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Gabi Clayton's Guestbook #51 - From 3/20/04 to 5/18/04
Note: This guestbook reads from the bottom of the page up. -- Gabi
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Tuesday, May 18, 2004 7:09:39 PM |
| Name: |
gabriel |
| E-Mail: |
gabcoe43@yahoo.com.br |
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| Location: |
portugal |
| Comments: |
Good work... i´m
with u
kiss
Gabriel |
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Tuesday, May 18, 2004 5:14:57 AM |
| Name: |
Timothy
Michael |
| E-Mail: |
bratinthehat2003@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Canada |
| Comments: |
I am saddened
to read about the loss of your son. I am sure he is now
happy,
and thankfull to have a family like you |
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Monday, May 17, 2004 1:17:38 PM |
| Name: |
Salvador
Carlos |
| E-Mail: |
chavo209@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Stockton, Ca |
| Comments: |
If you can i
would like you to talk or write a letter to my GSA and
the United GSA Youth of Ca. IT will give them a better
understanding of what we are facing instead of ignoring
it. I understand. |
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Sunday, May 16, 2004 8:30:49 PM |
| Name: |
Sara |
| E-Mail: |
mommaqtpy@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Indiana |
| Comments: |
I'm so sorry
that your son had to go through this in his young life.
I, at the age of 20, have many friends who have been
openly gay, and go through the exact same thing daily to
the point of depression. I thank you very much for such
a great page.. Even though I didn't know your son, he
definately is a person to look up to..
Sara |
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Friday, May 14, 2004 3:06:42 PM |
| Name: |
Stephanie |
| E-Mail: |
jzai27@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Ventura |
| Comments: |
Thank you so
much for sharing with everyone. The term family in the
glbt communtiy means exactly that. You're Family in Las
Vegas NV. Is thinking about you and yours.
I am a 24 yr old genetic female. I feel that i am MUCH
more than that. I am effected by my surroundings an
aweful lot. I too battle with depression, and it is an
every day battle. Your families story gives me that
extra motivation that i sometimes need to remember what
i am fighting for everyday. I am very active in the
community here. And sometimes there are positives here,
but the bad outway the good.
Thank you again, for being who you are.
~Stephanie
Jzai27@hotmail.com
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Wednesday, May 12, 2004 11:38:01 AM |
| Name: |
nikita |
| E-Mail: |
goth_420@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
illinois |
| Comments: |
hello, my name
is Nikita and i was doing a random search on yahoo and i
was interested in reading your story. People these dyas
are cruel and its just terrible in the world we live
today. Society is gonna catch up to us one day and were
not gonna like the results. I have many friends who are
gay or a lesbian and its doesnt bother me one bit. They
are the most nicest poeple i know well at least most of
them. I personally think that the people who did that to
your son should get more then what they deserved, its
just pettty to them. they dont care about probation or
anything like that. Anyways i am with you all the way
and i am very sorry to hear that you lost your son over
this crude manner. life shouldnt be this way. God didnt
intend us to be this cruel to each other. I'm praying
for you and good luck!
with lovw, nikita |
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Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:13:04 AM |
| Name: |
Mark Priddy |
| E-Mail: |
markrpriddy@wmconnect.com |
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| Location: |
Evansville
Indiana |
| Comments: |
I was very
moved and saddened by the story of Bill.I am a 43 yr old
gay and was bullied on by many boys in school when I was
younger.I know what he must have felt.I thank you for
telling this story and honoring him by being active in
teen suicide prevention.The world will be better when
hate is erased.Take care and be well. |
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Monday, May 10, 2004 8:12:52 PM |
| Name: |
Margaret |
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| Comments: |
Your son
fought long, hard, and valiantly. I don't think that I
would have had the strength to do (or endure) half of
what he did. What an incredible young man, and I am so
deeply sorry for your loss. |
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Saturday, May 08, 2004 9:28:26 PM |
| Name: |
jonn |
| E-Mail: |
tauryboy1@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
north jersey |
| Comments: |
It's hard not
to grieve when reading this story.. I have much respect
for you as his mother and couldn't imagine what you've
gone through to get this far. It is also amazing how
strong youahve become. i am a homosexual teen.. out and
dealing with the common discriminations. I am sure its
alot eeasier now then it has been in the past and I
could only hope that it gets easier.. well thanks for
posting this site.. it brings alot of strength to me and
probably many other gays and straights who come in
contact with this story. thanks again
Jonny boy |
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Thursday, May 06, 2004 1:37:12 PM |
| Name: |
Ashley |
| E-Mail: |
the_sixth_jokercard_marks_theend@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
here |
| Comments: |
your sight
touched me. right now im doing a school project on how
awful people treat gays. i never knew your son but his
story has touched my life. and i leave you with these
words. in a perfect world no one is looked down upon or
discriminated, but only shown love and kindness, god
bless you and yours
ashley |
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Tuesday, May 04, 2004 3:40:45 PM |
| Name: |
shannon |
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| Location: |
germany |
| Comments: |
Dear Gabi,
I am so sorry for your losts and i do believe that bill
is proud for the strength and hope you have given to the
people all over the world...
