Celebrating the life and legacy of World War II veteran James Peyton

MESA, AZ — When it comes to James Peyton, the only thing that may have been bigger than his zest for life was his love for our country.

Sadly, earlier this week, we lost a true patriot when Peyton passed away at the age of 100.

You may remember ABC15’s reporting on James over the past year. We first met him in June 2024, shortly after he celebrated his 99th birthday alongside his community in Mesa…

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