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
Homepage:
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

      Wednesday, February 23, 2005  12:17:00 AM
Name: Jewelle
E-Mail:
Homepage:
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.

      Monday, February 21, 2005  10:23:58 PM
Name: Mary Jo Kirschenman
E-Mail: mojo1215@earthlink.net
Homepage:
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

      Monday, February 21, 2005  9:56:50 PM
Name: Michael
E-Mail: jag@wingb.com
Homepage: http://jaguar.wingb.com
Location: United States
Comments: Wonderful site. Worth visiting.

      Monday, February 21, 2005  10:16:44 AM
Name: Amanda Pepin
E-Mail: blood_orchids@hotmail.com
Homepage:
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.

      Saturday, February 19, 2005  2:16:35 PM
Name: Kevin
E-Mail:
Homepage:
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.

      Friday, February 18, 2005  2:01:55 AM
Name: Lyle
E-Mail: goforbroke2004@aol.com
Homepage:
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.

      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.

      Monday, February 14, 2005  9:01:46 AM
Name: kredit
E-Mail: sabine.bueck@web.de
Homepage:
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 .

      Saturday, February 12, 2005  10:21:44 PM
Name: Paulo Sanches
E-Mail: psanches_college@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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

      Saturday, February 12, 2005  6:24:02 PM
Name: Raymond A Weaver
E-Mail: weaver0322@sbcglobal.net
Homepage:
Location: Chicago, IL
Comments: Ignorance is a large cause of hate. Sex education, gender education-all these things are needed, now.

      Wednesday, February 09, 2005  5:18:21 PM
Name: pauperpooter
E-Mail:
Homepage:
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.

      Wednesday, February 09, 2005  12:18:13 AM
Name: JDF
E-Mail: guera812@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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.

      Tuesday, February 08, 2005  1:38:48 PM
Name: rajyashree
E-Mail: rajyashree26@rediffmail.com
Homepage:
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.

      Monday, February 07, 2005  10:48:55 AM
Name: crystal wend
E-Mail: sissy508@yahoocom
Homepage:
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.

      Tuesday, February 01, 2005  10:44:44 PM
Name: Amber Black
E-Mail: xo_ripped_apart_ox@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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!

      Sunday, January 30, 2005  5:16:01 AM
Name: Brian Eddy
E-Mail: brianeddy2001@sbcglobal.net
Homepage:
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

      Saturday, January 29, 2005  9:57:26 PM
Name: chris
E-Mail: cb716@msn.com
Homepage:
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.

      Friday, January 28, 2005  10:22:49 AM
Name: Jaymes Young
E-Mail: slothman_profecies501@hotmail.com
Homepage:
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.

      Wednesday, January 26, 2005  4:31:43 AM
Name: Monika
E-Mail: mmmooonnniiikkkaaa@op.pl
Homepage:
Location: Poland
Comments: I don't know what I can write...
I can only say thay I pray for Bill...
I don't know...

      Tuesday, January 25, 2005  6:56:56 PM
Name: Andrea Zamora
E-Mail: yeya23@hotmail.com
Homepage:
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

      Monday, January 24, 2005  6:40:07 PM
Name: Beverly Schouviller
E-Mail:
Homepage:
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

      Monday, January 24, 2005  2:36:11 PM
Name: Shane
E-Mail: healy_shane@hotmail.com
Homepage:
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 (,")

      Monday, January 24, 2005  12:23:29 AM
Name: Ryan Stark
E-Mail: gizmojohn2001@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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

      Sunday, January 23, 2005  12:31:31 PM
Name: Martin
E-Mail:
Homepage:
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.

      Saturday, January 22, 2005  9:28:24 PM
Name: Jeremy
E-Mail: jerebear@uniserve.com
Homepage:
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

      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.

      Saturday, January 22, 2005  12:15:46 PM
Name: Natalie Lucas
E-Mail: n.a.lucas@att.net
Homepage:
Location: Indiana
Comments: My heart goes out to you for your loss.

      Friday, January 21, 2005  5:23:53 PM
Name:
E-Mail: hydrocodone@hydrocodone-buy.net.ru
Homepage:
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

      Thursday, January 20, 2005  2:00:44 PM
Name: paolo
E-Mail:
Homepage: http://www.internationalcheapflights.com
Location:
Comments: I really appreciate people like you who take their chance in such an excellent way to give an impression on your sad story .

      Tuesday, January 18, 2005  1:23:58 PM
Name:
E-Mail:
Homepage:
Location: USA
Comments: There aren't words enough to describe the great respect I have for you.

      Thursday, January 13, 2005  6:11:45 PM
Name: Lindsay
E-Mail: guitatgirl4000@aol.com
Homepage:
Location:
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.

      Thursday, January 13, 2005  4:53:11 PM
Name: amanda
E-Mail: iversongirl2004@hotmail.com
Homepage:
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

      Thursday, January 13, 2005  9:41:35 AM
Name: toyo
E-Mail:
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/toyo_925
Location: manila
Comments: God bless you.

      Wednesday, January 12, 2005  9:47:13 AM
Name: PK
E-Mail: orbit9090@email.com
Homepage:
Location: USA
Comments: As a gay, adult male, I embrace (but don't flaunt) my sexuality, I don’t make a big deal over it, I don’t 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.

      Wednesday, January 12, 2005  4:47:29 AM
Name: Simon
E-Mail: xsimonxo3@hotmail.com
Homepage:
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.

