Lazarus Guestbook

Harold Young

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:13:25 +0000

Hope all have a Very Merry Christmas. I hope to see you all at the 2018 reunion. It will be my first!
God Bless all.

william polly

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:32:43 +0000

To all my brothers and their wives. I would like to wish you all a HAPPY THANKS GIVING AND A SAFE ONE

George Wagers

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:18:32 +0000

I would like thank Al Bailey for being there for Dave Fowler and his family during Dave's surgery. This is what brotherhood is all about. True love for a brother!!!!! Semper Fi ....

Don Raatz

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:26:25 +0000

Just spoke with Al Bailey who recently returned from supporting Dave Fowler through his surgery. It appears Dave's prognosis is not as good as we had hoped.

Having survived the dust up at Koh Tang, he'll see anything the Good Lord tosses his way as just another of life's challenges. We all know of Dave's courage and bravery which will serve him well in the time ahead. Please take a moment to think of him and let him feel the love of ALL of those with whom he served. Semper Fi brother.

Allen Bailey

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 22:05:13 +0000

Just spoke to Dave Fowler on the phone he's out of intensive care and in his own room. Off of the major pain medicines, but still being woken up every hour for safety reasons. He is looking forward to getting out of the hospital and being home with the family.
He's by far from being out of the woods, please continue to pray for our brother.
PS - Please pray for Doc Poore and Jeff Kern who also are dealing with life threatening health issues.
Semper Fidelis - Brother Forever

Francine Fowler-Raimondi

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:12:26 +0000

Youngest sister of David Fowler, Dave is number one and I am number seven.
I am so proud to call you my brother. Not only in the sense that we have the same parents but also that you have served our country and fought courageously. We are forever in debt to all our servicemen/women. Thank you all so very much for your sacrifice. For those who have not made it to today, thank you for sacrificing your lives for us - GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR MARINES, OUR BROTHERS AND ALL SERVICEMEN - THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED.
WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL - WE LOVE YOU!!!
Brother, as for your recent surgery on the brain tumor, we are all praying unceasingly for your recovery, everything is going to be okay, God is holding you in his arms and so is Blessed Mother Mary, you are safe and protected and loved very much. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER, GET WELL SOON, WE LOVE YOU!!!

Don Raatz

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:38:06 +0000

We have just learned that Brother Dave Fowler has unfortunately been diagnosed with cancer. The extent and severity have, as yet, not been confirmed. Dave is undergoing exploratory surgery on Monday, November 13. He is currently being supported by his wife Kelly, his extended family and Al Bailey who intends to travel to Alabama, be with him for the surgery, and offer whatever assistance he can. I know you will all join me in taking a moment to pray for a speedy recovery.

william polly

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:19:55 +0000

well I just got done talking to mike hunter. he was very nice and a pleasure to talk to. I really do not know why it was so easy to talk to him, maybe because he is a vet and understands more then others. but I would like to say that thank you for telling our story

Michael Hunter

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:58:06 +0000

Koh Tang / Mayaguez Vets and Family Members, Thanks for your dedicated service to our Nation. I'm an Iraq War Army veteran and historian writing an article about the events of May 12-15, 1975. I've read several good (and some not so good) accounts of the events, but what I am interested in is how you all thought about the affair in relation to Vietnam. If anyone is interested in being interviewed - veteran or family member, please send an email to mh1747@georgetown.edu or call/text to (734) 770-7450. Looking forward to learning more about this sadly unknown chapter in American history. Sincerely, Mike Hunter (Major, U.S. Army)

Stan Lightner

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 02:46:37 +0000

I was on the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 during the rescue of the Mayaguez. Watched the action from the island seeing damaged copters land and corpsmen preforming triage. This came soon after we participated in the evac of Saigon so the experiences reinforced each other. Just what men can do to each other is incomprehensible unless you've seen the ugliness first hand.