Gabi Clayton's Guestbook #43 - From 3/7/03 to 4/23/03
Note: This guestbook reads from the bottom of the page up. -- Gabi


Wednesday 04/23/2003 7:41:19am
Name: SYLVIA DE WILDE
E-Mail: DEWILDE6347@YAHOO.COM
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Location: COCOA FLORIDA
Comments: I READ THE STORY OF BILL. I WAS HEARTBROKEN, THAT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LIFE IS GONE DUE TO THE INGNORANCE OF OTHERS. WE ARE ALL GODS CHILDREN, NO MATTER WHAT. LESS WE REMEMBER WE ALL HAVE FAULTS. BLESS HIS FAMILY FOR THEIR STRENGHT!!!!!

Tuesday 04/22/2003 4:18:43pm
Name: D
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Location: UK
Comments: I like Bill am Bisexual and what you have written is truly commendable. To share your thoughts and feelings with the world in the hope of educating them is a wonderful and extremely important thing to do. I am currently at University and have gone from my home town, a small wealthy middle class town to a campus university. The freedom I feel here is incredible compared with that at home, and i am truly sorry that Bill was never given the chance to go somewhere where everyone supports you in whatever you are. I am in the process of coming out to my family and take the reactions of you to the news Bill told you to be extremely positive. Thank you to this website, thank you to what you've done and Thank you to Bill for believing in himself when he wrote "This is not my choice. This is not forced upon me. This just is."

Sunday 04/20/2003 7:04:38pm
Name: damian maxfield
E-Mail: damo4real@lycos.co.uk
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Location: sheffield england
Comments: "bill's story" has touched me in so many ways there are so many similarities betweens what has happened to your son as to what is happening to me.....i myself am i a6 year old gay boy and the place i live in is not very "accepting" i myslef was one day walking home form school when i was attacked by a group of boys from my school i myslef have gone through many years of people "hating" me just becuase of my sexuality i have come out to some of my closest friends but i know of some friends who are extremely homophobic and i have chosen not to tell them for the obvious reason after reading the horrific story of what has happened to your son it has touched me and i feel its now time for me to tell these people the truth that the thing they hate so much (gay people) is actually one of their closest friends god bless yourselves and bill


Sunday 04/20/2003 0:40:10am
Name: Diane Walker
E-Mail: Diane8601@aol.com
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Comments: I lost my only son too.The only thing that brought me thru was prayer.

Wednesday 04/16/2003 5:59:14pm
Name: Dianne
E-Mail: shibeak@aol.com
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Comments: I will use your son's story in my high school classroom. I am always searching for ways to explain to kids why homophobia is not tolerated in my classroom.

Tuesday 04/15/2003 9:21:03pm
Name: Paul Gamst
E-Mail: paga@yahoo.com
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Location: Claremont, Ca
Comments: This story was very moving in so many ways. Iam 16 years old and doing a report for my theatre class on hate crimes that are related to the Laramie Project. We are curently doing that show and Bill's stroy has open my eyes to the fact that this kind of hate does exist in our world. And we shouldnt let his death be forgotten.

Monday 04/14/2003 2:36:36pm
Name: GWEN Roberts
E-Mail: pizza_gal_1999@yahoo.com
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Location: Scottsboro,Alabama
Comments: This happens all over the world.God be with you and I know he is with your baby

Friday 04/11/2003 10:02:42pm
Name: Rev. D. Rollins
E-Mail: AIM4Jesus@prodigy.net
Homepage: Apostolic Intercessory Ministry
Homepage URL: http://pages.prodigy.net/evlewis51/index.html
Location: Arkansas
Comments: Apostolic Pentecostal Gay/Lesbian Ministry

Friday 04/11/2003 2:56:51am
Name: Jeanne Chambers
E-Mail: Oh tubbycat@wmconnect..com
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Comments: I am researching for a college paper. Although my research is suppose to be on a particular ethnic group I asked if I could investigate hate crimes against the homosexual community. I am so sorry about your brother. I hope I am able to do this paper, every story I read makes me so sad. I often wonder, deep within my heart, where people get off in hating others. Someday I hope the church, or at least many members of it, will wake up and learn to walk in love and not hate. Have a great day and thanks for writing this story!!

