Today our walk was dedicated in honor of:
Marine Veteran John Kenneth Aytes, Age 77 of Harriman, TN.
Died Mar. 28, 2013
SSGT Aytes served honorably for 13 years, 11 months, and 7 days.
Served in the 2nd Marine Division 10 Marines, Air Division.
Good Conduct Medal 3 Awards, National Defense Medal, Sharpshooter, and Expert Badge.
Served in Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii, and Cuba, U.S. Was Discharged from Eltoro Marine Corps Base, Santa Anna, CA. 1968
MOS: Mechanic Roto Craft (Helicopter)
Married to Reba Kay (Cox) Aytes, Had 3 sons and a daughter.
It was an honor to walk 6.50 miles with Marine Veteran John Kenneth Aytes. We walked by Holiday Hills Lake and made our way to town where we met with John’s son and family. We then made a stop at Family Ties Restaurant for a break. We then worked our way back to Sparta Hwy and then home. I want to thank my friend Active Duty Army , Josh for walking with us today and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. We had 137 honks today. It was amazing. Thank you.
Marine Veteran John Kenneth Aytes will not be forgotten !
