https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/ The latest user comments on James R. Layton en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c129641 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c129641 I did not ever meet James but my son did. He served with him. I know he thinks about him often and feels your lose. I'm sure he was a great man, I'm really sorry I did not get to meet him. Hope you family and friends are all doing well today and in the future. I wear a bracelet my son gave me with his name on it and I think of him often along with our other soldiers that we have lost. My god be with us all who care and love our soldiers. Cristie Holzinger Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:04:02 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c94214 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c94214 James was my step cousin he did what ever he could to save peoples life he was an insperation to everybody and he always knew when to smile with everybody he was a strong person and fought for his country and was all about family first before anybody else he had a very strong heart and loved everybody he knew he was a hero a person to honor and a person to inspire i loved james and miss him. he will always be missed forever love you james. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:59:40 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c72631 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c72631 James Ray Layton was like a brother to me. he taught me everything i could ever know from him. he was a very good person and i miss him so much. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:49:55 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c54891 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c54891 James is my step brother and even though we didnt get a chance to each other better he still inspired me to be better. He always had a soft spot for little Sagey Ray and now that he's gone we realize how much of james is in sage. we miss you so very much. youll always be in our hearts Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:25:21 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c35181 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c35181 James had the biggest heart he loved everyone and took care of everyone around him.James was a fantastic artist, he loved music and really had a passion for helping others.I'M THE PROUDEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD.I MISS YOU SON, BUT I WILL BE WITH YOU ONE DAY.AND TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD SUCH KIND WORDS TO SAY TO ABOUT MY SON THANK YOU. I'T MEANS SO MUCH TO ME THAT OTHER PEOPLE REALLY KNEW HIM. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:22:46 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c31894 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c31894 I trained with Layton from corpsman "a" school all the way to field med. He was a great person and always fun to be around, he was a motivated sailor. We will never forget you. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:15:50 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c29689 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c29689 James, those late night partying with you is greatly missed man you dont even know. You will never fade from my heart nor my mind, for you have earned a place in my heart as a brother. To the Family of James: I am so sorry for your lost. He was truly a great person and he is and will forever be missed by his brothers and sisters in the armed services. Mon, 31 May 2010 07:55:11 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c18586 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c18586 We care and share your sorrow. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:05:45 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c18568 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c18568 Dear Family of Jamesy Ray~ Please pardon me for using the name that you all reserved for him. The name that when he heard it, meant that someone that was speaking to him was someone that was close, someone that knew him well. And most importantly, someone that loved him. This is the first time I've seen this web page. Feeling deeply the losses that this page signifies, I was already in tears. And then stopping to read each message written to honor the memory of James, I was transported and made a member of a family, and community that loved, valued and appreciated this young man. I could visualize him at family gatherings, at work, kicking it with his friends, and focused and on task in the service with his military brothers. I am so sorry for all of your loss. I am so sorry for all of our loss. Let us turn these messages, and the images and memories they spark of this fine young man's Life, into inspiration to live our own lives borrowing some of those best qualities of James, which will make him be so missed. Bless you all. Bless us all. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:43:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c18483 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-r-layton/#c18483 In my opinion, James was a giant-go-getter. This young man done so much more with his life than most, can ever imagine. James wasn't "floating," as one writer states. James was defending you and I . James is a real, American HERO. God bless James and his wonderful family. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:17:18 -0700