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Just wanted to say hi, to you all and God bless everyone of as they say in the south yall love mike.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010 06:44 Host: cpe-174-106-195-090.ec.res.rr.com
Warriors all,
There is definitely an increased traffic on this site. That is great and motivating. The chatter helps and bonds our connection even more. Other services are using this site to find fellow comrades and friends. In reference to a previous entry; My thanks goes out to the mechanics that kept those Jolly Green's in the air. One team, one fight. The book list has grown and one that I have not read was posted below (An act of piracy). Thanks for the shout out. Take care and God Bless all of you from all services for your service to our country. Saepre Expertus, Scott |
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Friday, March 5, 2010 14:28 Host: c-76-21-232-33.hsd1.md.comcast.net
My Brothers, our reunion is coming up very quickly.
Thinking back to when I was in the Marines Corps, the saying “Hurry up and wait” really does work the best. Please register soon to help make this special event run smoothly. Procrastination is the thief of time. Now is the time to HELP locate your fellow comrades. More than half of the Marines are still not found. The PARTICIPATION LIST under CONTACT US shows if contact has been made. Many only show initials for first and middle names. To find these guys after all these years has been a challenge. What we are looking for are their first names, their home towns, even social security numbers. Any lead would be helpful. In the last six months I have located and talked to over fifty newly found brothers. Like many of you, they too have not spoken to any of their comrades for over three decades. Most were overwhelmed with my initial phone call, just as I was when Tim Trebil called me back in 2005. Now there is a network of telephone calls and rekindled friendships going on. Now IS the time to HELP find your fellow comrades. BROTHERS FOREVER Semper Fidelis, Al Bailey Hospitality - Sgt at Arms |
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Monday, February 22, 2010 15:24 Host: cpe-071-068-239-184.sc.res.rr.com
mrs. tina sent me to this site and i just wanted to say thank you to all of the vets ! i am not related to " action jackson " but i hope yall find him and my prayers are with you !
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Monday, February 22, 2010 14:24 Host: adsl-235-228-4.mco.bellsouth.net
I need to find an Air Force or Navy mechanic that worked on the choppers on May 15th for an upcoming article. Some of you Marines may not know how close you were to spending the night. Those mechanics worked miricles. Any body know one? Put me in touch.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 23:14 Host: 173-16-168-166.client.mchsi.com
Hey Guys
Don't forget about the latest book about the Mayaguez Rescue Mission titled "AN ACT OF PIRACY" 2009 by Gerald Reminick. A really good read, I learned a lot. Semper Fi See you in Branson! |
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 17:52 Host: pool-96-225-228-186.ptldor.fios.verizon.net
Hey Scott
Was wondering if you new of any other Echo brothers you could reach to let them know of the website so that they could possibly come to the re-union. Semper Fi |
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Sunday, February 7, 2010 15:17 Host: c-76-127-48-108.hsd1.tn.comcast.net
Yes, we're going to the reunion, just haven't registered yet.
Looking forward to seeing you guys & gals again. |
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Greetings fellow Marines and others: I would like to add a couple of books the the Sergeant Major's list:
"A Very Short War" John Guilmartin, Jr. CC 1995 "The Last Battle..." Ralph Wetterhahn CC 2001 "A Knavish Piece of Work" Ejner Fulsang CC 2006 (a fact based fiction) Semper Fi, Edd |
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| Name: | Larry Barnett |
| E-mail Address: | Lbarnett777@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kohtang.com |
| Comments: | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised
the > passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to > allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. > Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and > servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart > without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag. > > > "The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's > military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members > continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. > Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans > and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My > legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and > servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. > I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at > baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an > appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the > United States who have served in the military and remain as role models > to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in > the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an > inspiration to others." > > This Bill was passed July 25, 2007. |
| Name: | Raymond J McManus |
| E-mail Address: | ray014@centurytel.net |
| Comments: | Best wishes to all, and keep up the good work!! Semper Fidelis, Ray |
| Name: | Richard "Buz" Gallegos |
| E-mail Address: | buzzrockd9@aol.com |
| Comments: | Keep up the good work,,on the web page,,,Semper Fi to all |
| Name: | Tom Noble |
| E-mail Address: | shelba@cebridge.net |
| Comments: | It has been a week now since our camping trip and I just wanted everyone to know what a wonderful time that was had by all. The mountains were beautiful the lake devine and the fun and friendship beyond belief. It was so great to see everyone again and especially renewing old friendships. I feel so at peace after each of our reunions, I know there can never be any closer bond than with those of us who were there on 15 May 1975. Thanks to all who made this happen and especially Tina who seems to have tireless energy regardless of the task. And to all Koh Tang Vets out there, you have got to make every effort to make the next reunion and I promise you that if you make one, it won't be your last. |
| Name: | Tina R. Bailey |
| E-mail Address: | trbailey@comcast.net |
| Comments: | The History of the Purple Heart Medal On August 7, 1782, George Washington - commander-in-chief of the Continental Army - created the first Purple Heart Award. |
| Name: | Mike Stoddard |
| E-mail Address: | mkstod@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I was a Navy Radioman at the Fleet Air Support Unit (FASU) in Utapao. |
| Name: | Joe Rios |
| E-mail Address: | riosj@aol.com |
| Comments: | My Dad was one of the crew of the SS Mayaguez. I have been looking
for information and have read a lot of what happend. I'm grateful that my dad was rescued but sad about all our Americans soldiers that where lost in action. I there is any information. Im looking for a Photo of The Crew where i can identify my Dad Angel Rios God Bles Joe Rios |
| Name: | Mike Hughes |
| E-mail Address: | michael@washnshine.com |
| Comments: | my uncle was in the 2nd battalion 9th marines. Corporal Ronnie Hughes who was on the helicopter knife 31 that went down on Koh tang. he was in the water for 4 hours and him and the survivers were found by a passing ship. |
| Name: | Don Colwell |
| E-mail Address: | doncolwell@comcast.net |
| Comments: | On board from 74-77,b division after evaporators,making fresh water out of seawater.During and after `Operation Frequent Wind`,our living compartment hosted several Marines.Also went topside and looked at a `HUEY` that had sustained heavy damge.I was and still honored to have served with my fellow sailors,as well as Marines. |
| Name: | don colwell |
| E-mail Address: | doncolwell@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I was on the USS CORAL SEA during Operation `frequent Wind`.Hosted a few Marines in our aft Bdiv compartment.Refugees in the hanger deck.Iwent on the flight deck and looked a `HUEY` and saw some damage.I have the Newsweek magazine with articles,very interesting.Would like to hear from other sailors,along with my brother Mike Pfeffer.c-ya. |
| Name: | Susan Evans |
| E-mail Address: | evans2640@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Hi, my name is Susan Evans and I am the sister of PFC Danny G.
Marshall. I would like to thank all of you that have gone to his web
page and signed his guest book.We tried to make his web page about him
and what went on that day. We want it to be a place all of you can go to
and tell your story and Maybe find the truth and the missing pieces of
the puzzle. I have read so many thing that were not true at all or half
truths that we thought there should be one place you guys could tell
what really happened to you in your own words. I especially want to
thank Jeff Kern, and John Parks because of all the contributions they
have made to the site. The flag and the story Jeff told are invaluable
to me. I am still trying to find out who the other 2 guys are in the pic
of Danny leaning on the rock!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know it is still hard for
most of you to talk about and I respect that. It is sometimes hard for
me to hear but in the end I know I can deal with the truth and all the
lies can never be dealt with. When you are ready and want to talk to
someone I am more than willing to listen. I pray WE can find the truth
eventually. None of you are responsable for what happened over there
although I'm sure many of you think you are. You were KIDS, taking
orders and you did what you had to. Don't carry guilt over it, Danny
wouldn't want that!!! Lets find the ones really responsable and together
we can do that !!!!!!!!! Well thank you all for listening and again
thanks for making his web site what it is. Remember it is for you guys
too. There will be NO buracratic B.S. on his site. Thank you so much all
of you!!!!!!! I know you did what you could!!!!!!!! Thanks for listening, Susan |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hey guys just wishing u a happy and safe 4th of july. If any of you want to write a letter to Danny please feel free to do so and e-mail it to me and it will be posted ( if u would like) on his memorial page under a specisl section called We Were there Letters to Danny god bless all of you and thamk u for all u have done |
| Name: | Larry Barnett |
| E-mail Address: | Lbarnett777@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kohtang.com |
| Comments: | This message wase sent to me from combatdoc@sgtgrit.com Dear sir, It is my wish that you share this message with the other members of the Koh Tang Beach Club. On this bitter sweet day, 32 years after. I wish to extrend to you all, my condolences and admiration for what you all went through on this date 32 years ago. You all are not forgotten. I thank each and everyone of you personally for your sacrifices then and now. It is something that I, like so many others before us, you relive on a daily basis. I wish I could have done more and so many times wonder, why did I come home. God bless you all, you will forever live in my heart. Always your servant, Doc Corpman of Marines Marines don't cry, but sometimes their eyes sweat. |
| Name: | Tina R. Bailey |
| E-mail Address: | trbailey@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am on a mission to have Allen E. Bailey (PFC) G-2/9 West Beach
(Knife 21) be awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds sustained
while on Koh Tang in 1975. At this point I am very close to proving,
without a doubt this happened, however the Purple Heart review person is
requesting additional eye witness letters. Allen was assigned to the eight-man patrol lead by 2nd Lieutenant James McDaniel with the mission to link-up with Colonel Austin’s group. During that link-up Allen was struck over nine times (scars documented on medical report) from shrapnel by exploding grenades. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Citation with Value for this, but did not receive his Purple Heart. During the evacuation off Koh Tang (Jolly 44 to US Holt), Allen was then pierced through the left leg by an enormous thorn (scars documented on medical report). As described in one witness letter “The incident was singular in that there was no other occurrence at all like it, and it was the subject of much humor and discussion among personnel of our battalion.” He further stated Allen “was recommended for an award for personal bravery, and also for the Purple Heart for wounds less severe than those sustained from the thorn”. My goal is to have Allen be honored with his long overdue military merit of the Purple Heart during the Koh Tang Beach Club 2nd Reunion Banquet in Fort Walton Beach, FL on May 1, 2008. Any Marine remembering Allen and his injuries, please contact us as soon as possible. Thank you and God Bless, Tina R. Bailey Wife |
