Horrible news...our own Mike Layton has passed on.

[drawtheline55]

I have just been made aware that our own Mike Layton, long time member and valued Admin to the site was killed in a motorcycle accident last night.
Here is what I know. RIP my friend, man this is ugly.

"According to reports, Layton was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle on US-601 near Lachicotte Road in Lugoff, when for unknown reasons, the bike went down around 7 p.m. Saturday.

Layton was pronounced dead of blunt force trauma injuries at the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation."

 

[drumgadget]

Man, no words .......!

RIP, fellow motorcyclist ......

M.

 

[trashman]

Absolutely heartbreaking news. Mike was such a sweet guy.
Damn.

Here's to Mike.

 

[Skyrm]

Oh mess, that’s terrible. Such a good dude.

 

[DWSlingerland45]

Just absolutely horrible, devastating news. Such a wonderful guy. You will be dearly missed my friend

 

[lanebune]

Oh NO!

 

[thejohnlec]

This is horrible. I hope everyone in his family are well. Thanks for making the forum aware of this loss.

 

[p83]

i had the pleasure of meeting mike at the chicago show, and doing several deals throughout the years.

he will be deeply missed.

 

[repete]

Oh man…what a tragedy

 

[TheBeachBoy]

Oh man. This is heartbreaking. Hug your loved ones whenever you get the chance.

 

[Trilock_Gurtu]

RIP.

 

[Heartbeat]

Oh my.... Completely stunned and heartbroken. I talked to Mike at the Chicago shows and joked that we should carpool there from the Carolinas. He was a true gentleman. A big guy with an even bigger heart. What a HUGE loss. Thank you for letting us know.

 

[Polska]

So very sad. My condolences to his family and friends.

 

[drummertom]

This is terrible news. Such a great guy, always helpful when I asked him questions. A huge loss to our community.

RIP brother!

 

[T_Weaves]

Condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

 

[High on Stress]

Oh no! Mike was the nicest person you could ever find here.

 

[Cauldronics]

Mike was a gentleman to everyone on the forum. I don't think I ever saw him belittle or try to make anyone feel lesser.

RIP buddy.

 

[robthetimekeeper]

Sold him a Jazz Fest once. Great guy. RIP

 

[What It Is]

Awful news. I'm so sorry to hear this, he was always a great guy to interact with. Peace and love to all his friends and family.

 

[GretschMan61]

This is a tough loss to take . Mike and I have had a lot of conversations over the years remotely and I finally got the chance to meet him a few years back at the Chicago Show . Mike was an outstanding admin here . He was fair and listened to both viewpoints when there were disputes. He is sorely missed as an Admin here and has been since he stepped down .

Mike had a wicked sense of humour and did not suffer fools gladly let me tell you . He had an excellent ear for cymbals and his love of Ludwig’s Black Galaxy wrap was well known .

I am going to miss you Mike , you were a good friend .