THE WALL OF FACES

I went through SF training with you at Ft. Bragg. We jumped into the National Forest together and spent weeks out there humping those mountains with all that radio gear. It was hard but you kept our four- man team organised, moving in the right direction and always laughing with your jokes. I was passing through Okinawa in 72’ when one of our mutual SF buddies told me you had been killed. I cried for you buddy, but then had to laugh cause you always kept us laughing with you. Love you, buddy. God Bless,

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your daughters Sherry Ann and Cindy is touching and reflects their eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear Sgt James Layton, Thank you for your service as a Special Forces Qualified Radio Operator. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Spring! For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

May I make you proud. May I have your strength. And may you presence guild me. Always love eternal your son

My dad, Mike Wherley, has commented here as part of 1st Special Forces team. James Layton is a man I never met but will never forget. If any of his family is seeing this, I want you to know that my children know his name. My son recently wrote a speech for the Voice of Democracy and won at a local level. If you are interested in hearing it please feel free to contact me. He talks about both James Layton and John Spires and tracing their names at the Wall in his speech. Even though I never met this hero, his impact is greatly felt by my family.