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Gabi Clayton's Guestbook #55 - From 12/5/04 to 2/23/05
Note: This guestbook reads from the bottom of the page up. -- Gabi
| Wednesday,
February 23, 2005 1:36:21 PM |
| Name: |
ryeesa age.15 |
| E-Mail: |
ese10588@hotmail.com |
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| Location: |
pinehill,nj |
| Comments: |
im doing a
report in school about gay and lesbian teen suicide. as
a homosexual teen myself i would like to thank you for
sharing your story. Also, i would like to say sorry for
your lose please if you have other sites with similar
story will you email me.
thank you |
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005 12:17:00 AM |
| Name: |
Jewelle |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
San Jose, CA |
| Comments: |
I was really
touched by your son's story. As a high school student, I
know how intolerant many people, especially in my age
group, are towards the gay community. I think that your
efforts to end this hate are very honorable. I will keep
you and your family in my prayers. |
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Monday, February 21, 2005 10:23:58 PM |
| Name: |
Mary Jo
Kirschenman |
| E-Mail: |
mojo1215@earthlink.net |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Tacoma, WA |
| Comments: |
I am a student
a Evergreen State College in Olympia taking the program
"Sex, Gender and Evolution". My hopes are to
work in the GLBT community. I was so touched by the
story of your beautiful son and I am pleased to see your
website knowing the broad reaching benefits it has had
and continues to have. Thank you |
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Monday, February 21, 2005 10:16:44 AM |
| Name: |
Amanda Pepin |
| E-Mail: |
blood_orchids@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Ontario,
Canada |
| Comments: |
I just wanted
to tell you that I have taken a look through your
website, as well as several others relating to hate
crimes and the resulting actions. My heart is with you
in your loss, as I know that no amount of time will ever
erase the memory. Each life is valuable and should never
be stolen from this world. I just want to let you know
that I believe you are a brave woman and that Bill was a
brave young man to be open about his beliefs and
feelings in a world that is so filled with fear and
hatred. His life ended entirely too soon, but he lived
it being true to himself and that is something any
mother would be proud of. Please keep speaking up and
speaking out, because, though it may not seem like it at
times, many people are listening. |
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Saturday, February 19, 2005 2:16:35 PM |
| Name: |
Kevin |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Fort Worth,
Texas |
| Comments: |
Thank you for
reaching out to help others. I'm going to do more now to
help the gay youth in my area. |
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Friday, February 18, 2005 2:01:55 AM |
| Name: |
Lyle |
| E-Mail: |
goforbroke2004@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Baton Rouge,
LA |
| Comments: |
Mrs. Gabi,
Your story and Bill's is so moving. I am 49 years old
and have been haunted all my life by my feelings
regarding my sexual orientation. I recently came out,
telly my mother, ex-wife, and several friends and feel
like I've have had the weight of the world lifted off my
shoulders. I only wish I would've had Bill's courage
when I was his age. |
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Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:50:17 AM |
| Name: |
Jamie |
| E-Mail: |
nnjme@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
http://qtwear.cjb.net |
| Location: |
USA |
| Comments: |
This site made
me cry. Thank you for sharing your stories. |
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Monday, February 14, 2005 9:01:46 AM |
| Name: |
kredit |
| E-Mail: |
sabine.bueck@web.de |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
de |
| Comments: |
I enjoyed this
site very much and have taken away a better insight. I
will recommend this site to everyone I know. More people
should step into . |
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Saturday, February 12, 2005 10:21:44 PM |
| Name: |
Paulo Sanches |
| E-Mail: |
psanches_college@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Brazil |
| Comments: |
Hi Gabi,
Greetings from BRazil ! Thanks to add this web page to
youth gays worldwide. Sincerely, I think that you´re an
angel. My native language is portuguese and nowadays i´m
studying english, then sorry by the worst english
grammar.
God bless you and thank you very much by the Bill´s
Story.
