I'm sorry to realize Clyde passed away. I always liked Clyde and considered him a friend. He went thru a lot his whole life dealing with much of what very few of us could have understood, especially in our youth. I just hope he knew that he was appreciated and valued as a friend.
Clyde Ashton was the one guy I wanted to see most at our last reunion. I can't say Clyde was a friend, but that is completely my fault and my loss. From my recollection, there were many times when Clyde was teased mercilessly by at least one other person that I won't mention, as so much time has passed that it would be pointless and cruel to do so. To my eternal shame, there were times where I was not only witness to it, but a passive, if not active participant. After 20 years I decided that I owed him, at the very least, an apology and and a request for forgiveness. Regretfully, I was too late. On the eve of our 30th reunion, I have vowed to never let that happen again, if it is within my power. And even though I am 30 years too late, I want to publicly say, for my benefit more than Clyde's, that I am truly and deeply sorry. Clyde, you never deserved that treatment, and at least for my part, I promise to never repeat or tolerate such behavior again. I should have stood up for and with you to say, "this is not alright and shallnot be tolerated". I will always regret not getting to know you Clyde, but I will never forget you or the lesson your torment and misery has taught me. Rest in Peace my... Well, just rest in peace.
Jonathan (Troy) Vealey
Clyde was born February 20, 1965 and passed away on June 23, 2002.
Kimberly Kempton (Gutierrez)
I loved Clyde he was such a great guy, always had a smile and always cheerful! Here is the address of his obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=clyde-art-ashton&pid=379005
Christian Jensen
I'm sorry to realize Clyde passed away. I always liked Clyde and considered him a friend. He went thru a lot his whole life dealing with much of what very few of us could have understood, especially in our youth. I just hope he knew that he was appreciated and valued as a friend.
Darin Fuller
Clyde Ashton was the one guy I wanted to see most at our last reunion. I can't say Clyde was a friend, but that is completely my fault and my loss. From my recollection, there were many times when Clyde was teased mercilessly by at least one other person that I won't mention, as so much time has passed that it would be pointless and cruel to do so. To my eternal shame, there were times where I was not only witness to it, but a passive, if not active participant. After 20 years I decided that I owed him, at the very least, an apology and and a request for forgiveness. Regretfully, I was too late. On the eve of our 30th reunion, I have vowed to never let that happen again, if it is within my power. And even though I am 30 years too late, I want to publicly say, for my benefit more than Clyde's, that I am truly and deeply sorry. Clyde, you never deserved that treatment, and at least for my part, I promise to never repeat or tolerate such behavior again. I should have stood up for and with you to say, "this is not alright and shallnot be tolerated". I will always regret not getting to know you Clyde, but I will never forget you or the lesson your torment and misery has taught me. Rest in Peace my... Well, just rest in peace.