Author Topic: AN OBITUARY (Read 1425 times)

williamlayton · « **on:** September 26, 2008, 11:48:20 PM »

This may not interest any of you but I thought it would be a good way too do it.
I have/had a friend that died this Monday. He was alone in this world. No wife left, no children.

James E. Wyatt
1930-2008
Born in Warren, Indiana
Died in St Joseph Hospital Houston, Texas
MSGT--US Army
Retired 20 years of service.
POW in Korea for 1 year.
Field promotions too the rank of Major--retired permanent grade of Master Sgt.
preceded in death by his wife.

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim for a number of years. He was a hard nut too like, but then, such is the disposition of my own personality.
He was a diabetic--which was the cause of his death.
I had the pleasure of taking care of his affairs for the last three months while he was hospitalized.
We had his remains cremated and placed in the mausoleum wall at the Houston Veterans Cemetery, as was his final request.
I wrote this because no one knows--or does anyone really care. His passing stopped no clocks or caused flags too go too half-mast.
He was my friend and he was a friend of this country so I thought I would tell you.
Blessings

Brett · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2008, 02:24:43 AM »

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

Swampman · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:03:15 AM »

Men like him are not replaceable. God rest his soul.

Cheesehead · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:29:52 AM »

Old soldiers never die........

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:31:44 AM »

The passing of a friend is always sad, sorry.

Sweetwater · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2008, 07:09:50 AM »

Great tribute to a esteemed war veteran and fellow American.

I salute his passing.

Regards,
Sweetwater

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2008, 07:38:48 AM »

My sincerest regrets at the loss of your friend and a fine American patriot.......

Spanky · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2008, 08:06:34 AM »

May God bless him and welcome him.

Spanky

Skunk · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2008, 08:16:56 AM »

RIP Mr. Wyatt.

Cement Man · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2008, 08:24:23 AM »

It's good of you to acknowledge this American Veteran/Hero as he so well deserved. Hats off to his memory and legacy and hats off to you Mr. Layton. I hope he is joyfully reunited with his wife and his old buddies in heaven.

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2008, 11:15:21 AM »

Sorry for the loss of your friend. May God bless him. Dale

alsaqr · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2008, 11:22:29 AM »

God Bless Maj. James E. Wyatt. God Bless you for taking care of your friend.

rex6666 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2008, 12:26:51 PM »

Sorry for the loss, for you and the country. Sounds like he held up his end.

buffermop · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2008, 12:32:09 PM »

Sorry for the lost of your friend. The GOOD SHEPARD knows all his flock and no one is forgotten. Blessings

powderman · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2008, 01:51:19 PM »

Wonderful tribute William, God bless you my friend. POWDERMAN.

Mike Britton · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2008, 02:04:57 PM »

You know, when you boil it down to it's smallest part all we can hope for in life is to have lived the kind of life that will leave some sort of legacy when we are gone.
Major Wyatt was just that kind of man.
We should all aspire to be that kind of person.

Heather · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:18:38 PM »

Sorry for your loss. My youngest son is named Wyatt, hopefully he will live half as honorable of a life.

Heather

myronman3 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:42:48 PM »

it is always a sad day when we lose a true patriot.

deltecs · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:43:31 PM »

My most sincere condolences and honor.

williamlayton · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2008, 12:37:03 AM »

Too all of those who have read and those who have responded:
I thank you.
This little town has the people Jim would have connected with the most easily.
I wanted nothing more than to let someone know who would care.
Blessings

ms · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2008, 08:09:35 AM »

Sorry about your friend.

Madmark · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2008, 05:40:35 AM »

He is no longer alone. thanks for sharing this.

powderman · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:27:29 PM »

A friend of the family will be buried tomorrow. His name was Paul Pippin, WW11 vet, wouned in France. He was blown over 30 ft in the air from a shell, according to witnesses. He landed 20 ft down in a well, took a lot of recovery. All the other men in his immediate area were killed. Some men saw this and rescued him. God bless you Paul. WE owe these brave men our very existence. POWDERMAN.

kody · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2008, 05:05:26 PM »

Thank you for telling us about him. It was good of you to honor him by sharing his memory and adding to the number of people who know of him and appreciate his efforts. You were and are a true friend to him. Ken Lacey

nomosendero · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2008, 05:13:13 PM »

Thanks for sharing your departed friend with us.