Wednesday 04/09/2003 10:19:08am
Name: Rachel Nutter
E-Mail: buffychick17@hotmail.com
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Comments: After reading Bill's story, I am extremely touched and i send my condolences to you and your family. My best friend, Casey, and I are doing a project for our sociology class on social problems. We decided to do our project on hate crimes since the number of hate crimes seems to be exploding in the statistics. We both wear a gay pride ribbons on our book bags to show that we are in support of anyone who is gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered or simply supports homosexuality . We have gotten the chance to meet many gay people through theatre arts and one of our very good friends recently came out. Again, we are sorry for your loss and we comend your efforts to help eliminate homophobia in our society. Just remember that you are not alone.

Tuesday 04/08/2003 9:46:50pm
Name: Jim Foster/Positive Images
E-Mail: posimage@sonic.net
Homepage: www.posimages.org
Homepage URL: http://www.posimages.org
Location: Santa Rosa, CA.
Comments: I am co-founder and currently co-director of Positive Images - a LGBTQQI youth and young adult support group and have followed Bill's story for years. I just thank you for keeping his memory so alive. My very best to you.

Love, Jim

Monday 04/07/2003 12:29:57am
Name: Michael Cantrell
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Saturday 04/05/2003 1:53:26pm
Name: Ana Sierra~Jonsson
E-Mail: amsierra@yahoo.com
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Location: Tacoma, WA
Comments: I read your husband's website first and wanted to know more about your son. What a beautiful young man! I feel very sad for your loss and for all of us. I am going to pass your site along to my minister. Our church is very glbt-friendly and many of our members will be interested in your message. Thank you! Ana

Friday 04/04/2003 3:29:32pm
Name: Bryan W. Pauley II
E-Mail: bryan.pauley@kohler.com
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Location: Tulsa,ok
Comments: Thank you for sharing your son's story. It always brings a tear to my eye when we as a community have a loss of someone so special. The world has to few already.

Friday 04/04/2003 8:06:39am
Name: RJ Campbell
E-Mail: bhsenior_2003@hotmail.com
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Location: Butte, MT
Comments: Hello Gabi, I am doing a research paper for my senior Englich Comp class on frustrations of GBLT student, your story about Bill touched me very much. I hope to use it in my research paper! Thanks for sharing your story

Friday 04/04/2003 2:24:19am
Name: Ally
E-Mail: allyniccy@msn.com
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Location: Australia
Comments: Gabi & Alec, your love & dedication is to be truly admired. I am a lesbian who is as blessed as your two sons. My parents are my rock in a life that has many ups & downs.I know that Bill`s heart is bursting with love & pride at this very moment.
My love to you both,
Ally.

Thursday 04/03/2003 9:55:56pm
Name: John
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Location: Athens, Ga
Comments: I was very moved by this terrible story b/c I am a gay 26 year old male. Grew up in the South in a very homophobic atmosphere. I just came out to my parents and friends last year. I have always been depressed and suicidal. I am just so glad that we are finally starting to talk about something that is so serious it can't be ignored. God bless you and your work Thanks

Thursday 04/03/2003 8:37:38pm
Name: Alec Archers
E-Mail: PolarBearSpartan@mogenic.com
Homepage: none
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Location: Minnesota
Comments: I read Bill's Story. I am deeply grieved by the loss that you, his friends, peers, community, and this world have had to face. It is just so sad that some people who walk through the garderns of life pull out the most beautiful flowers. I wish you and all those who were close to or knew Bill my most sincere sorry and understanding. You are one of the many in the lead of a struglle against sheer ignorance that every living person has a life and man is not the one to judge it. If Bill were here he'd still be at the helm of that boat fighting against the tides to reach the paradise of equality...

Wednesday 04/02/2003 5:38:33pm
Name: kim pierce
E-Mail: kimberly20_1@yahoo.com
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Location: marietta, ga
Comments: Hi. My name is Kim and I am also bi sexual. I am so very sorry for what happened to your son. For no reason should he have had to endure what he did. My deepest sympathy is with you.