| Name: | Tina R. Bailey |
| E-mail Address: | trbailey@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am on a mission to have Allen E. Bailey (PFC) G-2/9 West Beach
(Knife 21) be awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds sustained
while on Koh Tang in 1975. At this point I am very close to proving,
without a doubt this happened, however the Purple Heart review person is
requesting additional eye witness letters. Allen was assigned to the eight-man patrol lead by 2nd Lieutenant James McDaniel with the mission to link-up with Colonel Austin’s group. During that link-up Allen was struck over nine times (scars documented on medical report) from shrapnel by exploding grenades. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Citation with Value for this, but did not receive his Purple Heart. During the evacuation off Koh Tang (Jolly 44 to US Holt), Allen was then pierced through the left leg by an enormous thorn (scars documented on medical report). As described in one witness letter “The incident was singular in that there was no other occurrence at all like it, and it was the subject of much humor and discussion among personnel of our battalion.” He further stated Allen “was recommended for an award for personal bravery, and also for the Purple Heart for wounds less severe than those sustained from the thorn”. My goal is to have Allen be honored with his long overdue military merit of the Purple Heart during the Koh Tang Beach Club 2nd Reunion Banquet in Fort Walton Beach, FL on May 1, 2008. Any Marine remembering Allen and his injuries, please contact us as soon as possible. Thank you and God Bless, Tina R. Bailey Wife |
| Name: | Jeff Navallo |
| E-mail Address: | jbnav712@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I was on the U.S.S. Coral Sea during the rescue operations from 1973-1976 we made the Steam that turned the screws! I'm proud to have served with the Best |
| Name: | Gerald Reminick |
| E-mail Address: | reminig@sunysuffolk.edu |
| Comments: | To KTB Club: I am a merchant marine writer and I doing a book on the Mayaguez. I need personal input from any mariners involved on the Mayaguez, Greenville Victory, USS Holt. Any marines, navy involved on the USS Holt. I will also be covering marine and air force input as this story cannot be told without their input. Thanks |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I want to say hello to everyone and that i am remembering our fallen and honnering those who are still here. I am also looking for anyone who may have served with my Uncle Danny Marshall in the 2/9 e company if you could please e-mail me at george_s_angel@yahoo.com. I am currently putting a webpage togeher in his honner. thank you for your time best wishes to all Danielle |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | On this MEMORIAL DAY, we will always remember and never forget all
of our brothers and sisters past and present, and our our brave brothers
that were with us on 15 MAY 75, that made the ultimate sacrifice.Take
Care all my brothers in the beach club. stay safe. MAY GOD BLESS SEMPER FI JEFF KERN |
| Name: | Tim Trebil |
| E-mail Address: | twtrebil@aol.com |
| Comments: | Well guys, It's hard to believe that it has been 32 years this
morning. I would like to thank Larry, Fred and Dan for all the hard work
they have done to keep the memory of this part of history alive as well
as keeping so many of us together. Through their efforts, the lives and memories of those who gave their all will continue to live on in all of us. I am sure not a day goes by that we don't think of them and their sacrifice. God Bless you all and Semper Fi!! Tim Trebil Koh Tang Beach Club |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | To all the brothers of the beach club. 32 years ago to this day is
and always will be inbedded in our minds and lives, We must never forget
our brothers, comrads that have fallen on 15 MAY 75. In remembrance of
that day, May God Bless all. SEMPER FI L/CPL. JEFF (STUMP) KERN E-2/9 3rd PLT. (West Beach) |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman Wpns Plt G 2/9 |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | 5/12. Just saw advance notice "Deadly Reckoning" will be broadcast again on thr History International Channel on 5/23 at 1300 and 1900 EST. Best to all my Beach Club Brothers. Lt. Dan |
| Name: | John Conrad |
| E-mail Address: | jonnrad@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was at the 7th RRFS up in Udorn when all this went down. A couple of our linguists --- Cordova and Smith, I think --- were among those who landed on Koh Tang and came back to tell us the story. |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | To all my brothers, I wish all a safe and happy Easter holiday .GOD
BLESS SEMPER FI JEFF (STUMP) KERN |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | I just wanted to say hello to all of you brothers and hope all in
good health and spirits, Take Care and let us not forget. SEMPER FI L/CPL. Jeff (STUMP) Kern E-2/9 3rd PLT. |
| Name: | Conrad |
| E-mail Address: | richardsamani@gmail.com |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am just looking for anyone who knew Danny G Marshall or served with him in the 2/9 echo company. If you know anything that will help please contact me at my e-mail address thank you Danny's niece Danielle Evans |
| Name: | Dr. W. H. Penewit |
| E-mail Address: | sevenlad@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://penewit.org |
| Comments: | I was on the Coral Sea from 1973 to 1976...GEEZ what a ride that was! |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | You may be entitled to receive special military earnings credits
toward your Social Security benefits. For details, check out the Social Security website at: Special Extra Earnings for Military Service or http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/military.htm Fratres Aeterni, Bob |
| Name: | JIM ROBERTS |
| E-mail Address: | JIM56NAM@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | HOPE ALL IS WELL..........WE ARE NOT FORGOTTEN IF WE DONT LET IT HAPPEN |
| Name: | Ivan Hurtado |
| E-mail Address: | ihurtado@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was with H&S Co. Comm Plt. assigned to TACP with Captain Cassidy and 1st Lt. Tonkin. Was aboard Knife-22 during the incident. |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | Hey Bros. Just wanted to let you know that Larry Yerg and our wives
hooked up for a Sunday afternoon dinner and brought our scrap books and
reminiced about all of our experiances and times of KOH TANG and life
after the battle which still stays heavy in our minds! It was great to
hook up with a brother after almost 32 years!!!! SEMPER-FI GOD BLESS!!! L/CPL.JEFF (STUMP) KERN |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | This is to Danielle Evans, Danielle, My name is L/CPL. Jeff (STUMP)
Kern I knew Danny Marshall, our positions were on the west beach on KOH
TANG and was in the same compamy with him E-CO. 2/9. We had spent some
time together prior while in infantry training and on Okinawa together
on liberty at differant times. I sent you an e-mail to your address hopefully you'll recieve it. GOD BLESS YOU; SEMPER-FI. JEFF KERN E-CO. 2/9 1975-1976 |
| Name: | antoine |
| E-mail Address: | mugu@mugu.com |
| Comments: | i love the site ..it helped me much |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Anyone wishing to see the rememberance page for Danny G Marshall
please visit http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/marshall.htm Sign the Guest Book as well if you like Thanks Danielle Evans ( Danny's niece ) |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am the niece of Danny G Marshall and would like to speak with anyone who might have seen or known him. i naver got the chance to know him and would like as much info as you can give me thanks Danielle |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://yahoo.com |
| Comments: | my uncle is pfc Danny G Marshall i would like to speak with someone if possible to someone who knew him or was there with him |
| Name: | Danielle Evans |
| E-mail Address: | george_s_angel@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am the niece of Pfc Danny G Marshall. I would like to talk to anyone who knew my uncle if you would please talk to me I would appreciate it thanks Danie |
| Name: | John Parks |
| E-mail Address: | 1jopa@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/ |
| Comments: | I am proud to introduce the niece of Danny Marshall E1/US Marine
Corps Unit: E BLT/2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division . Danny was part of a machine gun crew that was left on the island during the Mayaguez snaffu. She would like to hear from any one that knew her uncle. I talked for an hour with this young lady and enjoyed the conversation as much as I hated the incident surrounding the story. She is named after Danny and only wants the Uncle she never knew to be remembered and help her gain a little insite as to how his life was. help her out guys Danielle Evans |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | Hey Brothers,(all beach club members) A 2007 greetings may all have
a healthy safe and a blessed new year! SEMPER-FI Jeff (STUMP) Kern |
| Name: | rick garcia |
| E-mail Address: | gyarite@aol.com |
| Comments: | THANKS |
| Name: | John Parks |
| E-mail Address: | 1jopa@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/index.html |
| Comments: | LOOKING FOR FAMILY This came to me so I'm passing it along: If anyone can help this happen, thanks and Semper Fi I dont know if this is the right address to send this email to, but I am trying to get in touch with the family of Joseph Nelson Hargrove. My name is Erin Morse and I recieved a very special gift for Christmas this year. I am currently wearing the pow/mia bracelet of Joseph Nelson Hargrove. I simply wanted to get in touch with the family to let them know that he is in my thoughts and prayers daily and not only is his family still thinking about him. I hope this email can get to either Gail Hargrove (his wife) or Sandy Hargrove. My return email address is eem0223@ecu.edu I would please ask if anyone from his family reads this that they get in contact with me as soon as possible. Thank you very much. Erin Morse |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | Hello, I'm responding to the art work that I saw on the site. By
Terry Brooks. Terry, were you with e-co 3rd platoon? you wre on the west beach with us? You probably remember me, I'm L/CPL. Jeff (STUMP) Kern, we patrolled together on KOH TANG WEST BEACH, with I think L/CPL. Hahn and others. Well it's good to see your still kicking! Great art work too I LIKE IT. Can you scan it and send it to me? My son is a graphic photogropher Artist, he could make up a poster size maybe? Good Job Bro. It's good to see your still around!! You can reach me at this e-mail address. SEMPER-FI L/CPL. JEFF (STUMP) KERN E-2/9 3rd PLT. |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:/ |
| Comments: | To all of my Brothers, fellow members of G and E 2/9 and the KOH
TANG BEACH CLUB. Many warm wishes for the Holidays. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy Prosperous New Year! Let us not forget our past present and future Comrades Always remember our comrades that we have served with side by side proudly in the past, always remember and to never forget those that have fallen, Pray for all of the present that are protecting our nation!!Grant them a safe return home! SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL! From My wife and I SEMPER-FI, GOD BLESS L/CPL. JEFF (STUMP) KERN and WIFE ANN KERN |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Best Wishes for the Holiday Season to the Members and Friends of the Koh Tang Beach Club. Dates for Jolly Green Reunion are May 2 to 6 in Ft Walton Beach, Fla. Many Beach Club members will be there. E-mail me for more info or go to link on web page. Also several of us will be camping together in Raystown Lake, Pa. in July. E-mail me or watch this site for, more info. Semper Fi, "Lt Koh Tang Dan". |