God bless you |
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Tuesday, May 04, 2004 5:37:39 AM |
| Name: |
Adam Petch |
| E-Mail: |
redfruits@mac.com |
| Homepage: |
http://www.justinberry.org.uk |
| Location: |
York, England |
| Comments: |
Hello Gabi,
It is now one year since my partner died and your site
continues to inspire me and keep me strong. Keep up the
work, which I hope can spread to the rest of the world
too.
All my regards
Adam |
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Tuesday, May 04, 2004 12:05:02 AM |
| Name: |
Meike |
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| Location: |
Germany |
| Comments: |
I am so sorry
for your loss & hope that Bill has finally found the
peace and freedom he was longing for. |
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Saturday, May 01, 2004 11:05:53 AM |
| Name: |
Inga Bra
Vigfusdottir |
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| Location: |
Boston |
| Comments: |
I was really
touched to read about Bill. I is so much shame that a
person with other sexual feelings cant have a normal
life or is consiously reminded of who he or she is. I
hope that your story will help others |
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Saturday, May 01, 2004 2:47:04 AM |
| Name: |
lacey bond |
| E-Mail: |
laceylueb@aol.com |
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| Location: |
panama city
florida |
| Comments: |
Bill`s story
touched my heart. I am a very open bisexual female and i
get judged daily for not being straight, or lesbian. As
well as my relegious choice being pagan . Thank you for
telling bills story. |
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Monday, April 26, 2004 4:58:16 PM |
| Name: |
Anika V |
| E-Mail: |
anika@cgnetsys.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
San
Bernardino, California |
| Comments: |
Your story has
touched my heart! As a Roman Cathloic and a strong
supporter of the Gay community, my heart goes out to
your family. May God Bless Bill!!
Anika |
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Monday, April 26, 2004 4:01:35 PM |
| Name: |
alisa f. |
| E-Mail: |
donthaveone |
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| Location: |
toledo ohio |
| Comments: |
im very sorry
for what happened. |
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Sunday, April 25, 2004 2:14:31 PM |
| Name: |
jokie |
| E-Mail: |
jokie_real@yahoo.ca |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
nigeria |
| Comments: |
i just want
bill to sign my guestbook |
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Friday, April 23, 2004 8:09:59 PM |
| Name: |
Becky |
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| Location: |
UK |
| Comments: |
Thank you for
this site. It makes me proud to be human, because of the
way Bill's example shines for us.
I hope to pass this site on to friends who are caught in
the trap of seeing any alternative sexuality as 'weird'
or 'wrong'. |
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Thursday, April 22, 2004 3:05:40 PM |
| Name: |
Jim |
| E-Mail: |
georgiabulldawg1@aol.com |
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| Location: |
Georgia |
| Comments: |
I wandered
upon this site while searching for resources and
volunteer opportunities in my new state. I am glad I
did. Thank you for sharing the story of your son with
the world. I live in a university town where I'm sure
there are kids in the same state of mind. Again, thanks
for sharing, it meant alot. |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:21:25 PM |
| Name: |
Ali Gitter |
| E-Mail: |
kittie1316@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Cherry Hill,
New Jersey |
| Comments: |
I just wanted
to express my sympathy to you and your family. Although
years have passed, no amount of time can replace such a
great loss. I hope that your pain has eased over time. I
am the President of my High School's Gay/Straight
Alliance which includes everyone inbetween. We will be
honoring Bill's memory during our hate crime awareness
time. Thank you for sharing your story.
