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When I first started racing, I was like everyone else. I wanted to win every round and every race. Our sport will humble you very quickly. The longer I raced, the more I learned that it was about the people that cross your path, and the good ones that touch your heart. Dave Layer touched hearts. RIP my friend, you will be missed. My condolences to the Layer family.

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This is a very sad day. Dave was a great guy and a good friend. RIP buddy. DeDe and Lindsey you have my deepest sympathy. I'm thinking about you guys.

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Condolences and Sympathies to the Layer family for your loss. I also did not know Dave very well, usually just a friendly nod and a hello, but you always knew Dave was there and would be racing hard as he was always at the top of the Qualifying sheet, no matter what Eliminator he ran. I am sure he is in good company now and the list of the "Great Ones" just became longer.

Gary Merrick

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So sorry to hear about this. He was a great part of the drag racing family and more.

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Condolences and prayers to the Layer Family!
Godspeed Dave!

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We want to extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Dave Layer family. May God wrap his arms around both DeDe and Lyndsay.
Russ, Vickie and Chris Chaney

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Condolences to the Layer family. At this time I am speechless drag racing has lost another good guy!!! I was lucky to have Dave as a friend and it was my honor. RIP my friend

Denny & Carol

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This news saddens me so. Dave was a great guy! Condolences go out to the Layer family on this sad sad day.

Ernie Neal
SS 354

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So sorry to hear this

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Dave was a good man.RIP my friend.

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Our love and prayers go out to DeDe, Lindsay and the entire Layer family. Dave was a great guy and racer. We are proud to call him our friend. RIP buddy.... You will be greatly missed.

Mike and Emily Volkman

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Very Sad RIP

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God's Speed Dave. Prayers to the Family. Ron & the kids.

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RIP my brother I just heard thebad news from Tony aka#1 son besides being a good friend and a customer Dave was the very first guy along with Bruce Parsons and Jim Paquet to offer sponsorship and contingency support for the original USCN1 on the day we announced that it was a go

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God Speed, Dave.

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Such a sad day . I cant convey the empty feelings this news brings to us. RIP. my friend. Rick& Phyllis.

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RIP Dave.

You made a lot of friends in your lifetime as is evident from the kind words they are leaving on this thread. Rest assured people will speak highly of you for years to come whenever your name is mentioned.

And that may just be as great a legacy as anyone could ever hope to have.

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A Life Celebration is planned this Sunday 11/2/14 for Dave Layer at the Tobias Funeral Home at 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd.- Beavercreek, Ohio 45432 from 2 - 5 P.M.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to either or both of the following in Dave's memory.

Racers for Christ - Contact at: teamrfc.org
Go to donate page then to NHRA
OR
Drag Racing Assoc. of Women - Contact at: drawfasthelp.org
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As we now know our Friend, Dave Layer, has passed. He will always be in our memories as a Gentleman and a Friend who enjoyed most of his life around racing community whether watching Dale, Jr. and Nascar or Participating in Drag Racing which was his love. He was involved in SO many peoples lives and touched all of us with his little laugh and funny discussions. His knowledge of the combustion engine made you feel like you were dealing with a professor. Sad to see you go Dave but your now racing with the best!

Dede, Lindsey and the Family want to thank all who texted, called, prayed and those who kept Dave in their thoughts during this tough period!

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DeDe and Family, You have all of our sympathy; our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Dave was a wonderful man, we will miss him deeply.
Dave and Jetty Edwards

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Very sad news. RIP Dave.

The Tosto family

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Dave was one of the absolute best guys out there, I'm really going to miss him. One of my favorite memories was in Belle Rose in 2012. I believe it was Dave's first time down there, but he got runner up in the CIC race and went double-0 red in the semi's of the main race. I thought for sure that he was going to win them both, he was on that weekend. When I think of Super Stock, Dave is one of the first people who comes to mind. We lost an excellent friend today. DeDe and Lindsay, I can't imagine how hard this is for you, you're both in my prayers. Rest in peace Dave.

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What a loss for the Layer family, and your extended racing family you will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing you, and your family. our sincere condolences. Dale and the girls

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So sad! Dave was a great guy! R.I.P.

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Words are just not enough to express our sadness in loosing one of our Super Stock Division 3 family members. Dave will always be a part of our many happy racing memories. He shared his quiet laugh and his smiles all the way from Nevada ,Florida ,Indiana and back to Ohio. God bless you Dave you will be missed but never forgotten. Dede and Lindsay May God be with you at this very sad time. Love Mark and Elaine
PS He Was And Is A True Racing Legend.

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Rest in Peace, Dave. Having been able to know you and appreciate your achievements is what helps us through this time of loss. Dick Butler

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A good racer, a good man, and an honest businessman. RIP Dave, and condolences to the family.

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I remember the first time I met Dave was at the points race in Orlando many years ago He talked my ear off! My kind of guy. We both like to talk! God Speed Dave. I look forward to talking with you again. Jim

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I enjoyed talking with Dave I was only a customer of his for a short time but he always took the time to talk to me like I had been his customer for years he will truly be missed. Prayers sent to his family. R.I.P. Dave

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Our condolences to the Layer Family. Dave was an outstanding gentleman, he was always great to talk with, a well respected competitor and one of the best examples of CLASS in the way he befriended all of us. We will miss him but he rides in spirit with us all each pass. Terry and Sheila Dye

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I first met Dave a few years ago when he fixed a leaky set of heads for me. After that when i would make it to a race he was at i was always sure to stop and say hi to him. RIP Dave, you will be missed.

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Dave was one of those rare people that, when you first met him, he made you feel like you had always been friends. I truly believe that he is in "a better place" but this place will never be as good as it was when he was with us. Our hearts go out to DeDe and Lindsay and his racing family the "Good Time Gang". RIP Dave - you will certainly be missed.

Larry and Lisa Buckingham

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So sorry to hear, Dave was always such a nice guy, i'm sure we will meet again. Bucky and Jeannie Hess

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RIP Dave. You will be missed. That was so sudden! Praying for the family. Bob Michael

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Dave was an amazing man. He will be missed. Such a sad day. Rest in Peace Dave.
The Patete Family

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So very upset to hear this. I just met him at Columbus points meet. What a very nice gentleman indeed. Thoughts and prayers for the Layer family.

Kevin

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It would be hard to find a better person than Dave. I and all the Cajun community express our sympathy.

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Our hearts are heavy with the news of Dave's passing. Such a talented gentleman with a humble attitude and disarming sense of humor. Heartfelt condolences to DeDe & Lindsey. Godspeed Dave.

Steve & Peggy Sullivan

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Very sorry DeDe and Lindsey .The entire drag racing world loved Dave Layer and his family. His memories will live on for all of us.God bless Dave Layer!So glad he won the Indy divisional this year.We miss him. Bobby and Nancy Rashid

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I had a nice chat with Dave at the US Nationals and now he is gone.......seems almost impossible. My sympathy to the family and rest in peace, Dave!

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RIP, Dave, you will be missed. One of our first and best friends. Hope to see you when we all get to that "better place" we are all working towards. It was an honor to know you, DeDe and Lindsey. Keeping your family in our prayers. God Speed !
Lou and Judy Conkey