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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Cam
Thank you for sharing those wonderful photos and sharing with us Layton in recent years. What a gem.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Trying to set something up with the Access Fund.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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For fund raising or for a memorial?
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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fund raising with tax break
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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I want to bump this, to keep thoughts of Layton alive.
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steveA
Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
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I wonder if Layton realized how much he was admired by the climbers who followed after him.
I know when I first started out in the sport, Layton was one to be revered.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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bump to the front page. Never met Layton but he inspired me along with many others BITD.
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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May 13, 2013 - 01:40pm PT
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I hope people aren't running out of stories or photos. I hope
we can keep this thread alive. It's a great feeling to
scroll through and see all the friendships and relationships,
all the good memories.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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May 13, 2013 - 01:45pm PT
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I believe Layton's funeral was on Saturday finally. Does anyone know? Was anyone from this website there or was it strictly a religious service for fellow Witnesses?
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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May 13, 2013 - 10:06pm PT
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Jan,
The ceremony was on Saturday. There were around 50 persons in attendance, mostly church members and perhaps a dozen climbers.
Albert
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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May 14, 2013 - 10:50am PT
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Well,.. I saw you, Bird, Gordon, Burns, Green, and Ament .
Who am I missing?
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Camster (Rhymes with Hamster)
Social climber
CO
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May 14, 2013 - 11:20am PT
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A digital audio recording of the service has been sent to Julia and James. If anyone would like a copy, please just holler. Cam
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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May 14, 2013 - 11:46am PT
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and Jody...
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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May 14, 2013 - 12:38pm PT
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The service at the kingdom hall in Kingman was an innocuous
event, mainly about a twenty-minute or half hour talk by one
of the brothers, talking about their view of death, etc. We
all sat quietly, appreciative of our Layton. A few climbers. It was
good to see Bridwell. We caught up on a lot. He has a good memory but
is a bit "out there" at times. I guess that was always how
it was, part of the personality of a large spirit. Good to meet
Jody finally in the flesh. Albert Newman, Stewart Green, Cam Burns
(who drove me down), Ron Olevsky, Todd Gordon (who drove Bridwell)....
A couple of us, Ron and I... in suits.... A good vibe in general,
and then a dinner/buffet at a home afterward where we conversed a bit
but not long. Most of us simply got in our cars, turned around, and
then drove the long way home. Karen was the epitome of calm and
grace. Arlan was/is understandably broken up, having a tough go. I
think the whole process for most of us has been of letting the
reality sink in. I, for one, will miss Layton's many phone calls and
emails, our get-togethers in Boulder, but the memories of a lot of
adventures live on. He had many friends and touched the entire climbing
world, as I have said elsewhere, one of the most fully realized
individuals to have blessed our rock formations and our lives with
his beautiful, energetic presence.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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May 15, 2013 - 12:26am PT
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Does anyone know where he will be buried or his ashes scattered?
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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May 15, 2013 - 12:32am PT
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To my knowledge, no word was said about where his ashes will
go. Arlan did tell me the day after Layton passed that they were
going to cremate him.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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May 15, 2013 - 12:46am PT
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I'm assuming Colorado then.
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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May 17, 2013 - 07:57pm PT
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Jan, I think the only way to know would be to phone Karen. It
is my rough speculation that she has his ashes and wonders
what next. But I'm not sure. I wish I could spread them from the
rim of the Black Canyon or top of the Naked Edge. I would find a
way to get in shape enough to do that.... Or maybe we should spread
a little in one area and some in other areas.... Give Karen a call.
Or email her. Arlan gets email from Layton's old account and
passes them along to Karen.
Let's not let this thread drop away so soon. How about some stories
from friends. I have hundreds but don't want to dominate the thread
with my stuff.... Say something funny Layton did.
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