Post by Michele Ladd

James lost his battle. James you will never be forgotten! -------- It’s with a heavy heart that yesterday we lost one of our 8th Annual Warrior Benefit Concert Guest of Honor; James Hayes of Penn Yan. James was a wonderful husband and father and was always with his service dog Barrett. The demons inside were too much, they didn’t want to let him go. As James struggled he found peace in the creation of the Barrett Ball; an indestructible dog toy. James will be missed; but let us not forget his name. For he will live forever in our hearts, body, and soul. For you my brother; you are at peace and a small prayer for you. “I have seen the weak forsake humanity.” “I have heard the traitors praise our enemy.” “I've seen challenged men become even bolder.” “I've seen the Duty, Honor, Sacrifice of the Soldier.”