Lazarus Guestbook

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

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.

Paul Bussiere

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:13:35 +0000

Wishing all the group a great year ahead....let’s go Brandon. FJB

Tom Noble

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:49:23 +0000

Merry Christmas to all. Let us all pray for our country and that 2022 is a much better year than 2020 and 2021.

DeWayne Hall

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:54:29 +0000

The most memorable moment in my life.
To experience the exit from Hong Kong and making fast pace to Kohtang was accelerating. Seeing the boarding of other forces to the Holt put more of a perspective to our mission. Highlight for this MM was when our Chief stationed me near a hatch just beyond the starboard breezeway.He told me to keep the hatch open for air circulation and added "if you hear/feel any unexpected Boom or other action.... dive through the hatch and close it as I go!"
Most memorable event of my life.
One I will cherish forever. I feel bad as I've forgotten so many names and due to theft I no longer have pictures etc.
But regardless I will always be proud having served on the HoltDE1074/ HoltFF1074.

wayne labbe

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:50:44 +0000

Happy Birthday all, see you in May 2022

Jack D Hagans Jr

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:17:50 +0000

Thank you for all you do for this moment in time we forever will hold in our hearts and minds.

Former US Navy Plane Captain
Fighter Squadron VF-51 Screaming Eagles F-4N
USS Coral Sea CVA-43 1974-1977

In memory of the 41 who gave all.