Much sympathy,
Ali Gitter, NJ |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2004 5:12:13 PM |
| Name: |
nancy russell |
| E-Mail: |
srussell3@ec.rr.com |
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| Location: |
n.c |
| Comments: |
i feel so
sorry for your loss .IF only people would learn God is
our Judge not people . we are not to judge one another
but to show one another love as Jesus did. a mother
nancy |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2004 10:04:42 AM |
| Name: |
Katherine
Payne |
| E-Mail: |
lrigshtiek@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
missouri |
| Comments: |
Hi. I am also
bisexual. It is hard to deal with all the things you
hear. I can't bring my girlfriend to my last prom, or
even to anything. It's sad to hear about your brother. I
teared up when I was reading the story. It really got to
me. It is things like this that makes me feel that more
should be done to protect the bisexuals. I have gotten
into a fight because of my sexual preference. I was
suspended from school. I wasn't fair. All i was honestly
doing was defending my girlfriend. That happened last
year. Now i still hear about it. It doesn't seem to ever
end. I do get depressed at times. |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:26:09 PM |
| Name: |
Katie |
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| Comments: |
Hi
I found your site while searching . . . I am 19, openly
gay among my friends and (some) former high school
teachers. I feared "coming out" as a lesbian
during my high school years because I was already
labeled, already being teased for dealing with
depression, having too high grades and everything else.
It was always rumored that I was gay and because of this
many, many of my classmated ignored me or called me
prude. Most didn't even talk to me except for my close
group of friends. I attempted suicide shortly before
graduation. A family history of depression is hard but
when a person has also been sexually abused and is gay
it seems to get that much harder. I was raped by a
boyfriend - early on in my freshman year my health
teacher labeled me bisexual and I tried so hard to prove
myself as "straight" because I was taught that
homo/bisexuality was wrong, inappropriate.
What happened to your son was tragic and shouldn't have
ever happened. Unfortunately, that same hate is evident
in my town and school officials have not done anything
to help solve the problems that occur. They are few
because very, very few students come out for the fear of
being hurt. I knew 1 openly gay student during my years
of high school because everyone else remained quiet and
huddled in corners trying to blend in. Because most
gay/les/bi students remain quiet, the school doesn't
think there is a problem or any harrassment towards
them. Personally, I think they are completely blind.
Thank you for sharing your story. |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:56:53 PM |
| Name: |
Dawn Houston |
| E-Mail: |
egyptianrose1356@yahoo.com |
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| Location: |
Illinois |
| Comments: |
I just wanted
to say that I'm really sorry about what happened to
Bill. |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:52:39 PM |
| Name: |
Bridget Harris |
| E-Mail: |
bridget_harris@dnsconsole.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
New Jersey |
| Comments: |
Thank you for
having the courage to share your heartbreaking story
with the world. I hope it will open many eyes.
~bridget
bridget_harris@dnsconsole.com |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004 2:47:23 PM |
| Name: |
Stefan |
| E-Mail: |
legrosmatoux@msn.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Boston |
| Comments: |
I am a Haitian
guy and a student in Boston. I am also bi-sexual. I find
your words inspiring and I am sorry for what happened to
that kid. I recently admitted to myself that I was
sexually and romantically drawn to men and women.
It was hard because I was raised to believe being
"non straight" was bad. Also, I liked sports
and liked hanging out with guys. I did not look or act
gay so I never saw myself as non straight because I
thought gays were weird and acted weird. Hey, I am what
I am. Currently, I am closeted and sort of in love with
a girl named Lauren B.
I just hope the kids out there who are gay, bisexual or
lesbian can keep their heads up and fight for their
rights. I honestly think we can win.
Peace. |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004 12:41:05 AM |
| Name: |
J.T. |
| E-Mail: |
jt2004@hotmail.com |
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| Location: |
UTAH |
| Comments: |
I read Bill's
story and feel regret for what happened to him. I am
puzzled about one thing, however. The article keeps
referring to Bill as "bisexual" and that
implies he also liked females in a romantic/sexual sense
as well - and not just males. Yet I saw no evidence
anywhere in the article that Bill was anything but a
homosexual. So my question is this: Did Bill lable
himself "bi" in order to make his sexual
transition easier for his family and friends? Many gays
do that, I know from personal experience. And Bill
sounds like a classic example of that.
signed,
A gay guy in Provo. |
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Monday, April 19, 2004 6:06:27 PM |
| Name: |
Carlos
Calderon |
| E-Mail: |
calderon_co@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
http://geocities.com/calderon_co |
| Location: |
Riverside, CA |
| Comments: |
Thank you for
sharing your story, and your thoughts.