      Tuesday, January 11, 2005  2:56:00 AM
Name: Roschelle
E-Mail: mastisa17@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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

      Monday, January 10, 2005  9:42:58 PM
Name: rosie
E-Mail: caliangel7545@yahoo.com
Homepage:
Location: cali
Comments: iam so sorry

      Monday, January 10, 2005  7:33:33 PM
Name: Michaela
E-Mail: irockthestone@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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.

      Monday, January 10, 2005  12:14:59 PM
Name: Nastasia
E-Mail: nassta@hotmail.fr
Homepage:
Location:
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.

      Thursday, January 06, 2005  4:11:55 PM
Name: Jessica
E-Mail: flamingochica69@aol.com
Homepage:
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.

      Wednesday, January 05, 2005  6:39:16 PM
Name: Katie
E-Mail: fruit_of_the_pink_tree@yahoo.com
Homepage:
Location:
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! :)

      Tuesday, January 04, 2005  6:28:33 PM
Name: Charlotte
E-Mail:
Homepage:
Location: france
Comments: 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.

      Tuesday, January 04, 2005  1:37:59 PM
Name: Becca
E-Mail: ortonsgrrl@aol.com
Homepage:
Location: San Marcos, CA
Comments: 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.

      Tuesday, January 04, 2005  3:50:38 AM
Name: Adam Rodwell
E-Mail: blackmamba5678@hotmail.com
Homepage:
Location: Near Brisbane Queensland Australia
Comments: 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.

      Saturday, January 01, 2005  11:47:42 AM
Name: john
E-Mail:
Homepage: http://www.gulfnett.com
Location:
Comments: I'm really sorry for Bill.

      Saturday, January 01, 2005  12:53:10 AM
Name: Chelsey
E-Mail: overratedhappiness@yahoo.com
Homepage:
Location:
Comments: 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.

      Friday, December 31, 2004  1:11:01 PM
Name: Kadena D. Duncan-Lawrence
E-Mail: ladyjordan72@yahoo.com
Homepage:
Location: Cheverly, MD
Comments: 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.

      Friday, December 31, 2004  10:08:59 AM
Name: katrin
E-Mail:
Homepage: http://www.mapsof.info
Location:
Comments: Dear Ms. and Mr. Clayton,
I am sorry

      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.

      Monday, December 27, 2004  7:30:54 AM
Name: Joseph W. Ulrich
E-Mail: jwumcmillan@hotmail.com
Homepage:
Location: Manitoba
Comments: "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.

      Friday, December 24, 2004  5:41:25 PM
Name: now
E-Mail:
Homepage:
Location: USA
Comments: I supervise probation and parole officers who work with mental health clients under supervision. Your information is great. Your own story very insightful. Thanks

      Thursday, December 23, 2004  1:30:25 PM
Name: Lateah Knowles
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Homepage:
Location: Yonkers NY
Comments: 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.

      Thursday, December 23, 2004  3:19:23 AM
Name: diazepam
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Homepage:
Location: USA
Comments: Bravo! Thank you for sharing your experiences. People like you make the world a better place.

      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

      Wednesday, December 22, 2004  12:45:22 PM
Name: rich kahmer
E-Mail: safetyfreak@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.richkahmer.com
Location: ridley pa
Comments: I like the turtle.

      Tuesday, December 21, 2004  5:21:42 PM
Name: john
E-Mail: jnl2216@aol.com
Homepage:
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

      Sunday, December 19, 2004  11:03:52 AM
Name: Julian Giddings
E-Mail: juliangiddings@yahoo.co.uk
Homepage:
Location: England
Comments: 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

      Saturday, December 18, 2004  6:18:21 AM
Name: TRACY MARONEY
E-Mail: couger4you@aol.com
Homepage:
Location: SALUDA S.C. ZIP 29138
Comments: 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

      Friday, December 17, 2004  1:48:29 PM
Name: Koolade
E-Mail: bigblue_koolade@yahoo.com
Homepage:
Location: Fort Worth, Tx
Comments: heart moveing

      Wednesday, December 15, 2004  6:58:04 PM
Name: Gregory Wills
E-Mail: gw_18@hotmail.com
Homepage:
Location: Cheverly, Maryland
Comments: 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.

      Wednesday, December 15, 2004  4:50:05 PM
Name: Jason Phillips
E-Mail: shayleenv@hotmail.com
Homepage:
Location: Rusk, Texas
Comments: 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

      Thursday, December 09, 2004  3:46:07 PM
Name: Johnny
E-Mail: gyph@shaw.ca
Homepage: 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.

      Wednesday, December 08, 2004  11:10:06 AM
Name: geoff goldsbrough
E-Mail: geoffgoldie@aol.com
Homepage:
Location: 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

      Wednesday, December 08, 2004  4:08:39 AM
Name: Barbara
E-Mail: tigger_roo39@hotmail.com
Homepage:
Location: 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.

      Monday, December 06, 2004  7:13:01 PM
Name: michael routh
E-Mail: michael_routh2004@yahoo.com
Homepage:
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.

      Monday, December 06, 2004  3:19:08 PM
Name: Tessa
E-Mail: tesssajenkins2004@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.kiddonet.com
Location: Chicago,Illinois
Comments: Your son's story taught me the value of life

      Sunday, December 05, 2004  3:21:35 PM
Name: Gabi Clayton
E-Mail:
Homepage: 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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