| Name: | Charlie Kemp |
| E-mail Address: | bkemp32@mchsi.com |
| Comments: | I am very proud to have been part of this rescue. I was a Dusty Crew Chief At NKP |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | To all of my brothers, Have a very great and BLESSED THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!! SEMPER-FI GOD BLESS L/CPL.Jeff Kern E-2/9 3RD PLT. |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | To all of my brothers, Have a very great and BLESSED THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!! SEMPER-FI GOD BLESS L/CPL.Jeff Kern E-2/9 3RD PLT. |
| Name: | Louis DeShane |
| E-mail Address: | l.deshane@mchsi.com |
| Comments: | I was with golf 2/9 3rd platoon. |
| Name: | John Parks |
| E-mail Address: | 1jopa@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/ |
| Comments: | Looking for Corpsman Barry Lyon (Baby Face Tiger) who was involved with the Mayaguez incident Thanks S/F Brothers |
| Name: | Gene LaPierre |
| E-mail Address: | logjumper7@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Whew man. I was Real short Camp Lejeune and I get this letter from another corpsman I knew. He tells me about getting fucked up Tang Island. Took me awhile to find out what this was, and what happened. I expected to be attached grunts Okinawa, my turn! As they used to say. This buddy of mine, good corpsman, lousy sailor. Heard he got shot dead lower east side, Manhatten. His girl back then told me. Shit it made me feel bad. Once, HM3 LaPierre, Semper Fi my old buddies. |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | To John Parks. Great site that you have there! I e-mailed you on your home E-mail, if you did not recieve it let me know.Good to meet you. JEFF KERN E 2/9 3rd PLT. SEMPER-FI |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | jkern@cox.net |
| Comments: | SEMPER-FI. Just checked out the site again! Keep up the Good work. Sorry I haven't responded lately, Just going through some major chronic lower back problems for the past few months, probably some disc removal surgury soon. Mark Duncan, Jeff Durbin, Gale Rogers. How are all of you doin man? Keep in touch! To all of you Brothers out there. SEMPER-FI and GOD BLESS L/CPL> JEFF (STUMP) KERN |
| Name: | john parks |
| E-mail Address: | 1jopa@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/index.html |
| Comments: | Just checking in Still working on my site and trying to meet as many 2/9ers from the Mayaguez Incident as possiable. I know its hard to remember and I don't mean that in a forgetfull way. I wake up angry a lot but never, thank god have had to go thru the scope of this tragedy. If remembering hurts, don't talk about it but drop me an e-mail. But If you have something you want on the site send it. I don't care if its an e-mail telling me to _ _ _ _ off. Semper Fi John Parks USMC |
| Name: | Jeff Heinaman |
| E-mail Address: | jheinaman@alliancebiblechurch.com |
| Comments: | Just saw the History Channel Special... I was only 12 in May '75 Thanks Semper Fi! |
| Name: | Bobby Hines |
| E-mail Address: | bigbhines@juno.com |
| Comments: | Yesterday I found this site and a flood of emotions came over me. For all these years I kept these emotions in. When I saw the pictures and read the guest book many things I put away in May of 1975 came back. Some things I forgot, some I never knew, and some things I chose to forget. I was 17 years old then serving as a plane captain for VA-94 aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea. Although I did not hit the beach I remember the brave Marines on our ship that did. I remember being on the flight deck and actually putting my finger in the holes on those Jolly Greens left by enemy fire. I remember carrying some of those brave Marines from the helo... some to see another day and some not. Back then I didn't really know what it was all about and didn't realize the impact of the operation. It really came to me when I thought of my own son returning from Iraq recently. He came home. I thought about those soldiers I carried and for the first time saw them as a son, a brother, a husband. I found this site and it helped me put it all together. Thank you |
| Name: | tek |
| E-mail Address: | usn.home/peek |
| Comments: | 30plus & still goin,,,,,,,god bless all |
| Name: | John Parks |
| E-mail Address: | 1jopa@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/Pow-Mia.htm |
| Comments: | I am e-mailing every one I can find connected with this, I don't know what to call it any more Incident, rescue,or snafi My name is John Parks I was in country 68/69 and flew in the CH53A helos. While in the VA in American Lakes WA. I joined the group just cause.And I was asked if I would put up a rememberance page for Daniel Benedett. After startiing this I don't see how I can just stop with one. I need all the help and contacts I can find. I was looking in all the wrong places until I found your site. Are there any pictures, letters, you will let me put up on my site . I would like more personal info because part of the tragedy is that people get lost in the event. Any way like I said any help you would be willing to share would be appreciated. John Parks USMC if you have time wander thru these links, and if nothing else comment. http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/Pow-Mia.htm any personal memories pictures you wish to share will be included and will publish all good bad or in between S/F |
| Name: | Bruce Koehler |
| E-mail Address: | bak@koehl-fired.net |
| Comments: | To Greg Wilson - on his commentary on events as Nail 69... Because of poor communications, the U-2 out of U-Tapao served as a communications link to the 6908 ESS (located in USSAG) and, with runners, to Blue Chip (also in USSAG). I recall one of the 'reports' stating: Nail-69 states 'they ought to sink that (explitive deleted) island. I do recall that Blue Chip heeded your request - with the Daisy Cutter... Your commentary provides a lot of light on what we could only hear from afar... Thanks! |
| Name: | john parks |
| E-mail Address: | 1jopa@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.comcast.net/~1jopa/index.html |
| Comments: | Enjoyed the site just the info I was looking for. Semper Fi. |
| Name: | Jerry Borowski |
| E-mail Address: | jerry.pat@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Looking for a USMC-Capt. Barry L.CASSIDY--AIR CONTROLLER
OFFICER,(CAPT. IN MAY-15-1975) WE WHERE ON THE SAME CHOPPER FIRST WAVE
IN WE HAD TO LAND ABOUT 1200 METERS SOUTH OF THE PLAN LZ- (TO HOT AT
PLAN LZ)-, AND WORK WAY NORTH WEST ABOUT- 1200 TO 1300 METERS- TO THE
PLAN LZ. REMEBER ABOUT HALF WAY THE BIG ROCK WITH OPEN AREA WE CALL IN AIR STRIKES ON,AND SCRARE 3 OF THE ENEMY SOLDIERS UP AND YOU TOLD ME TO WASTE THEM FROM ON TOP OF THE BIG ROCK. I WOULD LIKE TO GET YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS JUST TO SAID HI, THIS POST WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE OR EMAIL AND ADDRESS , FRED MORRIS IS KEEPING A GOOD RECORDER OF EVERYBODY ON KOH TANG THAT DAY. SEMPRE - FI JERRY BOROWSKI |
| Name: | Jerry Borowski |
| E-mail Address: | jerry.pat@comcast.net |
| Comments: | TOO: KOH TANG OFFICERS, HAS ANY ONE TRY TO UPGRADE NAVY UNIT
CITATION TO A PRESIDENATL UNIT CITATION FOR THE MARINES THAT FOUGHT ON
KOH TANG INLAND, I THINK THAT THE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT FORD AND GENERAL
GRAY LETTER WRITTEN AT THIS YEAR RE-UNION WOULD SUPPORT IT, AND US
MARINES WHO FOUGHT THERE KNOW WE DESIRE IT. HERE IS A COPY OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Navy Presidential Unit Citation The Navy Presidential Unit Citation was established by Executive Order 9050 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 6, 1942, and promulgated by Navy Department General Order Number 187 of February 3, 1943. Effective Dates The Navy Presidential Unit Citation has been in effect since October 16, 1941. Criteria The Navy Presidential Unit Citation is awarded in the name of the President to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. The unit must have accomplished its mission under such extremely difficult and hazardous conditions to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would be required for award of a Navy Cross to an individual. JERRY BOROWSKI USMC-I WAS THE RADIOMAN ON KOH TAND CALLING IN AIR SUPPORT , LANDED WITH COL. AUSTIN GROUP AND 81 MORTAR GROUP.ON FIRST WAVE IN. |
| Name: | carl odom |
| E-mail Address: | ctodom2000@mbo.net |
| Comments: | thought i would just say hi.looking for brian marino.write me at carl odom 902 coolidge st. seminole,ok 74868 or e-mail me lots of luck to everyone.L/cpl carl odom G2/9 0331 |
| Name: | Carl Odom |
| Comments: | I wish i could of been there for the reunion but i have been in and out of the hospital for heart problems.I miss you guys.you can write me at Carl Odom 902Coolidge st. seminole ok 74868 |
| Name: | Daniel Spahn |
| E-mail Address: | ddspahn@mchsi.com |
| Comments: | For those involved in Operation Frequent Wind who have applied to
exchange their AFEM for the VSM, it works, it just takes about 15
months. AT2 Spahn RVAW-110 USS Coral Sea Operation Frequent Wind and SS Mayaguez |
| Name: | Michael Hennen |
| E-mail Address: | hennenmichael@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Still looking for John Holder? Where the hell are you at John? Did we leave you with a momason back in the Embasy in Vietnam? Did you drink to many Rainbows? Are you with the elks-lodge now? Or was it just my imagination...I remember going to L.A. and, smokeing 3 joints that was lacsd. Mikey. |
| Name: | Tina R. Bailey |
| E-mail Address: | trbailey@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I was privileged to be at the Mayaguez Reunion here in Washington,
DC. With the help of others a newsletters is being put together. It will
contain the three letters, one from former President Gerald R Ford, one
from Brig. Gen. Al Gray and one from Maersk Sealand John P. Clancey.
This newsletter will be e-mailed, and those with no e-mail they will
have one mailed. Hope to have completed in the near future. To those that attended, I have a comment page reflecting on the reunion, please send your thoughts of the reunion and I will add to the page. God Bless, Tina Bailey |
| Name: | jim roberts |
| E-mail Address: | jarheadhead@OPTONLINE.NET |
| Comments: | THANKS FOR JARRIN MY BRAIN A LITTLE CAUSE IT MADE ME REMEMBERN GREEAT SITE |
| Name: | Jerry Borowski |
| E-mail Address: | jerry.pat@comcast.net |
| Comments: | FRED, I HEARD THAT ALL MARINES THAT MADE THE REUNION OF 2006. WERE GIVENING A PERSON-SIGN THANK YOU LETTER FROM PRESENDENT FORD, I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE THE REUNION, ARE YOU GOING TO POST A COPY OF THE LETTER ON THIS WEB SITE? THANKS JERRY-SEMPRE-FI |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | avkjmk@msn.com |
| Comments: | My appologies friends, I must have pushed the buttons toomany times! I also need to make a correction on my last E-Mail. I was on the WEST BEACH with Gale Rogers With E-COMPANY. SEMPER FI JEFF |
| Name: | Jeff Kern |
| E-mail Address: | avkjnk@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello to all my brothers. I was with E-2/9, on Koh Tang. I so wanted to attend the reunion due to finances and work.I could not. My thoughts are with every one of all of you that participated in that operation including myself. I recieved an E-mail from Gail Rogers a couple of weeks ago, and I then phoned him the next day. He was very close to my position on the East beach, the more we talked the more we remembered each other,and the events of that day. If or when ever there is another chance to return to KOH TANG for a fact finder trip to answer more unanswered questions, I would like to participate in it. Thank You Gale Rogers,SSGT. HALE and others that went back there! GOD BLESS YOU1 Since it is MEMORIAL DAY week end I would like to remember,All that have made the ultimate sacrifice on MAY 15TH 75, PAST,PRESENT, of all branches of our armed forces! LET US NOT FORGET!! SEMPER-FI MAY GOD BLESS L/CPL JEFF ("STUMP") KERN E-2/9 3rd PLT. |
| Name: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Deadly Reckoning will be replayed on the History International Channel (not the History Channel) on 6/4 at 10 PM and 6/5 at 2 AM. Semper Fi |
| Name: | Danielle Barnett |
| E-mail Address: | chris_danielle1007@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I always want to learn more. The more I read the more I want to read. |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Mark your calendars, Jolly Green Reunion in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.