I'll soon become a graduate student at Arizona State
University; I've been accepted into the Social
Psychology graduate program. I want to make a difference
in our society, and I'm particularly interested on
issues related to prejudice.
If I can ever help you in any way, please let me know. |
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Monday, April 19, 2004 9:19:32 AM |
| Name: |
Marko |
| E-Mail: |
marko_roman@yahoo.de |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
germany |
| Comments: |
Bills feelings
are so well known to me. I am currently also struggling
with my environemnt that is homophobic and often I also
have the feeling of being to weak to handle all this. In
the end I want to be defined by what I give the
community, by my job, ... but not by my sexuality, its
just a part of me. But how can you give up after reading
your story?! Don´t let hate and intolerance destroy
more lifes. I am peoud of you and your family. |
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Sunday, April 18, 2004 6:04:40 PM |
| Name: |
nicky |
| E-Mail: |
naholden@inspire.co.nz |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
new zealand |
| Comments: |
thank you for
your story, i am a student counsellor and doing crisis
intervention and suicidal prevention. I had to find a
story dealing with suicide. thank you once agin. kind
regards nicky |
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Sunday, April 18, 2004 12:55:19 AM |
| Name: |
steve |
| E-Mail: |
neroradius@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Toronto
Ontario Canada |
| Comments: |
hello
I'm a student studying to become a counsellor and I
happen to be gay. I never had supportive parents and I
felt alone and have at times wanted to give up. There is
so much hate...It makes me sad.. I guess where there is
Ignorance there is Hate and it doesn't really matter
where you live right? I want to thank you for telling
your story you and your son has inspired me to make a
difference ...I wish there were more people like
you...The world would be a better place...
Always
Steve |
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| Wednesday, April 14, 2004 3:21:44
PM |
| Name: |
Emily |
| E-Mail: |
waycoolem1222@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Michigan |
| Comments: |
Im so sorry
about what happend to him. My boyfriend killed himself
on April 14,2004. or today. I was going to his house and
when i got to his door and knocked nobody answered..and
i thought it was weird because i just talked to him 10
minuets before then and he said he would be home. So i
waited and nobody answered so i went in. The door was
unlocked. I went in and went up to Blair's room..he
wasnt there so i went in the basement..there he was
hanging from the link they used to hold up the punching
bag. his wrists were cut. I dont know how i will be able
to cope with it. Do u have any suggestions at all? if
you dont want to email me then you dont have to. its
alright, youre problably extremely busy.
And again..i am very sorry for your loss
~love emily~ Age:15
R.I.P Blair
1989-2004 |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2004 2:39:42 AM |
| Name: |
Ivan R. |
| E-Mail: |
chewthis18@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Hemet, Ca |
| Comments: |
this story
really took to me because i had a hate crime done to me
also. |
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Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:34:52 PM |
| Name: |
Kali |
| E-Mail: |
sistajones15@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
http://www.flawed.8k.com |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Comments: |
I am giving a
persuasive speech on hate crimes and I came across your
site during my research. I wanted to thank you for
sharing your story because these are the kind of things
that will help to put this nonsense to an end. |
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Monday, April 12, 2004 11:20:26 PM |
| Name: |
Mowana Meafou |
| E-Mail: |
mowana_cow@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Australia |
| Comments: |
Hello how are
you? I am very good thank! I read this story it nearly
made me cry!!! Sooo thank you!!! |
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Monday, April 12, 2004 12:58:27 AM |
| Name: |
Leanne |
| E-Mail: |
angelica_pickles23@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Perth. W/A |
| Comments: |
That is a sad
story and made me cry.. but at the same time Bill's
story gave me strenght and courage to confront life.