Wednesday 04/02/2003 4:17:13pm
Name: Cierra Morrison
E-Mail: hackers_u_1656@yahoo.com
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Location: Brooklyn, New York
Comments: I dont see y ppl hate homosexual's im not one but my aunt is. i think that if they dont try to attack u and but just want to be friends doesnt matter what sex u are then try to be there friends.Because they go through more drama and life treating cases.

Wednesday 04/02/2003 9:28:59am
Name: c
E-Mail: touchmenot_ph@yahoo.com
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Location: Los Angeles
Comments: Your story brought tears to my eyes. Its sad but at the same time, it gives me courage to face my own struggles. Bill did not die in vain. Thank you Gabi for sharing your story!

Tuesday 04/01/2003 10:21:03pm
Name: sharmilla J
E-Mail: shammi569@hotmail.com
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Location: Australia
Comments: He was a great guy...

Tuesday 04/01/2003 7:03:27am
Name: Baldur
E-Mail: taaba03@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.klastor.net
Homepage URL: http://www.klastor.net
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Comments: Bonjour! j'aimes bien votre site et j en suis venue a bout! ce site est vraiment tres bien fait felicitations.

Monday 03/31/2003 5:05:28pm
Name: Alex
E-Mail: alexmcewan@hotmail.com
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Location: Birmingham England
Comments: I'm an 18 year old male, I to was also in tears upon reading this story, I think it is a superb reading aid to anyone who is unsure about other sexualities, i will share it with anyone that I know will benefit.
What has happened "WILL" help others!
May He Rest In Peace

Monday 03/31/2003 6:55:19am
Name: love-les nichols
E-Mail: kclafmnet@yahoo.com
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Location: 1151 mass av cambridge ma 02138
Comments: i am so sorry for your loss and the fact that you lay victim to a hate crime and i wonder if you can recommend in your experience any lawyer for such a hatecrime descrinination case. respectfully submitted,loveles nichols

Sunday 03/30/2003 1:16:31pm
Name: Scott Terry
E-Mail: snt81@hotmail.com
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Comments: Thank you so much for sharing this story. I was reading it in tears. Im 21 and gay, and realise how lucky Iam to have the full support of my family.

God Bless

Scott.

Saturday 03/29/2003 3:32:16pm
Name: Dawn Dawson
E-Mail: dawn101993@aol.com
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Location: Michigan
Comments: Mrs Clayton, I am so sorry to hear what happened to your son.It is so ironic how people in society can focus on one thing and bash it,and make us feel so wrong and guilty for loving someone of the same sex.What about rapists,molestors,perverts?? Do you hear about hate crimes put on them for raping some 5 year old girl or boy?? I just dont get it, society is so fearful and homophobic all because of someone's sexuality that they'll take it to the extremes of beating or hurting someone..I am just so sorry to hear what happened..I really am.God bless you...

Friday 03/28/2003 6:01:52pm
Name: Kristen
E-Mail: BlondieGirl2287@aol.com
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Location: Texas
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Thursday 03/27/2003 9:10:29pm
Name: Temeku
E-Mail: FateMaker05@yahoo.com
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Comments: I am so sorry about Bill. But i try to tell the world who i am, but i rather not, cuz of hate crime. But i told the whole school who i am, and they accepted me so fast. Queer people been working so hard to change the world and stop all the hate crime. I am gay, and i love for being who i am, and sorry about ur bill

Thursday 03/27/2003 9:18:16am
Name: tim
E-Mail: tims@gmx.at
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Comments: Thank you for sharing this to us...i don't know what you're doing against this criminal and hating-thing against gays,bi's and so on, but I think it's the right way for making the world a bit better...badly, we have this hate problem everywhere and nobody want's to see it...i wish u strenght for the future, u'll gonna make it(sorry for my bad english,i'm german)

Thursday 03/27/2003 6:01:29am
Name: Eric Best
E-Mail: downwings@yahoo.com
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Comments: God bless Bill, and god bless you and Alec for being stronger than most of the population!