May 4 and 5, 2007. Hope to see you there. Lt."Koh Tang" Dan |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | What a great reunion! I love all you guys. I didn't want it to end.
Thanks to Dan, Fred and Larry for all your hard work making it come
together. Hope to see some of you at next year's Jolly Green reunion -- and many more of you in 2008! For those of you who couldn't attend this year, you won't want to miss 2008. This is a great bunch of brothers (and sisters). Fratres Aeterni, Bob Blough Jolly Green 44A |
| Name: | Tony Tumbaga |
| E-mail Address: | eltony54@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was on The Coral Sea during this battle, Thank you for this site, not many other veterans know about this battle that took place. I believe those who fought this battle should be awarded a presidential unit citation. |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | I have just returned from our reunion in DC. It is without a doubt one of the highlights in my life. Much to say, much to report. Much more than I can put down now. To all who were there, THANK YOU. To all who could not make it, plan now for Ft. Walton Beach, Fl., the last weekend in April in 2008. WE WILL WORK HARD TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER. Semper Fi, Dan |
| Name: | David Fox |
| E-mail Address: | HauseCH477@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for all you have done. I found this page while researching
for a case study on the Mayaguez incident for my Warrant Officer
Advanced Course. Any unknown or remarkable info that you want to make
sure gets into the case study let me know via email. thanks David |
| Name: | Roger Ross |
| E-mail Address: | 4rossfamily@cox.net |
| Comments: | Thank you for your web site My brother was Stg Robert W Ross KIA May 13 1975 |
| Name: | Tim Trebil |
| E-mail Address: | twtrebil@aol.com |
| Comments: | TO all that may read this, Semper Fi. My thoughts and prayers were
with you all for the reunion and I am sure it was a fantastic time. God
Bless all that served 31 years ago today, in whatever capacity you
served. Without everyone's efforts, we know the outcome would have been
much different. For those that didn't come home, you will always be in
our thoughts and prayers and you are true hero's. God Bless you all and
Semper FI. Tim Trebil, Knife 3-1 Koh Tang Beach Club |
| Name: | Al Cottle |
| E-mail Address: | fredytwo77@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was aboard the USS Henry B Wilson May,15,1975 |
| Name: | John Culbertson |
| E-mail Address: | johnculbertson@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was Sq. Section Commander, 56th CAMS Sq., 56th SOW, NKP, Thailand. |
| Name: | Mark Evitts |
| E-mail Address: | etboyee@aol.com |
| Comments: | 81sPlt H&S Co. 1stBn 4th Marines in PI during "Eagle Pull". |
| Name: | Dave Lykens |
| E-mail Address: | djl15@psu.edu |
| Comments: | I was the co pilot on Knife 52, we arrived at East beach around 11 to noon, made our run in but got shot off, turned right and had to go back to Utapao because we were very low on fuel and in fact did not quite reach Utapao before we had to land. I was at the Jolly Green Reunion last year and attended the briefing Sat afternoon. Obviously being a co pilot and never actually landing our troops I don't know a lot of details, the first two Knives had already been shot down and the survivors of one were the only Marines on the East beach when we arrived. I always felt bad that we never got to deliver our load but now realize it would have just made it tougher to get everyone out and we probably would have been shot down too while trying to land. Neither of our mini guns were operable so we would not have kept anyone's heads down for very long. It was not a good day. Intel always the short straw. |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | Received from Michael Hennen on 4/10/06: Please visit the Guest Book for James Kevin Pearson. http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?Id=GB17325645X Click on the above link or cut and paste the url into your browser's address bar. |
| Name: | Jerry Borowski |
| E-mail Address: | jerry.pat@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Has anyone successfully email vfwpost 11575-cambodia I have tried may times two emails addresses 1) vfw_post_11575@yahoo.com 2) vfwcambodia@hotmail.com An the emails alway get return, stating invalid email address Has any koh tang vets had any luck in emailing this vfw post 11575 -??????????????????????????????????????????? ANY IDEAS ON THIER EMAIL ADDRESS. Jerry Borowski-USMC -I WAS THE RADIO MAN WITH LT. COL AUSTIN GROUP. AND 81 MORTAR GROUP ON KOH TANG SEMPRE FI |
| Name: | msgt maynard g, franklin, usaf ret |
| E-mail Address: | mgf 1378@aol.com |
| Name: | Shawn Salrin |
| E-mail Address: | ban2sidhe@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | SM1 (ret.) stationed on USS Henry B Wilson (DDG-7) 1973-1976 |
| Name: | Ric Warnick |
| E-mail Address: | rawarnick@cedmidland.com |
| Comments: | Looking for former Marine Sgt/Major Les (Mac)McNamar. I am also a
former Marine and friend of his. We met as Marine Corps League memebers
in Lubbock, Tx and my wife and I are friends of Mac and Wanda. We lost
contact when he was promoted to Sgt/Major and transferred. If anyone
there knows Mac, please ask him to give me a shout. cell 432.556.3413 home 432.563.5370 Thanks and Semper Fi Ric Warnick |
| Name: | Tim Potter |
| E-mail Address: | Thirdsontim@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just seen the show on the "Discovery Channel"...Good job and welcome home...SEMPER FI Bro. I'ts your generation that made us true AMERICANS..Live long |
| Name: | COL(Ret) Jim Martin |
| E-mail Address: | jmartin@aug.com |
| Name: | Earl Hewitt |
| E-mail Address: | monahewitt@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Although I was not directly involved, several of my army buddies
from the 7th RRFS in Thailand served as linguists on this mission. Spec.
Larson was designated as back-up and remained on ship while Spec.
Cordova was aboard a chopper that took heavy fire and had to limp back
to the carrier. If any of you know them or their whereabouts, I would
like to contact them. Earl Hewitt |
| Name: | andre bennett |
| E-mail Address: | woodworker@kerrlake.com |
| Comments: | as a former merchant seaman of 23 years, I just wish to say, "you guys are the greatest." |
| Name: | Keith R. Jobe |
| E-mail Address: | keithandnorma2798@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I was the XO of Echo 2/9 during the Mayaguez incident. I now live in Midland, Texas. Phone number 1-432-570-8131. |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman |
| Comments: | Deadly Reconing/Hero's Under Fire is scheduled to be shown again on History Channel 3/15 at 10AM and 4PM EST. |
| Name: | James Brockman |
| E-mail Address: | jbrockman@zoomtown.com |
| Comments: | Again thank you for this site |
| Name: | James Brockman |
| E-mail Address: | jbrockman@zoomtown.com |
| Comments: | I really am glad to finally find your site i grew up and was best
freinds with Gary L Hall who was one of the Marines left on Koh-Tang and
i wear his MIAbracelett and Miss him so much there isn,t a day that goes
by that i don,t think of him and all the men who were lost so than you
so much for your site James Brockman |
| Name: | Daniel Linam |
| E-mail Address: | dlinam@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Was stationed with 1st Hospital Company, 3rd MARDIV and was assigned to the Camp Schwab dispensary in support of the 9th Marine Regiment in 1975. Was there when the 9th Marines were called upon to go to Saigon and then to Koh Tang. Your website brings back lots of memories of my tour with the 9th Marines. |
| Name: | J.S. Standfast |
| E-mail Address: | sgtmajor78@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Reading of the guestbook is well worth it. Quite a few names
recognized and memories vividly return. I believe the best memory is the
shortest pencil. I write down everything and that is how I remember
things to do. Memory of that time spent on the island is a memory engraved on my brain housing group forever. Same for all of you that were there, your family members, and for those that support us with words and their entries in the guestbook. Saepre Expertus. |
| Name: | 1stLt RJ Dougherty USMC Ret. |
| E-mail Address: | RDOUGHE963@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | As I said before your bravery will never be forgotten. I graduated 7-74 Basic School with now General McMenamin, I was in contact at the time with of number of other classmates who had tremendous pride regarding your efforts at the time. If ever there is a need for assistance regarding any efforts to recover our fallen Brothers, I am willing to assist in any possible manner. BEST OF LUCK and HEALTH to all. |
| Name: | Proud American |
| E-mail Address: | m_s_ga@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | To all of those who were involved in the Koh Tang battle and the
families of those killed, my family thank you and wanted to let you all
know that we see you as heroes!!! Thanks, Mike and Sandy |
| Name: | Vernon E Shimanek Jr |
| E-mail Address: | vernshim@netins.net |
| Comments: | I was a Combat Engineer TAD to HQ&Srvc Co, 3rdTankBn (Uniform Det) for operation Frequent Wind. We were on our way back to the Philippines when Koh Tang took place. Semper Fi |
| Name: | Lou Duggan |
| E-mail Address: | louduggan@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | 1975, US Air Force Captain; I was there, in the air, that day in support of the assault. |