Bye |
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Saturday, February 12, 2005 6:24:02 PM |
| Name: |
Raymond A
Weaver |
| E-Mail: |
weaver0322@sbcglobal.net |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Comments: |
Ignorance is a
large cause of hate. Sex education, gender education-all
these things are needed, now. |
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Wednesday, February 09, 2005 5:18:21 PM |
| Name: |
pauperpooter |
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| Location: |
texas |
| Comments: |
to be honest,
i dont support gays or lesbians at all, but i dont
despise them. i find that they are who they are- people
of free will- they choose who they are and who they want
to be. there's nothing hindering them. if you asked me
in person what i thought about gays or lesbians, i'd
outright tell you that it's wrong. however, my voiced
opinion means absolutely nothing to any of you. as i
said, i dont despise them, and i dont hate them, i see
them and people of equal and fair status.
i'm sorry that your son died the way he did. i'm not
much older than Bill when he told you he was bisexual.
Maybe you're thinking that i'm just a kid and i'm too
naive to understand anything- and you're probably right.
i don't intend to make a difference in the ways people
think, but if i could i would make the hating stop. i
see gays and lesbians everyday, they're always there in
my school and in the hallways making-out. they're always
being looked down upon and i sincerely wish that they
weren't. afterall, they're people too.
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Wednesday, February 09, 2005 12:18:13 AM |
| Name: |
JDF |
| E-Mail: |
guera812@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
St. Louis |
| Comments: |
I read Bill's
story and just cried... it's so tragic and senseless. I
dated a man for several years who I thought was
wonderful, except that I could never get past his
homophobic tendencies. I finally decided that I could
not live with a man who would teach those ideas to our
children if we ever had any. I've always known that it
was the right decision. Reading Bill's story reinforced
that for me. Thank you for sharing. |
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Tuesday, February 08, 2005 1:38:48 PM |
| Name: |
rajyashree |
| E-Mail: |
rajyashree26@rediffmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
calcutta,
india |
| Comments: |
i've just
finished the article & i feel so bad for you because
i know what it cost to lose someone so special.i'm a
student & doing my dissertation paper on rights of
homosexuals in india.i've started reading it for my
project & it really moved me.but here i would like
to point out that in our country the situation is worse
than yours.even i've to face many odd questions as i've
selected such an unconventional subject.i really want to
do something against such discrimination & for this
i need your help & i'll be extremely happy if i can
help you in any way.i pray for Bill & wish may his
sacred soul rest in peace. |
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Monday, February 07, 2005 10:48:55 AM |
| Name: |
crystal wend |
| E-Mail: |
sissy508@yahoocom |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
toledo |
| Comments: |
i'm so sorry
about your son. i know how you feel my cousined killed
hiself. and it is very heart breaking. |
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Tuesday, February 01, 2005 10:44:44 PM |
| Name: |
Amber Black |
| E-Mail: |
xo_ripped_apart_ox@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Comments: |
i too know
whats its like to lose someone extreamly close to you!
my brother killed himself in 2000. the reason, we dont
know and he left a note to me saying "if you have
something you need to let out do it before it was too
late..." what that means i still havent figured out
but im sorry for the tradegy and if you would like to
speak just email me and it will all be okay! |
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Sunday, January 30, 2005 5:16:01 AM |
| Name: |
Brian Eddy |
| E-Mail: |
brianeddy2001@sbcglobal.net |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Vallejo, Ca |
| Comments: |
I am from near
olympia, and do not remember hearing of this story
before now. I am a young gay man, and send my deepest
condolences.
I am also an independent film producer. if you would at
all be interested in discussing the possibilities,
please email me.
sincerily and caringly,
Brian K. Eddy |
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Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:57:26 PM |
| Name: |
chris |
| E-Mail: |
cb716@msn.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
san diego |
| Comments: |
I have just
finished reading about your son and all he went through.
I am gay myself and have lost several friends due to
their struggles in how the world viewed them. I do hope
a day comes when our lifestyle is excepted and
understood. Thank-you for sharing this story. |
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Friday, January 28, 2005 10:22:49 AM |
| Name: |
Jaymes Young |
| E-Mail: |
slothman_profecies501@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Brisbane,
Australia |
| Comments: |
Gee. I read
your son's story about six months ago and it really
touched me. I thought that maybe it would make the lives
of other people seem a little brighter soo i printed out
a few copies and placed them conveniently on the coffee
table in my school's office. I didn't know what to think
the next day when they were all gone. Either theres a
huge number of positive people OR theres one negative
peep with a problem with the truth.
