Lazarus Guestbook

Charlie Clark

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:26:25 +0000

Al,

Thanks for stopping and having lunch with Barbara and I on your way home. It was great finally meeting you. I will wear the KohTang Vet hat proudly. We will make every attempt to be at the reunion in June.

God Bless you and Tina and God Bless all those who served during the Mayaguez Recovery.

Charlie
ABF-2 USS Coral Sea CVA-43
December 1971 thru June 14th 1975
Sent home from Subic Bay the day we arrived from Perth Australia.

Larry Barnett

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:42:53 +0000

Hello Brothers,

Sharon and I hope that each of you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

As we welcomed in the New Year, I am so very honored and proud to know each of you.

God Bless
Larry and Sharon

MSG Sar, El

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:32:17 +0000

Thanks to all of you Veterans for your selfless service, sacrifice, and dedication to duty in serving our beloved country. As Cambodian-American, serving in the U.S Army, it is my sacred duty and honor to be in this uniform. The torch passes on to me in following everyone’s footstep in preserving our powerful military strength.

I read about the battle of the “Mayaguez Incident” and I am fascinated by it. There were so many brave men lost their lives. And their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Once again, thanks for your sacrifice and dedication.

God's blessing

MSG Sar, EL
10th MTN DIV (LI) Chaplain NCOIC

SSgt Matthew D. Ayers

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:10:16 +0000

I just read an amazing article about my fellow brothers of 2/9 at Koh Tang in the August edition of the "American Legion" magazine. Happy holidays to all, Semper Fi!

-SSgt Ayers, Platoon Sergeant, 2/9 Fox Co

LarryBranson

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:42:12 +0000

Merry Christmas to my old buddies. Semper Fi

Rodolfo Navarro

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:05:08 +0000

Just a note to wish all my fellow marines and military members a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year. Semper Fi
May this year bring all your wishes and dream.

SGT RN

Al Mahan

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:19:01 +0000

Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year.

Gabriel

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:27:41 +0000

Buzz-give me a call-same prefix as your home, mine is 0217-gabe

Terry Brooks

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:38:29 +0000

Happy Holidays my brothers. One day at a time for me.The Echo re-union at Jeff Kerns was great.
Semper Fi

Sergeant Major Standfast - L/Cpl Squad Leader

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:38:09 +0000

Another year is almost gone. It does not get easier for me, only harder. Time will go on and my memory will still vividly recall that island, all the faces, and names. As lawyers say, possession is nine tenths of the law (MHH). Never assigned to our Platoon or my squad but they were placed in my perimeter. They were on the beach of shrinking 180 degree perimeter, I saw them to my right. Someone called for a MG team to the left, foot steps running moved behind me right to left; I regret not looking behind me to see who was running. The question to ask is, who called for a MG team to the left and where did that person place them. Me and my squad were on the last bird. Others were also on that last bird but they were not all "G" company. ECHO company was the KEY role in the extraction from the beach, especially my squad that was assigned that duty. I have PTSD with a high rating and take five head medications and narcotics. I am tired mentally of thinking of MHH but I will endure and fight the thoughts of them each and every day. My heart goes out to their families and I am sorry that I did not do a better job in performing my duties.

/** Scott, just wanted to let you know, “you are not alone”, most all of us from this mission suffer with PTSD in various forms. You have a Band of Brothers that are there for you. Hope to see you at one of the reunions or gatherings before we all get the walking-farts and become senile.
Semper Fidelis and let us all be blessed with a happier new year.