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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.
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Thursday, August 30th 2007 - 10:18:31 PM
| Name: |
Raymond J McManus |
| E-mail Address: |
ray014@centurytel.net |
| Comments: |
Best wishes to all, and keep up the good work!!
Semper Fidelis,
Ray |
Thursday, August 9th 2007 - 09:29:24 PM
| Name: |
Richard "Buz" Gallegos |
| E-mail Address: |
buzzrockd9@aol.com |
| Comments: |
Keep up the good work,,on the web page,,,Semper Fi to all
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Thursday, August 9th 2007 - 07:18:56 PM
| 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.
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Tuesday, August 7th 2007 - 11:10:04 PM
| 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.
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Tuesday, August 7th 2007 - 12:50:55 PM
| Name: |
Mike Stoddard |
| E-mail Address: |
mkstod@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: |
I was a Navy Radioman at the Fleet Air Support Unit (FASU) in
Utapao.
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Friday, August 3rd 2007 - 04:57:20 PM
| 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 |
Tuesday, July 31st 2007 - 01:16:43 AM
| 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. |
Saturday, July 28th 2007 - 10:36:30 AM
| 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. |
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 10:38:16 PM
| 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. |
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 10:10:21 PM
| 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
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Saturday, June 30th 2007 - 11:47:15 AM
| 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 |
Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 11:31:25 PM
| 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. |
Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 12:56:52 PM
| 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
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Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 11:08:21 AM
| 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
|
Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 11:08:17 AM
| 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 |
Thursday, June 14th 2007 - 11:40:22 PM
| 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 |
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 01:00:40 PM
| 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
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Tuesday, May 29th 2007 - 12:39:28 AM
| 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 |
Sunday, May 27th 2007 - 03:49:31 PM
| 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
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Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - 11:03:06 AM
| 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) |
Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - 09:41:04 AM
| 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 |
Saturday, May 12th 2007 - 08:40:56 PM
| 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. |
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 04:02:22 PM
| 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 |
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 09:30:24 PM
| 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. |
Sunday, April 1st 2007 - 06:30:19 AM
Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 02:33:13 AM
| 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 |
Thursday, March 22nd 2007 - 01:56:48 AM
Thursday, March 8th 2007 - 02:55:16 PM
| 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 |
Tuesday, March 6th 2007 - 08:54:35 AM
| Name: |
JIM ROBERTS |
| E-mail Address: |
JIM56NAM@AOL.COM |
| Comments: |
HOPE ALL IS WELL..........WE ARE NOT FORGOTTEN IF WE DONT LET IT
HAPPEN |
Sunday, February 18th 2007 - 10:02:48 AM
| 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. |
Saturday, February 10th 2007 - 06:26:30 PM
| 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 |
Sunday, February 4th 2007 - 11:04:35 PM
| 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 |
Sunday, February 4th 2007 - 10:57:21 PM
| Name: |
antoine |
| E-mail Address: |
mugu@mugu.com |
| Comments: |
i love the site ..it helped me much |
Saturday, February 3rd 2007 - 08:21:15 PM
| 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 ) |
Friday, February 2nd 2007 - 11:45:33 PM
| 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 |
Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 11:22:38 PM
| 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 |
Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 09:56:28 PM
| 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 |
Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 09:50:31 PM
| 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
|
Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 09:31:09 PM
| 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 |
Monday, January 8th 2007 - 10:35:56 PM
Thursday, January 4th 2007 - 06:29:07 AM
| 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
|
Tuesday, December 26th 2006 - 03:29:24 PM
| 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. |
Tuesday, December 26th 2006 - 12:15:48 AM
| 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 |
Friday, December 22nd 2006 - 04:57:51 PM
| 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". |
Wednesday, December 6th 2006 - 09:23:29 PM
| 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 |
Friday, December 1st 2006 - 10:20:42 AM
| 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. |
Tuesday, November 21st 2006 - 07:53:43 PM
| 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. |
Tuesday, November 21st 2006 - 07:51:45 PM
| Name: |
Louis DeShane |
| E-mail Address: |
l.deshane@mchsi.com |
| Comments: |
I was with golf 2/9 3rd platoon. |
Monday, November 20th 2006 - 11:02:47 PM
Tuesday, November 14th 2006 - 04:36:25 PM
| 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.
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Monday, October 30th 2006 - 12:33:47 PM
| 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 |
Sunday, October 29th 2006 - 11:53:27 PM
| 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 |
Sunday, October 29th 2006 - 11:02:57 PM
| 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 |
Friday, October 27th 2006 - 02:56:28 AM
Wednesday, October 11th 2006 - 01:14:40 PM
| 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 |
Thursday, September 28th 2006 - 02:46:21 PM
| Name: |
tek |
| E-mail Address: |
usn.home/peek |
| Comments: |
30plus & still goin,,,,,,,god bless all |
Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 09:27:03 PM
| 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 |
Monday, September 11th 2006 - 06:34:15 PM
| 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! |
Friday, September 8th 2006 - 03:57:21 AM
Wednesday, September 6th 2006 - 11:13:55 AM
| 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 |
Sunday, September 3rd 2006 - 12:18:23 AM
| 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.
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Saturday, September 2nd 2006 - 10:29:05 PM
| 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 |
Friday, August 18th 2006 - 02:28:23 AM
| 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 |
Monday, July 31st 2006 - 07:53:57 PM
| 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 |
Monday, July 17th 2006 - 12:55:18 PM
| 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. |
Sunday, June 25th 2006 - 06:45:33 AM
| 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
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Saturday, June 3rd 2006 - 06:59:08 AM
| Name: |
jim roberts |
| E-mail Address: |
jarheadhead@OPTONLINE.NET |
| Comments: |
THANKS FOR JARRIN MY BRAIN A LITTLE CAUSE IT MADE ME REMEMBERN
GREEAT SITE |
Thursday, June 1st 2006 - 03:28:18 PM
| 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
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Monday, May 29th 2006 - 09:44:04 PM
| 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 |
Sunday, May 28th 2006 - 12:14:53 AM
| 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. |
Sunday, May 28th 2006 - 12:03:28 AM
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