I just wanted to say thanks for helping me out, thats
all. |
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Wednesday, January 26, 2005 4:31:43 AM |
| Name: |
Monika |
| E-Mail: |
mmmooonnniiikkkaaa@op.pl |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Poland |
| Comments: |
I don't know
what I can write...
I can only say thay I pray for Bill...
I don't know... |
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Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:56:56 PM |
| Name: |
Andrea Zamora |
| E-Mail: |
yeya23@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Ava,Missouri |
| Comments: |
Thank you so
much for sharing your story! I hope you don't mind me
using your story for a presentation I have to do in a
minority groups class I have for school. I am a open
lesbian in a small town of 3000 people! I can only hope
your story can help me educate at least the 32 people I
have in class...I guess we must start somewhere.. Thank
you again!
Andrea |
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Monday, January 24, 2005 6:40:07 PM |
| Name: |
Beverly
Schouviller |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Olympia, WA |
| Comments: |
What a gift I
have been given in knowing you and having you to share
the moments with our children. I have a gay son, who is
HIV positive, I worry, I love him and he is wonderful.
Beverly |
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Monday, January 24, 2005 2:36:11 PM |
| Name: |
Shane |
| E-Mail: |
healy_shane@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Ireland |
| Comments: |
Hi, i'm shane
and i'm 18 years old, i'm also openly gay. When I was 15
I was on a rare holiday with my family, i was sexually
abused by an older man just like your son. I had just
recently told my mother i was gay, something she did not
take well, and neither did my father who inturn she
told. I did not feel I could confide in them about the
incident as they were uncomfortable with the
"gay" thing. I grew up in a very small town in
Ireland and being gay is not "normal" I was
you could say the only gay in the town! Although I did
feel rejected by my parents I still know they love me
and they only fear for my safety. REading your story I
can only wish they had your strength and understanding!
Unfortunately 1 year after my sexual attack I became
quite sick as I was sitting my final high school exams,
although i finished my exams and am now studying
economics and geography in uni! (i'm now in 2nd year)
The week I started Uni in this new big city out on my
own.. i found out i was hiv+. I have never felt so
alone, nobody to confide in and nobody to help.. Its a
very unusual feeling to be the product of somebody elses
demonic nature. I would like to tell you that your story
and the story of your son has made me feel like i'm not
alone there are people who understand and people who
care! I know i'm going to be sick forever but it makes
me feel like smiling when i reaslise there are people
like you around so courageous and understanding. Your
son would be so proud! I take this time sympthise with
you for the loss of your son and congratulate you on the
beautiful way you have chosen to remember him!
Thanks for sharing,
love shane x
P.S I'm writing this in a hurry please excuse my bad
grammer and spelling (,") |
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Monday, January 24, 2005 12:23:29 AM |
| Name: |
Ryan Stark |
| E-Mail: |
gizmojohn2001@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Willmar,
Minnesota |
| Comments: |
I would like
to thank you for your story of your son. I would like to
tell you that I am very sorry for your loss. I am a 30yo
gay male living in Minnesota. I have been out for 11
years now. It has been very difficult. However your son
has given me courage to continue to be open about my
lifestyle. I love to help people understand and cope
with someone they know who is gay. I would like to again
just say thanks for sharing a little about your son's
life. May God bless you and your family everyday!! Ryan |
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Sunday, January 23, 2005 12:31:31 PM |
| Name: |
Martin |
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| Location: |
Los Angeles |
| Comments: |
Reading about
what happened to your son Bill brought back old memories
which made my blood boil. I am straight but was
constantly tormented in school by other straight boys.
They called me gay just because I didn't want to break
the law by sneaking off and having sex before I was 18.
The taunting made me feel like dying was the only
freedom. Plus I was born to a mother who was sadistic
and sent me to public school in the hope that maybe some
other kid would stick me with a switchblade and thus
remove me from her life.
But let me tell you something... all those guys who
thought they were so tough, just because they spent time
in jail before their 17th birthdays, are rotting away in
prison now. They never learn.