R.I.P mate |
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Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:11:09 AM |
| Name: |
Amelia McCray |
| E-Mail: |
amccray@umd.umich.edu |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Romulus,
Michigan |
| Comments: |
I am a
sophomore at the University of Michigan. In my sociology
class, I am doing a paper on male agression. I was
researching the Matthew Shepard case, but found you
instead... I was so moved as I sat at my computer
reading your story... I know what it means to be close
to someone like your son. It is suck a pointless waste
of energy to hate anything... homosexual people are
exactly that, they are people... homophobic people think
that because they are different, that they have no
feelings, but at the same time I have to argue with not
only the thought that gay's and lesbians have no
feelings, but also that they are different. When someone
is gay, it means that their sexual orientation is
different... but why does it have to mean that as a
human being they are different? There are some people in
this world who need a reality check, and perhaps if you
reach enough people with your story, it will happen. |
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Wednesday, April 07, 2004 6:25:52 PM |
| Name: |
Billy Belcher |
| E-Mail: |
billybelcher470@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Maryland |
| Comments: |
Hi, my name is
Billy I am 25 years old blond hair blue eyes & a
student.
Iam originally from Chattanooga,Tennessee & going to
school in Maryland
I am also Bi sex.too. at school they are not allowed to
have any prejudice against sexual orientation race creed
or color or religious preferences.
if the do the instructors will be let go & they will
loose their job. |
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Tuesday, April 06, 2004 4:51:21 AM |
| Name: |
everett |
| E-Mail: |
everettsuperstar@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
san francisco |
| Comments: |
Reading Bill's
story reminds me of my own experiences growing up and
being chased, threatened with a knife, yelled, bullied,
called names etc. I am 32 now and still feel the pain
especially when seeing that the hate has not gone away.
I am just in a safer place surrounded by good people. It
reminds me that my own activism and strength has to be
directed towards helping kids like Bill. I have been
there and am sorry for your loss and pain. |
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Monday, April 05, 2004 6:09:52 PM |
| Name: |
Shawonda
Harris |
| E-Mail: |
janice6022@msn.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Phenix City |
| Comments: |
First I would
like to express my sympathy for Bill's family. 2nd, I
would like to say that what happened to Bill was
horrible and people should not have to go through the
pain and sorrow just because of their sexual
orientation. Just as we heterosexuals stand up for our
rights, the homosexuals have to do just the same. To all
of the Homosexuals, stand up for your rights. |
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Monday, April 05, 2004 11:50:15 AM |
| Name: |
Jessica |
| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Rochester, N.Y |
| Comments: |
When i read
this story i wanted to cry because what happened to him
was so wrong. People should understand that true love
contains two people who are in love not just two people
of the opposite sex. To Bill's parents and relatives I'm
soooooooo sorry for your loss. No one should be put down
or suffer because of their sexuallity. To Bill himself
don't ever be ashamed of who you were.I wish you were
here so i could talk to you and tell you that. |
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Friday, April 02, 2004 11:46:57 PM |
| Name: |
John |
| E-Mail: |
jlp721@msn.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
MA |
| Comments: |
Im so sorry
for your loss. Bill was a brave and very special person.
I can relate to his pain. When I was eleven my mother
died and I was refered to a priest for counceling. He
raped me several times allways threnting to tell my dad
that it was my falt it happened. He had terrifyed me so
much that I had a beakdown of sorts. By twelve I had
tried to commit suside twice. My life hasent been easy
but I testified against the priest "paul shanley"
and tried to have the church put him away. Im gay now
and my mate of 14 years just died of cancer. It's hard
to hold on when life and people can be so cold. I hope
you can find a way to cope and find peace. |
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Friday, April 02, 2004 1:15:48 PM |
| Name: |
Charity |
| E-Mail: |
hugz_n_kisses3413@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Arkansas |
| Comments: |
To anyone who
has had anyone they loved commit suicide...you will
always be in my prayers. |
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Thursday, April 01, 2004 6:06:05 PM |
| Name: |
Heather
Griffith |
| E-Mail: |
keepdreamin16@yahoo.com |
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| Location: |
Okc |
| Comments: |
Hey Gabi, it's
me again... i just wanted to tell everyone... that some
people say mean things because they are scared of
rejection (i'm not saying it's right) I have never
thought about what foxylady said (they really might be
scared, and don't know what to do, and they are just
reacting the only way they know how... Maybe they don't
have anyone to talk to...If anyone ever needs anyone to
talk to email me... Love always Heather |
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Thursday, April 01, 2004 11:54:41 AM |
| Name: |
FoXy LaDy |
| E-Mail: |
pookieboss69@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
if some ppl
make homosexuals ppl life hell their wrong in the head
or maybe they r bi themselves but just wanna admit it,
some ppl r scared to admit to themselves dat dey r gay
coz nowadays if ur hetrosexuals ur considered as
'normal' i hate when ppl use the word normal!!! ugghhhh!!!
