Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Hey Guys,

Bobby Hines again. Just wanted to pass on to those attending the upcoming reunion the Koh Tang/Mayaguez Organization Reunion Custom Guitar was shipped today and should be in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. on Friday. I also sent some Hot Sauces I make. I hope whoever gets any of these items enjoys them. I am unable to attend, but will have you on my mind next week. You can see the guitar on Facebook at Fatboys Luthier Shoppe. It will be the POW/MIA guitar.

"It meant something..."

My dear brothers and sisters, please take a moment to send up a prayer for Stephen DOC Poore. He has been diagnosed with late stages of cancer. Doc said he is really looking forward to going to the reunion in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and seeing everyone again. For those not able to be there, give him a call, or email him at amvetspm@yahoo.com Thank you

FYI: The Korean War Veterans Association (kwva.us)offers membership in that organization to those who have served in Korea during any time. Go to kwva.us for more information. Semper Fi!!

Sent my Registration with check to Brother Al Bailey today. Looking forward to my first reunion.

See y'all at the reunion. It will be my first.

Hey guys. I was in VA-94 onboard the Coral Sea during Koh Tang operation. I have been in contact with Don in reference to a "license plate" guitar that I am building to be donated to the KTMVO for the upcoming reunion. Not sure how they plan on using it (silent auction, drawing, etc) To see this guitar and how it was built visit my facebook page at Fatboys Luthier Shoppe. Whoever ends up with this guitar will have a one of a kind that is all about respect for all that served.

I was an AO3 in the Airlaunched Weps GM Div on the Coral Sea during the Vietnam evacuation and Mayaguez. I remember loading walleyes all morning, then late afternoon helping with helo ops and wounded. Allot of heroes were made that day. I also remember in 77 we were anchored in Pusan Korea and the crew of the Mayaguez were visiting.

With respect and deepest condolences to the family of our brother who lost his battle with cancer. We have another Marine to guard the gates of Heaven. Semper Fi. Gale - Echo 2/9 West Beach

David Leon Fowler, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2018. David passed at his home in Daphne, Alabama surrounded by his family. David was born on the United States Air Force Base in Paris, France on March 21, 1956 to Leon Cullen Fowler and Patricia Hope (Playman) Foltz, and baptized at the Notre Dame Cathedral. David joined the United States Marine Corp in 1974, and was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice in the Recovery of the Mayaguez operation at the end of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Kelley Morrison Fowler, his daughter, Amanda Breanne Lyles (Craig), sons Zachary David Fowler (Rebekah), Christopher Raymond Haliburton, two granddaughters, Alicia Leanne Lyles and Cayleigh Lynn Lyles, and one grandson, Christopher David Fowler. He is also survived by his parents, four sisters, two brothers and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Christopher Donald Fowler.

The visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 10:00 am, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am, at 3Circle Church, South Campus, 10274 AL-104, Fairhope, AL. The gravesite service will be held at 12:30 pm at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, 34904 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jesse Andrews Jr. Detachment of the Marine Corp League, 6845 Highway 90 East, Suite 105-314, Daphne, AL 36526.

"...and when he gets to heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, "Another Marine reporting, Sir, I've spent my time in hell!"" - Unknown RIP Dave, and blessings to your family.