Your intentions are good but unfortunately the sort of
people responsible for what happened to Bill, can't be
reformed. There is no discipline, no kindness, which can
rinse the hate out of these people's souls. The only way
to fight back against them is to treat them with social
disapproval. |
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Saturday, January 22, 2005 9:28:24 PM |
| Name: |
Jeremy |
| E-Mail: |
jerebear@uniserve.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Kelowna BC,
Canada |
| Comments: |
I Just wanted
to say I am sorry for your loss, and I am proud that you
were able to write and share the expirience. I also have
lost a friend to suicide over a sexuality issue, and I
am deeply touched by your story.
Thank You!
Jere |
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Saturday, January 22, 2005 5:08:03 PM |
| Name: |
Lost Soul |
| E-Mail: |
calikaren71@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
http://www.geocities.com/karen_seith |
| Location: |
CA |
| Comments: |
Hi Gabi. I
have visited and revisited this site in the past few
years. Until now have I gotten the courage to speak up.
I am a 33 year old lesbian. And deep inside I can say I
am proud. It took me a long time to admit it to myself,
to realize what kind of a life I would face as a
homosexual woman. And to be honest, I am completely
lost. God (or Jesus) is non-judgemental, yet his
followers are so set on spitting venom and call us
sinners. Sounds to me to be more the work of Satan, than
God. So, I dont announce my sexual orientation, God
forbid I mention it to my sister or brother. They say, I
am going to hell, that God doesnt make biological errors
like homosexuals. My sister actually believes I woke up
one day and decided to be a lesbian. Why in the world
would I *choose* to be hated, teased, spit on, and
abused? Not to mention the disappointment my family has
felt because of this. I dont understand why MY sexual
orientation is up for debate when I dont go sticking my
nose in other people's relationships, gay or straight.
It's hard going outside, when you know you have to keep
this inside. My mother is extremely against this. My
sister has damned me to hell, and my brother is
completely "offended" by this. I have a pride
necklace that I wear sometimes, and when people ask what
the rainbow triangles mean, I tell them. They usually
back off and walk away. If my mother is with me, she
tells me not to wear it, because she is afraid of what
people will think of her having a gay daughter. My
father is the only one who totally accepts it, without
question. I dont want to live in fear for my life
because I love women. But I dont want to be ashamed of a
part of myself that is supposed to be beautiful. Love.
It's beautiful....so why do I feel so ugly? So dirty? So
wrong? My website depicts my gay pride..it is the ONLY
place where I can be proud of who I am. :`(
Bill's story has touched me, very deeply. He is very
missed and very loved. Thank you for sharing his story.
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Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:15:46 PM |
| Name: |
Natalie Lucas |
| E-Mail: |
n.a.lucas@att.net |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Indiana |
| Comments: |
My heart goes
out to you for your loss. |
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Friday, January 21, 2005 5:23:53 PM |
| Name: |
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| E-Mail: |
hydrocodone@hydrocodone-buy.net.ru |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
USA |
| Comments: |
Thank you very
much for share all of your experiences!! I truly believe
it will help people and their families....take care!!!
Bye |
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Thursday, January 20, 2005 2:00:44 PM |
| Name: |
paolo |
| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
http://www.internationalcheapflights.com |
| Location: |
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| Comments: |
I really
appreciate people like you who take their chance in such
an excellent way to give an impression on your sad story
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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:23:58 PM |
| Name: |
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| E-Mail: |
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| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
USA |
| Comments: |
There aren't
words enough to describe the great respect I have for
you. |
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Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:11:45 PM |
| Name: |
Lindsay |
| E-Mail: |
guitatgirl4000@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
hey i am 13
and in the 7th grade. I was writing a speech for school
and it was on suicide. I searched for it on google and i
saw this website. I read this story and by the time i
finished i was crying. This is such a true issue in our
society. I can't imagine what your family has had to go
through. But i want you to know that i will join you in
your mission. |
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Thursday, January 13, 2005 4:53:11 PM |
| Name: |
amanda |
| E-Mail: |
iversongirl2004@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
wilkes barre
pa |
| Comments: |
hey well i
justed wanted to say that i feel really sorry for what
has happened to your son but i am 14 yrs old and i have
alot of gay friends girl and guys the guys are the best
so yea.. i think those guys who assulted your son and
his friend deserve to be prosucted so anyways i hope
that you are feelin ok and always will be good about
your feelings
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Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:47:13 AM |
| Name: |
PK |
| E-Mail: |
orbit9090@email.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
USA |
| Comments: |
As a gay,
adult male, I embrace (but don't flaunt) my sexuality, I
dont make a big deal over it, I dont seek
attention because of it, and insist that those who want
to be in my life don't make a big deal over it either.
