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 Friday, May 9, 2008 13:22 Host: cache-mtc-ag13.proxy.aol.com
Another great reunion! We really enjoyed it. Thanks to Tina, Al, Larry, Dan and Fred for all your hard work in setting it up.
Those of you who couldn't make it missed a great time. How about suggestions for the next reunion location? |
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Thankyou all for putting up with me,Mike P.S. tahnkyou for a swell meeting. I pray Tina has a speedy recovery thanks for all you have done God bless you and, your family. Long live Golf co.2/9.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 11:16 IP: 41.207.162.4
I LOVE THIS VERY PAGE SO CARRY GO.
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Friday, May 2, 2008 10:57 Host: ip-66-212-57-190.transcendbroadband.net
The reunion is going on right now in Ft. Walton. Would liked to have heard the Gunny speak. Hope everyone had a good time. I will make it in the future to one out west. Semper Fi. 33rd Anniversary of May 15th is coming up. Everyone say thanks for still being here.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:00 IP: 66.212.57.190
Anyone seen Lt. Joe McMenamin around? Major Hendricks?
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 21:45 Host: cache-dtc-af10.proxy.aol.com
Hi all was with H&S 2/9 did not know this site was here.
I saw Capt Stahl for Marines from Echo 2/9 he is fine ron scott |
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I just found thsi site. I was with 81mm mortar platoon, H&S company, 2/9. I remember Branson and how he ended up with the Col.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 22:13 Host: pool-96-229-134-105.lsanca.fios.verizon.net
Wanted to check in and pay my respects.
Semper Fi |
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Looking forward to seeing you all next week at Fort Walton Beach!
Semper Fi Fred |
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What a great website. Remembering can be both good and bad but this makes you remember the camraderie you experienced with all of those involved. I was one of the 4 riflemen with Col Austin's group and what a tough day for everyone involved. Semper Fi. LCpl Larry Branson
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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 -?????????????????????????????????????? |
