REMEMBERING PETE DUEL
Thank you to everyone who leaves such poignant and heartfelt expressions in The Memorial Book—and for all your kind words about this site. Your kinship is extremely appreciated. —Laura
Please post your thoughts below. The previous Memorial Book was receiving too much spam, so I had to close it and start this page instead. The previous memorial page also had hundreds of remembrances. I hope to someday transfer them here.
There may be a delay between when you leave your thoughts below and when your post appears, but rest assured, the post will eventually be published. Please keep in mind that many questions still remain about Peter’s state of mind in those final days of his life. One recent question is how much of a role the anti-seizure drug, Dilantin, played on his thoughts. Perhaps Pete was a victim of a pharmaceutical drug and not so much of self-inflicted depression. Also note that Geoffrey Deuel sometimes visited this page. Thank you.
I was 15 and you were my first love albeit on the silver screen. You died and I thought I would too. Always remember you at New Year, February (it’s my birthday too) I’m almost 71 but your photo is still in my purse. God Bless. xx
Thinking of you Peter tonight on the 54th anniversary of your passing as I do every year at this time. But this year is different you’re with your beloved brother never again to be separated. I wish you both eternal peace. As always with my unwavering love. Peace and Ecology Now and forever!
I was 10 yrs old when Pete passed away, Alias S&J is my favourite T.V show of all time and I still have the Pete Duel wall posters 50 + yrs later (even after many house moves and even a USA to UK move)…
Pete Duel fans have an unwavering loyalty that is difficult to put into words; we all simply just love him.
Thank you to Laura for all the work you do on this site it is so appreciated.
Dear Peter. God bless you 🙏 A friend. Jack. P.S. Ecology Now.
It’s been more than half a century since Pete died, but he is still very much alive in my fond memories. I think of him whenever I’m back in Penfield and drive by the home where he once lived and see that little gold plaque on the wall. I think of him each time I drive past Denonville, where we both went to school, albeit 6 years apart. I think of him every time I catch a few minutes of Alias Smith & Jones, a show that wasn’t his favorite piece of work but which brought so many hours of joy to so many of us. And I think of Pete most especially on his birthday every February and on the sad anniversary of his death each December 31. If I had a time machine and could change one thing about the past, I would go back and try to save Pete from whatever happened that night.
Thank you for your work on this site.