Sure, I enjoy being with men, absolutely!, but it's just
NOT a big deal. I enjoy ten thousand other things
too
like bicycling, going to the movies, a good cup of
coffee, etc
Not a big deal. "Life is what you
make of it."
If others are hung up on MY personal sexual preference,
its THIER problem...and THEY should seek therapy...THEY
OBVIOUSLY HAVE INSECURITY ISSUES WITH THEIR OWN
SEXUALITY IF THEY FEEL THREATENED BY MINE.
Many people who posted here should stop feeling pity for
themselves or those "gays" they know. Remember
that sexuality does not make a person who they are any
more than taste in food or preference in music. Being
"gay" or "lesbian" is only hard if
you allow it to consume your life, and if you do that,
then you have other issues to deal with far beyond your
mere sexuality. Get over it, get on with it. Buckle up
for safety.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2005 4:47:29 AM |
| Name: |
Simon |
| E-Mail: |
xsimonxo3@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Ireland |
| Comments: |
Thank you Bill
for your wonderful life of love and dignity and
kindness. This world is still such a cruel place but
this story makes a difference as did your life. All that
matters is to love yourself....then you are really free.
People who hate are in chains and are never free. |
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Tuesday, January 11, 2005 2:56:00 AM |
| Name: |
Roschelle |
| E-Mail: |
mastisa17@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Lemoore,
California |
| Comments: |
Dear Gaby,
Thanks for sharing the story of your son. What a loss.
We tend to use all the good things. My friend is
bisexual and i try my hardest to support her. I know how
it feels to go through a depression I am still going
through one. Keep in touch.
thank you and god bless |
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Monday, January 10, 2005 9:42:58 PM |
| Name: |
rosie |
| E-Mail: |
caliangel7545@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
cali |
| Comments: |
iam so sorry |
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Monday, January 10, 2005 7:33:33 PM |
| Name: |
Michaela |
| E-Mail: |
irockthestone@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Woodland |
| Comments: |
i just want to
say that your son's story inspired me so much i recently
did a report in my english class and i was doing it on
hate crimes and your son's story really touched me and
his story in specific was the one i told my fellow
classmates about. I just wish that one day kids and
adults will soon realize that we are all god's children
and if he didn't want people liek your son he wouldn't
have created them. everyone is here for a reason im very
sorry your son couldn't find his. may god be with you
everyday. |
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Monday, January 10, 2005 12:14:59 PM |
| Name: |
Nastasia |
| E-Mail: |
nassta@hotmail.fr |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
Hello! I'm
French and I've just read the Bill's story, your
story...I'm really affected (?) by that. I'm gay too,
and more of never (??), I realized what injustice and
discrimination we have to live in this world. That's not
normal and very very serious, important. We must
fight to move things...Now I'm 17, and I discover the
life, like evry teenagers, I've many of hope and I'd
like to give you a little...and I'd like to do something
to help you and the millions of others who need help and
support. I just sign this guestbook, hoping you and your
family go on in hope (?) and I want to say you: Courage,
continuez de vous battre, pour Bill, et pour une cause
des plus honorables... Nastasia. |
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Thursday, January 06, 2005 4:11:55 PM |
| Name: |
Jessica |
| E-Mail: |
flamingochica69@aol.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
Virginia
Beach, VA |
| Comments: |
thank you for
sharing your story. i too have lost a loved one to
suicide, my sister. i am still trying to move on and i
understand the pain you went through and are still going
through. and thow i am not gay, i do support the gay
community and have lots of gay friends. i am outraged
the way people treat gays, and think it should stop they
are people too just like you and me. thank you again for
sharing your story and i will keep your family in my
prayers. |
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Wednesday, January 05, 2005 6:39:16 PM |
| Name: |
Katie |
| E-Mail: |
fruit_of_the_pink_tree@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
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| Location: |
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| Comments: |
I Thnk Gay
Guys Are Great! I Have SOO Many Friends That Are Gay. If
I Think About It, I LOVE Gay Guys! I'm 13 years old, And
It's An Honor To Sign Your Guest Book! :) |
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Tuesday, January 04, 2005 6:28:33 PM |
| Name: |
Charlotte |
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france |
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i'm french, so
i don't speak very good english. Your account touch me(
tears fall...) i join you with my heart. your story is
very dreary. courage. i support you in your struggle. |
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Tuesday, January 04, 2005 1:37:59 PM |
| Name: |
Becca |
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ortonsgrrl@aol.com |
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San Marcos, CA |
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Dear Mrs.
