Lazarus Guestbook

Jim "Heavy" Hoey

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:02:23 +0000

To All SS Mayaguez Rescue/Recovery Veterans from May 15, 1975. My name
is Jim "Heavy" Hoey I was onboard the USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) from February 1974 to August 1977 and made both the 1975 and 1976 Westpac's. I was "on-watch" on May 15, 1975, in Combat Information Center (CIC) assigned by OS1 Tom Noble as the ships Air Search Operator. I went on to serve 26 years
in the Navy, and 14 years working for the Department of the Navy (DON) at SPAWAR San Diego, CA. I just recently launched a new Disabled Veteran owned business called Faith-Freedom. Please check it out... Thank you for your support! Jim

John Sinica

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:03:43 +0000

Just a message to all who are attending this year's reunion. Enjoy the comradery this incident has established for many of us over the years. I apologize for not attending what would have been my first reunion as I was scheduled for cataract surgery last week, but it was pushed back. I would also like to ask that we all take time to remember those 23 Air Force members, of the 56th SOW, who lost their lives, on this date, in preparation for the initial rescue/recovery operation.
Semper Fi - 1/4th and 2/9th BLT
Semper Fortis - Coral Sea, Harold E. Holt, Henry B. Wilson
Fly, Fight, Win - 56th SOW, 21st SOS, 40th ARRS
Forever Brothers - All the support units during this operation.

In closing I am proud to call each of you brothers.

Ronald SCOTT

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:15:41 +0000

It is great to be in Las Vegas to see all the great
People that were part of the KohTang Mission.
We are meeting new friends and old friends
Let’s all work together to make the coming years
Great for all.
We all can call each other see how your buddy is doing.
Volunteer to help aboard member with a task.
KTMV is not just a few it is all of us ,we must all stand tall and help were help is needed
Have a great day call a friend

Charlie Clark

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:48:46 +0000

Have a good time at the reunion everyone! Unfortunately I’m schedule for more Chemo and cannot attend!

God’s Blessings to keep you all safe!
SEMPER FIDELIS
SEMPER FORTIS
AIM HIGH

Charlie

Paul Casteel. (CAT)

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:56:38 +0000

Part of the Mayaguez Mission. 635SPS
1st, & 2nd wave. Made it on 2nd wave for chopper recovery Thai/Cambodia border.
Same chopper found on pic 'Knife 13 Crash site. Chopper returns from Kohtang, stops by our site, Marine jumps from chopper, runs to me, wrapping a belt of m60 rounds on my neck and shouts, ' Your in Cambodia' returns to chopper, and leaves.
Thank you Marine.Cat

Paul Casteel. (CAT)

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:56:38 +0000

Paul Casteel. (CAT)

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:56:38 +0000

Tom Noble

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:59:30 +0000

Reunion, The KTMVO Board of Directors met by “ZOOM” meeting of Thursday 13 January. We voted unanimously for holding our reunion 11-15 May 2022 in Las Vegas. For additional information please check out the president letter on the web site. One of our major issues is determining the number of people that will attend. So please fill out the registration form as soon as you can so we can get a fair idea as to the number we can expect.

Edd Prothro

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:03:46 +0000

RIP Betty Hoffman!!
You were one helluva of lady to keep Lt. Dan in line, not to mention putting up with the rest of the group.
Semper Fi!!!
MSgt Edd Prothro, USMC(Ret)

Tom Noble

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:55:01 +0000

It is with heavy heart that I have to inform everyone that Betty Hoffman (Dan's Wife) passed away Tuesday night in her sleep. Betty was a wonderful Lady and will be so missed by all. I can't imagine the grief and pain that our brother is going through. Please keep Dan in your prayers. When I know more details, I will let everyone know.