Hey Dan, Stranger copy editors, and fellow readers.
It is currently not known if Billy was gay. We may never know. It may not matter to some people, but it seems the family may have feelings about this. See the FaceBook tab under "Discussions". So few facts are known. It's possible he was gay and the family did not support him when he was alive and desires to hide it after his death. That would be extra horrific if it was true.
Here is the best news I could find so far:
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/eas…
There's nothing on this in the Chicago Tribune or most media websites as of Sept 22nd, 13 days after his death.
It's horrible Billy is gone. He had been suspended from school that day for an attempt to stop those with a long history of bullying him. Being called gay was part of the abuse.
I'm a teacher and I've asked Dan back in 2005 to write a book for gay teens in schools. I got in trouble for sending a kid to the office every time he used "gay". I'd make a youtube video but Dan's request is only for people who are gay.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Luca…
ps: As another teacher said, youtube is blocked in most schools.
What are you all thankful for (inbed)?
Me? I'm in a mostly sexless marriage. But last night she agreed to the old routine. I gave her: 15 min foot rub, 15 minutes of oral, 15 min of magic wand, and after her big oh, she let me in. Mind blowing. We're about to do the whole round of family and parties, so I can't quite share this.
There's hope for everyone. Cheers. I can't wait for xmas.