Clayton, I am sitting here with tears streaming down my
face. No, I am not a member of the gay community, but I
am a survivor of a suicide attempt...Two years ago, I
tried to take my life by over-dosing. Reading Bill's
Story has showed me the pain and suffering that is left
in the aftermath of a decision like that. Thank you for
sharing your son's story with us...you and your family
are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Tuesday, January 04, 2005 3:50:38 AM |
| Name: |
Adam Rodwell |
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blackmamba5678@hotmail.com |
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Near Brisbane
Queensland Australia |
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I would really
like to thank you for sharing your story. It is a little
saddening to hear yet another story of the hatred of
sexuality ruining a teenagers life but furfilling to
myself that there are people like you in this world
fighting for peace with-in ourselves and others. I am a
17 year old homosexual and whenever i leave my house I
always take a breath, yet another day in my suburb where
i am looked at for my so-called "limp wrist"
and also where i am screamed at from houses i walk past.
All in all thankyou so much for sharing your story with
the world for i feel I'm a better person for reading it. |
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Saturday, January 01, 2005 11:47:42 AM |
| Name: |
john |
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I'm really
sorry for Bill. |
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Saturday, January 01, 2005 12:53:10 AM |
| Name: |
Chelsey |
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overratedhappiness@yahoo.com |
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I am sorry
for the loss you have suffered due to ignorance and
discrimination. I am a female bisexual teen, in a small
town no less, and I've yet to face so much hate - a wow
for me. Your son's story made me cry. I know this is
happening everywhere and I want some way to help. I
wrote a paper for a class on GLBT teen issues. Maybe it
will reach people. I'm hoping. Anyway, Bill sounds like
he was an amazing person. And you are a magnificent
mother - and have a wonderful husband/family. Thank you
for sharing your son's story. |
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Friday, December 31, 2004 1:11:01 PM |
| Name: |
Kadena D.
Duncan-Lawrence |
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ladyjordan72@yahoo.com |
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Cheverly, MD |
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I just read
Bill's story. I cried. He sounded like a remarkable
person, and I know you miss him greatly. I am a mother
of a son, he is thirteen (13). You displayed the kind of
love that goes beyond a motherly love, but a godly love.
You knew that regardless of Bill's sexual orientation,
he was your son first. He was your sweet little boy. I
have always said that no matter who my son chooses to
sleep with, I will love him unconditionally, but you
gave that a whole new meaning. You got involved. You
spoke. You let your child know that he didn't have to
hide, he didn't have to keep secrets, it was OK to love
who he was. If there were only more parents like you! I
keep telling everyone, SILENCE = DEATH! I thank you very
kindly for sharing your story, because I would like to
think if your story can have such an effect on me, a
person who is not a homophobic, it can touched the heart
of someone who is and maybe you can save so many other
teenagers dealing with the same struggles. May God Bless
you and your family.
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Friday, December 31, 2004 10:08:59 AM |
| Name: |
katrin |
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Dear Ms. and
Mr. Clayton,
I am sorry |
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Wednesday, December 29, 2004 12:04:32 AM |
| Name: |
Matt B |
| E-Mail: |
matt_bass@yahoo.com |
| Homepage: |
http://www.blogspot.com |
| Location: |
Atlanta, GA
and Waco, TX |
| Comments: |
Ms. and Mr.
Clayton and family,
A friend once told me after my own unfortunate
experiences with discrimination based on orientation
that "Silence is consent"; thank you for
not consenting. Thank you for speaking up and
telling people about this incident. We need people as
courageous as you and your son Bill.
