Wendy WalkerI've never forgotten that day. I was walking down the hall by the Choir room and saw the principle and teachers run past me. RIP Albert, you were loved by all.
Kristi TimbrelThis was an eye-opener for me on how to treat people and to always be careful what we say and do. I agree with Ann Wixom, this is something that I have talked to my own children about and have tried to teach them about being kind.
Kristi TimbrelI think alot of us have had moments in our lives where we have been picked on and maybe even bullied. Some of this is just kids being kids and learning right from wrong... but I believe that most of us, either the bully or the one being bullied, all grow up and get to the end of that kind of treatment. We start to realize that people are all, mostly good, and that we all have our own challenges and as adults, we begin living the "Golden Rule"!
Kristi Timbrel..."When a bird is alive, it eats ants. When a bird is dead, ants eat the bird. So... Time and Circumstances can change at anytime. Don't devalue or hurt anyone in life. You may be powerful today. But remember, time is more powerful than you. One tree makes a million matchsticks, but only one match is needed to burn a million trees. Don't Judge. Don't Under-estimate."
Darla Kay AntonioThank you so much Susan, I am so glad you found the information. I remember that day more than any other day at Clearfield High and I feel he would be proud to be honored in this way. If only we could have done it while he was with us.
Patrick PowellAlbert was a Great Friend and Person!!! He was pushed over the edge with being bullied and harassed from junior high into high school!! A person can only take so much. I remember that day, just like it was yesterday. RIP Albert!!!! My Friend
Del BodilyAlbert was my friend too. We had english with Ms. Smith. He was not in class that day but I wasn't sure why. When I heard what had happened I was just sick because we sat by each other in that class. What a great guy. He's in a better place now.
Holly KendellMy comment was going to be the same Tino as we get older I realize so much more what a tragedy it was he was so young and had so much pain to do what he did.
Yvonne PoulsenDoes anyone remember Leonard Young? He was bullied too and committed suicide because of it (in Jr High). His death kills me to this day because I was mean to him! I remember the day Albert died too and it was a sad day! I liked him a lot.
Martin BatchelorI remember that I didn`t go to school that day, but HAD to go to work because no one would cover for me. Some friends came in and told me what had happened and I couldn`t stop shaking. Albert was everyones friend.I think he would have gone far in life. RIP
Troy BradleyI have talked with Keith Brown who was Alberts best friend and this headstone is the correct one but it does have some incorrect info on it
Jonathan BoorI have been haunted by this for year's. I wrestled with Albert and felt we had a good frendship. He would say things and it never occurred to me as to what he was actually saying until after the fact. Always felt I could have done something.
Richard HughesWe were young and ignorant then. Today we understand the signs that we didn't then. We can honor him by remembering what good person he was
David TownleyAlbert always said hi to me in the hallways...Unfortunately he taught us all a great lesson in bullying perhaps. I liked his free - spirited independence and courage to speak his mind. Many in chemistry class were baffled that his questions were intellectually over their heads while Mr. Beck seemed to know exactly what and why he posed the questions which helped in my learning. I miss Albert ' s quick wit as well... I always cringed when people would make light of things he did they didn't quite understand but I think it woke up our society in many ways. Thanks Albert!
John ClementsI think of Albert whenever I hear about bullying. I should of performed a bully beat-down. By doing nothing, its like I pulled the trigger myself. Rest in Peace Albert.
Sonya SouthworthI was attending school in Spanish Fork by then and was called to the office with this news! I was in shock, Albert was my bud! RIP Mr. Peebles!!!
Rob Sherwood and I had just got back to school from a debate thing. Everyone was crying, and police were there. When we found out we were so sad. It was an eye opener for me. I lived in my own little world and never had any idea he was being bullied. I have told my kids to look around, be aware. very sad day.
Susan Kimber (1984)
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