Wednesday 08/21/2002 6:40:51pm Name: Denver doug E-Mail: bastion@diaryland.com Homepage: The Wondering Jew Homepage URL: http://bastion.diaryland.com Location: Denver, Colorado Comments: My sympathy to you over the loss of your beloved son. I have nothing but utter disgust with the parents who teach their children to hate, who use twisted logic to form their family into people who do physical harm to others -- for whatever reason.

 

Wednesday 08/21/2002 12:19:58am Name: Gail Hand E-Mail: gch777@attbi.com Homepage: www.gailhand.com Homepage URL: http://www.gailhand.com Location: Portland, OR Comments: Hello Gabi, I just read your page and am very happy and proud that you have shared your story with the world. Your son had grace in his eyes, and a gem for a mother. I am so happy that you could support him when he needed you. We all grieve the loss of your son, and am so happy that you stood up for his freedom. I am a professional lesbian, currently working for American Express. I have torued colleges around the country with a humorous performance on coming out filled with stories or the good, the bad and the ugly. We're out here educating the world as best we can. Let me know if you would ever like to chat. You can get a hold of me through my website. Thank you again for touching all of us with Bill's story

 

Sunday 08/18/2002 9:37:41am Name: charlene p.gardner E-Mail: charlenepgardner@wmconnect.com Homepage: the story of bill Homepage URL: Location: Comments: dear gabi,thank you for your courage to still love humanity!!especially after man's humanity took your wonderful son. today is august 18,02,last night i watched a special on t.v.about a mormon family in utah who's father steve died of aides.that story has woke me up throughout the night and now i must do something about what God is laying on my heart to do.this was a family of 2 sons named tony and parker and mom kim,and dad steve.i missed the last 10 minutes of the show so i don't know the outcome of mom kim.she had contracted aides from dad,but i have never seen such love from or within a family unit before such as what this family had. but i am totally shocked that the mormon church would go so far as to seriously consider ex- communicating one of their own beloved family members!!!! OH MY I am so upset and appalled at that very thought!!! family is meant to be unconditional love,acceptance and FORGIVENESS!!!!!! and to think that GOD'S house and his own people could show such blantant disregard to the commandment LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF !!!! WHOOOOOOOO BACKKKKKK! that family did not need any more stress or adversity on them than they already had, but when i saw those 2 stronge wonderful young sons i just want to hug'em.i also want to contact them.do you know how i might do that? i have written some prose for them that i'd like to send to them.they will forever be in this grandmothers heart and prayers sincerely charlenpgardner@wmconnect.com chalene p gardner, 205 roberts road blacksburg,s.c.29702 heart to do.

 

Friday 08/02/2002 9:43:08am Name: Esther E-Mail: hui_hui84@hotmail.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia Comments: Actually I visit this websites just because this related to my assignment's topic.Howver,I feel so touched snd also feel that there is warm around the world.If the public gave more space to bill,I think there have one more kind man in this world that maybe can help others!The public had no point to blame other people sexuality.I admire your braveness,Bill.Although your life is not so long,your life is splendent.You make your parents and friends feel proud ....I believe you already found your way to overcome your problem...and you have found your happiness.

 

Sunday 07/28/2002 4:34:41pm Name: Delia Zindel E-Mail: deliazin@msn.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: New Zealand Comments: Thank you for writing the story of your son's life. It must be hard for you to put all this down in words. If it is OK with you I intend to print off your son's story and use it as a reference in schools here in Nelson. I am often told by educators that life is OK for gay students in this country and they do not require any further support and help in the school system. I think your son's story, will give them cause to pause and think about this issue more deeply. Thank you. I am very sorry for your loss. Delia Zindel

 

Saturday 07/27/2002 3:54:02pm Name: anonymous E-Mail: Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: Comments: your son was a hero to my friend. He is a really great person for my friend to look up to. My friend is bi-sexual, and he's having trouble with himself. I try and try to reassure him things will be fine, just sometimes he doesnt listen. I hope my friend will have the strength of your son. My condolenses. And apologies for my typos. I'll also, like the guy who signed before me, pray for your family, the spirit of your son, the many others who are struggling, and the world in gerenal. God Bless (if you believe in him)

 

Thursday 07/25/2002 7:38:44pm Name: Miles Hunter E-Mail: moonboy87@msn.com Homepage: Tsuki Productions Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/mooonbooy/ Location: Denver, Colorado Comments: I believe that it is a shame that these types of hate are still taught and passed down through generations without stop. Some say that it's just the way it is, but I say it doesn't have to be. I am a 15 year old gay male from Colorado, and next year I am going to be proposing an anti hate group at my high school (Lakewood High School). It may not be much, but hopefully I can change the ideals of people in my community. I am very sorry that it had to come that far, but his story not only touched me, but gave me more motivation to stop this type of ignorance in today's society. It's sick and should not be tolerated. Thank you so much for sharing this story with me, and I will make sure that this story is read and agknoledged by others. -Miles Hunter

 