theres no such a thing as normal every1 is different. i
gto nothin against gay ppl but i got a male gay friend i
respect dat hes gay but hmmm hes very annoyin, anywayz
if we were all the same it wont be fun!!! |
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Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:13:23 AM |
| Name: |
FoXy LaDy |
| E-Mail: |
pookieboss69@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
hahahahahhahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
woohhhoooo!!! y dont u ppl like go shoppin or sumfiin??
y u got cry on the internet....it wont help!!??! no
point!! go have fun GET A LIVE |
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| Wednesday, March 31,
2004 12:53:08 AM |
| Name: |
James Garfield |
| E-Mail: |
jadenkelsen@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Evanston,
Illinois |
| Comments: |
This is one of
the most touching stories I have ever heard about this.
As a gay teen, I find these stories to be moving. I wish
I could have been there to know him, as he sounds like a
wonderful person. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Tuesday, March 30, 2004 5:36:14 PM |
| Name: |
Alex |
| E-Mail: |
allixallot_lasvegas@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Washington DC |
| Comments: |
I came across
your son's story today as I am researching hate crimes
for a perfromance I am doing for the National Conference
on Gender (GPAC). I am an transgendered person and this
story has touched me deeply. I am tears right now and
ferious. Blessed Be to you and your family for
graciously working so hard to educate and use your son's
story to reach out to our own gay community and those
that touch our lives every day. Thank you. |
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Tuesday, March 30, 2004 4:46:41 PM |
| Name: |
Heather
Griffith |
| E-Mail: |
keepdreamin16@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Oklahoma City |
| Comments: |
My name is
Heather and my best friend (girl) is a lesbian... She
has had many accidents with hate crimes and it is
unclear to me why people can't just love people for who
they are... why is she or bill any different from
anybobdy else??? She comes home everynight crying
because the people she works with make little
comments... everyday... I don't understand... she is so
sweet and so lovable... why would anyone go out of there
way to make someones life hell??? I feel your pain, and
i'm sorry about your loss!! He will never be forgotten,
missed but not forgotten!!! Love Heather |
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Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:11:46 PM |
| Name: |
Shameka |
| E-Mail: |
deniece626@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Holly Springs,
MS |
| Comments: |
I was touched
by your story. I don't understand why people would treat
otehr people that way becaue they are different. We are
all trying to to get to heaven someday, so how can
people get to heaven if they are judging one another. I
think that this will never be over until the creater
comes back and make a believer out of thost type of
people. Because NO ONE can get into the kingdom of
heaven by judging someone else. So what if he's gay, or
straight, we are all GOD's people. And to all people who
disagree with what i said, you got my email address,
don't sugarcoat nothing, email me and let me know, cause
you better believe i will respond. Thank you and may God
Bless. |
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Monday, March 29, 2004 6:50:23 PM |
| Name: |
Barb |
| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Maryland |
| Comments: |
I was truly
moved by Bill's story. His strength of character (and
that of his family)is truly commendable. I wish you only
happy memories of your remarkable son. |
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Monday, March 29, 2004 3:03:32 PM |
| Name: |
BUTTERFLY |
| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
HOUSTON |
| Comments: |
IF I KNEW!
HOLD YOUR LOVED ONES CLOSER TODAY,
WHISPER IN THEIR EAR,
TELL THEM THAT YOU LOVE THEM
AND YOU'LL ALWAYS HOLD THEM DEAR.
FOR TOMMOROW IS PROMISE NO ONE,
YOUNG AND OLD, ALIKE
AND TODAY MAY BE YOUR LAST CHANCE
TO HOLD YOUR LOVED ONES TIGHT. |
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Monday, March 29, 2004 12:06:34 AM |
| Name: |
Valerie |
| E-Mail: |
staryanne@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Maryland |
| Comments: |
I am sorry for
your loss. I understand how it feels to lose someone you
love. I have two members of my family that are gay and
members of my family do not approve. I wish they were as
open as you. |
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Sunday, March 28, 2004 3:31:48 AM |
| Name: |
Andrew Smith |
| E-Mail: |
andrew_62285@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Maryland |
| Comments: |
I do not
understand y some people hate or fear other's who do
thing's differently, i have never had a problem with
anyone with a different sexual orentation,i am straight
and i suport what u are doin |
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Saturday, March 27, 2004 3:51:08 AM |
| Name: |
Darren |
| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Around Boston,
MA |
| Comments: |
I looked at a
hate crimes website and it provided a link to the story
of your son. Being bisexual myself, I know what he went
through and I know how tough it is to be open about
yourself. Especially with MA being the Gay Rights
epicenter it is today (with the gay marriage that I
support). It is absolutely disgusting to think that
anything like this couldd happen in America today. (ex.