| Name: | torence haston |
| E-mail Address: | toryandfaith@netzero.net |
| Comments: | hey; forgive me. i'd never heard of this operation. i served in the usmc in the early 90's, and am deeply ingrained in usmc lore. i saw this on discovery 2/24/06. we wanted to find out more and god bless you all. please respond with info regarding this or any other mat'l that i am negligent in. our best regards; torence and faith |
| Name: | Rex C McBee |
| E-mail Address: | n69rm@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Served three tours in Nam from April 69 to May 71 mostly on the DMZ
with India 3rd Bn 3rd Regiment 3rd MarDiv. Wounded in Sept 68 on Dong Ha
Mountain. MOS was 0351 but I served in M-60 guns and a gunner for
Mortars. Saw the show on Koh Tang Island in 1975 and a hands up to the
Marines and the Navy that was part of the rescue. A Semper Fi to the 41
Marines who were kllled, but sorrow for the gun team left behind and
assumed kia's. Marines are a special breed and not matter what war or time in service, we stick together. OOh, rah to all the leathernecks who wore the uniform and can be called United States Marines. Semper Fi, Rex C McBee Sgt USMC |
| Name: | 1stLt R. J. DOUGHERTY USMC RET |
| E-mail Address: | RDOUGHE963@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | You guys will never be forgotten! |
| Name: | Lt. "Koh Tang Dan" |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Very pleased to announce Guest Speakers for Reunion in D.C. 5/11-14, 2006. Brig. Gen. Joe McMeniman, 81mm Mortar Plt. Cmdr. on Tang as a 2nd Lt. He has stayed in the Corps all these years. Confirmed 2nd speaker, Col. Randall Austin our BLT. Cmdr. It just doesn't get any better. Make plans to attend now. Point of contact, Dan Hoffman 803-647-9034. |
| Name: | David Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | kingdom1@charter.net |
| Comments: | I remember the gear up for the Mayaguaz incident at Udorn, I was a weapons tech on the F4 at the time. Its been 30 some years and if memory serves me we flew sorties or at least support from Udorn. I had a hat made while there commorating the interdiction. Frequent Wind - Eagle Pull- and the Mayaguaz stand out during my time there. I am a TLCB and an AIR FORCE Assoc. and VVA member as well. Great sight and keep the legacy alive for our future generation. Shall we never foorget those who paid with there lives. |
| Name: | Jerry Borowski |
| E-mail Address: | jerry.pat@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I was the radio man assign to forward air controller on ground on
this Inland ,I went in on the 3 chopper with command ctr. and 81 mm
motor group -Know what funny is that the ship and crew were return around 1030 am THAT SAME MORNING. But we did-not getoff this place until around 2100hrs. PLUS WE LEFT A 3MAN MACHINE CREW ALIVE AND BEHIND -AN THEY THE BIG BRASS WOULD LET US GO BACKIN AND GET THESE GREAT MARINES OUT -THEY KNEW ABOUT 20 MIN. AFTER WE GOT BACK TO THE CORAL SEA SHIP-THEY WERE MORE CONCERN ABOUT STORAGING OUR WEAPONS I STILL FEEL UPSET THIS AFTER 31 YEARS ALMOST AND THE NAVY WOULD NOT TURN AROUND AND LET US GO BACK. SEMPER FI JERRY BOROWSKI |
| Name: | monte gobiel |
| E-mail Address: | vancehobart@prodigy. |
| Comments: | Cpl.Gobiel |
| Name: | Hollice Wiggins |
| E-mail Address: | hollice.wiggins@navy.mil |
| Comments: | I was one of the Marines from Okinawa that landed on Koh Tang Island
May 15, 1975. I never knew until now how big that operation was. I
remember standing guard duty in Okinawa on May 13, watching some unusual
action going on and then the SGT. of the guard telling me we had to pack
up because we had to leave in the morning. We went to Kadena airfield
and then flew to Thailand. We spent the day and then about sunrise on
the 15th we flew out by helo to Koh Tang Island. The first two helo's
got shot down and we landed a good distant from the orginal L/Z. I
remember getting off the helo weigthed down with gear and ammo. I was in
a 81mm mortar platoon. As we advanced up the shore line we would
overcome huts that you could tell someone had just left, because a lot
of them had food cooking or just cooked. After going a good distance up
the beach we set up our mortar and while waitng for calls to fire the
mortar we where overcome with small arms fire. Fortunately only one
person got hit, our SSGT got hit in his right arm. We found out later
that our forward observer was in one of the helo's that got shot down.
He survived but was burned pretty bad. We where told to start digging
foxholes and from the heat and walking up the beach with all that weight
takes it toll on you. So it was very taxing trying to dig. We got word
that the helo's were coming to get us and when they started to approach
the beach you could hear that there was a large number of the enemy
there by the sound of the round and the sight of the tracer round going
out at the helo's. The helo's made it in and we broaded and landed on
the Coral Sea which took us to the Phillipines. After getting back to
Okinawa the Captian from the Mayaquez came to thank us. Hollice Wiggns USMC "73 to 77" |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Just received confirmation on 100 tickets for 8th & I Evening Parade
on 5/12/06 during our upcomming reunion in DC, May 11 - 14 mark your
calendars now. These will go fast, stay tuned for reunion registration
information. More info on Evening Parade at
www.mbw.usmc.mil/parades/parade_eveningdefault.asp. Semper Fi, Dan Hoffman Reunion Chairman |
| Name: | Bruce 'BC' Koehler |
| E-mail Address: | brucek@koehl-fired.net |
| Comments: | I just sent this to the Naval Post Graduate School - too late for
their project, but this is something all should know... -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Koehler [mailto:brucek@koehl-fired.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 8:19 PM To: sarodrig@nps.edu Subject: Mayaguez - C3 Foul Up / Poor Communications The Olympic Torch / U-2 flew in support of the Mayaguez operation - and because of extremely poor communications between the action and Blue Chip at NKP, the 6908th Electronic Security Squadron, together with the Aircraft Commanders flying the U2 out of U-Tapao, acted as relay... Extremely poor atmospherics during that period of the year made direct communication between Blue Chip and the aircraft impossible. A work around had to be devised - and the 6908 and U2 pilots came up with the answer. Choppers and OV-10s (from the 56th Special Operations Wing) chatter was picked up by the U2 pilots and relayed to the 6908th 'van' who then reported the action to the 6908th Reporting and Analysis Center, who then reported it both to ***, but also had to physically run the message 300 feet down the hallway to Blue Chip - who was then able to react and adjust the plan. From our own Intel, the 6908th KNEW the ship wasn't on the island - but that info didn't make it to Blue Chip. Bruce Koehler, MSgt, USAF (retired) |
| Name: | Jeff Durbin |
| E-mail Address: | jdurbin2@columbus.rr.com |
| Comments: | Jeff Kern and I talk with each other offten. Let me invite others to
E-mail me and get to know each other again. Semper Fi! |
| Name: | Emilio Trevino Sr. |
| E-mail Address: | bluejay_4455 @yahoo.com |
| Comments: | You see what my name is anyway Emilio Trevino and I am a ex-Marine and was on Operation Eagle Pull,Frequent Wind, and Koh Tang on or around my 18th birthday and just out of high school. |
| Name: | Michael Hennen |
| E-mail Address: | hennenmichael@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Has anyone seen or heard from John Holder alis space-cookie. If so please tell him im looking for him........Mike. |
| Name: | Ken Hermanson |
| E-mail Address: | SAS767ER@aol.com |
| Comments: | Great site to keep all our BROTHERS memory alive . |
| Name: | LCPL. Jeff Kern (stump) |
| E-mail Address: | avkjmk@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello there! SEMPERFI I talked with CPL. Mark Duncan last night,and
it was absolutly fantastic to hear from A brother and a real good
friend,in at least 30 years! I was with E-2/9 3rd platoon,my location on
the island stll remains in my mind. Staff Sargent Hale was my platoon
Sargent, LT. Walt Davis was our platoon Commander.I along with others in
my squad were patrolling and searching hooch to hooch, along with STAFF
SARGANT Wright , Came across a 50mm Recoiless Rifle that had been firing
on an L.Z. as we captured it, we were carrying it across the beach, and
then , they opened up on us pinning us down, we fired back on them,
threw grenades on them, and wiped them out We then destroyed the weapon,
I was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. I can remember a few of people
in the squad. PFC. Hahn fron Ashville N.C. PFC Wagner from Tennessee,
PFC Hernandez from Philadelpia, LCPL. Lambert from Michigan I do
remember our C.O. CAPT. Stahl .I also recall as we were being pulled off the island that night I passed Hall Hargrove and Marshalls position,and gave them almost all of my remaining Ammo since they were ordered to hold that anchor point, That is the last I saw of them, It saddens me every day Along with the other losses, P. S. Mark Duncan was with 3rd Platoon at the time not the second. Anyone remember that patrol? SEMPER-FI |
| Name: | Cpl Mark Duncan |
| E-mail Address: | mark.duncan2@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Ok, talked with Jeff Kern in Phoenix tonight, what a rush! He was on
the island with Ssgt Hale I think he said. He told me I was with E 2/9
2nd Plt. And he said he thought the Ssgt with me was named Ssgt West.
This is really unreal. Talking with guys I haven't seen in 27-30 years!