All the best,
Matt B
If anyone needs help in Atlanta, GA,, visit
www.youthpride.org or www.heartstrong.org. If in Waco,
or anywhere in Central/West/North Texas, email me
for contacts of people who can help. |
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Monday, December 27, 2004 7:30:54 AM |
| Name: |
Joseph W.
Ulrich |
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jwumcmillan@hotmail.com |
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Manitoba |
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"Bill's
Story" is a grim
reality of the ignorance I have sometimes allowed myself
to be part of. I don't think I have ever read about a mother's
love that stirred so much emotion in me. Why I decided
to browse through this site still leaves me wondering. I
know the answer is simple but, I can't explain it. Mrs.
Clayton, you have opened my mind and heart through the
amazing strengh that Bill had in his short time here. I
know it will be a long road to travel without him. But,
Bill did something to help us be more aware of the pain
caused by people, like myself, who let hate direct their
life and actions. Thank you for sharing Bill's Story
and I wish you all the success in opening other hearts
and minds. |
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Friday, December 24, 2004 5:41:25 PM |
| Name: |
now |
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USA |
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I supervise
probation and parole officers who work with mental
health clients under supervision. Your information is
great. Your own story very insightful. Thanks |
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Thursday, December 23, 2004 1:30:25 PM |
| Name: |
Lateah Knowles |
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Yonkers NY |
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That story was
sad to read.People should just be excepted as they are
instead of what they like. I am a bisexual but that
doesn't make me a differnt person. The world needs to
worrie about themselves instead of putting other people
down because of what they like. Just because a slice of
pizza gets extra cheese added on to it doesn't change
the fact that it's pizza. |
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Thursday, December 23, 2004 3:19:23 AM |
| Name: |
diazepam |
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USA |
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Bravo! Thank
you for sharing your experiences. People like you make
the world a better place. |
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Wednesday, December 22, 2004 3:37:57 PM |
| Name: |
Erin |
| E-Mail: |
erin042@hotmail.com |
| Homepage: |
http://www.livejournal.com/users/dsnuggles |
| Location: |
Adrian
Michigan |
| Comments: |
My name is
Erin Downard. I'm am 18 years old and i'm Bisexual. I
have been open about it snice i was 16 years old. I've
know snice as far back as i can remember. Bill story
really touched me because, IT scares me that It could
happen to me some day. I've felt the same feeling that
Bill felt. I fear that i will never be accepted in
society for who i choose to love. But, this is who i am
and no one should hide that it's just not right. I hate
that someone my age had to go through that and turned
out to not be the best resault. But, They show us who
are still living to help stop that hate and belive in
ourselfs. I read that you were very supportive of you
son and not many family are supportive of there Gay or
Bisexual son or daughter. I respect that you were very
supprotive of you son and I pray that some parents are
more open and loving of ther children
I'm greatful that i came across this.
<3 Erin Downard Of Adrian Michigan |
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Tuesday, December 21, 2004 5:21:42 PM |
| Name: |
john |
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jnl2216@aol.com |
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| Location: |
Hagerstown
Maryland |
| Comments: |
Thank You!
Your courage is inspiring! As a gay man whose partner
took his life in large part because of the rejection of
his family I am... words cannot describe it... hatred
must end and we all must act! Thank you for your courage
and inspiration.
Regards,
john |
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Sunday, December 19, 2004 11:03:52 AM |
| Name: |
Julian
Giddings |
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juliangiddings@yahoo.co.uk |
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England |
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I live in a
place called Plymouth in the Uk, its very homophobic and
racist, and I hate it for that reason. In some ways you
have to feel sorry for the ignorant people that think
like that.
Im so sorry to hear about what happened.
I actually looked at the story as it was a link from a
site on depression, I have been very low for a while
now, just a series of difficult issues in my life.
However, Im Heterosexual but do have some gay friends,
who are just human beings like the rest of us.
Take care, and good luck, Jules |
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Saturday, December 18, 2004 6:18:21 AM |
| Name: |
TRACY MARONEY |
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couger4you@aol.com |
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SALUDA S.C.
