Pete Duel: A Fan Visits His Grave

[SuperTigger1957]

I thank you for this lovely, moving tribute, I am determined to get there one of these days, even though I hate flying and have to come all the way from the UK, I will do it, a fitting tribute to a beautiful, talented and handsome man, he will never be forgotten and will always be loved. Rest in Peace Peter. xx

[suegreenbar]

With all my heart l thank you for posting this, l thank you for laying the flowers, l thankyou for choosing such a beautiful tune for this video...I THANK YOU.

[weldonzerom]

why must we loose people we love...it hurts to much

[casperbubbles]

This is lovely..very moving..tears in my eyes....

[1morenobody]

Loved this guy! What a talent. What we missed from him.

[valsedonia]

I was 13 years old and I had the most amazing crush in the world on the actor Pete Duel and was devastated when he took his own life. It was just the beginning of what was to be a series of devastating suicides in my life, including my own mother's suicide two years later followed by my brother's 20 years after that. But, Pete still holds a special place in my heart. Some things are just not to be comprehended..........He was beautiful.

[brandemour]

The tragedy still remains such a talented man was disturbed enough to take his own life. It is a reminder that the enjoyment that he gave us as an actor came at a greater price than we knew.

[riu]

I still remember waking up that morning with my mom telling me that Pete passed away. I think that I cried all that day and more. Thanks for such a lovely tribute. It is a darn shame for us that we lost him so soon.

[mitchrmp]

I've just discovered Alias Smith & Jones a couple weeks ago and was sad to learn Pete died half-way through Season 2. It is just not the same show without Pete in it. How sad that his had to happen. Even sadder that the show so easily went on without him, but in my opinion it wasn't the same without Pete!

[dfarmbrough]

He was great, and the actor who replaced him wasn't the same. This is sweet. I can't help but feeling your grief is being intruded on a little...Beautiful music though.

[tylerstattoo]

I can only bring myself to watch this once a year. As I sit her tonight waiting for the minutes to pass by, and the anniversary of that day to arrive, I watch this and feel the grief all over again and I weep. But I also feel closer to him somehow. Thank you for allowing me to be there with you. I'll leave a candle burning for you tonight, Peter. I love you and miss you so. Rest now and be at peace.

[upperannyroad]

Oh how I loved him. I really felt I was there with you at his graveside. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.xx

[70sheaven]

WAS ONLY A BOY WHEN PETE DIED , BUT I ALWAYS THOUGHT WAHST A GOOD BLOKE HE CAME ACROSS AS , R I P PETE

[Lamfada]

A city so silent and lone

Where the good and the brave and the best

In polished white mansions of stone

Have each found a quiet place of rest

[sharibelle1999]

Happy Birthday to Pete in heaven on 2/24. He will always be remembered and loved.

[stevensm100]

He really touched peoples lives and these years later is so fondly remembered.R.I.P Pete.

[applesky007]

I fell in love with Pete as a little girl. Nothing has changed.

[vinceman]

Pete rocked and so do you. Thanks for sharing. I listened to the shocking news all that New Years Day. I'm still saddened by his passing.

[sharibelle1999]

That's the truth.....Pete is unforgettable!

[EquuZombie]

Bless you for sharing with all of us your moment with Peter. So very many people who love and admire him will never be able to make the trip, but with this we are able to be there, feeling the grief and loss and joy and love of this unforgettable man. Thank you. <3

[sharibelle1999]

I love Pete so much! I hope to go visit his grave some day if I ever get the chance. Love him! Love him! Love him!

[YORKIE230557]

What Pete had has now been discovered&diagnosed as Bipolar depression(manic depression).

Its a shame no-one was there for Him when he needed a little Love&support.

God Bless You Pete-You brought happiness to Millions&got nothing in return.You are Still thought of and sadly missed.

[bigwigusa]

another lovely tribute to the great actor - thanks for the opportunity to pay my own respects through your clip

[MAHDLO1956]

Great video tribute. I will never forget when my mom woke me up to tell me the news of his suicide. I was such a fan of the show.

[InnocentWar1]

As long as you are remembered you are alive.

[whispperson]

Alias Smith and Jones was a Show i enjoyed when they did Re-Run's in the 1980's here in the U.K.

I Thought it was one of the very best Show's ever and was stunned to Learn that 'Pete' had Killed himself early on.

A very Sadly Missed Actor and T.V. Show.

[Lavandulafields]

Thank you for sharing your visit to Pete's grave. I always wanted to pay my respects to him. This video enables everyone who loved Pete across the world to acknowledge and remember him. I loved his acting, poetry and most of all his vision. "Peace and Ecology Now".

[lukusmarvin]

I am so happy to see all the you tube videos here, including this one. I remember back back I was a young teen, I watched Alias Smith and Jones all the time. I was IN LOVE with Peter Duel. Totally. What a sad time when he died. Now after all these years, I am able to look back and see him on YouTube, and remember the beautiful man who I had such a huge crush on. Seeing him now, its no wonder I had a crush on him. He was amazing. Remember you forever Pete.

[jbrown1951]

what a waste of life i remember when he died i couldnt believe it i worshiped him

[starskyhutch78]

some of us still do. :-)

[mackl58]

thanks for this movie here, hope to be there one day myself. great music.

we will never forget

[ahand7]

An amazingly sweet and sad video tribute to Pete. The music was just right and beautiful.

Thanks.