Wednesday 03/26/2003 6:15:43pm
Name: Michelle Price
E-Mail: pacific102@msn.com
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Comments: I am a twenty year old female who was raised by two mothers. I am lucky because I was raised with an open fame of mind. My mothers have been victims of hate crimes and I know how if affects the whole family. My prayers are with you and your family. And I feel that the story of your son Bill, might help another young person living with the same problems.

Wednesday 03/26/2003 4:51:06pm
Name: Catherine
E-Mail: McTig22@aol.com
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Comments: This web site was an assigned reading for my Sociology class @ IUPUI in Indianapolis. I think this story is amazing, and my heart goes out to Bill's family. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to see how much this hate has impacted your lives. And I pray that you all find peace and understanding through this.

Wednesday 03/26/2003 0:51:59am
Name: Noel
E-Mail: noel.catlett@nau.edu
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Location: Flagstaff Arizona
Comments: I am a gay man and a graduate student at Northern Arizona University. I am studying Socio-Cultural Anthropology with my focus in Human Rights. I wanted to tell you that I have been doubting myself and frustrated lately. However, After finding this website and reading "Bill's Story" I am reminded why it is that I am doing what I am doing with my life. Thank You for sharing your pain. I wish for you hapiness

Noel C

Monday 03/24/2003 1:50:50pm
Name: kim
E-Mail: curlgirl4@juno.com
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Location: indianapolis, indiana
Comments: i was very touched by Bill's story, I wish you and your family the best

Sunday 03/23/2003 7:48:43pm
Name: Mark Enge
E-Mail: angel_boi_7@hotmail.com
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Location: Edmonton, AB
Comments: I just wanted to say how powerful your's and Bill's story is. It was stories like these that kind of kept me from committing suicide this year. Hearing how much pain suicide brings to a community and to friends of the person literally kept me alive. Thank you for helping save my life, and for appreciating the life of your son...I know that I'm not but I have hope that maybe someone like me (gay person) might have known what it was like to be loved unconditionally by their own parents and family, the very people who have hurt me so much...thank you.

Saturday 03/22/2003 10:00:52pm
Name: robert
E-Mail: robcoja@eudormail.com
Homepage: www.faceparty.com/kuljack
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Location: Philippines
Comments: Thank you, for everything.

Saturday 03/22/2003 3:41:23pm
Name: jill
E-Mail: TommiG23@aol.com
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Location: ma
Comments: i read Bill's story a while ago. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I'm bi too, not exactly open though. I think stories like Bill's have kept me from coming out fully, and my mother saying "I'll kick them out on the street. no child of mine is gay." I idolize your son and his courage. I would have been honored to have known your son. My condolensces go out to you.

Friday 03/21/2003 10:05:46pm
Name: Jon R.Cruz
E-Mail: JonC95336@Yahoo.com
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Location: Manteca CA, 95336
Comments: George Bush Jr. will take care of business.
George will go down as one of the greatest president's in United States
history.
He run's a great team in the white house.
French are nothing but, a bunch of dirtbags who talk out there butts.

Friday 03/21/2003 7:40:56pm
Name: Gayle Marks
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Comments: I have 4 children of my own and my heart breaks for you and your family. The story of your son is one that should be told and one that we as human beings should all listen to. It is sickening to me that people think they have the right to judge another human being on such an issue. I am truly sorry for the loss of your son. Words quite frankly cannot express that sorrow....my prayers are with you

Friday 03/21/2003 5:47:21am
Name: Estrella marrero
E-Mail: estrellam16@yahoo.com
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Comments: I was very touched and if you would happen to have time and e-mail me i would like to know more about how bill was treated in school.I have many friends like bill and if i could help them in any way i would . thank you

Thursday 03/20/2003 5:47:33pm
Name: holly james
E-Mail: homes27@aol.com
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Location: philly
Comments: im so sorry i know so many people probably have said that to you already but truely.i stumbled across this doing a project it touched me and my heart goes out to you and your family and anyone else who has been face with the a tragedy such as yours

Thursday 03/20/2003 12:59:39am
Name: Marquez Joyner
E-Mail: Quezt02@yahoo.com
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Location: Chicago, IL
Comments: I'm doing a report on hate crimes and this one about you son really touched me!

