Thursday, May 31, 2012
I had the blessing to have had Gary Layman as a father-n-law for 27 years. In those years he has shown me love, compassion, strength, willingness, humbleness, in all these qualities, he was an incredible man, and Christian, husband, father, grandfather, father-n-law, and friend. He was always helping strangers in need, faithful to his church and God, giving advice, and always striving to be Godly and doing Gods work. The world has lost a wonderful man, but heaven has gained a Heavenly Angel. We will miss him terribly, but know that one day we will be together again in Gods presence. When a good man dies a thousand lights go out, And it’s said a giant library is lost - Oh, I’ve tried to make comparisons and wise clichés To estimate, in part, a good man’s loss; For I know the way it feels to have your heart bend low- And I understand how dark the nights can be.... But a good man has a heritage beyond the grave, And we would be so foolish not to see That a good man leaves a light his children follow- No groping through some wilderness or maze- And howe’er their lives, it shines on in a brilliance That they can see ’til ending of their days’ And his words come ringing, deep, in vibrant stereo Within the keen recesses of their minds... There’s guidance there enough to get to Heaven Where once again their hearts and arms entwine. I’m so sorry for your loss here on the earth below- But I’m proud to say “a good man” went away... And you’ll see him soon - it won’t be long - just follow The lights a good man left upon the way...by: Joan Clifton Costner