[shorkielady]

Even after all these years I remember having Pete's poster on my wall always my favourite in Alias Smith and Jones

God Bless you Pete Never forgotter

Gail uk 52 years old

[tallandhandsome29]

Lovely video- very touching and an excellent choice of music. I wasn't going to watch this at first but now I'm very glad I did. Thanks very much.

[jhrunion]

thank you.

[jackies65]

What a very touching video - it had me in tears and I felt like it was me at his graveside.. I still think of Pete and this is so special to me to see his final resting place - it looks so peaceful under the trees -sleep well and I will always remember when..

[kayrom1]

There's not a day gone by that i dont think of Pete. I was devastated when he died an dlife has nevr been quite the same. God bless you for posting this video. it makes me feel lik i'm with him again.

[poisonivy7141]

This Video was great thank you for visiting Peter grave site something I wanted to do for years but will never be able to make it there do to personal reason, thanks for letting me see and feel like it was I there at his grave site, this one made me cry, but yet made me happy just like if I was there.

Thanks Again.

Poison Ivy

[STHFGDBY]

I think Pete would be 68 if he was alive today.. Why is his name spelt DEUEL on his Head stone ! Was his name not spelt DUEL..

[starskyhutch78]

Pete's legal name was Peter Ellstrom Deuel. When he went to Hollywood, he used that name in a lot of his on-screen work. But then he changed it to Pete Duel to simplify it for others. By the time he died, he was known as Pete Duel.

[Petesgirl59]

Deuel was his family name he shortened it for the show.

[jakeseyes]

Thank you for posting this. I will most likely never get to visit Pete's grave in person so this is a nice way to pay my respects to him and see his grave. I can put myself in this fan's place as I will always miss Pete, my sweet shining star. RIP dear Pete. This is very nicely done. Thanks.

[kevofaz25]

1st time I ever had to deal with suicide- sad loss

[terrykozak]

Very classy, Thanks for remembering and also for posting this for those of us who loved to watch this talented actor. A sad loss to inner demons. RIP Peter RIP. Thanks for the memories.

[aneutron]

Thankyou a sad thing to watch but the song made this an emotional but appropriate thankyou to Pete.

[suedando]

Thank you for this, I'll probably never get there although I would love too but now I feel as though I have been. A very simple but moving video. Still miss him after all these years although like so many people I was only 9 when he died he had such an impact on my life.

[bwtrmary]

Julieann2039, country singer Alan Jackson sings this beautiful song, Remember When. Creolelady281, exactly what starskyhutch78 said - he had been heavily drinking the night he shot himself. Rest in peace Pete.

[Creolelady281]

Was Pete Duel on drugs when he shot himself in the head? Does anybody know?

[starskyhutch78]

He was not on drugs, no. But he had been heavily drinking.

[Madrocker1954]

I'm always a little skeptical when a coroner says a person was a suicide because they had drugs or booze in their system when they died. They make the presumption a person may have been thinking about killing themselves when they were sober or straight. Since they didn't know the person personally, their suicide rulings shouldn't be taken as absolute truth but as conjecture with the official ruling listed as unknown or unprovable causes.

[julieann2039]

I used to love this programme, I was so sad when my mum told me that Pete had died, he was my favourite. I was allowed to stay up to watch this programme, even though it was beyond my bedtime. Who is singing the song, Remember When in this video clip. Would really love to know?

[Cheesebody]

everyone who watched alias smith and jones misses pete duel so much,he was a hero to children all over the world

[ghostofgaunt]

Thank you!

[ghostofgaunt]

Beautiful tribute - I loved 'Smith & Jones'. And Pete Duel was indeed special & a gifted actor.Thank you for taking me with you to his grave.His show still holds a place for me - I once got a job as a direct result of being a fan of 'Smith & Jones'.Always wanted to say thank you.Keep well

[Jomei2810]

Thank You very Much For This Wonderfull Tribute. Mr. Duel Was A Handsome, Gifted Man. A Special Personality. He Was Direct, Outspoken Without Falseness. You´re Gone And That Hurts. Rest In Peace, Peter....

[ChrissieBeeJ]

Thanks so much. Even though I was only 10 when he died, Pete made such an impression on me that I have never forgotten him (or Ben). I remember so clearly when my brother told me that he was dead - I didn't believe him...It just didn't seem possible. When I watched the news that evening and saw that it was true, I cried as if my heart was broken. I think it's only now that I can really begin to understand what a complicated, beautiful soul he was. Being able to see his grave means a lot...

[chorlton1808]

Thank you.

[ellstromp]

A very beautiful and respectful tribute. Have loved Peter for many years now and always will. He was a great actor and a beautiful man.

[dwt62]

I was 8 years old when Pete died. I remember during the show i was always Hannibal Heyes and my cousin George was Kid Curry. I consider Pete one of my first hero's and someone i looked up to. I remember my aunt showing me the article announcing his death and i was so sad and didn't really understand why he would take his own life.I kept that article in my sock drawer for years. I'm 45 now and i still think of him to this day. This video actually brought me to tears.

[vegastr0n]

a very moving Tribute to Pete! I have Loved him ever since I watched him at age 8 on AS&J Thank you for taking us along with you to visit Pete's Grave...... I've always wanted to go! It made me cry as well..... Bless You...

[coaltownboy1]

what more can i say, than mrazspaz has already said, a very moving tribute i sat watching with tears in my eyes

thank you

[doogie715]

Pete Deuel is my favorite actor,just now discovered him through DVDs.Your tribute brought tears to my eyes,such a loss.

[mrazspaz]

Moving and truly beautiful. A respectful tribute. Thank you for sharing.