Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Armed Forces day (15 May): Would like to say to all Branch's of service; for your service to this great nation. You have done your part in the defense and support of the United States of America.
Memorial Day (31 May). Remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our way of life and freedoms we have had and continue to have since the 1770's. Never forget the battles since then that have forged this Nation. Pray for all the families that have lost Loved ones in military service of this country.
Fratres Aeterni,
Scott

Sitting here thinking about the reunion starting today and the 15th around the corner, I hope everyone is doing well and thankful for still being here. I will see all of you guys in a couple years when I retire. Semper Fi. Larry Branson

From: ceclrk8@frontiernet.net
To: trbailey@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:51:07
Subject: Mayaguez Reunion

Unfortunately I will not be there. No way to take time from the job and we have family activities that coincide as well. My youngest is making first communion and her birthday is May 14th.

I will plan for the 2012 reunion once a location is picked. If there is a gathering in 2011 I'll be there as well. My thoughts and prayers will be with you the 13th through the 16th.

These next few days are the anniversary of the evacuation of Siagon.

Please give my best to all attending. We are all connected through a common bond.

During my group session yesterday at the VA Center the Mayaguez Recovery and how it affected me was major topic of discussion. After 35 years I can still close my eye's and see you guy's coming off the Jolly Greens...Like my tattoo says we can never forget!

God Bless
Charlie Clark - Coral Sea
ceclrk8@frontiernet.net

Fuji sure brings back some memories. Especially opening a can of frozen spaghetti on top and enjoying eating it!

To Al bailey:
I'd like permission to use one of your photos titled 'Hooch' for a finished article titled "the Last Man".
If you approve please e-mail me written permission.

Brothers: Please take a moment today to remember the fallen heroes of the failed Iranian Hostages rescue attempt which occurred on Apr 25, 1980. The operation was called “Eagle Claw” or the “Desert One Debacle.” Three USMC RH-53 air crew, and five USAF C130 air crew perished when one of the RH-53’s hit the tail stabilizer of the C130 and both aircraft burned. This failure lead to the formation of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF)(later to transition to USCentCom in ’82) and the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in 1987. Like the Mayaguez rescue, there is much more in depth information if you internet search the key words.
Semper Fi,
Edd

Almost forgot: The quote is from Shakespeare's "Henry V," "Saint Crispens Day Speech"
Edd

Greetings Brothers: While doing some research I came across this oft quoted passage, and thought I would share it with you:
"...This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, from this day to the ending of the world, but we in it shall be remembered - We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother..."

Semper Fi,

Edd Prothro

Check out this new site of our Fallen Hero’s from past to present day
that Al Mahan has accomplished for our organization.

http://mayaguezfallenheroes.com/

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May 13-16, 2010
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BRANSON, MISSOURI

Brothers Forever
Koh Tang Mayaguez Veterans