His memory is good and he rattled off names I'd forgotten for all these
years, Logan, Illas, Smitty, Lt Davis, etc. It's like getting a piece of
my life back. Told him to visit the website and I'll refer the site to
the guy at work that started me looking this all up. He was in HQ as a
81 mortarman and I don't think he knows this site exists. God bless you all and the ones that can't be here anymore. |
| Name: | Mark Duncan |
| E-mail Address: | mark.duncan2@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Just found this site today. Talked with Larry Barnett on the phone as soon as I saw his number. My memory is terrible, I belive I was with 3rd Plt E 2/9. Our helicopter is the one that had a few holes put in it and landed in Mainland Cambodia. I saw the picture of it on this site I think. Wish I had more pictures to see. Glad to see that this incident is now listed (on the internet) for all to see. I didn't think anybody knew where anybody else had gone to. What a surprise to see this site! |
| Name: | Mark Bennett |
| E-mail Address: | bennettmmg@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | God bless and keep Gary Hall, Danny Marshall and Joseph Hargrove:
Echo Company 2/9. You are not forgotten! Semper Fi, Mark Bennett, PVT Fox 2/9 1977 |
| Name: | Michael Hennen |
| E-mail Address: | michaelhennen@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi to all who read this Larry saved my asspertanian, you see the day in question 15th may my quivering lipps of my spasmatic rectom, I had the What you call Tennesee Trots. He kept me from doing, posibly a move that would have gotten me killed. Thanks Larry. Mikey. |
| Name: | Dan Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | dhoffman@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | It's taken a few days for the effects of seeing "Deadly Reckoning" to set in. While I am very proud of my part in the program I wish to express that the program did not do enough to praise the real heros of the day, especially those killed or wounded. I was interviewed for almost 2 hours. My comments were edited down to very short remarks. I would be glad to share the entire contents of my interview with anyone interested. I spent much time recognizing true heros such as Lt. Col Austin, Capt. Davis, Lt's Keith, Cicerie, Tonkin, McDaniel and McMinemin amoung others. I will never be able to say enough about Bob Blough to whom I feel we owe our lives. The producers had to reduce it to an hour program. Perhaps for our reunion we can play all of the interview tapes. So glad our "footnote" has come to a better light. Semper Fi, Dan Hoffman |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | For those of you who missed it, History Channel will re-run the entire Heroes Under Fire series on Saturday afternoon, 17 December. Deadly Reckoning is scheduled for 4pm ET/PT. |
| Name: | William J. Long |
| E-mail Address: | wjlboxcar@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://wernerandsons.com |
| Comments: | Hello Fred Morris its Bill Long From Golf 2/9 I would Like To Attend
The Reunion To See My old Marine Corps Friends. I Know You Sent Me A Picture Of Us To My Address 14845 Lago Dr. Rancho Murieta,Ca 95683 - Would like to hear from you again,ok! I saw The History Channel The Other Night & Saw, The May 15th 1975 Koh Tang Island Rescue Mission. P.S. You Found ME! Sincerely William J. Long |
| Name: | LtCol. Chris Lozano, USMCR |
| E-mail Address: | lozano1302@aol.com |
| Comments: | I'm friends with former Sgt., Larry Branson. He said he woke up in the middle of the night last week and saw the History Channel special and that he hadn't thought much about Koh Tang island in years. If anyone would like to contact Larry, send me an e-mail. semper fidelis. Chris Lozano, LtCol, USMCR |
| Name: | Robert VanderMolen |
| E-mail Address: | robert0341@att.net |
| Comments: | Semper-Fi How come every time I see anything on the Mayaquez Operation I don't see anyone from my Platoon? Did you forget someone.You don't remember a couple of 81's really under comand of S.Sgt Davis who was wounded in the arm after it grazed Pfc Buccan.Or your FO L/Cpl Mark Mears who was badly burned. It seems to me you had alittle help from H&S Co.81's.My nephew is a Warrent Officer in Iraq,My father shot japs while in the Corp during WW-2.We have always supported the Corp.Our Corp has a difficult mission now and needs all the support we never got. Semper-Fi,Brothers. L/Cpl VanderMolen RB H&S 2/9 81's 3rdMarDiv |
| Name: | Clyde Vanworth "Van" |
| E-mail Address: | vanworth2000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was a "Joker" rescue controller during the Koh Tang mission. The
rescue control center and 3rd Air Rescue Group was in NKP Thailand. That was a long day --- and my world became different after that event. Grace to all, Van |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | The new Mayaguez documentary is to be broadcast on December 2 at 10:00pm ET/PT. It's part of the new series "Heroes Under Fire", and our episode is titled "Deadly Reckoning". |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | Mayaguez Documentary: From Aaron Bowden -- The new History Channel series, "Heroes Under Fire" is supposed to start in late November. There is no specific air date yet for the Mayaguez episode, titled "Deadly Reckoning", so keep your eye on your local TV schedules. Fratres Aeterni, Bbo |
| Name: | David Hoffman |
| E-mail Address: | Kingdom1@charter.net |
| Comments: | I was stationed at Udorn RTFB. I remeber flying missions in suport of the Mayaguaz rescue. We flew F4 with 20mm AIM 7 and AIM 9 I worked in weapons 432 MMS. I had a hat made in memeory of that mission that I still have in my possesion. I can't remember how many sorties we flew but seems like it lasedt a day or two. I am a TLCB memeber and one of our members had family that was killed there inon Koh Tang if my memory serves correctly. Best wishs and keep the legacy alive for our children. |
| Name: | CAT |
| E-mail Address: | catsong2001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Member of the Recovery Team of a downed chopper shot down from The
Magauez Incident 635 SPS/K9/Tiger Flight 75/76 |
| Name: | Paul Casteel (CAT) |
| E-mail Address: | catsong2001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was a member of a chopper recovery team sent from U-Tapao
Thailand. The Marine Chopper was shot down and landed close to or just
on the Cambodian border. A Chopper came in and a young Marine wrapped a
m-60 belt around my neck, and said we were in Cambodia.. At the chopper, I found a Timex watch which had the appearance of being shot off of the owner? CAT 635SPS/K9/Tiger Flight 75-76 " If You Aint Crazy, You Aint Shit" |
| Name: | Mike Lackey |
| E-mail Address: | mblackey@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Sorry I missed the reunion! Good reading here and lots of memories.
I was aircraft commander on Knife 32, initially going in on East Beach.
Ended up going in to West Beach. The best to all of you! Mike Lackey |
| Name: | Gabe Herrera |
| E-mail Address: | Gabriel.Herrera@Kirtland.af.mil |
| Comments: | I found now retired SGT Tutille. He is here in New Mexico working
for the Post Office in Santa Fe. I'll pass on more as I get to talk to him. |
| Name: | Rick Higgins |
| E-mail Address: | rckhggns@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was in H&S 2/9 81mm section, Glad to know others haven't forgotten our friends who didn't come home. I still have problems with "our" government who left behind young Marines. |
| Name: | Mark Caughran |
| E-mail Address: | mcaughran@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Great site, I was serving on the Coral Sea during the Mayaguez
incident. I can't ever forget the ammount of blood that came out of that
helo that barely made it to the ship. I saw the detonation of that
"Daisy Cutter"...Thought they threw a small nuc. Our Marines did fantastic... Don't let them forget what we all went thru. |
| Name: | Shelley Rodriguez |
| E-mail Address: | sarodrig@nps.edu |
| Comments: | I failed to identify who the members of the group at Naval
Postgraduate School are that are working on the Mayaguez Organizational
Analysis: Maj Kent Landreth, MH-53 Pilot Maj Ed Lengel, HH-60 Pilot MAJ Chuck Rambo, H-60 Pilot Maj Shelley Rodriguez, HC/MC-130P Pilot Again, though our draft is already due on Thursday (Sep 1), we would love to hear from you. Maj Shelley Rodriguez |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | Found on the Henninger website: I am currently a student at Naval Postgraduate School in pursuit of my master's degree in Defense Analysis: Low Insensity Conflict and Insurgency. I and members of my group are analyzing the U.S.S. Mayaguez incident for an Organizational Theory project and would like to interview any survivors of the incident. Unfortunately, our timeline is extremely tight, as our presentation is on 6 Sep 05, but we are very interested in a first hand account of the incident, especially applied to effectiveness of the organization (e.g. command and control, opcon, etc.). If you're interested, please email me at sarodrig@nps.edu with your contact information. Sincerely, Shelley Rodriguez Major, USAF |
| Name: | Bob Blough |
| E-mail Address: | Jolly44A@aol.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations to our own Larry Barnett on the award of an honorary Life Membership upgrade by the Mayaguez Memorial VFW Post 11575. Larry was selected to receive this award based on his support of the Post and on his untiring efforts in keeping the memory of our fallen comrades alive. Thanks, Larry, for pulling us all together. |
| Name: | Pat Brown |
| E-mail Address: | jbsaint@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Hello, my Brothers: Just wanted to say that our reunion at Ft Walton
Beach, Fl was one of the highlights of my life. We all shared stories of
our past, our families, our jobs, our lives in general, since the Rock
and the Mayaguez and when they asked G2/9 and E2/9 to please stand up
and be honored during the banquet, well, all I can say is, it was like
standing amongst Giants. I mean whether yall know it or not, Koh Tang
was another Wake Island. It was the Alamo of the Pacific and to say that
you are my Brothers and fellow Marines gives me great pride. You are all
Giants in my eyes and always will be. You are Heroes and don't forget
it. I love you all as my Brothers. God bless you all. Simper/Fi Pat Brown P.S. Thank you Larry Barnett, David Fowler, Tim Trebil, Fred Morris, Dan Hoffman, etc...thank you for pulling all of us together. Keep up the good work. Simper/Fi |
| Name: | Troy Williams |
| E-mail Address: | troylee93304@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I remember two of the guys names that we left, Hargrove and Hall. It
has been driveing me nuts that I can't remember the third mans name from
that gun team. Does any one remember his name? I was Pvt. Williams from the wepons platoon |
| Name: | Gary Connor |
| E-mail Address: | goldseekers@juno.com |
| Comments: | I was the Asst. Chief Bn Chief for BAS 2/9 and the Senior Hospital
Corpsman assigned to Hq Co for Medical support on the Koh Tang Island.
We were on the last chopper off the island to the Coral Sea (thank God
for big ships). I was in Nam on the 1st day of the war in '65 with C Co
1/4 and the last day in '75. We lost a lot of good men, Marines,
Corpsmen and Airmen for the little that was gained. I am proud of
everyone of them and will remember what we did for the rest of my life.