Tuesday 07/23/2002 11:46:17am Name: David E-Mail: d.leaper@madasafish.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: United Kingdom Comments: Dear Gabi, Firstly, I would like to honour your son for being himself. I am 20, gay and proud. I have however been very close to suicide more than once in my life. This is not the case any more. Since I have had access to the support available on the Internet, I have realised that I am not alone. I have made many new friends who all send their love and support to both you and your family. Your website with others saved me at a very low time in my life. Bill - I never knew you, and I know you are watching over us, let me buy you a drink some time. With Love David United Kingdom

 

Tuesday 07/23/2002 8:05:58am Name: William E-Mail: williamflanagin8783@hotmail.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: San Antonio, Texas Comments: I'm 14 years old, and I'm so touched by your story. I'm glad you’re doing this for your son. I just wish that the world would only accept us for who we are; I don't know why there’s so much hatred in this world. Gay people are people. They’re no different. They have a heart, they have a mind, and they can love. It just hurts me so much everyday to hear people making fun of gay people. I just want to go up to them and say, "Shut up! That isn't right for you to say that!" I have also tried to commit suicide because of how the world is, and how others do not want me. I want to help in anyway way I can, because I want to feel like I helped people somehow. I hope everything goes well for you and I hope your son is in heaven with God. With all the love in my heart Sincerely, William

 

Wednesday 07/17/2002 11:47:51pm Name: C.J. E-Mail: cgriffit@planetout.com Homepage: TenPercentBent.com Homepage URL: http://www.tenpercentbent.com Location: WA Comments: I cannot put into words the incredible feelings I experience when reading Bill's story. Gabi, you are obviously an incredible person, and your love for your son, and the rest of your family is evident. With the pain of your loss, you also seem to have gained another love, which encompasses the rest of the world. If given the chance, I sincerely believe you could bring about world peace in an instant. Please continue with your hard work, and I can't thank you enough.

 

Wednesday 07/17/2002 6:50:58am Name: Victoria Hufmann E-Mail: victoria@eurokom-media.de Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: Nuremberg, Germany Comments: I read Billīs story with great interest today. Ironically there has been a court ruling in Germany only today allowing homosexual/lesbian couples to marry. I wanted to share this with you, as I thought it may encourage you to keep up your fight - things can be different. God bless you all. Victoria

 

Saturday 07/13/2002 5:15:14pm Name: Brandy E-Mail: babygirl_55412@yahoo.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: Minneapolis, MN Comments: I came across this site by reading about the Brandon Teena story! It saddends me that people choose to be so cruel, I hate ignorance and racism, hate crimes and discrimination. I can't feel youe exact pain but I am sending my prayers to your family anyway. God Bless read Luke 1:79

 

Friday 07/12/2002 2:40:13pm Name: Andrew E-Mail: andrewdb01@yahoo.com Homepage: Andrew's Parlor Homepage URL: http://andrewsparlor.tripod.com Location: Torrance area, CA Comments: Hi. All that I can say is...wow. Your son is very brave. You must be a wonderful, caring, thoughtful, and open-minded father for your son at such a young age to tell you about his sexual orientation. I myself am eighteen and am questioning my own sexuality, though I know I am definitely not straight. I had thought bi, but am now thinking differently. Only one family relative knows about me, though. I can only imagine how incredibly painful it must have been for you to lose your son. Especially someone who was so kind and caring. I think this website is a great way to try and dissipate hate and discrimination, that which was dead before it even became alive. The sad thing is that not only does it destroy those that create it, but it can ruin the lives of those who are the victims of it. Again, continue your work. I think what you're doing is a great thing. :-) -Sincerely, Andrew

 

Tuesday 07/09/2002 6:19:12pm Name: Janay yennerell E-Mail: froggirl_2_16@msn.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: scottdale,pennsylvaina,USA Comments: yes this story is very touching i hope that some day there will not be anymore judgeing people by there sex age color or especially sexual preferance or in any other way shape or form i hope for the best for this family that has/is suffering this loss of this great strong sounding bright young man god bless you all!!!

 

Monday 07/08/2002 9:41:13pm Name: LUZ E-Mail: luzdelcarmen_garcia@hotmail.com Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: Guatemala Comments: I think this page help other peoples with a problem thanks

 

Monday 07/01/2002 3:47:04am Name: Marsha Easter E-Mail: easter@sbcglobal.net Homepage: Homepage URL: Location: Sacramento, CA Comments:

 

Friday 06/28/2002 11:10:54pm Name: Donald R. Whitbeck E-Mail: bigwhitbeck@aol.com Homepage: comstockrose.com/moses Homepage URL: Location: Comments: The story of your son's passing, without a doubt, only tells me again of the emotional distress brought about by the loss of a child. Nothing could be more tragic than the experience. We are all human beings regardless of our race, religion or sexuality. It is irrelevent in the scheme of things that only comes from one source, and, I confess, I really don't know what that source may be. However, if the loss of Bill could be felt by all humans at the same level of intensity, I feel certain humanity would change their thinking. I wish you strength, hope, recovery and all the emotional help that is available to mankind from a power greater that we know. Thank you for sharing.

 

Monday 06/24/2002 7:22:20am
Name:	Gabi Clayton
E-Mail:
Homepage:	the index page & more about Bill
Homepage URL:	http://www.youth-guard.org/gabi/respondex.html
Location:	Olympia, WA
Comments:	This new guestbook was started on 6/24/02. 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