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.
Hard to believe it is now 46 years. Where ever you are Pete, I hope you found your peace and happiness. You deserve that. Such a sad day for all your fans. You are in our hearts forever.
Peter, thinking of you more than ever, at this sad time of year. Thoughts also of your family, of Pamela, Geoffrey and Jacqueline, for whom this time of year will be especially difficult. Will never, could never forget you. Shine like the star you will always be.
Pete’s memory continues to live in our hearts. Thank all those who keep this site going.
A lifetime ago many young, hopeful and eager hearts were surrendered to you. You were our prince – handsome, clever, funny and perfect – and a lot of those young hearts felt the searing and confusing pain of loss for the first time, after you went. Forty six years on and, whilst my own loved ones and dear departed family now lay claim to the biggest share of my heart, there is a special place there too that is forever yours. You touch me still, Pete. Love always. x
A beautiful and intelligent man, born ahead of his time, with the insight to see what was happening to the world back then. Not only caring for animals and people, he was passionately concerned about the environment and the future of the planet. It is uplifting to hear his message on ecology, made just a few weeks before he sadly died, hoping that whoever hears it realises the importance that we must all do our part in looking after our planet for future generations. I wonder what he would think about what is happening now.
He wanted everyone to “be happy”, if only he could have realised his personal achievements and been happy himself.
Thank you for your inspiration Pete, I miss you but your memory will live on. Thank you Geoffrey for doing so much for your dear brother x