Freeport, NY Asst. Fire Chief Dies After Mutual Aid Response

[markmets415 524]

We regret to advise you that 1st Assistant Chief Richard J. Layton of the Freeport (NY) FD died this morning following a mutual aid fire response into another community. Chief Layton had operated at the commercial building fire in the neighboring community of Baldwin and returned home after that. At approximately 0700 hours this morning, following the fire, Chief Layton had been scheduled for routine surgery, where he very sadly passed away due to a medical emergency prior to the procedure.

Our sincere condolences to all affected, especially his wife Jaime, their family members and the members of the Freeport FD.

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[JM15 386]

Rest In Peace Chief

[Guest mahopacfire2003]

Chief may you rest in peace

[ja3kfd 34]

Rest In Peace, my condolences to his Family and friends.

[xchief2x 79]

Rest in Peace, Chief. My sincerest condolences to his family and his department.

[MPACE2-299 0]

Rest In Peace Chief, My sincere condolences to Ricky’s wife, family, and the Freeport Fire Department especially the members of Hose 1. Ricky was a great guy and a great friend to the Mahopac Fire Department, he will be sorely missed.

[subband 0]

R.I.P chief. My sincerest condolences to his family and his department

[EJS1810 7]

Ricky was agreat friend. We saw him yesterday at the building dedication. What a loss.

Edited January 6, 2009 by EJS1810

[191SH 4]

RIP CHIEF , may your memory live in the wisdom and knowledge that you have passed down to all the firefighters you have come across in your short time on this earth

[tdc202 0]

R.I.P. Chief

[FFPCogs 863]

RIP Chief...and deepest condolences to the family.

[fitzjr11 17]

RIP Chief, thoughts and prayers to the Freeport FD and Hose Company #1

[ENG47INE 17]

RIP Chief My Condolences to the family and the Dept.

[shac 7313 0]

rip chief

[ex-commish 490]

May he rest in peace.

[DOC22 1]

Rest in Peace, Chief, and may God grant your family, and friensd as well as the Freeport Fire Department the strength to make it through this most difficult time.

[Guest MFVFD785]

Deepest condolences to his family, Freeport FD and Ever Ready Hose# 1 RIP Ricky So sad to lose such a great guy.

[NYRangers30 1]

RIP Chief

And thank you for your service

[Guest Bootheng161]

Rest in Peace Chief

[Just a guy 493]

God Bless You Sir

[10-Buff-4 0]

God Bless Chief and May the Lord Hold You in the Palm of His Hand.

-Joe DA BUFF

[brian19fd 22]

RIP Chief, You are in our thoughts and prayers!!!

To Family and Members of Ever Ready Hose & Freeport FD- extremely sorry for your loss!!!!

[MFVFD179 0]

RIP

[IzzyEng4 427]

Just sad, RIP

[JP59 41]

Rest in peace Chief and may God bless your family and give them strength at this difficult time.

[Guest 1894]

RIP Ricky...Your time here was all to short. I am honored to have been your friend and my deepest condolences to your wife and all of your brothers and sisters at Hose 1.

[Guest FallsFireman19]

Rest In Peace, Chief.

[JRS2817 1]

Rest In Peace Cheif, and my condolences to his family and Freeport FD.