It is too bad that it took so long for our government for the Marines to
live up the the motto "we don't leave anyone behind". Semper Fi from a
Navy Doc with 7 years with the FMF. |
| Name: | David Fowler |
| E-mail Address: | kohtangkid@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello Brother's Please pause a moment, reflect back, and take the following multiple choice test. The events are actual cuts from past history. They actually happened!!! Do you remember? 1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by: a. Superman b. Batman c. Spiderman d. Muslim male extremist between the ages of 17 and 40 2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by: a. Don Juan b. Don Knotts c. Donald Trump d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 3. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by: a. The Ink Spots b. James Brown c. Ray Charles and the Rayettes d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 3.During the 1980's a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by: a. Jack Dempsey b. Ezard Charles c. Sugar Ray Robinson d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 4. In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by: a. Mr. T while wearing his Mr T Starter kit. b. P Diddy c. X-Men d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 5. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old American passenger was murdered and thrown overboard in his wheelchair by: a. Jack B. Nimble b. Miss Muffett c. Mary Q. Contrary d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 6.In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at Athens, and a US Navy diver trying to rescue passengers was murdered by: a. Captain Kidd b. Captain Kirk c. Captain Kangaroo d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 7.In 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by: a. Dumbo b. The Tooth Fairy c. Tinker Bell d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 8. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by: a. Rosie O'Donnell b. Ellen DeGeneres c. Mellisa Etheridge d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 9. In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by: a. Buckwheat b. Alfafa c. Spanky d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 10. On 9/11/01, four airliners were hijacked; two were used as missiles to take out the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by the passengers. Thousands of people were killed by: a. Bugs Bunny, Wiley E. Coyote, Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd b. Huey, Louie and Dewey c. Sponge Bob Square Pants d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 11.In 2002 the United States fought a war in Afghanistan against: a. General Mills b. General Electric c. General Motors d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 12. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by: a. George and Gracie b. Sonny and Cher c. Lucy and Desi d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40 Nope, ....I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you? So, to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to profile certain people. They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal of Honor recipent and former Governor Joe Foss....... but leave Muslim Males between the ages 17 and 40 alone because of profiling. As the writer of the award winning story "Forrest Gump" so aptly put it, "Stupid is as stupid does." |
| Name: | David Fowler |
| E-mail Address: | KohTangKid@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just a Short note you guys are great and the website looks great appreciate the work. Please use my alternate email address instead of the old bellsouth one as I will be cutting that one off because of to much trash. |
| Name: | Monte Marchant |
| E-mail Address: | MONTE485@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | Larry/et. al. Excellent update of the website ... Great work ... Keep the spirit alive and hope to see you guys again soon .. All the best |
| Name: | Ron Axley |
| E-mail Address: | msgtron@aol.com |
| Comments: | Utapao Radar Approach Control 75-76. Worked the Mayaquez air operation. |
| Name: | Kelley Fowler |
| E-mail Address: | dlfowler@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | David and I still talk about what a great time we had in Ft. Walton
Beach. You guys are the best, in my opion, anyway! When we got home, our
son Zachary, was so enthralled by the stories we told about y'all and
the "stuff" we brought home, i.e. Joe's book with everyone's signatures
and the bottle of sand from Ko Tang Beach, that he took some of the
stuff to school to show his classmates and teachers. It just so happened
his history class was studying the Viet Nam War. David was asked to come
speak to the class, which made Zachary very proud! Again, you guys are the best. I have finally gotten some of the reunion pics on CD and will send them to Fred to do with what he sees fit. The Ko Tang Beach Club members all have a special place in my heart. Thank you for being with and taking care of my husband, David. |
| Name: | Tex E. Duke |
| E-mail Address: | toolfishingtex@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Wonderful job,should get lots of attention. God Bless all of you THANK YOU |
| Name: | Justin Morris |
| E-mail Address: | jmorris5900@mchsi.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kohtang.com |
| Comments: | Upcoming fixes for the new site: re-uploading the smaller Koh Tang Memorial image, mem.jpg fixing the titles of the News Article pages from "New Page 1", etc |
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Name: Joe Guilmartin E-mail Address: jguilmar@columbus.rr.com Comments: Slick page! It should get lots of attention. Joe Wednesday, June 8th 2005 - 09:35:57 AM Name: Dean Peterson E-mail Address: fdp54@direcway.com Comments: I was TDY with 3rd plt C/1/9 for Frequent Wind, then with BAS 2/9 during Koh Tang. I stayed at Utapao with the bulk of the BAS. Thanks for the website. It's a great way to honor our buddies Monday, May 30th 2005 - 01:24:07 PM Name: Fofo Tuitele E-mail Address: dockbuster@yahoo.com Comments: Awesome about time somebody do something like this. Thank You, SSgt Tuitele under Capt Davis I have the left side of the Beach and SSgt Burmell have the right side interesting events lets get in touch. Semper Fi! Tuesday, May 17th 2005 - 01:14:47 PM Name: Richard Marvel E-mail Address: RDM2955@aol.com Monday, May 16th 2005 - 11:33:28 PM Name: Karl Poulsen E-mail Address: poulsenkw@hotmail.com Comments: Knife 21 (Mayaguez, Saigon, Phnom Penh) Congratuations on the website. This is a fitting tribute to all who participated in these actions, especially for those who are unable to celebrate this thirty year anniversary. Woody Rumbaugh was the gunner assigned to my crew for over a year but who we lost off Koh Tang as the aircraft sank. There were none better. Some more sane, but none better. My dear friend, Rich Vandergeer (Vandy) was returned home a few years back and buried at Arlington in a stirring ceremony accompanied by a fortunate group of us. For the Marines we delivered into that withering fire, I salute you. I was amazed to observe such raw courage and discipline as you exited my aircraft while taking direct, intense fire. This country is better for having such people. Monday, May 16th 2005 - 10:15:54 PM Name: Bob Blough E-mail Address: Jolly44A@aol.com Comments: Hard to believe it's been 30 years -- at least until you look at the reunion pictures with all those OLD guys (except Fred). I'll forever cherish the opportunity to reunite with all you guys, meeting most of you for the first time, and seeing old friends for the first time in 30 years. I offer a toast and a prayer to those who couldn't be with us. Fratres Aeterni Sunday, May 15th 2005 - 07:40:46 AM Name: charles bennett E-mail Address: chuckspobox@msn.com Comments: I was one of the fortunate ones that was left on the M ayaguez for security. I was with Delta company 1/4, We were put aboard an Army tug boat after everything was over and never did get the whole story until later because we were only a few that were chosen from 1/4 at the airbase in Thailand to go along on the mission. I really would like to talk to some of you guys, does anyone know Howard Freer or Haas? Wednesday, May 11th 2005 - 11:47:47 PM Name: "Koh Tang" Dan Hoffman E-mail Address: dhoffman@sc.rr.com Comments: See my note below. Advise you do spell check as you go along as when you reach a certain point in length you are automatically cut off and it is entered for you. Semper Fi to all Koh Tang Marines and those Jolly's and Knives who flew us. See you in Quantico, May 2006. See next note. Tuesday, May 3rd 2005 - 07:03:02 PM Name: "Koh Tang Dan" Hoffman E-mail Address: dhoffman@sc.rr.com Comments: I wish to extend many thanks to the 21 members of the Koh Tang Beach Club who recently met in Ft. Walton Beach with the JOLLY GREENS. It was a fabulous reunion with many special moments, especially those where we shared memories of 30 years ago. We voted to have another reunion May 13 -14, 2006 in Quantico, Va. Plans to attend new USMC Museum, The Wall, DC etc. Tuesday, May 3rd 2005 - 03:26:46 PM Name: Eddie J. Oswalt E-mail Address: ejo1@vtc.net Comments: Just found this site today..i was on the captains gig from the USS Henry B. Wilson..at the time i was a RM-2 (E-5) i was the radio operator that commuicated with jolly greens and OV-10..and we diverted gun fire from marines to us in gig so the helos could load the marines out..we worked until after mid-night to get everyone out..so we thought..i just heard that there was 3 marines left at kas tang island anyone having info about the three please e-mail me..also its too late to join you folks for re-union in florida but maybe next year...i stayed and retire as RMC after 22 yrs...agent orange took my left lung but we caught it early so iam still here...thank you E.J. Sunday, April 24th 2005 - 11:00:17 PM Name: Harold Potts E-mail Address: dean_29875@msn.com Comments: I served aboard the USS Wilson during this period. Saturday, April 23rd 2005 - 08:33:44 AM Name: Mike Root E-mail Address: rootivy1@sbcglobal.net Comments: I was a L/cpl with Fox Co. 2/9. we did not make it to the island but we were the next to go before it ended. The thing I remember the most was when they told us to saddle up and started passing out live ammo.I was to carry a M-60 and have a radio on my back and being told that my life expectancy was 9 seconds after we hit the beach, what a thing to tell a kid not even a year out of high school. I am proud to have been a part of the Mayaguez operation and think about it often even after 30 years and also think about my Brothers that did not make it back God rest there souls. I live in So. Calif. and will not be abel to make it to the reunion but will be there in spirit. I would love to here from any of you to swap storys or just talk. Semper Fi. and God bless you all Saturday, April 16th 2005 - 01:54:24 PM Name: John Lucas E-mail Address: JCSLUCAS@AOL.COM Comments: Outstanding website! Kudos for putting it together. I had no idea there was so much interest and participation. As a former AF "East Beach Guest", I am looking forward to making new friends and meeting old ones at the reunion. Mayaguez was truly a remarkable joint service operation. John Lucas Monday, April 4th 2005 - 07:53:04 AM Name: Alan Zack, CWO (Avi) USCG, Ret E-mail Address: k7acz@cox.net Comments: I was the radio operator/navigator on the US Coast Guard C-130 flying a DUCK BUTT between the USS Coral Sea and the coast of Cambodia during the rescue of the SS Mayaguez on 15 May 1975. We had been deployed from our home base at CGAS Barbers Pt, HI, to NAS Cubi Pt, PI in April 1975 to help search for Boat People fleeing South Vietnam. We were handed Top Secret orders to proceed from Cubi Pt to the USS Coral Sea's position and deploy to a position under their command. Friday, April 1st 2005 - 07:01:49 PM Name: Terry L. Brooks E-mail Address: none Tuesday, March 29th 2005 - 03:38:24 PM Name: Jesse De Los Santos E-mail Address: delossj@bp.com Comments: G 2/9 0351 Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 03:28:45 PM Name: Greg Wilson E-mail Address: Growth@aol.com Comments: I was one of the AF OV-10 pilots over the island on 15 May. Thanks to the Marine who put the strobe light on the West Beach. Hope to see you in Fort Walton Beach in April. Greg "Growth" Wilson Nail 69 Sunday, March 6th 2005 - 01:25:09 PM Name: Louis Herrera E-mail Address: lherrera@herreraindustries.com Homepage URL: http://www.herreraindustries.com Comments: Thanks for your efforts in bringing to life this part of forgotton history. My brother GABRIEL J. HERRERA was a a young marine on Koh Tang Island. Respectfully, Major Louis E. Herrera