Lazarus Guestbook

Al Bailey

Fri, 15 May 2009 22:58:27 +0000

Dear Brothers, hope this day finds the sun in your face and the wind to your back. I am honored to have served with such a fine group of men. Will continue to keep you all in my thoughts.

Your Brother Forever, Al Bailey G-2/9

JEFF KERN

Fri, 15 May 2009 19:28:13 +0000

I HAVENT BEEN TO THE SITE LATELY. I'M SUFFERING FROM A.L.S. LOU GHERIGS DISEASE BEEN DIAGNOSED SINCE LAST FEB.
I'M GETTING ALL MY DUCKS IN A ROW WHILE I AM STILL ABLE TO.
TERRY BROOKS WHO WAS IN MY SQUAD CAME TO VISIT ME IN EARLY MAY AND IT WAS AWESOME. I HAVE'NT SEEN HIM SINCE LATE 75.

OUR EYES MISTED UP >>> MUST BE ALLERGIES OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

SEMPER FI, GOD BLESS
JEFF

JEFF KERN

Fri, 15 May 2009 19:24:13 +0000

15/MAY/75 NOW 34 YEARS LATER MAY WE ALWAYS HONOR OUR FALLEN COMRADES AND HONOR EACH OTHER ON THAT DAY.

SEMPER FI, GOD BLESS

JEFF KERN
E CO. 3RD PLT. 3RD SQ.
WEST BEACH

OS2 Ramey USS Gridley DLG21

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:39:41 +0000

Surface supervisor in CIC. Mayaguez was a CIA operation?

NO. WAS ORDERED BY PRESIDENT FORD.

Fred Morris

Fri, 15 May 2009 04:32:04 +0000

May 15, 1975 Wow, does it seem like 34 years has past... My thoughts and prayers for all those who didn't return and for all who still suffer. I look forward to getting together next year in Branson.

Semper Fi
Fred Morris

Bill Cottrell

Fri, 15 May 2009 02:21:27 +0000

Just stopped by to pay my respects to a couple buddies, Bernie and Ron (Archie)
and to all of you, Semper Fi
Doc Cottrell

Larry Branson

Thu, 14 May 2009 23:33:59 +0000

:-) Happy Anniversary to all of you out there. It has been 34 years since we fought for each other on Koh Tang. I still think about you guys and hope all is well. Semper Fi.

Kenneth Francis

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:47:38 +0000

As far as I know, the USS Harold E. Holt, or personnel, did not receive any recognition or awards for either operation Eagle Pull (Final evacuation of Viet Nam and fall of Saigon), or the Mayaguez rescue/recovery operation. I was aboard on both missions and was not notified of anything.

M-M

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:41:13 +0000

I too saw the History Channel Story of the Rescue of the SS Mayaguez. Question: Did any of the ships or ships company personnel receive a Combat Action Ribbon for their support of the Air Crews and Ground Support Troops? If not, they sure do deserve it!

God Bless You All!

Kenneth Francis

Tue, 12 May 2009 04:01:48 +0000

I saw a special on the Military History channel about the Mayaguez rescue mission. I had never heard of this web site before and am very glad to see the recognition given to the brave Marines that were deployed on the Island and especially about the unbelieveable actions of the Air Force pilots. I was a radio operator on the Harold E. Holt during the rescue mission of the Mayaguez. God bless you all, I will always remember.