ZIP 29138 |
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I hate to hear
about thing's like this i am gay myself and i can't see
why that has to do with every thing i do but it dose i
live in a small town and have very few friend's because
i am gay and poeple here say thing's about me all the
time but i am who i am if i could change i would have it
would make life better for me but it's not something i
wanted to be it's what i am but i am very sorry to hear
about your son wish i could have met him cause my life
was alot like his but i am older now but when i was a
teen it was hell on me to. love tracy |
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Friday, December 17, 2004 1:48:29 PM |
| Name: |
Koolade |
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bigblue_koolade@yahoo.com |
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| Location: |
Fort Worth, Tx |
| Comments: |
heart moveing |
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Wednesday, December 15, 2004 6:58:04 PM |
| Name: |
Gregory Wills |
| E-Mail: |
gw_18@hotmail.com |
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| Location: |
Cheverly,
Maryland |
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Dear Mrs
Clayton,
Reading your sons story Iam truly sorry for his death,
especially at the young age of 17. I'am 18 and I would
not even want to live any longer either if I ever
endured what your son has horribly endured. It was not
fair what happened to Bill and many times I think about
its still hard for me to understand why anyone would
abuse your son. Looking at Bills photos after the hate
crime I can tell that he was mentally and physically
hurt inside. So hurt that he would have to live a life
that he has no control over. I wish your son was alive
today because he represented bravery in the hearts of
people who deny their homosexuality. I'am truly sorry
for your sons lost and I hope he is at peace with God
now. God bless Bill.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2004 4:50:05 PM |
| Name: |
Jason Phillips |
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shayleenv@hotmail.com |
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| Location: |
Rusk, Texas |
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I came across
this story on the internet awhile back. I am a 20 year
old bisexual and am still not out to everyone and
probably will not ever be. This story truly touched me
because like Bill, I faced a lot of the same issues.
I was however truly blessed with understanding friends
and haven't yet been attacked because of it. I admire
Bill so much for his courage at such a young age, not to
mention how you and your family have turned such a
tragic event around and are reaching out to people. It
kills me that this had to happen and I want to sincerely
say how sorry I am that yall had to go through this.
You and your family are truly beautiful people. Sorry
for being so long-winded I just want to give credit
where it is due. God bless you and your family.
Love,
Jason |
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Thursday, December 09, 2004 3:46:07 PM |
| Name: |
Johnny |
| E-Mail: |
gyph@shaw.ca |
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http://www.members.shaw.ca/gyph/ |
| Location: |
Calgary,
Alberta, Canada |
| Comments: |
Our gay youth
shall not go quietly into the nite. They shall have a
voice in the light. |
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Wednesday, December 08, 2004 11:10:06 AM |
| Name: |
geoff
goldsbrough |
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geoffgoldie@aol.com |
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stockton on
tees, england |
| Comments: |
my heart goes
out to you and your family, i am gay also and was
bullied at school, i had to see a counseller for
depression but managed to get over it even though i am
31 and still feeling very alone, bill sounded like a
sincere guy with a heart of gold and bill my heart goes
out to you i hope you are in a happy and peaceful place
now and to bills family take care from geoff in england |
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Wednesday, December 08, 2004 4:08:39 AM |
| Name: |
Barbara |
| E-Mail: |
tigger_roo39@hotmail.com |
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New Jersey |
| Comments: |
I'm really
sorry for the lose of your son Bill. I was suicidal at
one point too and it really feels like you're going
through life and dealing with problems alone. I'm really
glad I have friends that listen when I have problems.
What really gets me mad is the fact that people can not
accept others for who they are. I have friends from all
kinds of backrounds and I really wish I could've had the
chance to met your son. |
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Monday, December 06, 2004 7:13:01 PM |
| Name: |
michael routh |
| E-Mail: |
michael_routh2004@yahoo.com |
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| Location: |
hesperia
michigan |
| Comments: |
i think that
it is sad what happened and my heart goes out to the
family and my best wishes that you will find peace. |
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Sunday, December 05, 2004 3:21:35 PM |
| Name: |
Gabi Clayton |
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http://www.youth-guard.org/gabi/respondex.html |
| Location: |
Olympia, WA |
| Comments: |
This new
guestbook was started on 12/5/04. 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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