Matrthew Shepard, Barry Winchell, Bill Clayton, etc)
Stay well.
-Darren |
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Thursday, March 25, 2004 10:11:46 PM |
| Name: |
Raveenthran |
| E-Mail: |
ravee312@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Malaysia |
| Comments: |
I am really
touched by your son's life. Eventhough i dont know him
and live thousands of mile away, I think that you have
been a wonderful mother and you should be proud of
yourself. People like you who makes this planet a better
place to live in and a reason to live for. I am sure God
will bless you and keep up the good work.
Regards,
Ravee,
Kuala Lumpur, Malayssia |
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Thursday, March 25, 2004 2:08:23 PM |
| Name: |
Brittany |
| E-Mail: |
firefae3800@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Massachuttets |
| Comments: |
i am so sorry
and glad that your son spoke out! i have, and im lucky
enough not to be harrassed too much. i am a 16 year old
lesbian, and im glad that there are people like u who
will speak up for people like us. Thank you always. |
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Thursday, March 25, 2004 6:45:43 AM |
| Name: |
Joy van der
Horst (nee Clayton |
| E-Mail: |
joyvdhorst@absa.co.za |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
South Africa |
| Comments: |
Dearest Gabi
and Alec
I came across your story while I was trying to look up
Clayton's throughout the world and was moved by what
Bill had to go through. I can only imagine the trauma
and helplessness he went through and you as parents as
well. I thought I was heterosexual until I met the most
loving man and through him I recognised and accepted my
bi-sexuality and at 40 years old, haven't had the
courage to "come out" and as long as my
partner accepts me as I am, I'm happy. Be still and know
that God is with you and please keep up the good work
you are doing. Bill sure must have been proud to parents
as devoted and loving as you. |
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Thursday, March 25, 2004 6:37:04 AM |
| Name: |
Mark Bingham |
| E-Mail: |
ozjungleboy@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Sydney,
Australia |
| Comments: |
May God bless
Bill in his life after life on Earth. May God bless
Bill's parents. May Bill's self sacrifice help cause an
unfortunate majority to re-think its awful, ignorant
views. Markie |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:27:58 PM |
| Name: |
Samantha Tame |
| E-Mail: |
sammy23_83@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Tasmania
Australia |
| Comments: |
Thank you for
touching my heart Bill. |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:43:32 AM |
| Name: |
brandy senecal |
| E-Mail: |
theoriginalfruitloop@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Maine |
| Comments: |
first of all i
would like to say that i am truly sorry for your loss. I
have friends that are homosexual and i understand how
awful it is to see them harassed..and be powerless to
help them.My best friends mother is gay and she has been
dealing with her homosexuality for more years than ive
been alive...some people to not realize it is not only
the person that is gay they are abusing but also family
members and friends....my best friend was so afraid to
tell me her mother was gay that i didnt know until we
were friends for two years her mother is like a second
mother to me i love her and accept her
lifestyle.....again i am truly sorry for your loss.
brandy |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:02:47 AM |
| Name: |
Pierce
Phillips |
| E-Mail: |
lord_pierce@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
New Hampton,
New Hampshire |
| Comments: |
God, do I ever
feel your pain. |
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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:53:28 AM |
| Name: |
Brian Glow |
| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
http://www.brianglow.com |
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| Comments: |
nice site,
really enjoyed the visit |
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Monday, March 22, 2004 3:48:14 PM |
| Name: |
Becky Edwards |
| E-Mail: |
vwchic76@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
In my writing
class we are writing a paper on hate crimes. In doing
research I came upon your story. I was actually in class
at this time. Sitting here reading this was so moving to
me, I could have cried right then. I am definitely
thinking of using this story for my paper. Thank you
Becky |
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Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:28:57 PM |
| Name: |
FoXy LaDy |
| E-Mail: |
pookieboss69@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
hEre we go
again u sad fukers all homos!!!!! hahahah!!! ru ppl like
60 here?? get ova it!!! FAGGOTS |
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