Former US Army Airborne Ranger Commander I think Gabriel was the youngest marine and last US marine to be awarded the Vientnam Ribbon. Saturday, March 5th 2005 - 01:30:01 PM Name: Tom Gienger E-mail Address: tgienger @aol.com Comments: I hope to attend the reunion in april 2005, I was also a machine gun crew leader echo co. 2/9, for those who might remember me feel free to e-mail as I would love to know what has gone on in your lives after 30 years. To the Air Force pilots and crew (jolly Green) I can only say I love you guys, Had it not been for you we would of never got off that Island, And for the Navy you guys played a very important part of history as well, It wasn't just a few Marines it was a combined effort of all of us and we worked together for the same goal... (Semper Fi) to my old marine buds and to the rest of you combined forces Job well done : ) SGT 1st Class Gienger RET.US ARMY RESERVES.. Wednesday, March 2nd 2005 - 02:52:14 PM Name: Bob Blough E-mail Address: Jolly44A@aol.com Comments: Hey Larry, You're on! Ruth threw out my "best" shorts, but I won't need them anyway. Friday, February 18th 2005 - 05:25:02 AM Name: Dan Hoffman E-mail Address: dhoffman@sc.rr.com Comments: It's comming together. I am so excited. For years it was sad to read this guest book and months would go by without a new entry. If there is any way please try to come to the 30th Anniversary. The Jolly Green's show us a good time. We have much to share after so many years. Looking forward to seeing comrades in arms again. In my 54 years the day on Koh Tang was my proudest accomplishment. Semper Fi, Dan Hoffman Golf 2/9 Weapons Plt. See you in Ft. Walton Beach Thursday, February 17th 2005 - 09:42:59 PM Name: Tina for Allen E. Bailey E-mail Address: trbailey@comcast.net Comments: Allen Eugene Bailey G 2/9 West Beach He is looking forward to the reunion and seeing those he never thought he would see again. God Bless you all, Tina Bailey Thursday, February 17th 2005 - 01:07:58 PM Name: Larry Barnett E-mail Address: Lbarnett777@aol.com Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/lbarnett777 Comments: Hey Bob U ain't gotta prayer. But lets up the stakes a bit. The loser has to wear cheap burmuda shorts, while delivering the winner a beer. OMG I gotta get busy. My legs will give ur eyes Vertigo and Flash burns. Tell Ruth to wear sunglasses... The good kind :) Thursday, February 17th 2005 - 12:41:41 AM Name: Bob Blough E-mail Address: Jolly44A@aol.com Comments: Larry, great work on the updates for the reunion and the documentary. See you again at the reunion. Here's a challenge: I'll bet you a beer that the helo crews outnumber the Corps! Monday, February 14th 2005 - 05:10:52 PM Name: BOB DOCHNIAK E-mail Address: RLMLD@AOL.COM Monday, February 14th 2005 - 04:42:42 PM Name: Dale Clark E-mail Address: dl.clark@comcast.net Comments: Hey Guys. Dale Clark here from Seattle, Wa. Hope to see all at the Jolly Green Assn Reunion in April. Regards, Dale Saturday, February 12th 2005 - 01:15:01 PM Name: JESUS "RED" RUBALCADO E-mail Address: frate9dawg@sbcglobal.net Comments: i just want to say to you that it's been a long time since we broke bread and ate c-rats.i want more than anything to see you and the guys who were the team and the guys who took you to safety. that is my dream and my wish. if there is anything i can do for you or the reunion just let me know okay bro......semper fi forever.....jesus "red" Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 07:29:15 PM Name: Larry Yerg E-mail Address: newoneinaj@aol.com Comments: wow this is something I have woundered about for years and now it is real life, I am excited to see more and continue with findin some old friendships Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 11:07:48 AM Name: Fred Morris E-mail Address: fredbmorris@mchsi.com Comments: Wow, Its been a long time. I am excited to see names of long lost friends here and will be at the reunion to see if I'm the only one who got older or if we all have the symptoms :) We all owe Tim Trebil a big Marine Corps "oou rahh" for finding so many Koh Tang Vets to make this reunion happen. I will be there and eagerly await to see you all! Fred Morris G 2/9 Weapons Plt West beach Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 09:22:46 AM Name: Gabriel Herrera E-mail Address: Gabriel.Herrera@Kirtland.af.mil Comments: Thanks to Tim for looking me up. This brings back a lot of memories. To all fo you who remember me and KIA Andres Garcia from New Mexico. Look foward to seeing you all. Semper Fi and God Bless Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 12:20:31 AM Name: Joe Guilmartin E-mail Address: jguilmar@columbus.rr.com Homepage URL: http://www.angelfire.com/ga4/guilmartin.com/index.html Comments: Larry: Dynamite work on the Beach Club web site... and even better work on the reunion! I'm really looking foward to this one... it's been a long thirty years (are we really that old?)and the reunion will give us a chance to thrash out some of the details and hopefully offer some answers to questions that I know a lot of you have on your minds. In the meantime, if you have any questions that came out of my book or any questions you'd like to see addressed at our reunion debrief, let me know. I'll do my level best to be responsive. No holds barred! Joe Monday, February 7th 2005 - 05:57:52 PM Name: jeff larner E-mail Address: jlarner7@aol.com Comments: I am a Golf 2/9 veteran of the Koh Tang recovery. Monday, February 7th 2005 - 05:10:45 PM Name: Kevin A. Logan E-mail Address: kevinlogan@cox.net Monday, February 7th 2005 - 03:04:46 PM Name: Ricardo Rodriguez E-mail Address: rodmanusmc@cox.net Comments: I was Lt Zales' (now SJA at Camp Pendleton) Right Guide on the Island on the day I consider to be the longest in my life. I was the DNCO the night you guys got called in from NTA in Oki. You might remember me as Golf Companies Training NCO out of Weapon's Plt. Hope to hear & see some of my brothers. Sempre Fe Jarheads! Monday, February 7th 2005 - 01:14:13 PM Name: H. M. Hargrove E-mail Address: hmhargrove@michaelshumidor.com Comments: Hey Larry -- Glad to see the site (and you) are still up-and-running and alive and well. Hang in there, and keep plugging. This is too important an issue to allow anything to sidetrack the message you are trying to get out. If you get bogged down on the html side, let me know. As always, SF... Michael Sunday, January 30th 2005 - 09:24:02 PM Name: Aaron Bowden E-mail Address: Aaron@wildeyesproductions.com Homepage URL: http://www.wildeyesproductions.com Comments: My name is Aaron Bowden and I'm a producer for a Los Angeles-based > documentary production company called Wild Eyes Productions. We've > just begun production on a 1-hour show about the brave men who fought > on Koh Tang during the Mayaguez Incident. I've had the pleasure of > exchanging emails with several Koh Tang veterans and even talking to a > few over the phone. > I'm hoping that some of the veterans will consider sitting down > for an on-camera interview with us for the documentary. I'll be > traveling to Cambodia later this month to speak to some of the Khmer > Rouge fighters who participated in the battle and, here in the States, > I hope to start making contact with some of the Marines, Airmen, and > surviving members of the Mayaguez crew. We hope to tell the story of > this incredible battle through first-person accounts from the people > who were there. > We know that previous accounts of the battle have stirred > controversy and Monday morning quarterbacking about the decisions made > that day on the beach. We are not interested in that aspect of the > story, although it certainly has its place. This account is intended > to be yours: the sights, sounds and emotions that you experienced > during that incredible operation. We want the story to be told in your > own words, as you might tell it over a beer with friends. > For some background on my company's credentials, I'd suggest > visiting our website, www.wildeyesproductions.com. Our most well-known > production was a two hour special for the History Channel called The > True Story of Blackhawk Down. There are some obvious parallels between > that story and this one, I think. > In any case, if you have any more questions about this project or > Wild Eyes Productions, please feel free to contact me by email > (aaron@wildeyesproductions.com) or by phone (310-937-2853). Even if > you are unable to participate, I would welcome any suggestions you > might have as we move forward with the program. > > Thanks so much for your time, > Aaron Bowden > Sunday, January 30th 2005 - 06:53:43 PM Name: Fred Morris E-mail Address: fredbmorris@mchsi.com Comments: Semper Fi 2/9 Marines! Looking forward to the reunion April 28-30, 2005 in Fort Walton Beach. FL Its been way to long since we last saw each other. Thanks to all of you who have helped organize and contacted long lost friends! See You there! Fred Morris, G 2/9 Weapons Plt Thursday, January 27th 2005 - 10:29:51 AM Name: Blackbird. E-mail Address: rodneycrowblackbird@blackbirdnest.net Homepage URL: http://www.blackbirdnest.net Comments: The second to last chopper off the building top LZ pad at 0530 hours in the morning April 30th 1975, landed onboard the USS Blueridge. I was with the 3rd Recon Battalion. Recon, RRRRRRRRRRRR!> Semper Fi. Wednesday, January 12th 2005 - 11:49:06 AM Name: larry bradley E-mail Address: motorpsycho55@yahoo.com Comments: 30 years ago. I was on the Henry B. Wilson DDG-7. I was a stretcher bearer in repair party 5. Normally I was Boiler Tech. I wish you all well. Tuesday, January 11th 2005 - 07:43:07 AM Name: Daniel Spahn E-mail Address: ddspahn@mchsi.com Comments: For all those involved in the Evacuation of Saigon and earned the AFEM, here is sec.542 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act of 2003--- SEC. 542. OPTION TO CONVERT AWARD OF ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL AWARDED FOR OPERATION FREQUENT WIND TO VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL. (a) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of the military department concerned shall, upon the application of an individual who is an eligible Vietnam evacuation veteran, award that individual the Vietnam Service Medal, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable requirements for the award of that medal. Any such award shall be made in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded the individual for participation in Operation Frequent Wind. (b) ELIGIBLE VIETNAM EVACUATION VETERAN- For purposes of this section, the term `eligible Vietnam evacuation veteran' means a member or former member of the Armed Forces who was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in military operations designated as Operation Frequent Wind arising from the evacuation of Vietnam on April 29 and 30, 1975. Tuesday, December 28th 2004 - 08:25:36 AM Name: Bob Blough E-mail Address: Jolly44A@aol.com Comments: Frequent Wind VSM: If anyone was involved in Viet Nam evacuation OPERATION FREQUENT WIND, the following MARADMIN was signed on 05/12/2004 MARADMIN Number: 218/04 R 121214Z MAY 04 FM CMC WASHINGTON DC(uc) TO AL MARADMIN(uc) MARADMIN BT UNCLASSIFIED MARADMIN 218/04 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/AWARDS UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/CMC MMMA/06NOV2003// REF/B/DOC/OSD/12SEP1996// 4. MARINES THAT WERE AWARDED THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL FOR PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION FREQUENT WIND FROM 29-30 APRIL 1975 ARE NOW ENTITLED TO EXCHANGE IT FOR THE VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL PER SECTION 542 IN PUBLIC LAW 107-314. OPERATION FREQUENT WIND, 29-30 APRIL 1975, WILL BE REFLECTED AS THE 18TH CAMPAIGN UNDER THE VIETNAM CAMPAIGN. A. COMMANDERS ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROCESS REQUESTS FOR PERSONNEL UNDER HIS/HER COGNIZANCE. B. RETIRED AND FORMER MARINES AFFECTED BY THIS LAW NEED TO SUBMI! T THEIR REQUESTS TO THE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) BY FAX TO (314) 801-9195 OR BY MAIL TO: NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS 9700 PAGE AVENUE ST. LOUIS MO 63132 REQUESTS ADDRESSED TO NPRC MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL INFORMATION: FULL NAME, SSN, SERVICE/SERIAL NUMBER, BRANCH OF SERVICE, DATE OF BIRTH, AND PERIOD OF SERVICE. Sunday, December 12th 2004 - 07:08:37 AM Name: Jack Miller EMC Ret. E-mail Address: obira37@juno.com Comments: Hi Larry, a very interesting piece. I was aboard H B Wilson at the time, and outside my time in Vietnam, this is one of the events that will remain with me forever. I will always feel proud that we were able to assist the Marines. Good luck, Jack Saturday, December 11th 2004 - 02:04:46 PM |
