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 started this December 31}: At 2:30 AM MST I lit a candle and prayed for comfort, kindred, and the memory that Pete still instills in all of us who loved AS&J. 51 years ago I went to Winter Park CO to help my Dad electrically wire a bank. Years ago I was invited to an AS&J get-together in Denver. I graciously accepted an invitation to do a ”Guns Of AS&J” speech at the Brown Palace {I took AS&J Wanted Posters that I had copied and given to the members who were present. Is this bringing back any memories?!} Ghislaine from ASJ Collection (HI HON AND EVERYONE!!!) pointed out that Winter Park was a ”bank job” and it was Oso poignant from the memory of being there; it brought me back to the bank for a minute reflecting …. My Dear Mother, Dad, and I left for WPark in a ’65 Chevy Belaire around 5:00 AM MST. I still can remember aLOT of being there. It was cold. We left back for Fort Lupton CO around 4:30-5 PM. Around 5:30 PM we were just coming off Berthoud Pass when KIMN 95 AM made the sad announcement that (”Pete Duel was found dead”). I was in the back seat and was SHOCKED and started crying. KIMN made a second announcement and I said ”turn it up” and started crying again and NEVER stopped for 30 years at the December 31 Anniversary. {I have seen 2552 Glen Green back in 2011} 21 years ago the Good Lord showed me that Pete received Eternal Life via Hebrews 4:1 and a FANTASTIC Spiritual experience after I watched the Pilot {For the ”100th” time} about 22 years ago now at 3:40 AM. January 1, ’72 The Rocky Mountain News ran a UPI story & clip about the death. The b&w pic was from a ”Return To Devil’s Hole” still and showed Pete wearing the dark brown corduroy coat wearing the Heyes’ Hat and riding gloves that Geoff has. RIGHT ON Geoff and again THANKS for posting it on the site. For me sitting here alone and dark out, it feels kinda like a ”special poignant” time in the WONDERFUL memories of AS&J, my ALL time FAVE TV show. RIGHT ON People…Geoff, Laura, Carolyn, friends, associates, and everyone else sharing, crying, laughing, and celebrating……feel free to omit any ”offensive beliefs” I have but PLEASE leave in my story {I posted it on another site YEARS ago but wanted it for memories’ sake} and Memorial for prosperity at the 51st Anniversary of Pete’s Entry into Eternal Life…..for Pete’s Sake. I got the entire SA&J DVD at the library. I’m going to watch the Pilot again and give Thanks to the Good Lord and ALL of you for keeping Pete’s Eternal Candle burning forever in our hearts…and Souls. God Bless & Lovya ALWAYS don harder missoula montana
Dear Pete.I am at a lost on this day every year. To many why’s run through my mind. Your passing will always mark a significant time in my life. I was 6 years old and touch deeply by this thing called death. I pray for your soul today as I have done so from that dreadful day that a piece of mye soul was taken away as well..Rest in peace my friend.. until we all meet again.. Your friend Jack. Piece and Ecology now indeed.
So many years since you left us, Pete, but your star still shines bright in the hearts of those who love you. Thinking of you and your family. Avril xx
In loving memory of Pete’s 51st Anniversary-your smile still makes us smile and warms our hearts. We still love you and will remember you ALWAYS. ☮️ Peace & Ecology Now!! ❤️😘🤠❤️
I am watching Pete Duel videos on YouTube as I am aware tonight of the time, glancing often at the clock, as the hour will soon approach marking the fifty first anniversary of the world losing Pete. I was thirteen years old when he left us to go to Heaven. I still think about him all the time as I realize that I am not alone as do so many others are doing the same, when I read their loving comments about Pete on all of Pete’s many memorial sites that I visit. When I say my prayers and am remembering all of my relatives that are now in Heaven, Pete’s name is always included with them. 🙏
PETE – YOU ALWAYS WILL BE A PART OF SO MANY OF OUR HEARTS 💖 YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW AND ALWAYS!!! 💝