Lazarus Guestbook

Gary Lape

Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:15:02 +0000

I was one of the A-7 pilots that saturated the Mayaguez with "Riot Control Agent" just before the USS Holt pulled alongside. I was leading the second of the two A-7 two ship elements that gassed the ship-sorry if it bothered any of you.

Clark Hale

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:54:39 +0000

I believe there are about 18 planning to return to Cambodia for the 40th anniversary. If you plan on attending, and your name is not on the list, please let me know. Fred, we need to add Larry Barnett to the list.
I got a message from John Murell, who is organizing this event from Phnom Penh. He he asked me toget this out to all those that are attending. These are recommendataions. He really wants this event to be big!
1. Name reading by relatives - next of kin.
2. Maybe make a steel capsule with any personal items of the fallen, letters, to drop in the sea along with laying a wreath.
3. A chaplain mustbe with our group to deliver the service.
4.I, John, plan to write Senator John McCain, now head of Defense committee, and John Kerry and invite them to this event.
5. Perhaps some survivors would like to give a story or two about their fallen mates during this event?
This is also the 40th anniversary of the end of the VietNam War. We need to make this event the best we can.

Dave Connolly

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 00:06:53 +0000

I was on board the H.E. Holt. I watched some of the battle from a port hole. I was stationed in one of the forced draft blower rooms during GQ, upon arrival. Circle William was a bitch, after the tear gas started to enter the ship.

Bradford Smith

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 04:20:39 +0000

I was a Corporal in H&S 2/9 81's platoon during the Mayaguez. I was with the group that did not make it off the airstrip deck in Tailand, but some of secetions did make it. I have some pictures of some of the guys I would like to share at a reunion. Peace be with our fallen and past brothers. If any brother would like to contact me my numer is 760-604-2036

Mike Martinez

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:36:38 +0000

I was a crew member on board the USS Coral Sea CVA 43 at the time of the Mayaquez incident. I too recall those days as if it were yesterday and would appreciate knowing when and where your next reunion will be held. Thank you

Dennis Miller MM2

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:04:51 +0000

I was aboard the Wilson. Would love to attend the reunion sometime

william polly

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:38:23 +0000

well I think we should get close to the wall. the reason is that it has been 40 years since we lost 41 of our brothers and would honor them if we visit them on the 40th ann. but that is my opinion

Anthony Blaszka

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:51:59 +0000

I was in Hotel co 1975 I seen on your Guestbook a marine Cecil Williams. Can you forward my email address to him. Thank you very much. No one that I know never heard of koa tang. I'am so glad I found you guys. Thanks again and GOD BLESS.

Anthony Blaszka

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:31:50 +0000

trying to get on Guestbook

Cecil Williams

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:41:41 +0000

I was in Hotel Co. during Mayaguez just looking for old friends