Thursday 03/20/2003 9:27:35am
Name: Amber Dombrowski
E-Mail: spoil22@aol.com
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Location: Jacksonville Fl
Comments: I am working on my second year in a community college, and am giving a speech, my choice; about hate crimes.
I have done extened research on the matter because the speech is 45 mins long! I have researched many different hate crimes and have found that the only way we can prevent them is to teach others! I will be using this story in my "Effects of Hate" portion of the speech. I am touched and overwhelmed that we live in such a shallow world, Thank you for sharing this story. I have changed a lot of my ways after seeing all the sadness hate brings, and now understand why my mother would never even let me say that word. "Hate" In my Mothers eyes was as bad a the f word, and I never got it until now.
Sincerly, Amber

Wednesday 03/19/2003 10:30:54pm
Name: Justin Devlin
E-Mail: dfjdzzxz
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Location: Lynn Massachusetts
Comments: Gabi,
I just read "Bills Story and all i can think is how i never had the pleasure to meet your wonderful, couregous son. I am an openly gay 18 year old male and constantly deal with the discrmination.. I cried for your family and your son today. Your family will now be in my thoughts and i will pray that your son is resting in peace thank you so very much. God Bless you.

Tuesday 03/18/2003 12:28:04am
Name: Becky
E-Mail: Beck415@excite.com
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Location: Warrenton, VA
Comments: Gabi,
My heart goes out to you. Im sure you have heard that a million times. I am, myself, bisexual, and have come out to a couple of friends. This is the saddest part of life...I know he is in heaven waiting for you! I didnt know Bill but I feel I did after I read his story. Thank you.

Sunday 03/16/2003 6:00:39pm
Name: Nereida
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Comments: I'm really sorry for the things that your son had to go through i'm only 16 yrs. old and it hurts me very much to hear what your son went through.

Saturday 03/15/2003 7:27:20pm
Name: robert hammitt
E-Mail: rhammittjr@aol.com
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Location: pa
Comments: this is such a sad story i'm still crying , i'm a gay 34, male i really hope that all of you can have peace and remember BILL IS LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF YOU SMILING CAUSE NOW HE IS AT PEACE!!!! TAKE CARE!

Saturday 03/15/2003 4:31:31pm
Name: Diana Alvarado
E-Mail: dackzbaby1126@yahoo.com
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Comments: I am truly sorry for your loss and for all those many others who have lost love ones in much the same way. You may not know me and I you, but know that I honestly and proudly support all anti-gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender groups or anything related to that. If there are ever commitees or anything that you believe I might be interested in or if you ever need someone, you have my e-mail address and I hope that you do not hesitate to contact me

Tuesday 03/11/2003 5:33:09pm
Name: Kaitlyn
E-Mail: dzdncnfsdpunk88@aol.com
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Location: new jersey
Comments: I am sooo sorry to here of this tragedy, it is ashame what people who are different have to go through. I am very interested in hate crimes and studies of them and i am working in my school doing the model congress and my bill deals with hate crimes. I am very sorry to here of Bill, he seemed to be a very good kid and he was very good looking too.. my thoughts r with u!

Monday 03/10/2003 12:25:14am
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Comments: Love to hear that. Hope to get in touch with u and family.

Monday 03/10/2003 6:30:57am
Name: Sandra Jones
E-Mail: sjstormy@aol.com
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Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Comments: I am so sorry for your loss. I have two sons that would kill me if I lost them. A child is precious even if he is small, teen, or grown man. You are in my prayers.

Sunday 03/09/2003 4:47:21pm
Name: Ben
E-Mail: bone_man888@yahoo.com
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Location: Georgia
Comments: i am 17 years of age and i find hate crimes to be one of the worst things a human can do, any one who commits a crime like that should be killed in my book

Sunday 03/09/2003 3:12:26pm
Name: Christine
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Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/ep892
Location: Arizona
Comments: Beautiful website

Friday 03/07/2003 8:05:59pm
Name: Gabi Clayton
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Homepage: Index of responses to Bill's Story
Homepage URL: http://www.youth-guard.org/gabi/respondex.html
Location: Olympia, WA
Comments: This new guestbook was started on 3/7/03. 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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