Chief John Allen Dykes

The Final Salute - In Memorial Honor to Chief John Dykes

Brothers in Arms, Military men, and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and "as a way" to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Chief Dykes, Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for the Chief Dykes. To Chief Dykes, it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to our great country, State, and community during his service with the USMC and the Louisiana National Guard. Chief we honor. your distinguished military record, and we commend you for your Many years of honorable service in the USMC and the Louisiana National Guard. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American Marine and Soldier: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true Professional Marine and Soldier. You are dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace. You were truly "A Marine" and "A Soldier."

On behalf of the entire U.S. Military (U.S. Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force and Cost Guard) and the Louisiana National Guard we extend our sympathies and our condolences to your family and loved ones.
The American Marine and Soldier does not fight and serves because he hates who is in front of him; he fights and serves because he love who is behind him.

To: The Family, of Chief John Dykes,
We extend our sincere sympathies and heartfelt condolences for your loss of John. You should be very proud of his service and accomplishments in the USMC and the Louisiana National Guard which he served as a great/professional Marine and Soldier. A deserving tribute to a great Marine and Soldier.
It is the "Marine and Soldier"
In Memorial Honor to Huey Chief John Dykes
USMC and Louisiana National Guard

It´s the Marine and the Soldier,
not the pastor/preacher, who has given us freedom of religion and worship.

It´s the Marine and the Soldier,
not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It´s the Marine and the Soldier,
not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It´s the Marine and the Soldier,
not the demonstration organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble and demonstrate. It´s the Marine and the Soldier, Who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.

The American Marine and Soldier does not fight and train because he hates who is in front of him; he fights and trains because he love who is behind him.

It´s the Marine and the Soldier,
not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It´s the Marine and the Soldier,
not the politician, who has given us the right to vote, ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
ETERNAL REST GRANT HIM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM.