. I love him so much, And i think taht a lot of people
would feel the same way too. I love Bill, thanks for bringing
him to the world and thanks for being there for him. It is never
your fault, miss gabi, you have done EVERY thing a perfect mom
could have done (get that with sum1 with a homophobic mum!).
thank you and God Bless! best wishes |
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Friday
03/08/2002 6:32:57pm |
| Name: |
sr |
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lamarhalfpintaol@.com |
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i do'nt think it is
fair that anyone should have to take their life because of
things people say we should all be equal i mean if my child was
gay i would love him just the way they are and i also think of
bill as a guardian angle watching over that special person and i
also think that when someone dies another person is born just
think bill is not being beat up anymore or being hurt anymore
all i can say is that he has the greatest love protecting him
and not being ashamed of who he is that being is God |
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Wednesday
03/06/2002 7:06:08am |
| Name: |
Skip |
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wouldnt you like to
know |
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Even though i am
against gays i think that people commiting hate crimes are wrong
i think that if a person is gay thats their choice i mean gay
people are humans too just like you and me they just think
didffrently they should have the same rights as a married couple |
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Tuesday
03/05/2002 2:42:40pm |
| Name: |
Rick |
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coolguylover@iwon.com |
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Jackson,Ala |
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Its sad that bill
lost his life for only being gay.Its also a shame that this
country doesn't repect all of its citizens.God made gays also in
his image. God never made anything wrong.
His real plan for mankind was that all was to get along with
each other.And to repect each others rights to live their lives
as they choose to live their life.
Without state or goverment getting into their very personal
lives.God also said love one another as thy would themselves.
There are plenty of hate preaching hate mongers that only turn
the whole world upside down.They twist gods word only they leave
out the parts that doesn't fit their own agenda.Half truths I
say!
As for me I take people by their hearts and how they treat their
fellow mankind.
There are way two many preachers that claim to be preaching gods
words only to use half of the gods meaning.
Gods first said love one another as thy would theyself. |
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Monday
03/04/2002 11:17:42am |
| Name: |
Joanie Keith |
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starndanite2002@aol.com |
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Lumberton, Texas |
| Comments: |
I am doing a
persuasive in speech in Communcations class. I chose the topic
of "Why you shouldn't commit suicide." I chose this
topic because I have been there and it isn't somewhere where I
liked being. Its been almost a year since I went in to the
hospital and things have changed greatly in my life. I wanted to
express how much I feel for you and you're family. I know that
really doesn't help with your pain but it is the least I could
do. Thank you for sharing your son's story with everyone. Its
helped me and maybe others realize that there isn't a need for
violence. Again, Thank You. |
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Monday
03/04/2002 0:29:18am |
| Name: |
Mohamed Azam Ramly |
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azam7@msn.com |
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Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia |
| Comments: |
I came across
Bill’s anecdote while reading stories on mostbeautiful.com. I
was extremely appalled with the kind of obstacles that your son
had to go through and I would like to express my deepest
sympathy to you and your family. I would say that Bill was a
very fortunate individual to have a family that has been greatly
supportive of his decision.
I wish your family and you a great success in fighting this
battle against hatred and violence. |
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Saturday
03/02/2002 11:48:54am |
| Name: |
Marcio Lichtenfels |
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maral54@hotmail.com |
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Nottingham U.K. |
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Firt let say how
touched Iam to read your beloved son's story, and extend my best
wishes for you and your family.
Marcio |
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Thursday
02/28/2002 7:01:48am |
| Name: |
carol |
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ms_shankly49@hotmail.com |
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daytona beach,
florida |
| Comments: |
i was just surfing
the net when i came across your tribute. im not gay and really
dont know any gay/lesbians, but this touched me. i can tell you
love your son and miss him very much. thank you for sharing your
story, im positive that billys life, struggles, and death will
open some eyes. god bless you |
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Wednesday
02/27/2002 9:27:48pm |
| Name: |
Taleigha Blankenship |
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taleigha@zoominternet.net |
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I'm so sorry you lost
your son. I think it is terrible that gays and bisexuals have to
live in fear for their life. I have friends that are gay and
they are some of my best friends. I wish people could understand
just because someone else is gay doesn't make them a bad person.
Sincerely,
Taleigha |
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Wednesday
02/27/2002 12:22:42am |
| Name: |
John Paul |
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AngelofNight411@netscape.net |
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Austin, Texas |
| Comments: |
I just finished
reading about Bill's story. I am very sad to hear such a thing
that people could do to other people due to there sexual
orientation. I feel his pain and I myself had had to deal with
the harrassment and comments because I am gay. No one deserves
such a punishment for who they are! I hope and pray for Bill's
family and friends and I hope the best for all the people in the
world who are coming out, there are people out there that
care!!!
John Paul |
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Tuesday
02/26/2002 10:21:27am |
| Name: |
Colleen |
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Charri1054@aol.com |
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Detroit, MI USA |
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As a woman who is
"straight, but not narrow", I applaud you having the
courage and compassion to not only tell your story, but
encourage others to do the same.
God Bless,
Colleen |
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Monday
02/25/2002 6:39:37pm |
| Name: |
Johan Thorsell |
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j@thorsell.net |
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Stockholm, Sweden |
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I just want to thank
you... |
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Monday
02/25/2002 12:42:46am |
| Name: |
Glenn |
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Northern Ireland |
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As a young gay man, I
would like to share my condolences, and I would also like to
thank you. I share your views that something must be done
against hate crimes, and it is great that you have created this
site. Unfortunately, there are unfortunately not enough people
like you. It's difficult to speak out as, and it is greatly
appreciated that you do speak out. As you said, silence is the
problem. You are helping to break this silence. I would also
like to make a point concerning the donation of organs and
blood. Up until a while ago, i had always wanted to give blood,
but i recently found out that i was part of a high-risk group.
This shocked me and i was very disappointed. This has to change.
Even though the majority of homosexuals/bisexuals are probably
HIV negative, we are treated as if we are HIV positive, and
although there may be people dying because they need blood or a
transplant, we can not give it to them because we are high-risk.
As small as it is, I give you my support and i thank you from
the bottom of my heart. Thank you. |
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Monday
02/25/2002 7:08:09am |
| Name: |
Gabi Clayton |
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the index page &
more about Bill |
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http://www.youth-guard.org/gabi/respondex.html |
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Olympia, WA |
| Comments: |
This new guestbook
was started on 2/25/02. Links to pages with all the past
responses to Bill's story are on the page link above. Thank you
so much for signing my guestbook. Love, Gabi |
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